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Perez creates F1 history for Force India in Baku

Perez creates F1 history for Force India in Baku

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

Sergio Perez shook off the gear-box change penalty to claim his and Sahara Force India's second podium place of the season with a third-place finish at the European Grand Prix while Nico Hulkenberg took the ninth spot, in Baku, on Sunday.

Belgian F1 Grand Prix: Rosberg beats teammate Hamilton to pole

Belgian F1 Grand Prix: Rosberg beats teammate Hamilton to pole

Rediff.com23 Aug 2014

Formula One leader Nico Rosberg swept to pole position at the Belgian Grand Prix on Saturday with Mercedes team mate and title rival Lewis Hamilton alongside on the front row after a wet qualifying session.

Raikkonen has what Ferrari needs...SPEED

Raikkonen has what Ferrari needs...SPEED

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

Kimi Raikkonen believes he still has the speed that Ferrari need despite reports that the Formula One team are lining up a replacement for 2016 in fellow-Finn Valtteri Bottas.

Talks on with Spyker: Karthikeyan

Talks on with Spyker: Karthikeyan

Rediff.com25 Sep 2007

Narain Karthikeyan confirmed that talks are on with Spyker, the Formula One team part-owned by Vijay Mallya.

PHOTOS: Djokovic, Serena hit new heights in Melbourne semis

PHOTOS: Djokovic, Serena hit new heights in Melbourne semis

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

Novak Djokovic held off a Roger Federer fightback as he reached the final of the Australian Open for the fifth time in six years. Poland's Agnieszka Radwanska was taken apart 6-0 6-4 by the reigning women's champion Serena Williams.

Hamilton equals Senna's tally with Japanese win

Hamilton equals Senna's tally with Japanese win

Rediff.com27 Sep 2015

Lewis Hamilton won the Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday to equal the late Ayrton Senna's tally of 41 Formula One victories and move 48 points clear of Mercedes team mate Nico Rosberg with five races remaining.

Hamilton is pick of the Brit pack

Hamilton is pick of the Brit pack

Rediff.com8 Mar 2007

Variously described as F1's first black or Anglo-Caribbean driver, his debut is probably the most eagerly-awaited of any in recent years.

Webber joins Coulthard at Red Bull

Webber joins Coulthard at Red Bull

Rediff.com8 Aug 2006

The Australian will take the place of young Austrian Christian Klien at the team.

Vilified Steve Smith not alone in murky world of finding an edge in sport

Vilified Steve Smith not alone in murky world of finding an edge in sport

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

The Australian ball-tampering scandal continues to ripple far beyond cricket circles, with captain Steve Smith portrayed as arch-villain in the sorry saga.

Henin, Jankovic set up dream Toronto final

Henin, Jankovic set up dream Toronto final

Rediff.com19 Aug 2007

A Henin and Jankovic final may lack the pizzazz of a Maria Sharapova-Serena Williams showdown but their records this season are second to none, with the battling Belgian claiming five titles and the Serbian four.

Another F1 season, another argument

Another F1 season, another argument

Rediff.com1 Feb 2007

Former champions Williams, newcomers Spyker, tail-enders Super Aguri and Toro Rosso are at loggerheads over cars that have yet to see the light of day.

Mercedes driver Button hints he may quit Formula One

Mercedes driver Button hints he may quit Formula One

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

Jenson Button has indicated he might not stay at McLaren even if the Formula One team offered him a contract extension for next season.

Abu Dhabi GP: Hamilton on pole for F1 title showdown

Abu Dhabi GP: Hamilton on pole for F1 title showdown

Rediff.com26 Nov 2016

Lewis Hamilton lapped in a league of his own on Saturday to seize pole position for the title-deciding Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix with Mercedes team mate and championship favourite Nico Rosberg joining him on the front row.

F1 pitlane tales: Hamilton in 'shock'; Vettle puzzled

F1 pitlane tales: Hamilton in 'shock'; Vettle puzzled

Rediff.com16 Mar 2019

Lewis Hamilton was 'shocked' with the pace of Mercedes after notching a record-extending eighth pole position at the Australian Grand Prix ahead of team mate Valtteri Bottas as they thrashed their Formula One rivals in qualifying on Saturday.

Rio Olympics: Sania-Bopanna lose semi-final, to play for bronze

Rio Olympics: Sania-Bopanna lose semi-final, to play for bronze

Rediff.com14 Aug 2016

Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna sqaundered a set advantage to lose to USA's Venus Williams and Rajiv Ram 6-2, 2-6, 3-10 in the Rio Olympics semi-finals on Saturday.

Sports Shorts: Sainz given three-place grid penalty for Russian GP

Sports Shorts: Sainz given three-place grid penalty for Russian GP

Rediff.com17 Apr 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Sunday

Why Susie Wolff is defending Ecclestone's comments on women drivers

Why Susie Wolff is defending Ecclestone's comments on women drivers

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

British racer Susie Wolff has defended Bernie Ecclestone after he doubted whether women would physically be able to drive a Formula One car fast and in any case would not be taken seriously.

'Write off Schumacher at your peril'

'Write off Schumacher at your peril'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2006

Alonso sits out China GP practice

Alonso sits out China GP practice

Rediff.com29 Sep 2006

Will Lewis Hamilton make it perfect 10 in Texas?

