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Rosberg, Hamilton gear up for race track rivalry with burgers and bling

Rosberg, Hamilton gear up for race track rivalry with burgers and bling

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

Mercedes title rivals Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton limbered up for the US Grand Prix with burgers and bling on Thursday.

Hamilton quickest in practice on Russian F1 debut

Hamilton quickest in practice on Russian F1 debut

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

Mercedes are expected to wrap up the constructors' championship on Sunday with three races to spare, having won 12 of the 15 so far with eight one-two finishes.

The road to the Formula One title

The road to the Formula One title

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

Germany's Nico Rosberg can win his first Formula One title in Abu Dhabi on Sunday while Lewis Hamilton remains in contention to become Britain's first four times world champion.

Vettel needed a new challenge, says Red Bull's Marko

Vettel needed a new challenge, says Red Bull's Marko

Rediff.com4 Oct 2014

Four times Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel decided to leave Red Bull because he needed new motivation after a frustrating season, team consultant Helmut Marko said.

Why banks may not buy Mallya's settlement offer

Why banks may not buy Mallya's settlement offer

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

Mallya has denied that he had fled India and said he would comply with laws.

Lewis Hamilton takes third F1 title after U.S. thriller

Lewis Hamilton takes third F1 title after U.S. thriller

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

Lewis Hamilton joined the elite group of triple Formula One world champions on Sunday after winning a thrilling U.S. Grand Prix that kept the crowd on tenterhooks right to the very end.

F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone faces German bribery trial

F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone faces German bribery trial

Rediff.com20 Apr 2014

Formula One chief executive Bernie Ecclestone goes on trial for bribery in Germany this week in a case that threatens to end the Briton's long reign as the commercial boss of the motor sport.

Domenicali resigns as Ferrari F1 boss

Domenicali resigns as Ferrari F1 boss

Rediff.com14 Apr 2014

Stefano Domenicali resigned as Ferrari's Formula One team principal on Monday, and the company's North America president and chief executive Marco Mattiacci was appointed as his replacement.

Chinese Grand Prix: Hamilton wins, Mercedes dominant

Chinese Grand Prix: Hamilton wins, Mercedes dominant

Rediff.com12 Apr 2015

Lewis Hamilton helped Mercedes reassert their authority over Ferrari by leading home team mate Nico Rosberg in a dominant display.

Brexit brings bad news to Indian, global corporates

Brexit brings bad news to Indian, global corporates

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

Some investors warned of a coming British or even global recession as sterling collapsed to hit its lowest since 1985.

Tennis Roundup: Sharapova, Halep off to flying 2018 starts

Tennis Roundup: Sharapova, Halep off to flying 2018 starts

Rediff.com2 Jan 2018

World number one Simona Halep swatted aside American Nicole Gibbs while Maria Sharapova was flawless in her straight sets victory over Romania's Mihaela Buzarnescu in the opening round of the Shenzhen Open on Monday.

Russia-backed militants shot down Malaysian aircraft

Russia-backed militants shot down Malaysian aircraft

Rediff.com18 Jul 2014

A group of Russia-backed Cossack militants has been held responsible for shooting down Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777-200 flying from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur, near the village of Chornukhine, some 80 kilometers north-west of Donetsk.

Lopez replaces Boullier as Lotus F1 principal

Lopez replaces Boullier as Lotus F1 principal

Rediff.com24 Jan 2014

The timing of the news immediately triggered speculation that Frenchman Eric Boullier could be heading to McLaren, who were due to launch their 2014 car later in the day in an online presentation.

Jordan's Prince Ali to challenge Blatter, Champagne for FIFA presidency

Jordan's Prince Ali to challenge Blatter, Champagne for FIFA presidency

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

'I am seeking the presidency of FIFA because I believe it is time to shift the focus away from administrative controversy and back to sport' 'The world game deserves a world-class governing body -- an International Federation that is a service organisation and a model of ethics, transparency and good governance'

'Absence of Russia would not forever cloud Rio'

'Absence of Russia would not forever cloud Rio'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) president Sebastian Coe announced a shake up of the organisation on Wednesday aimed at ensuring there can be no repeat of the corruption scandals that have dogged athletics' governing body during his first, tumultuous, year in office.

