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Schumacher upbeat despite 6th in Monaco

Mon, 28 May 2012 03:48:28 +0530

Mercedes promised to provide Michael Schumacher with a more reliable car after the German's hopes of a return to the Monaco glories of his heyday ended in disappointment on Sunday.

Hamilton unhappy after difficult race in Monaco

Mon, 28 May 2012 02:32:24 +0530

The start was poor, his pitstop disappointed and even the numbers on the pit board provided a slap in the face for Lewis Hamilton at his favourite Monaco Grand Prix on Sunday.

Monaco GP: Force India pick 10 points

Sun, 27 May 2012 10:54:48 +0530

Sahara Force India recorded their best finish of the season with Paul di Resta and Nico Hulkenberg securing seventh and eighth position respectively at the Monaco Grand Prix in Monte Carlo on Sunday.

Red Bull's Webber wins Monaco GP

Sun, 27 May 2012 08:04:24 +0530

Mark Webber won the Monaco Grand Prix from the pole on Sunday while Fernando Alonso moved narrowly into the championship lead.

Maldonado gets 10-place penalty for Monaco GP

Sun, 27 May 2012 10:29:30 +0530

Pastor Maldonado looked likely to start Sunday's Monaco Grand Prix from the back of the grid after collecting a 10 place penalty for causing a collision and then being told his car would need a new gearbox.

Monaco GP: Force India 5th and 7th on the grid

Sat, 26 May 2012 10:13:35 +0530

Nico Hulkenberg and his team-mate Paul Di Resta will start at the fifth and seventh rows respectively at the grid on Sunday as the Sahara Force India team had a decent qualifying session at the Monaco Formula One Grand Prix in Mnte Carlo on Saturday.

Schumi fastest but Webber on Monaco pole

Sat, 26 May 2012 07:18:53 +0530

Veteran Michael Schumacher posted the fastest time in an action-packed qualifying session at the Monaco Grand Prix on Saturday, but a grid penalty means that Mark Webber's Red Bull will start Sunday's race in pole position.

Prost pessimistic on French GP future

Sat, 26 May 2012 05:24:50 +0530

France's sole Formula One champion Alain Prost fears the chances of the country hosting a grand prix again in the near future have receded.

Rosberg fastest in third practice at Monaco GP

Sat, 26 May 2012 05:14:44 +0530

Nico Rosberg posted the fastest time under blue skies in the third practice session at the Monaco Grand Prix, boosting his pole position hopes ahead of qualifying later on Saturday.

Peter Brabeck named F1 chairman

Fri, 25 May 2012 10:16:39 +0530

Formula One motor racing has installed Nestle's Peter Brabeck as its chairman following a board meeting at the Monaco Grand Prix on Friday, Brabeck told Reuters.

Di Resta is a huge asset: Mallya

Fri, 25 May 2012 05:18:15 +0530

Force India expects Paul Di Resta to stay with them next season but would understand if the highly-rated British Formula One driver wanted to move elsewhere.

Lotus say no to Raikkonen's rally hopes

Thu, 24 May 2012 11:38:19 +0530

Lotus have ruled out Kimi Raikkonen mixing Formula One and rallying after speculation that he could enter Rally Finland later this year.

Button fastest in 2nd practice at Monaco GP

Thu, 24 May 2012 08:35:57 +0530

Jenson Button posted the fastest time in a rainy second practice at the Monaco Grand Prix on Thursday, with French rookie Romain Grosjean again impressing for Lotus and Felipe Massa finding some much-needed form.

Alonso fastest in first practice at Monaco GP

Thu, 24 May 2012 04:31:28 +0530

Fernando Alonso powered his Ferrari to the fastest time in a shortened first practice session at the Monaco Grand Prix on Thursday.

Chinese driver Qing Hua to test for HRT

Thu, 24 May 2012 01:06:44 +0530

Qing Hua was announced in April as a member of the team's young driver development programme and principal Luis Perez-Sala said that Hua was ready for the next step.

F1 to change circuit process after Spanish fire

Thu, 24 May 2012 01:05:50 +0530

Formula One teams and circuits will change safety procedures to make sure a fire like the one that devastated the Williams garage at the Spanish Grand Prix 10 days ago does not happen again.

Monaco GP could see new winner in open season

Thu, 24 May 2012 12:54:47 +0530

When Sebastian Vettel headed to the Monaco Grand Prix last season, all the talk was of how quickly the Red Bull driver would wrap up the Formula One championship.

Unpredictable F1 filled with questions so far

Thu, 24 May 2012 12:46:32 +0530

Teams and drivers emerged from the Spanish Grand Prix with more questions than answers on just who is the Formula One favourite after five races.

Hulkenberg expects good show in Monaco

Mon, 21 May 2012 06:05:13 +0530

F1 driver Nico Hulkenberg is looking to continue his good run in Monaco and said the updates that his team Force India brought to the Spanish Grand Prix last week will help them to do well this weekend in Monte Carlo.

Ferrari pile more pressure on Massa

Tue, 15 May 2012 12:12:46 +0530

Ferrari added to the pressure on Felipe Massa on Monday by highlighting how poorly the Brazilian has performed this season and making clear that they expected him to shift up a gear in Monaco next week.

Seven hospitalised after fire at Spanish GP

Mon, 14 May 2012 02:25:26 +0530

Seven Formula One personnel were taken to hospital and 31others tended to by circuit doctors, after a fire gutted the Williams garage while the team were celebrating Sunday's Spanish Grand Prix win.

Hulkenberg earns one point for Force India

Sun, 13 May 2012 11:15:53 +0530

It turned out to be a mixed outing for Sahara Force India as Nico Hulkenberg finished 10th in the Spanish Grand Prix but team-mate Paul di Resta ended up outside the points bracket in Barcelona on Sunday.

Maldonado holds off Alonso for Spanish GP win

Sun, 13 May 2012 07:23:00 +0530

Pastor Maldonado held off Fernando Alonso to win the Spanish Grand Prix on Sunday and give Williams their first Formula One victory in eight years.

Hamilton stripped of pole in Spain

Sun, 13 May 2012 12:07:22 +0530

Lewis Hamilton was stripped of pole position at the Spanish Grand Prix on Saturday and sent to the back of the starting grid after his McLaren team failed to put enough fuel in the Briton's car.

Resta to start Spanish GP in 13th, Nico 14th

Sat, 12 May 2012 08:40:05 +0530

None of the two Sahara Force India drivers managed to be in top-10 in the qualifying as Paul di Resta will start Sunday's Spanish Grand Prix in 13th position, just ahead of teammate Nico Hulkenberg.

Hamilton edges Maldonado for Spanish GP pole

Sat, 12 May 2012 07:06:46 +0530

McLaren driver Lewis Hamilton was fastest in qualifying for the Spanish Grand Prix on Saturday, storming past Pastor Maldonado to deny the Venezuelan a first Formula One pole position.

Vettel fastest ahead of Spanish GP qualifying

Sat, 12 May 2012 04:09:36 +0530

Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull was quickest in Formula One's last practice session ahead of Saturday's qualifying for the Spanish Grand Prix.

Nico 10th fastest in practice for Spanish GP

Fri, 11 May 2012 10:20:39 +0530

Nico Hulkenberg was the best placed Sahara Force India driver with a top-10 position in the free practice sessions ahead of Sunday's Spanish Grand Prix, in Barcelona on Friday.

Button edges Vettel in Spanish GP practice

Fri, 11 May 2012 04:03:51 +0530

McLaren's Jenson Button was fastest in practice for the Spanish Grand Prix, edging Formula One points leader Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull in a slippery final session on Friday.

F1 drivers keeping expectations low for Spain GP

Thu, 10 May 2012 04:29:58 +0530

Formula One leader Sebastian Vettel is among several drivers who are keeping expectations in check for the Spanish Grand Prix, although local favorite Fernando Alonso is hoping the first race in Europe can revitalize Ferrari's campaign.

Schumacher unhappy with Pirelli tyres

Wed, 09 May 2012 08:49:39 +0530

Mercedes' Michael Schumacher has criticised Pirelli's Formula One tyres by saying they make him feel like he is driving on raw eggs.

Ferrari mark 30th anniversary of Villeneuve death

Wed, 09 May 2012 08:45:19 +0530

Ferrari marked the 30th anniversary of the death of fan favourite Gilles Villeneuve on Tuesday with the Canadian's son Jacques behind the wheel of one of his cars at the Italian team's Fiorano test track.

Paul feels prepared for Spanish Grand Prix

Mon, 07 May 2012 06:44:49 +0530

The team could not do much at the Mugello mid-season test but Sahara Force India driver Paul di Resta is counting on his familiarity with the Circuit de Catalunya to earn some points for his side in Sunday's Spanish Grand Prix.

Force India to pay $1 million in legal costs

Sat, 05 May 2012 01:50:58 +0530

The Force India Formula One team must pay legal costs of more than $1 million Dollars within two weeks after a copyright case involving rivals Caterham and the operators of an Italian wind tunnel, a judge ruled on Friday.

Force India satisfied after mid-season testing

Fri, 04 May 2012 10:55:57 +0530

Sahara Force India had a busy day on the track, checking out aero balance and tyre compounds, on the third and final day of the Formula One mid-season testing at Mugello on Thursday.

Lotus' Grosjean leads final day of F1 tests

Fri, 04 May 2012 10:05:51 +0530

Romain Grosjean of Lotus was again fastest on the third and final day of Formula One testing at the Mugello circuit.

Hydraulic problem for Force India at Mugello

Thu, 03 May 2012 05:49:00 +0530

Sahara Force India's driver Paul di Resta could do only 14 laps on second day of the Formula One mid-season testing here as the VJM05 suffered a hydraulic problem.

Silverstone ends exclusivity deal, seeks partners

Thu, 03 May 2012 05:35:52 +0530

Silverstone has reopened talks with potential investors in the Formula One circuit after an exclusivity agreement with an unidentified partner, believed to be a Qatar-based group, ended without a deal.

Grosjean fastest as Lotus impress in Mugello

Wed, 02 May 2012 11:59:13 +0530

After placing both cars on the podium in Bahrain, Lotus again showed their speed as French driver Romain Grosjean led the morning testing session on Wednesday at the Mugello circuit.

'Mugello test is important this year'

Wed, 02 May 2012 05:59:44 +0530

Force India reserve driver Jules Bianchi has been behind the steering wheel for the in-season testing at Mugello that started on Tuesday.

Bianchi starts Force India's Mugello testing

Wed, 02 May 2012 12:43:07 +0530

Jules Bianchi got behind the wheels of VJM05 to kick start Sahara Force India's three-day testing, which ended in a limited running for the team in wet conditions.

Alonso fastest in rain-lashed Mugello test

Wed, 02 May 2012 12:33:57 +0530

More than 15,000 fans turned out in pouring rain at the Mugello circuit in Italy on Tuesday to see Ferrari's Fernando Alonso lap fastest in Formula One's first mid-season test since 2008.

Alonso leads opening test session at Mugello

Tue, 01 May 2012 11:49:06 +0530

Fernando Alonso gave Ferrari fans something to cheer about at the team's home track by leading the opening session of Formula One's first in-season testing session in four years.