Will Lewis Hamilton make it perfect 10 in Texas?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

Lewis Hamilton will be aiming for a big win in Texas this weekend, even if the Formula One starting grid is the smallest he has ever known it with the absence of backmarker teams Marussia and Caterham.

Sabalenka holds off Riske challenge for Wuhan crown; De Minaur takes Zhuhai title

Sabalenka holds off Riske challenge for Wuhan crown; De Minaur takes Zhuhai title

Rediff.com29 Sep 2019

Belarusian ninth seed Aryna Sabalenka held off a spirited challenge from American Alison Riske to win 6-3, 3-6, 6-1 and successfully defend her Wuhan Open title on Saturday.

Raikkonen takes provisional pole

Raikkonen takes provisional pole

Rediff.com21 May 2005

Narain Karthikeyan finished 17th in Saturday's first qualifying for Sunday's Monaco Grand Prix.

Karthikeyan nurtures Indian F1 dreams

Karthikeyan nurtures Indian F1 dreams

Rediff.com1 Aug 2006

The Indian driver is now backing plans to help fellow dreamers in his homeland by setting up a support structure that he lacked as an aspiring driver.

Messi, Bolt, Serena vie for Laureus honours

Messi, Bolt, Serena vie for Laureus honours

Rediff.com17 Apr 2016

From soccer genius Lionel Messi to sprint king Usain Bolt, a shimmering array of the world's greatest sports stars are in the race for top honours at the prestigious Laureus World Sports Awards -- also called the 'Oscars of Sport' -- to be presented.

US Grand Prix: Hamilton fastest as fans shut out by rain

US Grand Prix: Hamilton fastest as fans shut out by rain

Rediff.com24 Oct 2015

Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton was quickest for Mercedes in a rainswept final US Grand Prix practice session on Saturday that was held behind closed doors due to the weather conditions.

Raikkonen pips Alonso to British award

Raikkonen pips Alonso to British award

Rediff.com5 Dec 2005

The McLaren driver was crowned driver of the year by Britain's Autosport magazine despite being beaten to the F1 title by Alonso.

Montoya to leave Formula One

Montoya to leave Formula One

Rediff.com9 Jul 2006

The McLaren driver will leave Formula One at the end of this season to drive in NASCAR.

Wimbledon PIX: Muguruza, Thiem stunned; Federer, Nadal, Serena through

Wimbledon PIX: Muguruza, Thiem stunned; Federer, Nadal, Serena through

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

A summary of Day 2 at Wimbledon on Tuesday.

Former F1 ace Regazzoni dies in car crash

Former F1 ace Regazzoni dies in car crash

Rediff.com16 Dec 2006

The Swiss-born racer, who gave Williams their first grand prix victory at Silverstone in 1979 and won four races for Ferrari, was 67.

I'm just having fun: Schumacher

I'm just having fun: Schumacher

Rediff.com27 Mar 2004

The six-times world champion said racing has become easier now without any worries about records.

PIX: Djokovic takes first unsteady step toward calendar slam

PIX: Djokovic takes first unsteady step toward calendar slam

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

Novak Djokovic took a first unsteady step toward completing the calendar-year Grand Slam on Tuesday as the Serb laboured into the second round of the US Open with a 6-1, 6-7(5), 6-2, 6-1 win over dashing Danish teenager Holger Rune.

Hansen sets world record in 100m breaststroke

Hansen sets world record in 100m breaststroke

Rediff.com2 Aug 2006

American Brendan Hansen broke his own world record in the men's 100 metre breaststroke at the US swimming championships.

Ferrari pay tribute to departing Massa

Ferrari pay tribute to departing Massa

Rediff.com11 Nov 2013

Felipe Massa said farewell to thousands of Ferrari fans in Italy on Sunday and received a trophy nearly as tall as him to celebrate his time with the Formula One team.

Toyota drop Ralf Schumacher appeal

Toyota drop Ralf Schumacher appeal

Rediff.com29 Apr 2005

The decision confirmed Germany's Nick Heidfeld as the eighth placed driver and relegated Ralf Schumacher to 11th at the San Marino Grand Prix.

Athletics Worlds: USA finish with three more gold on final day

Athletics Worlds: USA finish with three more gold on final day

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

A round-up of results from the final day of the World Athletics Championships in Doha on Sunday

Aus Open PIX: Federer, Serena, Djokovic advance; Osaka rallies after tantrum

Aus Open PIX: Federer, Serena, Djokovic advance; Osaka rallies after tantrum

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

Images from Day 3 of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Wednesday

Rosberg, Hamilton set for Singapore street fight

Rosberg, Hamilton set for Singapore street fight

Rediff.com17 Sep 2014

Mercedes team mates Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton renew their sometimes hostile rivalry on the floodlit streets of Singapore this weekend at a circuit where mistakes or collisions normally result in race retirement.

Heidfeld signs deal with BMW

Heidfeld signs deal with BMW

Rediff.com16 Sep 2005

Narain sets the pace at Catalunya

Narain sets the pace at Catalunya

Rediff.com13 Apr 2006

Karthikeyan today set a scorching pace on the first of four-day testing for Williams F1 team.

Will Ferrari's Vettel replace Rosberg at Mercedes?

Will Ferrari's Vettel replace Rosberg at Mercedes?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2016

Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel, McLaren's Fernando Alonso and Williams' Valtteri Bottas have all been highlighted in media speculation but 22-year-old German reserve driver Pascal Wehrlein remains the bookmakers' favourite.