PHOTOS, World C'ships: Bowie snatches 100m gold; Kiwi Walsh takes shot gold

PHOTOS, World C'ships: Bowie snatches 100m gold; Kiwi Walsh takes shot gold

Rediff.com7 Aug 2017

A round-up of all the results from the 17th World Athletic Championships in London

Rosberg ends Hamilton's pole run in Bahrain

Rosberg ends Hamilton's pole run in Bahrain

Rediff.com5 Apr 2014

Formula One championship leader Nico Rosberg put Mercedes on pole position for the Bahrain Grand Prix on Saturday and ended team mate Lewis Hamilton's hopes of a hat-trick.

DON'T MISS! 10 Best Photos of the week

DON'T MISS! 10 Best Photos of the week

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

Rediff.com brings you a glance of all the action from the week gone by.

Ireland prevail over UAE in rain-affected match

Ireland prevail over UAE in rain-affected match

Rediff.com19 Mar 2014

Ireland bolstered their chances of making it to the Super-10 after a disciplined bowling effort helped them post a 21-run win over United Arab Emirates under the Duckworth-Lewis method in a rain-affected Group B qualifying match of the ICC World T20 in Sylhet.

5 key points that star boxer Amir Khan made during his India visit

5 key points that star boxer Amir Khan made during his India visit

Rediff.com1 Nov 2015

The International Boxing Association (AIBA) could soon allow professional boxers to compete in big-ticket amateur events like the Olympics, British professional boxing star Amir Khan has revealed, saying that he would grab the chance as and when it comes along.

What is Monaco Grand Prix? Heaven or hell?

What is Monaco Grand Prix? Heaven or hell?

Rediff.com22 May 2015

The billionaires, supermodels and suntanned celebrities sipping cocktails in the Monaco sunshine might wonder what planet Jacques Villeneuve is on.

Ecclestone rules out Indian GP return in 2015

Ecclestone rules out Indian GP return in 2015

Rediff.com5 Mar 2014

India's return to Formula One will have to wait until at least 2016, by which time a new race in Azerbaijan could also be on the calendar, commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone said on Wednesday.

Delhi coach Bhaskar made youngsters insecure: Gambhir

Delhi coach Bhaskar made youngsters insecure: Gambhir

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

Former India captain Gautam Gambhir has said Delhi chief coach KP Bhaskar made talented youngsters "so insecure" that he was left with no option but to ask him a few tough questions.

Ireland stun World T20 champions West Indies

Ireland stun World T20 champions West Indies

Rediff.com20 Feb 2014

Ireland added the West Indies to their list of giant-killing victories after scoring a six-wicket victory over the World Twenty20 champions in the first T20 international at Jamaica's Sabina Park on Wednesday.

And tennis players' favourite venue is...

And tennis players' favourite venue is...

Rediff.com3 Jul 2017

And no, it doesn't begin with a W...

Russian GP PHOTOS: Hamilton closes in on F1 title; Force India on podium

Russian GP PHOTOS: Hamilton closes in on F1 title; Force India on podium

Rediff.com11 Oct 2015

Lewis Hamilton won a dramatic Russian Formula One Grand Prix on Sunday to take a huge step towards his third world championship after Mercedes teammate Nico Rosberg retired with throttle failure.

Tennis round-up: Federer in Halle quarters; Cilic advances in Queen's

Tennis round-up: Federer in Halle quarters; Cilic advances in Queen's

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

Federer, who skipped the entire clay court season after winning the Australian Open and claiming titles at Indian Wells and Miami this year, will next play defending champion Florian Mayer who beat Frenchman Lucas Pouille in three sets.

The great divide between Microsoft and Infosys

The great divide between Microsoft and Infosys

Rediff.com30 Aug 2013

Between 2000, when Steve Ballmer became the chief executive officer of Microsoft, and now, when he has announced his retirement, the company's earnings have more than doubled and its revenues have increased over three-fold.

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