Out of the blue, Sauber F1 do Chelsea deal

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 02:04:25 +0530

Sauber cars will sport the blue logo of Champions League finalists Chelsea from next week's Spanish Grand Prix as part of a deal between the Swiss-based Formula One team and the English Premier League club.

'F1 track in Kerala will boost tourism'

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:13:33 +0530

The only Asian driver in Formula One, Narain Karthikeyan said an F1 race track in Kerala is certainly going to be a boost for tourism in the state.

Kerala open to setting up motor race track

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 01:57:49 +0530

The Kerala government can consider opening a motor racing track in the state if it helped pull in tourists, Tourism Minister A P Anil Kumar said ahead of his meeting with F1 driver Narain Karthikeyan on Thursday.

HRT to miss Mugello early-season test

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 08:25:59 +0530

Formula One stragglers HRT will miss next week's early-season test at the Mugello circuit in Italy because they say they want to focus instead on settling into their new Spanish headquarters.

'Bahrain result massive boost for Force India'

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 12:54:02 +0530

Force India driver Paul Di Resta feels that his sixth place finish here in Sunday's Bahrain Grand Prix was a massive result for the Silverstone-based team.

Paul di Resta finishes 6th for Force India

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 08:53:25 +0530

Paul di Resta delivered his best result of the 2012 season by earning eight points for Sahara Force India with a sixth-place finish while Nico Hulkenberg ended 12th at the Bahrain Grand Prix, here on Sunday.

Sebastian Vettel wins Bahrain Grand Prix

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 07:24:24 +0530

Two-time world champion Sebastian Vettel held off a charging Kimi Raikkonen to win an incident-free Bahrain Grand Prix on Sunday for his first victory of the season.

Schumacher handed five-place grid penalty

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 04:49:20 +0530

Michael Schumacher will have a five-place penalty on the starting grid for the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix after an unscheduled gearbox change, his Mercedes team said on Sunday.

Force India denied TV coverage during qualifying

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 04:18:45 +0530

The Force India Formula One team vanished from television screens for the second day in a row at the Bahrain Grand Prix on Saturday, triggering speculation that they had been punished for pulling out of Friday practice.

Bahrain race will not damage F1 image: Todt

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 01:10:20 +0530

The head of Formula One's governing body was unrepentant on Saturday about the decision to race in Bahrain and said the sport would suffer no lasting damage to its image despite worldwide condemnation.

'Race can help healing process in Bahrain'

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 12:14:26 +0530

Force India deputy team principal Robert Fernley believes Sunday's race will prove to be a catalyst for the healing process in Bahrain.

Bahrain tense ahead of F1 after protester dies

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 12:00:40 +0530

The discovery of a protester's body near the scene of clashes has threatened to tip Bahrain deeper into unrest as a 14-month-old uprising overshadows the return of the Formula One Grand Prix to the strategic Gulf kingdom.

Di Resta to start from 10th in Sunday's Bahrain GP

Sat, 21 Apr 2012 08:36:39 +0530

Sahara Force India produced a decent show with Paul Di Resta finishing 10th while team-mate Nico Hulkenberg was 13th in Saturday's qualifying session at the Bahrain Grand Prix of the Formula One Championships here.

Red Bull's Vettel back on pole in Bahrain GP

Sat, 21 Apr 2012 06:11:54 +0530

Two-time world champion Sebastian Vettel claimed pole position for the first time this season on Saturday at the Bahrain Grand Prix, where security remains tight amid expectations of anti-government protests.

Force India 'emotionallly destabilised' in Bahrain

Sat, 21 Apr 2012 04:41:20 +0530

Among the teams, Force India literally felt the impact of the anti-government protests in Bahrain after a firebomb exploded near the vehicle that was carrying its team members.

Rosberg fastest in Bahrain GP final practice

Sat, 21 Apr 2012 02:55:20 +0530

Nico Rosberg looks to be the driver to beat in qualifying after posting the fastest time in final practice at the Bahrain Grand Prix on Saturday.

Bahrain race should go ahead: Crown Prince

Sat, 21 Apr 2012 12:04:38 +0530

Bahrain's Crown Prince says the country's Formula One race should go ahead on Sunday, insisting it serves as a force of good for the divided nation.

Bahrain GP to go ahead as protests flare

Sat, 21 Apr 2012 10:15:08 +0530

Bahrain was under tight security on Saturday after violent clashes between police and anti-government protesters overshadowed this weekend's Formula One Grand Prix race meeting in the Gulf state.

Bahrain GP: Rosberg fastest in 2nd practice

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 06:16:18 +0530

Nico Rosberg was fastest in the second practice at the controversial Bahrain Grand Prix on Friday, as safety concerns over anti-government protests prompted Force India to skip the session.

Force India miss second practice in Bahrain

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 05:40:49 +0530

The Formula One team Force India skipped the second practice at the Bahrain Grand Prix on Friday due to safety concerns.

Force India may skip Friday's 2nd practice

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 03:23:26 +0530

The Force India Formula One team will limit their involvement in second practice for the Bahrain Grand Prix on Friday and may skip the session altogether for safety reasons, deputy team principal Bob Fernley told reporters. He said the team, some of whose members were caught in a petrol bomb incident after leaving the track on Wednesday, would take part in Saturday's qualifying and Sunday's race as scheduled however.

Bahrain GP: Hamilton fastest in first practice

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 02:30:46 +0530

Lewis Hamilton edged Sebastian Vettel in the first practice at the Bahrain Grand Prix on Friday.

Two Force India members to leave Bahrain

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 09:41:04 +0530

A firebomb was set off in traffic near a team vehicle as part of the ongoing anti-government protests.

Unrest simmers ahead of Bahrain Grand Prix

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 02:41:02 +0530

But with demonstrations taking place daily, two members of the British-based Force India team asked to go home after a petrol bomb scare.

F1 returns to divided Bahrain

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 09:16:31 +0530

The Bahrain Grand Prix was cancelled last year because of anti-government protests.

Clashes hit Bahrain F1 exhibit ahead of race

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 11:32:20 +0530

Security forces fired stun grenades on Wednesday at anti-government protesters who swarmed into a cultural exhibition for Bahrain's Formula One race, setting off street battles and sending visitors fleeing for cover. It was a blow to the Gulf nation's efforts to project stability, returning to the Grand Prix circuit a year after the race was canceled because of unrest.

Force India eyeing points at Bahrain GP

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 08:58:38 +0530

Sahara Force India might have missed out on points in last weekend's Chinese Grand Prix, but team principal Vijay Mallya is satisfied with the performance of his side and expects the Silverstone-based outfit to repeat its 2010 showing in Sunday's Bahrain GP.

Bahrain GP is safe, insists Zayed Al Zayani

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 10:28:05 +0530

Formula One teams and drivers may be reluctant racers in Bahrain this weekend but they need not worry about their safety, according to circuit chairman Zayed Al Zayani.

New Jersey race may be delayed: Ecclestone

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 07:09:11 +0530

Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone has cast doubt on New Jersey hosting a grand prix in June 2013 despite a 10-year agreement announced last year.

Shanghai win will boost Rosberg, feels Brawn

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 06:50:36 +0530

Of the many Formula One victories that Ross Brawn has celebrated over an extraordinary career spanning several decades, Nico Rosberg's first with Mercedes in China offered a particular satisfaction.

Ferrari can't fix problems overnight: Alonso

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 11:42:44 +0530

Ferrari driver Fernando Alonso says his team is not "stupid" enough to think they can fix their problems overnight. Ferrari are struggling and failed to build on Fernando Alonso's surprise win at the Malaysian Grand Prix last month, with the Spaniard placing ninth at the Chinese GP on Sunday and teammate Felipe Massa finishing down in 13th.

Wounded Red Bull consider options

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 02:39:44 +0530

Once-dominant Formula One champions Red Bull are considering their technical options after failing to make the podium for the second race out of three so far this season.

Red Bull miss podium for second straight race

Sun, 15 Apr 2012 08:08:39 +0530

After dominating Formula One last season, Red Bull find themselves in an unfamiliar position this year: off the podium. After Nico Rosberg opened up a significant lead before winning the Chinese Grand Prix on Sunday, Red Bull teammates Mark Webber and Sebastian Vettel battled the two McLaren cars for second and third place.

Force India draw blank at Chinese GP

Sun, 15 Apr 2012 05:31:08 +0530

Sahara Force India missed out on points for the first time this season with Paul di Resta finishing 12th and Nico Hulkenberg ending 15th at the Chinese Grand Prix, here on Sunday. It was difficult for both the drivers since their position on the grid was not that good.

Mercedes' Rosberg wins Chinese GP

Sun, 15 Apr 2012 02:27:24 +0530

Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg won the Chinese Grand Prix on Sunday for his first career Formula One victory, gambling on a two-stop strategy and managing to hold off the rest of the field on worn tyres. Rosberg, who also captured his first pole on Saturday, finished 20.6 seconds ahead of McLaren driver Jenson Button.

Force India to start in eighth row in Chinese GP

Sat, 14 Apr 2012 04:49:42 +0530

Sahara Force India drivers Paul di Resta and Nico Hulkenberg will start in the eighth row on the grid in Sunday's Chinese Grand Prix after finishing 15th and 16th in the qualifying in Shanghai on Saturday. Di Resta clocked 1:36.317 to finish 15th in the second qualifying session (Q2), a place ahead of his teammate Hulkenberg (1:36.745).

Rosberg claims first F1 pole at Chinese GP

Sat, 14 Apr 2012 12:55:07 +0530

Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg claimed the first Formula One pole position of his career on Saturday, topping qualifying for the Chinese Grand Prix.

Hill does U-turn on Bahrain GP statement

Sat, 14 Apr 2012 12:06:23 +0530

Former world champion Damon Hill threw his weight back behind the controversial Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix on Friday, one week after he urged the authorities to reconsider going ahead with the race.

Teams to take extra security in Bahrain

Sat, 14 Apr 2012 11:45:28 +0530

"We take the security of all our employees very carefully," said Red Bull principal Christian Horner.

Chinese GP: McLaren win final practice

Sat, 14 Apr 2012 10:24:17 +0530

Lewis Hamilton was one-tenth of a second faster than his team-mate Jenson Button.

Force India finish in top 10 in Shanghai practice

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 05:28:02 +0530

Sahara Force India had a good outing during the practice sessions for Sunday's Chinese Grand Prix on Friday as both their drivers recorded a top-10 timing, with Paul di Resta lapping the eighth-fastest time while Nico Hulkenberg was the ninth-quickest in Shanghai. Di Resta clocked 1:36.966s in the FP2 for his fastest lap, while Nico managed a 1:37.191s timing.

Bahrain GP to go ahead as scheduled

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 02:15:54 +0530

Formula One will race in Bahrain as scheduled next week despite security concerns.

Chinese GP: Schumi tops opening-day practice

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 12:29:17 +0530

Mercedes driver Michael Schumacher finished ahead of McLaren's Lewis Hamilton and the Red Bull pair of Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber.

Hamilton aims for Chinese GP hat-trick

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 03:07:53 +0530

McLaren's Lewis Hamilton won the Chinese Grand Prix last year and as well as the year before last.

