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F1: George Russell wins Montreal sprint race as team-mate Antonelli fumes

F1: George Russell wins Montreal sprint race as team-mate Antonelli fumes

Rediff.com23 May 2026

George Russell emerged victorious in the Canadian Grand Prix sprint race, leading from pole position.

F1 leader George Russell puts Mercedes on pole for China sprint race

F1 leader George Russell puts Mercedes on pole for China sprint race

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

George Russell led every phase of the session at the Shanghai circuit to take his first career sprint pole in a time of one minute, 31.520 seconds.

George Russell wins Shanghai sprint race for Mercedes to stretch F1 lead

George Russell wins Shanghai sprint race for Mercedes to stretch F1 lead

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

George Russell held off the fast-starting Ferraris to win the Chinese Grand Prix sprint race for Mercedes on Saturday.

Teen sensation Antonelli stuns Hamilton to claim Silverstone sprint victory

Teen sensation Antonelli stuns Hamilton to claim Silverstone sprint victory

Rediff.com4 Jul 2026

Kimi Antonelli beat Lewis Hamilton to win the British Grand Prix sprint race at Silverstone, extending his Formula One championship lead to 43 points after another impressive Mercedes display.

Maini vrooms to history with sprint race win in Monaco

Maini vrooms to history with sprint race win in Monaco

Rediff.com24 May 2025

Kush Maini creates history with Sprint Race victory at iconic Monaco GP

McLaren's Norris beats Antonelli for Miami Grand Prix sprint pole

McLaren's Norris beats Antonelli for Miami Grand Prix sprint pole

Rediff.com2 May 2026

Lando Norris secured pole position for the Miami Grand Prix sprint race, outperforming Kimi Antonelli and Oscar Piastri. This victory marks a significant upgrade for McLaren, boosting their confidence for the main race.

Norris wins Miami Sprint as McLaren dominate 1-2

Norris wins Miami Sprint as McLaren dominate 1-2

Rediff.com2 May 2026

Lando Norris secured a dominant victory in the Miami Grand Prix sprint race, leading a McLaren one-two finish. Charles Leclerc finished third, while Mercedes faced challenges. The main grand prix is scheduled for Sunday.

Antonelli takes pole at British GP after sprint win

Antonelli takes pole at British GP after sprint win

Rediff.com5 Jul 2026

Antonelli won the 17-lap sprint ahead of Hamilton, a record nine-times winner at Silverstone in a career that started in 2007, to go 43 points clear of Briton Russell in the standings.

F1: Verstappen wins Belgian Sprint race

F1: Verstappen wins Belgian Sprint race

Rediff.com29 Jul 2023

Red Bull's Max Verstappen won a rain-delayed and shortened sprint race from pole position at the Belgian Grand Prix on Saturday to stretch his Formula One lead to 118 points.

F1 leader Verstappen wins Austrian sprint race

F1 leader Verstappen wins Austrian sprint race

Rediff.com9 Jul 2022

Verstappen won a sprint race on Saturday to put Red Bull on pole position

India's Maini storms to first win of 2026 F2 season

India's Maini storms to first win of 2026 F2 season

Rediff.com14 Jun 2026

Indian ART GP driver Kush Maini secured his first F2 sprint race victory of the 2026 season at the Circuit de Catalunya in Barcelona. He led from the start, managed his tyres expertly, and finished with a significant lead, also clocking the fastest lap. Maini followed this with a P9 finish in the Feature race, adding crucial championship points.

Indian Racer Kush Maini Achieves Podium Finish In Formula 2

Indian Racer Kush Maini Achieves Podium Finish In Formula 2

Rediff.com5 Jul 2026

Indian racer Kush Maini secured his first feature race podium of the 2026 Formula 2 season, finishing third at Silverstone. Starting third, Maini briefly led the race and battled intensely before securing his position, marking a significant achievement in his fourth F2 season.

Verstappen wins Austrian F1 sprint race

Verstappen wins Austrian F1 sprint race

Rediff.com1 Jul 2023

Double world champion Max Verstappen ran away with a Saturday sprint race in a Red Bull one-two at the Austrian Grand Prix.

How Russell Aims To Bounce Back In Montreal F1 Race

How Russell Aims To Bounce Back In Montreal F1 Race

Rediff.com22 May 2026

George Russell is aiming for a comeback at the Canadian Grand Prix with car upgrades and a renewed focus on fundamental racing skills after teammate Kimi Antonelli's strong performance.

