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PHOTOS: Daytona speedway crash injures driver, 28 fans

PHOTOS: Daytona speedway crash injures driver, 28 fans

Rediff.com24 Feb 2013

A fiery pile-up at the Daytona speedway on Saturday injured at least 28 fans and a driver after the 10-car crash sent car debris, including a tire, flying into the crowd in the final lap of the Nationwide NASCAR race.

Williams F1 team name Chandhok as its heritage driver

Williams F1 team name Chandhok as its heritage driver

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

Williams on Monday appointed Karun Chandhok as its 'heritage driver', a role that will see him behind the wheels of the team's historic Formula One cars for testing and exhibition purpose.

Gene joins Ferrari as test driver

Gene joins Ferrari as test driver

Rediff.com23 Nov 2004

Gene, 30, has been employed in the same role with BMW-powered Williams for the past four years.

F1: Verstappen takes eighth win in a row in Belgium

F1: Verstappen takes eighth win in a row in Belgium

Rediff.com30 Jul 2023

Verstappen, who started sixth after a five-place grid penalty, extended his championship lead over Perez to 125 points after taking the chequered flag 22.3 seconds ahead of the Mexican.

From 2017 Force India's Hulkenberg to race for Renault

From 2017 Force India's Hulkenberg to race for Renault

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

German Formula One driver Nico Hulkenberg will leave Force India and race for Renault in 2017 after signing a multi-year deal with the French manufacturer.

Verstappen reminds me of Schumacher, says Brawn

Verstappen reminds me of Schumacher, says Brawn

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

Former Ferrari technical director Ross Brawn says 70th Anniversary race winner Max Verstappen reminds him of Formula One great Michael Schumacher. Brawn masterminded Schumacher's seven world championships with Benetton (1994 and 1995) and Ferrari (2000-04) and was team boss at Mercedes when the German made his comeback from 2010-2012.

F1 Pitlane Tales: Drivers back speed limit proposals

F1 Pitlane Tales: Drivers back speed limit proposals

Rediff.com12 Oct 2014

Formula One drivers have backed proposals to introduce a 'virtual safety car' or automatic speed limiter that would force the entire field to slow when yellow warning flags are waved.

Jehan Daruvala bags double Saudi podium

Jehan Daruvala bags double Saudi podium

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

Jehan Daruvala swept to a double podium finish in the Saudi Arabian round of the Formula 2 Championship, in Jeddah, on Monday.

Dominant Verstappen takes Red Bull to historic win

Dominant Verstappen takes Red Bull to historic win

Rediff.com23 Jul 2023

Dominant Formula One leader Max Verstappen ran away with the Hungarian Grand Prix by a mighty margin on Sunday as Red Bull made history with a record 12th victory in a row.

This year I feel a lot more confident: Di Resta

This year I feel a lot more confident: Di Resta

Rediff.com14 Mar 2012

Force India driver Paul di Resta discusses his first season in F1 and targets for 2012.

The pioneers on Femina's cover

The pioneers on Femina's cover

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

The cover features India's only woman Lieutenant General Madhuri Kanitkar, champion racing driver Alisha Abdullah and Harmanpreet Kaur, captain of India's ODI/T20 women's cricket teams.

Force India drivers log points at Monaco GP

Force India drivers log points at Monaco GP

Rediff.com16 May 2010

For the first time, both the Force India cars finished among points but Hispania driver Karun Chandhok was among the 12 drivers who did not last the distance at the Monaco Grand Prix, which turned out to be a bloodbath of a race in Monte Carlo on Sunday.

Mallya promises to nurse Daruvala into becoming F1 driver

Mallya promises to nurse Daruvala into becoming F1 driver

Rediff.com26 Oct 2013

India has no Formula One driver and there will be no Grand Prix here next year but Force India co-owner Vijay Mallya believes he has unearthed the country's next driving talent in a Mumbai teenager.

Bianchi crash: Plenty to ponder as Marussia driver 'fights for life'

Bianchi crash: Plenty to ponder as Marussia driver 'fights for life'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2014

Jules Bianchi's accident in Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix has prompted questions over whether the Formula One race should have been started earlier to beat deteriorating weather conditions.

Motor Racing: Force India record season's best finish at Spanish GP

Motor Racing: Force India record season's best finish at Spanish GP

Rediff.com14 May 2017

The upgrades brought for the weekend helped the team significantly in the 66-lap race after Perez and Ocon had qualified eighth and 10th in the qualifying.

Karthikeyan to race again in A1

Karthikeyan to race again in A1

Rediff.com22 Feb 2007

Narain Karthikeyan will race in the A1 Grand Prix for the second time this season at Durban.

F1: Magnussen cleared to race at Monza after Belgium crash

F1: Magnussen cleared to race at Monza after Belgium crash

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

Renault driver Kevin Magnussen has been given the green light to race in Sunday's Italian Grand Prix after passing a fitness check at Monza, the Formula One team said.

Narain rues incomplete race

Narain rues incomplete race

Rediff.com16 Oct 2005

India's Narain Karthikeyan said he was extremely disappointed that he could not finish the race for his team

Russian Grand Prix could become night race

Russian Grand Prix could become night race

Rediff.com23 Aug 2015

The Russian Grand Prix could become a night race as early as 2017, according to Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone and organisers.

Verstappen wins in Japan as Red Bull seal constructors' title

Verstappen wins in Japan as Red Bull seal constructors' title

Rediff.com24 Sep 2023

The victory at Suzuka was the Dutch driver's 13th in 16 races this season and left him on the brink of a third world title.