Bahrain race is on, says Ecclestone

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 02:48:45 +0530

Next week's Bahrain Grand Prix will go ahead unless local officials decide otherwise, Bernie Ecclestone said on Thursday.

Force India confident of good Shanghai outing

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 09:15:12 +0530

Force India driver Paul di Resta is content with the way the season has begun for the team. "It was important that we picked up some good points on such an unpredictable day in Malaysia. We've seen how close all the teams are this year and getting points isn't easy, so it feels good to start as we mean to continue," the Scotsman remarked en route to Shanghai for the Chinese Grand Prix.

Indian GP: General tickets to cost more

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 09:13:25 +0530

Tickets for the grandstand at the second Indian Grand Prix will cost less while the cheapest will cost almost 50 per cent more, the organisers said on Tuesday as the tickets for the October race went on sale.

'FIA can't force teams to take part in Bahrain GP'

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 08:27:47 +0530

Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone admitted Tuesday that he was unable to force teams to participate in this month's Bahrain Grand Prix following a fresh outbreak of violence in the Gulf state.

F1 governing body monitoring events in Bahrain

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 07:52:31 +0530

Formula One's governing body kept a close eye on the situation in Bahrain on Friday as calls for this month's Grand Prix to be postponed gathered pace due to continuing violence.

Mercedes looking to unlock pace in China

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 07:44:50 +0530

Mercedes missed the mark in the first two races of the Formula One season but they know what went wrong and should do better in China this week, according to team principal Ross Brawn.

Rubens Barrichello open to F1 return

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 02:15:00 +0530

Barrichello joined IndyCar this season after failing to keep a spot in F1 after 19 years in the series.

Hill calls for re-think on Bahrain GP

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 07:57:11 +0530

The 1996 champion had previously supported the race after taking part in a fact-finding visit to Bahrain.

Cuquerella made HRT technical director

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 12:10:22 +0530

Geoff Willis last held the position but left for Mercedes in September last year.

France confirm talks to host Grand Prix

Sat, 31 Mar 2012 01:20:19 +0530

Talks are ongoing with Formula One authorities about a return to the calendar for the French Grand Prix.

Perez rejects comparisons to Ayrton Senna

Sat, 31 Mar 2012 12:59:39 +0530

Sergio Perez is Mexico's first Formula One driver to reach the podium in 40 years, which means in Latin America he is being compared to the late Brazilian great Ayrton Senna.

Alguersuari handed Pirelli F1 testing role

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 07:28:03 +0530

Spaniard Jaime Alguersuari, who raced for Toro Rosso last season, was named as an official Formula One test driver for tyre supplier Pirelli on Friday.

Don't be a cry baby: Karthikeyan to Vettel

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 09:36:55 +0530

Sebastian Vettel called Narain Karthikeyan a 'cucumber' for causing a collision at the Malaysian GP.

France close to Formula One return

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 07:15:38 +0530

Prime minister Francois Fillon will visit the Le Castellet circuit in southern France on Friday amid speculation that he could announce the country's return to the Formula One calendar next year.

Time to put Vettel incident behind: Karthikeyan

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 11:44:13 +0530

Breaking his silence, HRT's Indian formula one driver said it was odd that he was penalised.

Bahrain reassures F1 teams, fans of safety

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 11:06:59 +0530

F1 remains committed to staging next month's Bahrain GP. Ecclestone has repeatedly said the race will go ahead.

CNN-IBN with Force India at the BIC

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 10:51:47 +0530

CNN-IBN experienced touching top speed at the BIC with Sahara Force India Formula One team.

Disappointing to not win Malaysian GP: Perez

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 09:49:08 +0530

Sergio Perez has become the toast of Formula One following his phenomenal performance at the Malaysian GP. The 21-year-old clinched a second place at Sepang, in the process achieving Sauber's best finish ever, but expressed his disappointment at not being able to win the race.

Force India drivers seek faster car

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 09:40:19 +0530

Sahara Force India drivers Nico Hulkenberg and Paul di Resta seek a faster car to catch up with their mid-field rivals after the first two rounds of the Formula One season.

Force India drivers play down Vettel remarks

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 08:51:50 +0530

Sahara Force India drivers Paul di Resta and Nico Hulkenberg were cautious to react on Sebastian Vettel calling Indian racer Narain Karthikeyan an 'idiot' after a collision during the Malaysian Grand Prix that cost the Red Bull driver points.

Vettel blames Narain for collision

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 01:21:32 +0530

Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel was left fuming about his late collision with Narain Karthikeyan of HRT which cost him a points finish in the Malaysian Grand Prix on Sunday.

Di Resta, Hulkenberg among points in Malaysian GP

Sun, 25 Mar 2012 05:41:59 +0530

Sahara Force India recorded its first double points finish of the season with Paul di Resta securing seventh place and Nico Hulkenberg ninth in the dramatic and rain-hit Malaysian Grand Prix in Sepang on Sunday.

Ferrari's Alonso wins Malaysian Grand Prix

Sun, 25 Mar 2012 04:42:51 +0530

Ferrari's Fernando Alonso won the Formula One Malaysian Grand Prix on Sunday ahead of Sauber's Sergio Perez in a race that was stopped for 51 minutes due to torrential rain.

Resta to start 14th, Nico 16th in Malaysian GP

Sat, 24 Mar 2012 06:10:56 +0530

None of the two Sahara Force India drivers could make the top-10 as Paul di Resta qualified 14th on the grid and Nico Hulkenberg 16th for Sunday's Malaysian Grand Prix, in Sepang on Saturday.

Hamilton takes pole for Malaysian Grand Prix

Sat, 24 Mar 2012 02:52:04 +0530

Lewis Hamilton claimed pole position on Saturday for the Malaysian Grand Prix after again edging out teammate Jenson Button to make it an all-McLaren front row in successive races.

'Most teams committed to F1 beyond 2012'

Sat, 24 Mar 2012 01:02:48 +0530

There have been rumours that Ferrari and Red Bull had agreed a special deal with Berni Ecclestone.

Rosberg scorches clear in final practice

Sat, 24 Mar 2012 12:51:25 +0530

Mercedes driver, Nico Rosberg topped the timesheets with a one minute, 36.877 lap.

Raikkonen penalised five grid places

Sat, 24 Mar 2012 11:03:02 +0530

Kimi Raikkonen made an unscheduled gearbox change following the opening practice sessions.

Karthikeyan set to qualify for Malaysian GP

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 07:34:23 +0530

Putting behind the disappointment of not qualifying for the season opening Australian GP last week, Indian driver Narain Karthikeyan is all set to make it to the grid for Sunday's Malaysian Grand Prix.

Resta 8th fastest for Force India in Sepang

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 04:38:53 +0530

There was little to separte Paul di Resta and Nico Hulkenberg as Sahara Force India completed a busy day of practice at the Sepang International Circuit here ahead of Sunday's Malaysian Grand Prix.

Hamilton fastest in Malaysian GP practice

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 11:12:25 +0530

Lewis Hamilton showed McLaren is again the team to beat in this weekend's Formula One Malaysian Grand Prix by setting the fastest time in both practice sessions on Friday.

Why Massa needs to deliver in Malaysia

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 10:05:36 +0530

Felipe Massa's fall from the heady days of 2008 when he almost won the championship has been steep.

Red Bull expect to hit back at McLaren in Sepang

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 07:14:00 +0530

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner is confident that the inherent differences between the Grand Prix circuits in Melbourne and Malaysia will help his drivers turn the tables on McLaren in race two of the Formula One season.

Vettel, Schumacher back Bahrain GP

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 06:55:04 +0530

Formula One world champions Sebastian Vettel and Michael Schumacher have backed the decision to go ahead with next month's Grand Prix in Bahrain despite ongoing political strife and threats against the race.

Force India win copyright case

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 11:33:25 +0530

Caterham's Chief Technology Officer and Aerolab have been found liable for copyright infringement.

'Need to improve race pace at Malaysian GP'

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 07:20:54 +0530

Getting the consistent race pace is a challenge before Sahara Force India at Sunday's Malaysian Grand Prix, the team has said.

Karthikeyan hires Schumi's former physio

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 06:45:46 +0530

Narain Karthikeyan will avail the services of renowned physiotherapist Balbir Singh, who was with legendary Michael Schumacher in his prime days, for the rest of the 2012 Formula One season.

Force India hoping for better show in Sepang

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 06:52:39 +0530

After having garnered just a point from the season opener Australian Grand Prix, Sahara Force India team is eyeing a better performance in the second race of the 2012 Formula One season in Sepang, Malaysia on Sunday.

Aus GP: McLaren-Red Bull all over again

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 08:42:08 +0530

The more things change, the more they remain the same. At least, the first race of the 2012 Formula One season suggests so. Compared to last year there have been many changes in the sport.

Karthikeyan expects better show in Malaysian GP

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 05:34:19 +0530

HRT's Narain Karthikeyan is confident of a better show in the second round of the Formula One season here following a no-show in Australia.

Force India's Resta earns one point in Aus GP

Sun, 18 Mar 2012 05:33:39 +0530

Paul di Resta finished Australian Grand Prix in the 10th position as Sahara Force India opened the season with one point, although it was a disappointing start for rookie Nico Hulkenberg, whose race lasted less than a lap, here on Sunday.

Button wins Australian GP ahead of Vettel

Sun, 18 Mar 2012 01:35:59 +0530

McLaren driver Jenson Button won the Formula One season-opening Australian Grand Prix on Sunday, taking the race Down Under for the third time in four years and signaling a tight season ahead

Can Force India open their account in Melbourne?

Sun, 18 Mar 2012 09:50:32 +0530

Force India produced encouraging signs in the qualifying ahead of Sunday's Australian Grand Prix at the Albert Park track in Melbourne. German Nico Hulkenberg qualified in ninth place, while Paul di Resta will start the race from 15th. That's not a bad start at all for a team striving hard to get better results.

Latest error could fire up 'Iceman' Raikkonen

Sun, 18 Mar 2012 09:44:22 +0530

Kimi Raikkonen continues to be an enigma. The 2007 world champion had a forgettable qualifying in Melbourne on Saturday as he could only manage an embarrassing 18th place on the starting grid for the season-opening Australian Grand Prix.

Karthikeyan, de la Rosa not to race on Sunday

Sat, 17 Mar 2012 05:15:57 +0530

The start could not have been more worse for India's Narian Karthikeyan and his Hispania Racing team as they have been barred from racing in Sunday's season-opening Australian Grand Prix for failing to set a lap time within 107 per cent in Q1.

F1 reiterates commitment to Bahrain GP

Sat, 17 Mar 2012 03:36:01 +0530

Formula One remains committed to going ahead with next month's Bahrain Grand Prix, despite continuing civil unrest in the Gulf nation.

F1 teams ask FIA for spending restrictions

Sat, 17 Mar 2012 03:25:50 +0530

Formula One teams have written to the sport's governing body asking for spending restrictions to cap spiraling costs.

Dismal season start for Ferrari in Australia

Sat, 17 Mar 2012 03:09:03 +0530

Ferrari have had their share of disappointments during their mainly dominant time as Formula One's leading team, yet its difficult to remember a more dispiriting start to a season than Saturday's dismal performance at the Australian Grand Prix.

