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Hamilton wins crash-marred Japan race

Hamilton wins crash-marred Japan race

Rediff.com5 Oct 2014

Britain's Lewis Hamilton won a wet and sombre Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday to extend his Formula One lead over Mercedes team mate Nico Rosberg to 10 points with four races remaining.

F1 team signs this Indian teen as development driver

F1 team signs this Indian teen as development driver

Rediff.com11 May 2017

Indian teenager Arjun Maini has joined the US-owned Haas Formula One team as a development driver alongside 18-year-old American Santino Ferrucci.

Mexican F1 race to go ahead

Mexican F1 race to go ahead

Rediff.com21 Sep 2017

Mexican Grand Prix organisers say next month's Formula One race in Mexico City will go ahead as planned despite the capital being hit by its deadliest earthquake in three decades.Mexican Grand Prix organisers say next month's Formula One race in Mexico City will go ahead as planned despite the capital being hit by its deadliest earthquake in three decades.

Verstappen slams Mercedes boss for 'Wikipedia' comment

Verstappen slams Mercedes boss for 'Wikipedia' comment

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

Verstappen, who is 145 points clear of team mate Sergio Perez in the championship and set for a third title well before the end of the season, suggested Wolff should focus on his own team.

Reliance not pursuing short-term profit, says Mukesh Ambani

Reliance not pursuing short-term profit, says Mukesh Ambani

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Asia's richest man Mukesh Ambani on Thursday said his oil-to-telecom-and-retail conglomerate is not seeking short-term profit but is in the business of creating wealth for the nation. Speaking at the company's annual shareholder meeting, he said all businesses of Reliance Industries Ltd continue to be key drivers of the Indian economy and have become a success story. "We are not in the business of pursuing short-term profit and hoarding wealth. "We are in the business of creating wealth for India," he said.

Is he F1's newest champion-in-waiting?

Is he F1's newest champion-in-waiting?

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

The youngest Ferrari race driver since 1961 proved he has what it takes to handle the weight of expectation that comes with driving for the sport's most successful and glamorous team.

McLaren driver Norris tests positive for COVID-19

McLaren driver Norris tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

Norris finished ninth in the drivers' standings last season.

The Ghost Village Of Tamil Nadu

The Ghost Village Of Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

Two sons return to their dead father's village to keep alive memories, and are the only ones living in the crumbling hamlet, discovers A Ganesh Nadar.

F1: Hamilton slams Red Bull official over comments against Perez

F1: Hamilton slams Red Bull official over comments against Perez

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

Mercedes driver and seven times world champion Hamilton told reporters Marko's words were "not something that you just apologise (for) and it's all OK".

Hamilton and Rosberg given more freedom to race

Hamilton and Rosberg given more freedom to race

Rediff.com12 Mar 2016

Triple world champion Lewis Hamilton and team mate Nico Rosberg will be given more freedom to race each other this season, Mercedes motorsport head Toto Wolff said on Friday.

Drivers puzzled by Formula One's new rules for tyres

Drivers puzzled by Formula One's new rules for tyres

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

Formula One's 2016 tyre rules, giving more choice on the selection of compounds and strategy, have left even some drivers confused.

Djokovic withdraws from ATP Player Council polls

Djokovic withdraws from ATP Player Council polls

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

The Serb set up the breakaway PTPA on the eve of the US Open in September and resigned as head of the player council but last month he confirmed that he had been nominated by his fellow professionals for the current elections which he accepted.

'Shame that interest in motorsport has gone down in India'

'Shame that interest in motorsport has gone down in India'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2023

It pains former F1 driver Karun Chandhok to see that interest in motorsport in India has declined drastically.

Hamilton aims for win in landmark race at Silverstone

Hamilton aims for win in landmark race at Silverstone

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

The second triple-header of a pandemic-hit season will be in front of empty grandstands and behind closed doors at Silverstone, celebrating 70 years since the first world championship grand prix there in May 1950.

Verstappen takes record 16th win of the season in Mexico

Verstappen takes record 16th win of the season in Mexico

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

Max Verstappen became the first Formula One driver to take 16 victories in a season

20 years on: F1 drivers, fans remember sensational Senna

20 years on: F1 drivers, fans remember sensational Senna

Rediff.com2 May 2014

On the 20th death anniversary of Brazilian Formula One legend Ayrton Senna, fans and the sporting community paid tribute to the man who was arguably one of the best drivers in F1 history.

Heidfeld named Mercedes reserve driver

Heidfeld named Mercedes reserve driver

Rediff.com4 Feb 2010

Nick Heidfeld joined the Mercedes Formula One team as test and reserve driver on Thursday, completing a trio of Germans in a line-up led by Michael Schumacher and Nico Rosberg.

Yamamoto joins Virgin as reserve driver

Yamamoto joins Virgin as reserve driver

Rediff.com23 Mar 2011

Japan's Sakon Yamamoto will be Virgin Racing's reserve driver for the first three races of the Formula One season starting in Australia this weekend, the team said on Wednesday.

Bianchi's race number 17 to be retired

Bianchi's race number 17 to be retired

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

Jules Bianchi's racing number 17 has been retired from use in Formula One following the French driver's death last week, the sport's governing body announced on Monday.