Alguersuari to become youngest F1 driver

Alguersuari to become youngest F1 driver

Rediff.com20 Jul 2009

Spanish teenager Jaime Alguersuari will become the youngest driver to race in Formula One after Toro Rosso named him on Monday as replacement for sacked Frenchman Sebastien Bourdais. The Barcelona-born driver, born on March 23, 1990, will make his debut at Budapest's Hungaroring this weekend at the age of 19 years and 125 days.

Teams back F1 drivers after quit threat

Teams back F1 drivers after quit threat

Rediff.com5 Jul 2013

Formula One teams have backed drivers who threatened to boycott this Sunday's German Grand Prix if there is a repeat of the tyre chaos which rocked Silverstone last weekend.

F1: Sainz beats Verstappen for Italian Grand Prix pole

F1: Sainz beats Verstappen for Italian Grand Prix pole

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

Carlos Sainz lapped Monza's "Temple of Speed" with a fastest time of one minute 20.294 seconds, 0.013 quicker than Max Verstappen's final flying lap.

BMW to sideline Vettel for GP practice

BMW to sideline Vettel for GP practice

Rediff.com4 May 2007

BMW Sauber have ruled out using test driver Sebastian Vettel for Friday practice at grand prix weekends for the time being as they challenge McLaren and Ferrari.

F1: Verstappen's penalty hands pole to Leclerc at Spa

F1: Verstappen's penalty hands pole to Leclerc at Spa

Rediff.com29 Jul 2023

Red Bull's Max Verstappen qualified comfortably faster but dropped five places for a gearbox change.

Senna, Ali hog limelight at Cannes Film festival!

Senna, Ali hog limelight at Cannes Film festival!

Rediff.com25 May 2013

Three years after Senna, the hit film biography of the late Brazilian racing driver Ayrton Senna, sporting documentaries about Jackie Stewart, Muhammad Ali and Pele are competing for attention at the Cannes Film Festival.

Verstappen takes Red Bull's 100th win in Formula One

Verstappen takes Red Bull's 100th win in Formula One

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

As impressive as those results have been, Red Bull team principal Christian Horner took the opportunity after the race to issue a scary warning that his team is capable of winning every grand prix this season.

Albon returns to F1 with Williams, Latifi confirmed

Albon returns to F1 with Williams, Latifi confirmed

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

Red Bull-backed Thai racer Alex Albon will return to Formula One next season as a Williams driver alongside Canadian Nicholas Latifi, the British-based former champions announced on Wednesday.

T20 WC: Aus crush Namibia, secure Super 8 berth

T20 WC: Aus crush Namibia, secure Super 8 berth

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

Australia's exceptional bowling performance not only highlighted their depth and skill but also set a new benchmark

PIX: When Usain Bolt blazed on wheels

PIX: When Usain Bolt blazed on wheels

Rediff.com14 Jan 2024

The world's fastest man Usain Bolt took the record-breaking Genbeta electric car for a spin ahead of the first race of the Formula E season in Mexico City.

Australian GP: Hamilton races to his 50th pole

Australian GP: Hamilton races to his 50th pole

Rediff.com19 Mar 2016

World champion Lewis Hamilton took pole for Mercedes in qualifying on Saturday for Formula One's season-opening Australian Grand Prix.

Will Hamilton get a 'real' race at Silverstone?

Will Hamilton get a 'real' race at Silverstone?

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

Lewis Hamilton will head into his home British Grand Prix praying for the sake of the fans that angry Mercedes bosses continue to allow him and team mate Nico Rosberg to race each other freely.

PIX: Bumrah rocks Australia after Kohli, Jaiswal tons

PIX: Bumrah rocks Australia after Kohli, Jaiswal tons

Rediff.com24 Nov 2024

Images from Day 3 of the first Test between Australia and India in Perth on Sunday.

Meet the most popular driver in F1

Meet the most popular driver in F1

Rediff.com27 May 2017

Formula One is feeling a fresh wave of optimism under its new owners, while Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso are the two most popular drivers, according to an extensive fan survey released on Friday.

Right team and driver won: Ferrari

Right team and driver won: Ferrari

Rediff.com22 Oct 2007

It was a remarkable comeback by Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen, who had trailed Lewis Hamilton by 17 points with two races to go.

Karun wins Most Improved Driver award

Karun wins Most Improved Driver award

Rediff.com1 Oct 2007

The Indian driver earned himself a test with 2007 Champion team I-Sport International.

India Needs 75 Years To Reach 25% Of US GDP

India Needs 75 Years To Reach 25% Of US GDP

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

According to the World Bank, economic growth in middle-income countries, including India, is not accelerating. 'In fact, it is slowing down as incomes increase, with the trend becoming more pronounced each decade.'

Armaan fifth in F2's Monza race

Armaan fifth in F2's Monza race

Rediff.com24 May 2010

Pushed to the back of the grid after a disappointing qualifying session, Indian driver Armaan Ebrahim jostled through to an impressive fifth-spot finish in the FIA Formula Two Championship race in Monza.

Sutil and Bianchi in Force India test

Sutil and Bianchi in Force India test

Rediff.com19 Feb 2013

Germany's Adrian Sutil and Frenchman Jules Bianchi, rivals for the coveted last remaining seat on the Formula One grid with Force India, will both test for the team in Barcelona this week.