Grosjean thrilled to restart F1 career well

Sat, 17 Mar 2012 03:05:49 +0530

Romain Grosjean provided the shock of Saturday's qualifying session at the Formula One Australian Grand Prix, rocketing his Lotus to third place and providing a salutary lesson in persistence and self-belief.

Aus GP: Raikkonen knocked out in first qualifying

Sat, 17 Mar 2012 03:00:14 +0530

Former world champion Kimi Raikkonen, returning to Formula One after two years away, failed to get through the first phase of qualifying for the season-opening Australian Grand Prix on Saturday.

Hamilton leads McLaren 1-2 in Aus qualifying

Sat, 17 Mar 2012 01:28:35 +0530

Lewis Hamilton led a McLaren one-two Saturday by claiming the pole position for Formula One's season-opening Australian Grand Prix.

Aus GP: Hamilton fastest in final practice

Sat, 17 Mar 2012 10:33:41 +0530

McLaren driver Lewis Hamilton set the fastest time in Saturday's final practice for Formula One's season-opening Australian Grand Prix, as two of the sport's biggest stars had session-ending spins.

Force India's Nico 2nd fastest in free practice

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 06:45:41 +0530

Force India's rookie driver Nico Hulkenberg set the second fastest time in the rain-affected second free practice session for the season-opening Australian Grand Prix here on Friday.

Alonso out to fight for title despite car snags

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 10:53:31 +0530

Ferrari driver Fernando Alonso says the team still expects to fight for the Formula One title this season despite acknowledging the scarlet cars are likely to struggle in the season-opening Australian Grand Prix this weekend.

Button fastest in rain-hit Aus GP practice

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 09:28:57 +0530

McLaren driver Jenson Button set the fastest time in Friday's practice for Formula One's season-opening Australian Grand Prix as a wet track in the second session prevented teams from showing their true pace.

Di Resta feels tougher F1 season for Force India

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 11:30:00 +0530

Sahara Force India driver Paul di Resta expects a fierce fight amongst the midfield teams in the 2012 Formula One season and says scoring points in the opening race here on Sunday would be a job well done.

Force India hastens its online presence

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 06:38:19 +0530

Sahara Force India on Thursday announced that Internap has been selected as its official supplier of web hosting and content delivery network services in order to help the team distribute its content worldwide on computers, smartphones, tablets and other devices.

Karthikeyan hopes for strongest F1 season

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 05:42:12 +0530

India's Narain Karthikeyan will kick off his third Formula One season in Melbourne on Sunday with some trepidation. For the second successive year the qualifying race will also be his practice session. Nevertheless he expects to finish the 20-race card strongly.

McLaren there or thereabouts, says Hamilton

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 05:21:03 +0530

McLaren's Lewis Hamilton fought hard to avoid giving any hostages to fortune on Thursday but was clearly more bullish about his chances of challenging for the Formula One world title this year than last.

Webber in fighting shape for new season

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 05:15:34 +0530

Mark Webber has sweated through the European winter to give himself the best possible shot of beating double world champion team mate Sebastian Vettel when the Formula One season starts in Australia this weekend.

I'm here to win to win, says confident Vettel

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 04:27:18 +0530

Sebastian Vettel reflected a widespread caution over predicting the outcome of the Formula One season on Thursday but at least the world champion was prepared to share his season goal, however unsurprising it was.

Six champions to start new F1 season

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 03:56:20 +0530

For the first time in the history of Formula One, six world champions will be on the grid when the new season starts on Sunday.

Argentine president announces return of F1

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 03:19:50 +0530

Argentina will host Formula One races in 2013, 2014 and 2015, President Cristina Fernandez has announced.

Cool Raikkonen unenthusiastic on F1 return

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 03:09:36 +0530

On the eve of his first Formula One practice session in three years, Kimi Raikkonen was typically underwhelmed on Thursday, saying he rarely bothered to watch the sport during his absence.

Ferrari can still win the title, claims Alonso

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 02:03:11 +0530

Ferrari driver Fernando Alonso says the team still expects to fight for the Formula One title this season, despite acknowledging the scarlet cars are likely to struggle in the season-opening Australian Grand Prix this weekend.

Uncertain start to F1 season at Melbourne

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 01:57:08 +0530

The start of any new Formula One season is uncertain enough for teams and drivers without the addition of wet weather, which is expected for this year's opening Australian Grand Prix.

Who can stop Vettel this season?

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 11:38:59 +0530

The va-va-voom of the season opener at the Australian Grand Prix is around the corner and the guessing game has begun over who is going to - if that really turns out to be the case - stop the high-flying Sebastian Vettel.

I want to build on my achievements: Kovalainen

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 02:57:22 +0530

Caterham F1 team's Heikki Kovalainen looks ahead to the upcoming Formula One season.

Red Bull to favour own talent over Hamilton

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 09:02:19 +0530

Formula One champions Red Bull are more likely to promote their own young talent than try to lure Lewis Hamilton from McLaren if they have a vacancy at the end of the season, according to team boss Christian Horner.

Force India ready for new F1 season

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 08:19:41 +0530

Sahara Force India driver Paul di Resta said that he is looking forward to the new season and is confident of a better show.

Mallya pumps in $32 mn into Sahara Force India

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 04:51:50 +0530

Sahara Force India team principal Vijay Mallya has pumped in $32 million into his Formula One team ahead of the season opener in Melbourne on Sunday.

Vettel hat-trick looms for F1 in 2012

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 02:04:14 +0530

Six world champions on the grid for the opening Grand Prix of the season represents an unprecedented array of talent for Formula One, yet few would count on anything other than another Sebastian Vettel title this season.

Lotus ambitious ahead of new season

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 01:44:29 +0530

With former world champion Kimi Raikkonen returning to Formula One from rally driving and French prospect Romain Grosjean getting a second chance, the ambitious Lotus team has two drivers with a point to prove heading into the new season.

F1 team Marussia sign female test driver

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 01:33:21 +0530

Formula One team Marussia hired Maria de Villota as a test driver for the season, providing the sport with a full-time female pilot for the first time since the 1990s.

Sahara Force India expect improvement in 2012

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 01:29:04 +0530

Sahara Force India drivers Paul di Resta and Nico Hulkenberg are hopeful of a good show this season starting March 18 at the Australian Grand Prix.

Schumi hopes for improvement on last season

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 12:30:05 +0530

Michael Schumacher enters the last season of his three-year Formula One comeback with plenty of questions surrounding the seven-time world champion.

Team will do better with young drivers: Mallya

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 11:48:42 +0530

The presence of two young drivers in the side and their "healthy rivalry" will help Sahara Force India do better in the 2012 Formula One season, the team said on Tuesday.

Ferrari downbeat after dour pre-season testing

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 10:32:10 +0530

Ferrari's dour preseason has undermined the Italian team's Formula One title hopes, and will likely leave a frustrated Fernando Alonso in Red Bull's rearview mirror again.

McLaren keep title hopes from Button, Hamilton

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 10:26:04 +0530

McLaren have high hopes from Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button for the upcoming Formula One season, expecting their drivers to challenge Red Bull in the title race.

Karthikeyan geared up for new season

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 09:30:52 +0530

Narain Karthikeyan is all set for his second consecutive Formula One season after making a comeback to the sport last year.

Too many daydreamers in F1: Ecclestone

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 03:07:14 +0530

Formula One has too many daydreamers who need to take off their rose-tinted glasses and tighten their belts by spending less, according to commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone.

Barcelona, Valencia to alternate F1 races

Sun, 11 Mar 2012 01:57:59 +0530

Barcelona and Valencia have agreed in principle to alternate their Grand Prix races so there is only one event in Spain each year from 2013, Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone has said.

Force India drivers set for Melbourne test

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 06:20:54 +0530

Paul di Resta and Nico Hulkenberg are hoping to provide Sahara Force India a flying start in the 2012 F1 season-opening race at Melbourne next weekend and are pretty confident of improving as a team ahead of the longest ever (20-race) season.

Marussia clear final crash test hurdle

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 10:28:33 +0530

Marussia were given the all-clear to start the Formula One season after their new car passed the final mandatory crash test on Tuesday.

Karthikeyan tests out HRT F112

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 05:48:26 +0530

The team was able to ensure that the Cosworth-powered car functioned well from mechanical and aerodynamic standpoints.

Marussia debut new car pending final crash test

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 08:13:41 +0530

Marussia gave their new Formula One car its track debut at Silverstone on Monday despite it still having to overcome a final crash test hurdle before the opening race of the season in Australia next week.

New tie-up for Sahara Force India

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 04:46:14 +0530

London-based fashion brand Hackett has joined Sahara Force India as an official supplier for the Formula One team for the 2012 season.

Ferrari fear Melbourne podium is out of reach

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 04:01:56 +0530

Ferrari gave Italians the bad news on Sunday with a warning that their new F1 car was unlikely to be a winner, or even in the podium places.

Karthikeyan poses confidence in untested car

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 03:39:12 +0530

Narian Karthikeyan is confident of finishing the season-opening Australian Grand Prix with his untested car - F112- but admitted that after missing out on testing sessions in Jerez and Barcelona, the job has become tough for his Hispania Racing team.

Raikkonen fastest on final day of F1 testing

Sun, 04 Mar 2012 11:18:09 +0530

Kimi Raikkonen of Lotus geared up for Formula One's season-opening Australian Grand Prix with the best time of Sunday's final test session.

Ready for Melbourne: Webber after final test

Sun, 04 Mar 2012 05:32:39 +0530

Mark Webber completed his last day of pre-season Formula One testing in Barcelona on Saturday with champions Red Bull handing him an upgraded car to try out before his home Australian Grand Prix on March 18.

Force India simulate race distance in testing

Sun, 04 Mar 2012 12:08:35 +0530

Sahara Force India completed its penultimate day of Formula One pre-season testing with Paul Di Resta simulating a race distance complete with a pit stop drill for the entire team. Di Resta completed 108 laps with the fastest being clocked at 1:22.446.

New HRT is a step up, says Karthikeyan

Sun, 04 Mar 2012 10:01:14 +0530

HRT hope to run their new Formula One car for the first time on Monday after failing to make the final pre-season test in Spain this weekend, Indian driver Narain Karthikeyan said on Saturday.

Sauber's Perez fastest on Day 3 of final test

Sun, 04 Mar 2012 12:21:14 +0530

Sergio Perez of Sauber set the pace on the second-to-last day of testing before the new Formula One season gets under way.

No pre-season testing for HRT, Karthikeyan

Sat, 03 Mar 2012 07:50:07 +0530

Narain Karthikeyan will have to wait till the Formula One season opener in Melbourne to get his hands on HRT's new car, with the Spanish outfit failing to get the F112 ready in time for the final two days of pre-season testing on Saturday and Sunday.

Tough second day of testing for Force India

Sat, 03 Mar 2012 11:04:58 +0530

Sahara Force India were done in by a "driveline issue" as the team completed just 36 laps on the second day of the Formula One pre-season testing.