F1 is letting down fans and drivers, warns Webber

F1 is letting down fans and drivers, warns Webber

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

'I think we're disappointed with it as F1 fans...All the drivers that I'm talking with, we're disappointed with what's going on with the cars, the lap times, it's just not stimulating for the drivers'

Alonso cleared to race in Malaysian Grand Prix

Alonso cleared to race in Malaysian Grand Prix

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

Fernando Alonso passed a final medical examination on Thursday and will be able to participate in the Malaysian Grand Prix this weekend after the Spaniard missed the Formula One season-opener in Australia due to concussion.

FIA sets new rules: No coded messages for Formula One drivers!

FIA sets new rules: No coded messages for Formula One drivers!

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

Formula One's governing body has banned teams from sending drivers coded messages under a controversial clampdown on the use of radio communications from this weekend's Singapore Grand Prix.

F1 Tales: Doctor says Schumacher will need years to recover, praises driver's wife

F1 Tales: Doctor says Schumacher will need years to recover, praises driver's wife

Rediff.com23 Oct 2014

A French doctor treating former Formula One champion Michael Schumacher said on Thursday that the German driver was making progress, but will need years to recover.

Fisichella has made me stronger, says Sutil

Fisichella has made me stronger, says Sutil

Rediff.com2 Mar 2009

Force India Formula One driver Adrian Sutil says Italian team mate Giancarlo Fisichella has made him stronger for the season ahead. The German said he learned from watching the Roman's approach and had closed the gap by the end of the season.

PIX: Miraculous escape for F1 driver Grosjean in horror crash

PIX: Miraculous escape for F1 driver Grosjean in horror crash

Rediff.com29 Nov 2020

Replays showed the driver leaping over the barriers and away from the flaming wreckage of his car.

F1 PIX: Verstappen holds off Sainz to win in Canada

F1 PIX: Verstappen holds off Sainz to win in Canada

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

Verstappen took his 26th career win 0.9 of a second ahead of Spaniard Sainz,

Jobs, Agnipath Scheme, Farmer, Wrestler Protests

Jobs, Agnipath Scheme, Farmer, Wrestler Protests

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

'Till a few years ago, girls wouldn't take an autorickshaw alone. Now, things have improved.'

Verstappen wins as red flag drama engulfs Australia GP

Verstappen wins as red flag drama engulfs Australia GP

Rediff.com2 Apr 2023

Max Verstappen clinched his second win of the season as the Australian Grand Prix was halted with three red flags.

Meet Latin America's first female F1 driver

Meet Latin America's first female F1 driver

Rediff.com31 Oct 2018

Calderon, who is backed by the team's Mexican sponsor Telmex, was the first woman to drive a current Formula One car since Britain's Susie Wolff, who retired in 2015 after taking part in two grand prix practice sessions for Williams.

F1 ace Hamilton 'praying for COVID-hit India'

F1 ace Hamilton 'praying for COVID-hit India'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

India registered over 3.14 lakh new cases on Thursday morning, pushing the overall caseload to nearly 1.60 crore, according to the data provided by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

'Formula One has a 50-50 chance of going racing'

'Formula One has a 50-50 chance of going racing'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

Formula E founder Alejandro Agag reckons both his electric series and Formula One have a 50-50 chance of getting races run due to the coronavirus pandemic that has stalled both championships. The Spaniard, whose city-based series started last November and completed five races before the virus forced it off the streets, said it was unclear how much was going to be possible as restrictions eased.

F1: Verstappen starts season with win in Bahrain

F1: Verstappen starts season with win in Bahrain

Rediff.com2 Mar 2024

Red Bull's Max Verstappen started the season with a commanding Bahrain Grand Prix win from pole position.

Gutierrez to race for Sauber

Gutierrez to race for Sauber

Rediff.com23 Nov 2012

Mexican Esteban Gutierrez will race for Sauber next season alongside Germany's Nico Hulkenberg, the Formula One team said on Friday.

George Floyd death: F1 drivers speak out after Hamilton rap

George Floyd death: F1 drivers speak out after Hamilton rap

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

'Tolerance is an elementary principle of our team and we are enriched by diversity in all its forms.'

Test drivers shine in Malaysia

Test drivers shine in Malaysia

Rediff.com18 Mar 2005

War of words between Force India drivers Perez and Ocon

War of words between Force India drivers Perez and Ocon

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

French Formula One rookie Esteban Ocon needs to change his attitude and understand what racing is about, Force India team mate Sergio Perez said on Thursday as tension between the two showed no sign of easing.

STUNNING pix of new TAG Heuer Carrera Monaco

STUNNING pix of new TAG Heuer Carrera Monaco

Rediff.com10 May 2012

TAG Heuer launched Carrera Monaco Grand Prix Limited Edition Chronograph in Mumbai on May 10.

Race wins to decide F1 title

Race wins to decide F1 title

Rediff.com17 Mar 2009

This year's Formula One title will go to the driver who wins the most races rather than the most points, the sport's governing body said on Tuesday.

Sutil slowest of 16 drivers

Sutil slowest of 16 drivers

Rediff.com14 Feb 2008

Gushing winds upset Force India's second day of testing, with Adrian Sutil posting the slowest time of the 16 drivers at the Circuit de Jerez in Spain. Though he managed to cover 373 km on Wednesday, Sutil's best lap time of 1 min 22.244 was slowest of the lot.

Hamilton's 2008 F1 title didn't happen fairly: Massa

Hamilton's 2008 F1 title didn't happen fairly: Massa

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

Felipe Massa was leading the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix when fellow-Brazilian Nelson Piquet Jr. deliberately crashed his Renault into the wall on lap 14.