Verstappen beats Hamilton to Austin sprint race win

Verstappen beats Hamilton to Austin sprint race win

Rediff.com22 Oct 2023

Red Bull's triple Formula One world champion Max Verstappen won a US Grand Prix sprint race from pole position on Saturday after an early challenge from Mercedes's Lewis Hamilton.

Formula One to hold three sprint races in 2022

Formula One to hold three sprint races in 2022

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

Formula One approved a plan to hold three sprint races instead of six in 2022 at an F1 Commission meeting on Monday, the FIA said in a statement.

India's Kush Maini wins maiden F2 Sprint race

India's Kush Maini wins maiden F2 Sprint race

Rediff.com21 Jul 2024

India's Kush Maini won his maiden Formula 2 Sprint Race at the Hungarian Grand Prix after initial winner Richard Verschoor's was disqualified due to a technical infringement.

Mahindra Racing Celebrates Second Win As Nyck De Vries Dominates Tokyo E-Prix

Mahindra Racing Celebrates Second Win As Nyck De Vries Dominates Tokyo E-Prix

Rediff.com1 days ago

Nyck de Vries secured his second victory of the 2025-26 FIA Formula E World Championship season at the Tokyo E-Prix, leading Mahindra Racing to a significant points haul. Despite starting fifth, de Vries navigated challenging wet-dry conditions and a late-race red flag to clinch the win. This result propels him to ninth in the drivers' standings and positions Mahindra Racing just one point behind third place in the teams' championship with two rounds remaining.

Ill-Timed VSC Costs Maini Hungary F2 Victory

Ill-Timed VSC Costs Maini Hungary F2 Victory

Rediff.com1 days ago

Indian driver Kush Maini secured his third podium of the 2026 FIA Formula 2 season, finishing second in the Feature Race at Hungaroring, Hungary. Despite starting from pole and building a significant lead, an ill-timed Virtual Safety Car during the pit sequence cost him the victory. Maini expressed satisfaction with his performance and aims for a win in Monza. He currently stands sixth in the drivers' standings.

Marquez magic! Ducati star storms to German GP victory

Marquez magic! Ducati star storms to German GP victory

Rediff.com12 Jul 2026

Seven-time MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez secured a commanding victory at the German Grand Prix, completing a Sachsenring double and significantly strengthening his position in the championship battle, now sitting third in the standings.

Jehan Daruvala finishes second in Imola F2 sprint race

Jehan Daruvala finishes second in Imola F2 sprint race

Rediff.com24 Apr 2022

India's Jehan Daruvala finished a creditable second in the sprint race of the Formula 2 Championships in Imola on Saturday

Confident Kujur ignores fastest-man tag, targets Commonwealth, Asian Games glory

Confident Kujur ignores fastest-man tag, targets Commonwealth, Asian Games glory

Rediff.com5 days ago

Focused on success at the Commonwealth and Asian Games, Animesh Kujur is unconcerned by the fastest-man debate, believing his performances on the biggest stages will speak for themselves.

Verstappen wins first sprint race of the F1 season

Verstappen wins first sprint race of the F1 season

Rediff.com20 Apr 2024

Max Verstappen won the first sprint race of the Formula One season at the Chinese Grand Prix on Saturday.

Russell Takes Pole In Thrilling Canadian Grand Prix Qualifying

Russell Takes Pole In Thrilling Canadian Grand Prix Qualifying

Rediff.com24 May 2026

George Russell secured pole position at the Canadian Grand Prix, narrowly beating teammate Kimi Antonelli in a thrilling qualifying session. Lando Norris will start third, while Max Verstappen expressed frustration with his car's performance.

'New F1 rules makes racing more like karting': George Russell

'New F1 rules makes racing more like karting': George Russell

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

George Russell said Formula One's new engine and chassis regulations made racing feel more like karting after the Mercedes driver won Saturday's Chinese Grand Prix sprint race.

Teen sensation Gout makes sprint history

Teen sensation Gout makes sprint history

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

Australian sprinter Gout Gout made history at the Australian Athletics Championships in Sydney, becoming the first Australian to break the 20-second barrier in the 200 metres with a time of 19.67 seconds.

Can Neeraj Chopra beat Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem at CWG 2026?

Can Neeraj Chopra beat Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem at CWG 2026?