Barrichello to race in IndyCar in 2012

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 11:33:38 +0530

After 19 years and a record 325 races in F1, Barrichello announced he has joined KV Racing Technology.

Grosjean leads testing for second day

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 11:20:02 +0530

Lotus extended their strong pre-season run with Romain Grosjean quickest for the second day.

Frank Williams to quit F1 team's board

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 11:11:19 +0530

Williams says he will continue as team principal and keep his majority shareholding.

Smooth run for Force India in Barcelona testing

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 10:56:28 +0530

Paul Di Resta got behind the wheels for Sahara Force India for the start of a second week of pre-season Formula One testing, managing to complete 98 laps "smoothly with no issues to report".

Grosjean fastest in Barcelona testing

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 09:06:37 +0530

Romain Grosjean marked Lotus' return to the track with the fastest time on Thursday on the opening day of the final testing session before the new Formula One season starts.

HRT, Narain racing against time

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 07:49:48 +0530

Narain Karthikeyan's HRT team is aiming to participate in the last two days of F1's final testing.

Lotus back on track with redesigned parts

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 01:14:35 +0530

Lotus will take part in F1's final pre-season test in Barcelona after resolving the chassis problems.

Aus GP least viable in F1: Ecclestone

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 01:02:39 +0530

Melbourne has hosting rights of the Australian Grand Prix until 2015.

Red Bull, Ferrari change testing plans

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 01:28:37 +0530

The sport's governing body ruled that all testing must end by March 5.

Marussia to miss final pre-season F1 test

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 11:28:14 +0530

Marussia will miss Formula One's final pre-season test in Barcelona this week because their new car has failed a mandatory crash test, the Russian-licensed team said on Monday.

Ecclestone unhappy with Vettel dominance

Sun, 26 Feb 2012 11:32:11 +0530

Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone believes Sebastian Vettel's dominance could be harming the sport and wants this season's title to be decided when Brazil hosts the final race.

Resta happy with car's pace during testing

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 05:40:28 +0530

Sahara Force India completed its second week of Formula One pre-season testing with lead driver Paul Di Resta exuding confidence in car's pace, specially in long runs.

Kobayashi sets fastest lap to close F1 test

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 10:47:15 +0530

Kamui Kobayashi closed Formula One's penultimate preseason test with the fastest lap time of the week for Sauber.

Maldonado leads F1 testing for Williams

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 10:26:54 +0530

Venezuelan driver Pastor Maldonado was the fastest at a Formula One testing session on Thursday.

F1 testing: Force India's Hulkenberg fastest

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 08:58:52 +0530

Force India's Nico Hulkenberg edged Sergio Perez for the fastest time.

Vettel quickest in Barcelona testing

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 11:36:06 +0530

Michael Schumacher tried out his 2012 Mercedes for the first time on Tuesday, setting the sixth fastest time in a Formula One testing session, well behind leader Sebastian Vettel's Red Bull.

New Mercedes a special moment for Schumacher

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:57:54 +0530

Michael Schumacher looked forward to being a contender again as his Mercedes team belatedly pulled the wraps off their shiny new Formula One car before testing at Barcelona's Circuit de Catalunya on Tuesday.

Bahrain GP tickets go on sale despite protests

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 08:35:05 +0530

Bahrain Grand Prix officials began selling tickets on Sunday for April's Formula One race in the Gulf kingdom, the latest sign that the government is determined to hold the race despite ongoing protests.

Trulli exit a significant low for F1-mad Italy

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 11:23:17 +0530

Jarno Trulli's abrupt departure from Formula One on Friday triggered no shockwaves around the world, but the Italian's exit was still a significant moment for the glamour sport and the home of Ferrari.

Petrov to drive for Caterham F1 team

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 08:38:00 +0530

Russian driver Vitaly Petrov replaced Jarno Trulli at the Caterham F1 team on Friday, leaving the Italian veteran without a drive after 15 seasons in Formula One.

We'll race Karthikeyan the entire season: HRT

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 04:51:10 +0530

India's Narain Karthikeyan was handed a permanent driver's slot with the HRT Formula One team on the strength of his showing in the Indian Grand Prix and the Spanish team expects him to justify his selection by being more consistent in the 2012 season.

Newey waits for new Mercedes to reveal secrets

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 04:03:30 +0530

Mercedes gave their new Formula One car a track debut away from prying eyes on Thursday amid lingering suspicions that the late arrival meant the team had something to hide from copycat rivals.

Ecclestone keen for Bahrain GP to go ahead

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 02:26:07 +0530

Formula One is showing no signs of slamming the brakes on plans to race in Bahrain in April despite continuing violence in the Gulf kingdom a year on from a forcibly-suppressed uprising.

Hulkenberg gets a hang of new Force India car

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 03:12:11 +0530

Promoted to the racing seat, Nico Hulkenberg got behind the wheels of Force India's new car, the VJM05, and collected information on Pirelli tyres here on the fourth day of the pre-season testing.

Alonso ends first F1 test with fastest lap

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:29:16 +0530

Ferrari finished Formula One's first preseason test on a high note as Fernando Alonso was fastest in Friday's session.

Coton brings Hamilton closer to 'happy bubble'

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:28:08 +0530

Lewis Hamilton identified Mika Hakkinen's former manager Didier Coton on Thursday as a key man in possibly creating a 'happy bubble' around him at race weekends this season.

Bianchi mistake costs Force India in Jerez

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:27:08 +0530

Reserve driver Jules Bianchi's "mistake" left VJM05-02 damaged and cost Sahara Force India a major part of track time to evaluate systems on the third day of their pre-season testing in Jerez on Thursday.

Mercedes top Jerez test, Lotus fastest 2012 car

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:14:37 +0530

Mercedes' 2011 car topped Formula One pre-season testing for a second straight day, while Lotus were the quickest of this season's new batch of competitors on Thursday.

Vettel ticking all the boxes for Red Bull

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:23:19 +0530

Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel drove his new Red Bull for the first time on Thursday with the team saying they were on course to tick all the right boxes in pre-season testing in Jerez.

Bianchi gets first run of Force India's new car

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:25:14 +0530

Sahara Force India's reserve driver Jules Bianchi got behind the wheels of the teams' new car, the VJM05, and for French youngster said it was a good learning curve ahead of the season.

Schumacher plays down title chances

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:26:16 +0530

Michael Schumacher was hoping the late arrival of his new Mercedes would pay off after doing nearly two race distances in last year's car on the second afternoon of Formula One testing on Wednesday.

Schumacher fastest on second day of Jerez testing

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:21:03 +0530

Michael Schumacher set the fastest pace on the second day of Formula One pre-season testing on Wednesday at the Jerez Circuit track.

Sutil appeals against sentence for Shanghai brawl

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:12:54 +0530

Former Force India Formula One driver Adrian Sutil has lodged an appeal against last week's 18-month suspended sentence for a nightclub brawl, his agent said on Wednesday.

Button gives new McLaren an early thumbs-up

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 04:48:11 +0530

Jenson Button's body language after the first day of Formula One testing on Tuesday spoke happily of a new McLaren that was everything last year's car was not.

Force India's Resta happy with the car

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 04:32:48 +0530

Sahara Force India's winter testing programme got underway on Wednesday with Paul di Resta expressing satisfaction at the performance of the brand new VJM05 in warm and sunny weather conditions, here.

Returning Raikkonen sets fastest lap in Jerez

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:50:41 +0530

Kimi Raikkonen rolled back the years with the fastest lap for Lotus on the first day of Formula One testing on Tuesday.

Vettel predicts tight fight for F1 title

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:46:46 +0530

Formula One champion Sebastian Vettel dismissed the prospect of running away with a third straight driver's title, predicting on Monday a more competitive season because of rule changes that have cost Red Bull a precious advantage.

Lotus target fourth place with Raikkonen

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:11:31 +0530

Kimi Raikkonen has not raced in F1 since 2009, when he left Ferrari to make way for Fernando Alonso.

I am more confident this time around: Karthikeyan

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:18:42 +0530

The suspense surrounding the second driver at HRT has finally ended with the team confirming Narain Karthikeyan as the teammate of Pedro de la Rosa for 2012.

Force India unveils VJM05 for 2012 season

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:58:03 +0530

Aiming a fifth-place finish in the 2012 season, Sahara Force India on Friday unveiled its new car - VJM05, which the team says is more refined and fast.

Ferrari unveil new F1 car on internet

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:14:11 +0530

Ferrari unveiled its completely overhauled Formula One car in a low-key Internet presentation on Friday after the full launch was canceled due to a snowstorm.

Karthikeyan to race for HRT in F1 2012 season

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:07:20 +0530

Ace Indian driver Narain Karthikeyan has claimed the last available slot for the 2012 Formula One season by signing a fresh contract with Hispania Racing Team and this time for the full calendar.

Snow forces Ferrari to call off new car launch

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 06:32:15 +0530

Ferrari have cancelled the launch of their car for the upcoming Formula One season due to heavy snow around the company's headquarters in Maranello, Italy.

Sutil calls Hamilton a 'coward'

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:51:35 +0530

Former Force India driver Adrian Sutil has called McLaren's Lewis Hamilton a "coward" after the Briton failed to testify as a witness in his court case where he was given a 18-month suspended sentence for his involvement in a nightclub brawl during the Formula One Chinese Grand Prix last April.

Sutil convicted, gets suspended sentence

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 06:37:32 +0530

Former Force India driver Adrian Sutil was convicted of causing grievous bodily harm to a Formula One team owner in a night club confrontation in China and given an 18-month suspended sentence on Tuesday.

Teams optimistic ahead of F1 launch time

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:50:42 +0530

Expect a fresh wave of optimism, with teams and drivers gamely talking up their prospects before the bitter chill of reality changes the body language, when Formula One's launch season picks up speed this week.

Sutil apologises in court for Lux attack

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:57:41 +0530

Adrian Sutil is charged with attacking Eric Lux, team chief executive of Renault F1 team owners Genii Capital.

Lotus name F1 car after their factory

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 05:03:30 +0530

Lotus F1 team, formerly known as Renault, have decided to name this year's car after their factory in central England.

Bianchi to be Force India reserve driver

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 07:55:41 +0530

Sahara Force India have completed their drivers' line-up for the 2012 season by signing French racer Jules Bianchi as their reserve driver.

D'Ambrosio joins Lotus as reserve driver

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:50:40 +0530

Jerome d'Ambrosio will stand in for Kimi Raikkonen or Romain Grosjean if required.

Petrov expects F1 decision next week

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:36:34 +0530

Vitaly Petrov emerged as a contender for a test driver role at tyre supplier Pirelli.

Romain Grosjean pumped up for F1 2012 season

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 09:36:34 +0530

Romain Grosjean will drive Lotus Renault for the 2012 season and is thrilled to be part of the team.

F1 bans new reactive ride height systems

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 04:38:32 +0530

Formula One's governing body has moved to ban controversial new reactive suspension systems like the one being tried out by Lotus.

Ferrari to unveil revised 2012 car on Feb. 3

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 08:41:44 +0530

Attempting to move on after a highly disappointing 2011, Ferrari will introduce their completely revised 2012 car on February 3. Team principal Stefano Domenicali made the announcement on Wednesday at Ferrari's annual winter retreat in the Italian Dolomites.

Nuerburgring eyes 2013 race despite lay-offs

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:21:45 +0530

Operators of Germany's Nuerburgring are in talks with Formula One chief Bernie Ecclestone over a deal to host the 2013 Grand Prix despite cutting around 100 jobs at the circuit, a spokesman for the operators said on Wednesday.

Formula One can go to Bahrain, says Hill

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:47:07 +0530

Former world champion Damon Hill has spoken out in favour of Formula One returning to Bahrain this year despite continuing civil unrest in the Gulf kingdom.

Bruno Senna to drive for Williams in 2012

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 07:53:47 +0530

Brazilian driver Bruno Senna signed with Formula One team Williams on Tuesday, returning the Senna name to the British outfit 18 years after his uncle died.

Button to have first run in new McLaren

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 07:16:46 +0530

Jenson Button will have the first run in the new McLaren when pre-season testing starts next month, the Formula One team said on Monday.

Alonso upbeat despite no success at Ferrari

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 11:40:33 +0530

When Fernando Alonso joined Ferrari two years ago he expected to add to the two Formula One titles he won with Renault. He hasn't so far, with Red Bull and Sebastian Vettel dominating the sport. But Alonso remains patient, and the Spaniard isn't worried about failing to take advantage of his prime driving years.

Fast start crucial for Massa future at Ferrari

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:54:55 +0530

If Felipe Massa wants to remain at Ferrari beyond this season, he's going to have to start winning again - immediately.

Former Force India driver Sutil to stand trial

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:45:23 +0530

Former Force India driver Adrian Sutil will stand trial at the end of January for a nightclub fight in China in which he allegedly attacked and injured the owner of a Formula One team with a glass.

Future of Spanish Grand Prix uncertain

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 08:23:16 +0530

Catalonia's regional government says Formula One's Spanish Grand Prix is "under question" due to economic difficulties.

Kubica back in hospital after slipping on ice

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 08:21:11 +0530

Italian news agency ANSA says Formula One driver Robert Kubica is back in the hospital after slipping on ice in the street.

Chandhok to combine sportscars with F1

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 07:58:30 +0530

Karun Chandhok will race in this year's FIA World Endurance Championship while continuing to try and secure a reserve role in Formula One, the Indian driver said on Thursday.

Raikkonen back on track this month

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 08:44:35 +0530

Kimi Raikkonen will prepare for his Formula One comeback with some laps in a two-year-old Renault race car in Spain this month before official testing starts in February, the Finn's Lotus team said on Monday.

Red Bull name Buemi as reserve, test driver

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 06:55:01 +0530

Sebastien Buemi will also be available to Toro Rosso as their stand-in driver.

No race for Karun in 2012, Narain doubtful

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 06:17:56 +0530

In disappointing news for Indian motorsport fans, Karun Chandhok has declared that he will not race in the 2012 Formula One season, while Narain Karthikeyan is still struggling to earn a racing seat.

Easy for Vettel, grand debut for Indian GP

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 10:24:51 +0530

Over the last five years, Formula One fans have been spoiled by late-season championship deciders.

Schumacher top overtaker in 2011

Sun, 25 Dec 2011 09:51:13 +0530

Michael Schumacher recorded 116 passes in 19 races in the 2011 F1 season.

Ferrari to unveil 2012 car in early February

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 04:52:48 +0530

Coming off a miserable season in which they won only one race, Ferrari plan to introduce their completely revised 2012 car during the "the first few days of February."

Kimi Raikkonen ready for F1 return

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 04:09:03 +0530

Kimi Raikkonen expects to pick up right where he left off when he returns to Formula One, despite two seasons away from the sport.

Schumi has lost edge, says old rival Frentzen

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 08:03:29 +0530

Seven times Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher, who came out of retirement last year, has lost the "edge" that had separated him from the rest at his peak, according to his rival since karting days and fellow-German Heinz-Harald Frentzen.

Preparing to continue as test driver: Karun

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 06:26:55 +0530

Ace Indian driver Karun Chandhok said that such is the situation in the Formula One arena that he might have to continue as a test driver for any of the teams in the upcoming season.

Karthikeyan hopes to stay alive in F1

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 04:00:46 +0530

India's Narain Karthikeyan has not given up hope of racing in Formula One next year.

HRT on course for testing in February

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 12:20:27 +0530

Formula One stragglers HRT expect to have their new car ready for pre-season testing in February for the first time since they entered the sport in 2010.

F1 cannot be big in US: Ecclestone

Sat, 17 Dec 2011 06:30:39 +0530

Formula One will continue to be viewed as a minority sport by Americans even though the United States is due to host two grands prix a year from 2013, supremo Bernie Ecclestone said on Friday.

Sutil out, Hulkenberg in at Force India for 2012

Sat, 17 Dec 2011 09:45:34 +0530

Adrian Sutil's performance was one of the highlights of the 2011 season. The German driver had led Force India's amazing fightback and helped the team finished a respectable 6th in the team standings.

Ricciardo has an edge over me: Jean Eric Vergne

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 07:51:22 +0530

French driver Jean Eric Vergne, who will make his Formula One debut next year with Toro Rosso, feels his team-mate Daniel Ricciardo has a slight edge over him as the Australian has already done 11 races.

Alguersuari surprised at Toro Rosso exit

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 12:09:19 +0530

Spanish driver Jaime Alguersuari said he is "very surprised" by Toro Rosso's decision to drop him for the 2012 Formula One season.

Ferrari to launch 2012 car before first test

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 09:48:27 +0530

Ferrari will launch their 2012 Formula One car in time for the first pre-season test in February, a team spokesman said on Thursday.

Schumacher linked with German football club

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:19:18 +0530

Seven-time Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher could be a candidate to become the next president of Bundesliga football club Cologne.

Ricciardo, Vergne to drive for Toro Rosso in 2012

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 11:58:03 +0530

Toro Rosso named Australian Daniel Ricciardo and Frenchman Jean-Eric Vergne in an all-new 2012 driver line-up on Wednesday, after surprisingly ditching the youngsters who took them to eighth place in this year's Formula One championship.

Di Resta in dark over his Force India future

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 11:31:06 +0530

Force India driver Paul di Resta said he is still in dark about his future with the team.

Sauber's Perez happy with his performance

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:40:00 +0530

Sauber Formula One driver Sergio Perez is satisfied with his overall performance in his rookie season.

Raikkonen injures wrist in snowmobile fall

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 03:25:13 +0530

Lotus Renault say Kimi Raikkonen has a sore wrist after falling off a snowmobile during a race.

Ecclestone hopes F1 returns to Bahrain

Sun, 11 Dec 2011 03:19:57 +0530

Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone backed Bahrain to put on an incident-free race next year.

Vettel crowned World Champion at FIA Gala

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 06:00:12 +0530

Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel was crowned World Champion for the second year in a row at the 2011 FIA Awards Night while Jaypee Sports International (JPSI) bagged the Formula One Promotional Trophy for successfully hosting the inaugural Indian Grand Prix at a glittering function here.

'Drivers in F1 work really hard'

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 04:05:53 +0530

Narain Karthikeyan said that Formula One is a sport as good as any other.

Grosjean to partner Raikkonen at Lotus

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 02:40:20 +0530

The news left Russian Vitaly Petrov, who raced for the team this year looking for a seat for 2012.

2012 Indian GP to be held on Oct 28

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 06:33:55 +0530

After the stupendous success of this year's inaugural edition, next season's Indian Grand Prix Formula One race will be held on October 28 at the Buddha International Circuit at Greater Noida.

Mercedes to launch 2012 car in February

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 04:45:40 +0530

Mercedes also announced that their official team name would change to Mercedes AMG Petronas.

Vettel and co to visit Delhi again

Sun, 04 Dec 2011 11:23:42 +0530

Sebastian Vettel, Mark Webber and Jenson Button will be in New Delhi to attend the FIA awards night.

Will always look back at the 2011 season: Vettel

Sat, 03 Dec 2011 09:07:32 +0530

In an interview to Nouxe Productions, Red Bull driver, Sebastian Vettel reflects on the memorable races of the 2011 season.

Ecclestone gives Texas another week to save race

Sat, 03 Dec 2011 07:48:19 +0530

Ecclestone had wanted organisers to sign a contract by Wednesday, but extended his deadline to next Wednesday.

Red Bull, Ferrari pull out of FOTA

Sat, 03 Dec 2011 07:33:35 +0530

Both teams feel that the body is no longer effective in dealing with key issues such as reducing costs in the sport.

Force India leave blank spaces on entry list

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:22:12 +0530

Force India and Williams were among four teams to have no drivers named on an entry list for next year's Formula One world championship, published by the governing FIA on Wednesday.

Raikkonen returns to F1 with Lotus Renault

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 06:53:51 +0530

Former world champion Kimi Raikkonen will be back in Formula One driving for Lotus Renault GP next year.

Hamilton expects long stay at McLaren in new deal

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 06:00:25 +0530

Lewis Hamilton has given a strong hint that he intends to stay at McLaren for the long term.

Williams' Patrick Head ends F1 role

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 05:53:43 +0530

The former world champions ended the season with just five points from 19 races.

Hamilton, Button looking forward to 2012 season

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 03:52:47 +0530

McLaren drivers Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button started looking forward to the 2012 season as soon as the chequered flag dropped in Sunday's season-ending Brazilian Grand Prix.

Sutil thrilled with 2011 F1 season

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 01:18:33 +0530

Sahara Force India's driver, Adrian Sutil finished ninth in the driver's championship after coming sixth in the Brazilian Grand Prix.

Hamilton gives Massa a hug to end feud

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 12:04:09 +0530

Lewis Hamilton ended a long-running Formula One feud with Felipe Massa on Sunday by walking up to the Ferrari driver after the Brazilian Grand Prix and giving him a hug.

Force India enjoy their best ever season

Sun, 27 Nov 2011 11:59:42 +0530

Force India enjoyed one of its best Formula One season as they claimed sixth position in the constructors' championship with 69 points, 15 more than seventh place Sauber. In the penultimate Formual One race this season, Adrian Sutil finished sixth and Paul di Resta eighth to earn 12 points for the team in the Brazilian Grand Prix.

Sutil, Resta in top-10 in Brazilian GP

Sun, 27 Nov 2011 11:26:44 +0530

Sahara Force India ended the 2011 Formula One season on a high as Adrian Sutil finished sixth and Paul di Resta eighth to earn 12 points for the team in the Brazilian Grand Prix, which Red Bull's Mark Webber won to record his first victory of the calender.

Webber wins Brazilian GP, Vettel second

Sun, 27 Nov 2011 11:10:00 +0530

Mark Webber won the season-ending Brazilian Grand Prix on Sunday after Red Bull teammate Sebastian Vettel struggled with a gearbox problem.

Sutil to start 8th in Brazilian GP

Sun, 27 Nov 2011 12:01:16 +0530

Adrian Sutil will start Sunday's season-ending Brazilian Grand Prix in eighth position on the grid for Sahara Force India, while Paul di Resta, the other Force India driver, could not go beyond Q2 and will start in 11th position.