Rediff.com12 hours ago

India's Neeraj Chopra will face reigning Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem of Pakistan and Sri Lanka's Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage in a highly anticipated men's javelin clash at the Commonwealth Games, as India aims to surpass its previous medal tally in athletics.

Lyles plays down leg cramps after pulling up in 200m final

Lyles plays down leg cramps after pulling up in 200m final

Rediff.com13 hours ago

World champion Noah Lyles experienced leg cramps during the 200 metres final at the US national championships, causing him to pull up, but he later downplayed the incident, attributing it to a cramp and high workload.

Ferrari Secure Leclerc's Future with Long-Term Contract Extension

Ferrari Secure Leclerc's Future with Long-Term Contract Extension

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

Ferrari have secured Charles Leclerc's future with a long-term contract extension ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix, reaffirming their commitment to the Monegasque star as he continues his title challenge in Formula One.

Punjab CM Hails Gurindervir Singh's Historic Sprint

Punjab CM Hails Gurindervir Singh's Historic Sprint

Rediff.com24 May 2026

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann congratulated athlete Gurindervir Singh for breaking the men's 100m national record at the Federation Cup athletics meet in Ranchi.

Indian athletes secure three bronze medals at Asian U-23 Championships

Indian athletes secure three bronze medals at Asian U-23 Championships

Rediff.com10 Jul 2026

India's young athletes demonstrated strong performances on the second day of the inaugural Asian U23 Athletics Championships in Ordos, China, securing three bronze medals. Shakeel and Bhumeshwory Devi Huidrom earned bronze in the men's and women's 800m respectively, while Abhay Singh added another bronze in the men's 200m race.

Perez wins Baku sprint race for Red Bull

Perez wins Baku sprint race for Red Bull

Rediff.com29 Apr 2023

Seven times world champion Lewis Hamilton was seventh for Mercedes and Lance Stroll collected the final point for Aston Martin.

Verstappen beats Norris to US GP pole after sprint win

Verstappen beats Norris to US GP pole after sprint win

Rediff.com19 Oct 2025

Max Verstappen seized pole position for Sunday's US Grand Prix while Formula One leader Oscar Piastri qualified sixth after a costly sprint race collision with his McLaren teammate Lando Norris.

F2 sprint race: Jehan Daruvala on the podium in Monza

F2 sprint race: Jehan Daruvala on the podium in Monza

Rediff.com11 Sep 2022

This was Jehan's fifth podium finish at Monza and he went wheel-to-wheel with Logan Sargeant right off the line.

How FIFA Prepares Referees For The Ultimate World Cup Challenge

How FIFA Prepares Referees For The Ultimate World Cup Challenge

Rediff.com8 Jul 2026

FIFA has transformed its referee preparation for the World Cup, treating officials like elite athletes. This rigorous training includes physical assessments, game-like simulations, and advanced data tracking to ensure referees can perform optimally under challenging conditions like extreme humidity and high altitude, minimising errors due to fatigue.

F1: Piastri wins Qatar sprint to trim Norris's lead

F1: Piastri wins Qatar sprint to trim Norris's lead

Rediff.com29 Nov 2025

McLaren's Oscar Piastri ended a long win drought with a pole-to-flag victory in the Qatar Grand Prix sprint race in Doha.

PIX: Verstappen takes sprint pole at US GP

PIX: Verstappen takes sprint pole at US GP

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

With eight points on offer to the winner of Saturday's 100km race, he and Norris -- 22 points behind Piastri -- both have a good chance to reduce the gap to the Australian who was three tenths slower than his teammate.

19-year-old Antonelli makes F1 history again

19-year-old Antonelli makes F1 history again

Rediff.com4 May 2026

Kimi Antonelli, the Italian teenager, secured his third consecutive Formula One victory at the Miami Grand Prix, extending his championship lead. The race saw dramatic moments, including a safety car deployment and penalties for top drivers.

Akash Deep, Harshit Rana face fitness race for home series vs Afghanistan

Akash Deep, Harshit Rana face fitness race for home series vs Afghanistan

Rediff.com1 May 2026

Akash Deep and Harshit Rana are unlikely to be fit for the upcoming home series against Afghanistan and the white ball tour of United Kingdom as they are still some time away from getting fully match-fit, sources in BCCI said.

Is Antonelli already unstoppable in F1 2026?

Is Antonelli already unstoppable in F1 2026?

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

Kimi Antonelli will either be Formula One's youngest world champion, well before the end of the season on current form, or the first driver to win five races in a row in a single campaign and not take the title.