Vettel wins record 15th pole at Brazilian GP

Sat, 26 Nov 2011 11:42:41 +0530

Formula One champion Sebastian Vettel set the record for most poles in a season, capturing his 15th at the Brazilian Grand Prix on Saturday to break Nigel Mansell's 19-year record.

Hamilton fastest in Brazilian GP practice

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 11:40:43 +0530

McLaren driver Lewis Hamilton had the fastest time in practice for the season-ending Brazilian Grand Prix on Friday, outpacing the Red Bulls of Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber.

Ecclestone dismissive of Austin offer

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 06:36:37 +0530

Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone said that the Texas organisers did not have the money to host the race next year.

Kubica manager rejects Renault statement

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 10:26:16 +0530

Renault said on Wednesday that Robert Kubica would miss the start of next season.

McLaren focused on staying with Mercedes

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 10:36:59 +0530

McLaren calmed talk of a switch to Honda Formula One engines after 2012 on Wednesday by saying that they were fully focused on continuing their partnership with Mercedes.

Massa faces a fight to stay at Ferrari

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 10:16:22 +0530

Felipe Massa, looking forward to his 100th Formula One race for Ferrari, knows he will have to raise his game to stay with the team after next season.

Kubica to miss start of 2012 season

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 06:44:03 +0530

Formula One team Renault have confirmed that Robert Kubica will miss at least the early part of the 2012 season as he struggles to recover from serious injuries sustained in a rally crash this year.

Contrasting times for Barrichello, De la Rosa

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 03:00:53 +0530

The contrast between these two veterans couldn't have been sharper. While one is probably going to bid farewell to Formula One this weekend, the other is starting his career afresh, securing an extended run as a driver after almost a decade.

Button expects tight security for Brazilian GP

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 01:41:22 +0530

The memory of last year's armed attack outside the Brazilian Grand Prix circuit has not dimmed Jenson Button's love of Interlagos as he prepares to return this weekend.

De la Rosa to drive for HRT in 2012

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 11:38:09 +0530

The 40-year-old Spaniard is a McLaren test driver but raced for Sauber in Canada this year.

Promoters still hopeful of race in Texas

Sat, 19 Nov 2011 07:06:22 +0530

Texas promoter Tavo Hellmund said he remains hopeful that Austin can still host next year's planned US Grand Prix, despite losing the rights to the race and the apparent support of Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone.

Texas GP organisers given a week's deadline

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 01:41:52 +0530

Bernie Ecclestone gave the organisers of the US Grand Prix until the end of next week to sign a contract.

Buddh Circuit wins Global Award

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 12:52:27 +0530

The BIC has been awarded the 'Motorsport Facility of the Year' award at the Professional Motorsport World Expo 2011.

Construction of US Grand Prix track halted

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 05:51:57 +0530

Plans for Austin to host Formula One's US Grand Prix from next year have been cast into doubt after construction of the race track was halted and state authorities said on Tuesday that they would not pay money in advance for the race.

'Debris may have caused Vettel puncture'

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 05:34:05 +0530

Pirelli have ruled out a structural failure of their tyre as the cause of Sebastian Vettel's sudden puncture at last weekend's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Mark Webber goes dunes bashing

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 06:35:07 +0530

Red Bull driver, Mark Webber enjoys himself in the UAE desert before the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

It is a very special feeling: Vettel

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 06:25:23 +0530

Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel reflects on the 2011 season, in which he won the F1 driver's championship for the second year in a row.

Abu Dhabi GP: Top-10 finish for Sutil, Resta

Sun, 13 Nov 2011 09:58:19 +0530

Adrian Sutil and Paul di Resta managed eighth and ninth place finishes respectively.

Hamilton clinches Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Sun, 13 Nov 2011 08:13:50 +0530

Lewis Hamilton won the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday after Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel retired on the first lap.

Vettel spins out of Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Sun, 13 Nov 2011 07:58:01 +0530

Double Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel suffered his first retirement of the season on Sunday after his Red Bull spun off at the second corner of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Ecclestone doubtful of US Grand Prix in Texas

Sun, 13 Nov 2011 04:19:02 +0530

The US Grand Prix in scheduled to take place in Austin, Texas next year.

Sutil to start from 9th, Resta from 10th

Sun, 13 Nov 2011 09:13:20 +0530

Adrian Sutil and Paul di Resta provided Force India a good chance to consolidate its sixth position in the constructors' championship by qualifying ninth and tenth respectively for Sunday's F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Vettel takes pole for Abu Dhabi GP

Sat, 12 Nov 2011 08:13:44 +0530

Sebastian Vettel has now matched Nigel Mansell's record of 14 poles in a season.

Sutil not sure about his Force India future

Sat, 12 Nov 2011 02:17:26 +0530

He was supposed to know his fate with Force India by now but Adrian Sutil is still clueless as to whether he would be competing for it next season and the German driver has no idea why it is taking so long for the outfit to decide.

Sutil 8th, di Resta 9th in Abu Dhabi practice

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 11:07:47 +0530

Force India's Adrian Sutil and Paul di Resta showed promise ahead of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday, setting the eighth and ninth-fastest time in the second free practice session on Friday.

Hamilton fastest in Abu Dhabi practice

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 10:15:05 +0530

Lewis Hamilton drove mistake-free to edge McLaren teammate Jenson Button in the second practice at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Friday, while Formula One champion Sebastian Vettel was unhurt when he slid into a wall.

Fun-loving Raikkonen's return eagerly awaited

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 09:39:42 +0530

F1 drivers feel that Kimi Raikkonen's possible comeback would liven up the post-race party scene.

Johnny in Force India's Abu Dhabi test line-up

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 02:32:59 +0530

Venezuelan driver Johnny Cecotto Junior will test for Sahara Force India at the upcoming young driver test in Abu Dhabi next week, completing the team's line-up alongside Max Chilton of England.

Bets on for Massa and Hamilton to collide again

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 07:02:56 +0530

Ferrari's Felipe Massa and McLaren's Lewis Hamilton kept their Formula One feud simmering on Thursday as bookmakers offered odds on them colliding again in Abu Dhabi this weekend.

Schumacher denies contract extension

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 06:57:37 +0530

Michael Schumacher denied on Thursday that he was in discussions with Mercedes to extend his contract beyond next season.

Barrichello hoping to retain Williams seat

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 06:49:47 +0530

Rubens Barrichello hopes he can convince Williams to keep him on next season even though former champion Kimi Raikkonen has appeared on the radar as a potential rival.

Rosberg signs new deal with Mercedes

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 02:44:22 +0530

Formula One driver Nico Rosberg has signed a new deal keeping him at Mercedes beyond the 2013 season, the Formula One team said on Thursday.

Williams in talks with Raikkonen

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 03:02:15 +0530

Rubens Barrichello's Formula One future looks increasingly uncertain after a major Williams shareholder said the team were talking to 2007 champion Kimi Raikkonen about a possible comeback.

Force India picks Chilton for young driver test

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 11:05:11 +0530

Young British driver Max Chilton will test for Sahara Force India at the upcoming young driver test in Abu Dhabi from November 15 to 17.

Force India not taking anything for granted

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 07:11:08 +0530

With just two races to go in the season, Sahara Force India have a 10-point cushion against close rivals Sauber and Toro Rosso but the team is not taking the sixth-place finish for granted.

FIA approves name changes for three F1 teams

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 06:43:22 +0530

The International Automobile Federation (FIA) has confirmed that three Formula One teams - Team Lotus, Renault and Virgin Racing - will be changing their names for the 2012 season .

Hamilton eyes victories in Abu Dhabi, Brazil

Sun, 06 Nov 2011 04:26:05 +0530

McLaren's Lewis Hamilton is fifth in the driver's championship in the 2011 F1 season.

Formula One team name changes approved

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 02:04:35 +0530

F1 stakeholders approved name changes for the Renault, Team Lotus and Virgin Racing teams.

HRT to use Williams gearbox in 2012

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 01:55:03 +0530

HRT said they had more than 60 people in their design centre and the numbers would continue to grow.

Indian GP a dream come true: Narain Karthikeyan

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 09:12:31 +0530

India's Formula One drivers feels that Indian Grand Prix was a huge success and is looking forward to the next year.

F1 teams eye Indian sponsorship pie

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 05:56:08 +0530

The indifference shown by the majority of India's deep-pocketed corporates towards Formula One has baffled team bosses, who expect them to warm to the sport following the success of last weekend's inaugural Indian Grand Prix.

Williams driver Maldonado gets penalty for Abu Dhabi

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 04:20:27 +0530

Pastor Maldonado's hope of scoring points in next week's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix took a knock on Tuesday when Williams said the Venezuelan would have to collect a 10-place penalty on the starting grid.

'Vettel will go on to be one of the greats'

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:39:40 +0530

Scuderia Toro Rosso boss Franz Tost was one of the first to notice the genius of Sebastian Vettel after the German driver won the the team's first and only race so far, the 2008 Italian GP.

F1 and Bollywood collide on the red carpet

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 10:52:26 +0530

The F1 after party on Sunday after the first ever Grand Prix in the country was a starry affair.

Is pvt sector better than Govt in organising sports events?

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 11:12:25 +0530

MS Gill feels that the Commonwealth Games and Indian Grand Prix can't be compared.

Sporting success: F1 scores over CWG

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 10:47:38 +0530

The first ever Indian Grand Prix has proved one point - you do not always need government backing and an army of bureaucrats to organise a big event.

F1: The govt should be more sympathetic, says Mallya

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 08:06:19 +0530

Sahara Force India's team principal Vijay Mallya gives his view on the tax issue surrounding the Indian Grand Prix.

Massa, Hamilton asked to patch up

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 06:42:36 +0530

Felipe Massa and Lewis Hamilton collided for the sixth time this season during the Indian GP.

Organizers aim to popularize F1 in India

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 03:50:59 +0530

The organizers of the India's first Formula One Grand Prix plan to capitalize on the success of the inaugural race by holding local championships to popularize motorracing in the country.

Hamilton too hard on himself, says McLaren boss

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 02:35:57 +0530

McLaren have told Lewis Hamilton to be less hard on himself after an inaugural Indian Grand Prix that again had the 2008 Formula One champion apologising profusely to team and sponsors.

Indian GP dispels country's sporting myths

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 11:41:42 +0530

Everyone was a winner at the end of the day as the first ever Indian Grand Prix which promised much, eventually managed to live up to its expectations in grand style.

Vettel praises organisers of Indian GP

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 10:12:31 +0530

Double world champion and winner of the inaugural Indian Grand Prix, Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull was Sunday full of praise for the newly-built Buddh International Circuit here in the north Indian city and lauded the organisers for coming up with the spanking track in such a short time.

'Have a tough decision to make on drivers'

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 09:07:38 +0530

Sahara Force India's team principal Vijay Mallya said on Sunday that it would be tough for him to decide his driver's line-up for the 2012 season.

95,000 crowd throng BIC to watch Indian GP

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 08:38:51 +0530

A bevy of dignitaries, filmstars and cricketers were among the 95,000-odd crowd that thronged the Buddh International Circuit to witness the inaugural Indian Grand Prix here on Sunday.

Waving chequered flag a great moment: Sachin

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 08:27:17 +0530

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, a self-confessed Formula One fan, on Sunday described waving the chequered flag at the end of the inaugural Indian Grand Prix here as a memorable experience in his life.

Happy to log points in Indian GP: Sutil

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 08:14:04 +0530

Sahara Force India driver Adrian Sutil hoped their performance in the inaugural Indian Grand Prix will bring smile on the face of the team principal and managing director Vijay Mallya.

F1 drivers give thumbs up to Buddh Circuit

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 08:08:08 +0530

The motorsports world gave a big thumbs-up to the Indian Grand Prix organisers for hosting a phenomenal Formula One race.

Buddh Circuit comes in for huge praise

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 07:39:54 +0530

The motorsports world gave a big thumbs-up to the Indian Grand Prix organisers on Sunday for hosting a phenomenal Formula One race in the country.

We got the best possible result: Karthikeyan

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 07:36:31 +0530

The only Indian driver in the fray in the inaugural Indian Grand Prix on Sunday, Narain Karthikeyan was a very satisfied and relived man despite uncertainty over his future in the next Formula One season.

Fantastic to win first ever Indian GP: Vettel

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 07:15:39 +0530

Moments after winning the inaugural Indian Grand Prix, double world champion driver Sebastian Vettel described his performance as "fantastic" and said he is very happy to win the first ever Formula One race hosted by this country.

Records galore for Vettel in Indian Grand Prix

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 07:07:23 +0530

The inaugural Indian F1 Grand Prix here on Sunday turned out to be a one-man show with German double world champion Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull taking victory from the pole.

Podium finishers remember Wheldon, Simoncelli

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 06:42:09 +0530

The podium finishers of the inaugural India Grand Prix on Sunday remembered IndyCar racer Dan Wheldon and Moto GP rider Marco Simoncelli who died recently in car crashes, with second-placed Jenson Button dedicating the race to the two drivers.

Hamilton and Massa collide again

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 05:31:21 +0530

Lewis Hamilton and Felipe Massa's magnetic attraction for each other on the racetrack continued unabated on Sunday when they collided once again during the inaugural Indian Formula One Grand Prix.

Tendulkar waves chequered flag at Indian GP

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 05:27:23 +0530

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, a self-confessed Formula One fan, waved the chequered flag at the end of the inaugural Indian Grand Prix, which newly-crowned world champion Sebastian Vettel won at the Buddh International Circuit on Sunday.

'India needs more facilities to produce champions'

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 05:11:47 +0530

Formula One might have made its debut in the cricket-crazy nation with the inaugural Indian Grand Prix on Sunday, but the country needs to build more motorsports infrastructure to produce world champions, feels legendary driver Sir Jackie Stewart.

Vettel wins inaugural Indian Grand Prix

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 05:00:56 +0530

Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel led from start to finish and clinched his 11th win of the season.

Sachin, F1 drivers remember Wheldon, Simoncelli

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 03:26:29 +0530

Indian cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar joined the Formula One fraternity in observing a minute's silence as a mark of respect to Dan Wheldon and Marco Simoncelli, who recently died in tragic crashes in IndyCar and Moto GP races respectively.

F1 can match cricket in India: Ecclestone

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 02:46:19 +0530

Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone said the sport will gradually match the popularity of cricket in India, adding that he was satisfied with the organization of the inaugural Indian Grand Prix, which took place in Greater Noida on Sunday.

Fans crucial for Indian GP success: Hamilton

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 02:24:10 +0530

McLaren's Lewis Hamilton feels that the Buddh International Circuit is a world class venue.

Tendulkar meets Schumacher ahead of Indian GP

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 02:09:45 +0530

A self-confessed Formula One fan, Sachin Tendulkar met seven-time world champion and 'dear friend' Michael Schumacher at the Mercedes team building ahead of Sunday afternoon's inaugural Indian Grand Prix in Greater Noida.

Whitmarsh against idea of three cars per F1 team

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 02:01:49 +0530

Formula One Team Association (FOTA) Chairman Martin Whitmarsh is not in favour of teams fielding three cars in a Grand Prix, saying it may destroy the smaller outfits.

Indian Grand Prix, Race Day: as it happened

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 01:51:19 +0530

Welcome to IBNLive's real-time coverage of India's first ever Formula One Grand Prix at the Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida.

Hamilton accepts the risks of racing

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 12:11:49 +0530

McLaren's Lewis Hamilton said he accepts the risk of dying in a Formula One car.

Indian GP: Ferrari upbeat despite Massa crash

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 11:56:13 +0530

Ferrari driver Felipe Massa crashed out in the qualifying session of the Indian GP.

Indian GP: The world watches with a hawk's eye

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 11:15:40 +0530

The F1 race is another test of India's ability to host major international sporting events.

Inaugural Indian F1 Grand Prix finale today

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 06:43:48 +0530

It is the grand finale of the Indian Formula 1 grand prix. Buddh International Circuit may be a new circuit, but it is a familiar script, Red Bull's two-time world champion Sebastian Vettel who will start in pole position on the race day.

Dhoni may attend Indian GP on Sunday

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 11:27:34 +0530

His love for speed is no secret and India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Saturday hinted that he might witness India's first Formula One Grand Prix on Sunday at Greater Noida, near Delhi.

Indian GP: Vettel all set to continue golden run

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 09:25:11 +0530

Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel secured his 13th pole position of the season ahead of the race on Sunday.

CNBC TV18 Exclusive: Schumacher on Indian GP

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 09:10:50 +0530

The Formula One driver talks exclusively to CNN-IBN about his experience in Formula One and Indian Grand Prix.

'Vettel tunes himself to the circuit'

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 08:54:06 +0530

Formula One analyst, Akbar Ebrahim feels the inaugural Indian Grand Prix is going to be a real crackerjack affair.

The first F1 after-party with Arjun Rampal

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 08:51:46 +0530

The F1 after-party kicked off on Friday night, celebrating F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone's 80th birthday.

Don't want any favours from Red Bull: Webber

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 08:47:09 +0530

Australian Mark Webber said he doesn't want any favour from world champion teammate Sebastian Vettel or his team Red Bull for winning a race or finishing second in the drivers' standings.

McLaren fly in reinforcements after Delhi Belly

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 08:12:29 +0530

McLaren have had to fly in replacements from Britain after four members of their Formula One team fell sick at the inaugural Indian Grand Prix.

Mallya to name 2012 drivers before next race

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 08:09:09 +0530

Within 15 days Adrian Sutil and Paul di Resta would know whether they will continue to be Force India drivers next season or not as Team Principal Vijay Mallya on Saturday promised to convey his decision to the duo before next month's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

'Winning Indian GP would be a proud moment'

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 07:51:24 +0530

World Champion Sebastian Vettel feels racing at the Buddh International Circuit is a "great challenge" and says he would be proud to win the inaugural Indian Grand Prix from pole position.

Records galore for Vettel ahead of race day

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 05:42:49 +0530

There were records galore as newly-crowned world champion Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull scorched his way to the pole position -- his 13th of the season -- in the maiden Indian Grand Prix here on Saturday.

Karthikeyan to start from last after penalty

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 05:08:42 +0530

Narain Karthikeyan was on Saturday handed a five-place grid penalty for impeding Michael Schumacher's car during the qualifying race, which means that the Indian will have to start his home Formula One Grand Prix from the last position on the grid on Sunday.

Whats' in a name, but why F1? ask spectators

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 04:27:54 +0530

Is it a fuel, type of cars or just a name? Why is it called Formula-One (F1), ask millions of first-time spectators of the inaugural Indian Grand Prix, which is being held at the sparkling, newly-minted Budhh International Circuit here.

What makes Formula One safe for drivers

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 04:08:51 +0530

When 24 Formula One cars line up on the grid on Sunday for the maiden Indian Grand Prix, the motorsport world will follow it keenly as it is the first major racing event after the tragic deaths of Dan Wheldon and Marco Simoncelli.

Vettel secures pole for Indian Grand Prix

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 03:15:21 +0530

Sebastian Vettel grabbed his 13th pole position of the season and finished ahead of Mark Webber and Fernando Alonso.

Organisers face the music over Metallica chaos

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 02:39:51 +0530

Friday's chaos has raised several questions about the city's preparedness for hosting big ticket events.

Everyone enjoying the Buddh circuit: Karthikeyan

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 01:12:32 +0530

India's Narain Karthikeyan driving for the Hispania team is ready for the qualifying session of his home race.

Vettel fastest in final India GP practice

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 12:47:14 +0530

On his final lap of the session, Sebastian Vettel posted a lap of 1 minute, 24.824 seconds.

Sports Minister Maken not invited for Indian GP

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 12:35:23 +0530

India's Sports Minister Ajay Maken has not been invited for the inaugural Indian Formula One Grand Prix as he has reportedly not been invited for the event, sources told CNN-IBN on Saturday.

F1 drivers skip Ecclestone's birthday bash

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 12:00:56 +0530

Formula One (F1) drivers missed the birthday bash of their supremo Bernie Ecclestone on Friday night as they avoid "partying and drinking before races", said actor Arjun Rampal, the organiser for the event's parties.

Indian GP Qualifying: as it happened

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 10:02:57 +0530

Welcome back to IBNLive's live coverage of the Indian Grand Prix. It's the day of the qualifying race, which will be preceded by the third and final practice. And it remains to be seen if it will be Sebastian Vettel yet again grabbing the pole or Felipe Massa - fastest in the second practice - edging the Red Bull.

Metallica concert mess: organisers arrested

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 09:09:02 +0530

Four members of the organising team of the Metallica concert that was supposed to be held in Gurgaon, have been arrested for cheating public. Notices have also been served to the owners of DNA event management company, which was organising the concert, who are in Bangalore.

Fans agitated as organisers cancel Metallica concert

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 08:23:36 +0530

Angry fans vandalised the venue as the Metallica concert was called off at the last minute on Friday.

Raikkonen to be missed in inaugural Indian GP

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 12:05:34 +0530

With new Formula One circuits coming up with a fair degree of regularity over the last decade, the upcoming Indian Grand Prix represents yet another such venture undertaken by the F1 fraternity, in its search for greener pastures.

Is F1 a rich man's sport and out of place in India?

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 10:24:51 +0530

Today on India@9, CNN-IBN debates whether India is ready for mega events as Formula One and if the sport is for the elitist only?

Poverty a reality but India deserve F1: Mallya

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 10:03:20 +0530

Force India co-owner Vijay Mallya on Friday fiercely defended India's right to host a Formula One grand prix race, saying the country's economic growth was as much a reality as its poverty.

Indian Grand Prix: Stars on the grid

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 08:53:57 +0530

Top Formula One drivers will battle it out in the inaugural Indian Grand Prix.

Indian Grand Prix: Formula One trophy unveiled

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 08:45:19 +0530

The glittering trophy for the 2011 Formula-1 Airtel Indian Grand Prix was unveiled by Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone at the Buddh International Circuit (BIC) here on Friday.

Confusion led to grid penalty: Hamilton

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 08:20:02 +0530

McLaren driver Lewis Hamilton also praised Buddh International Circuit saying it is massively fast and a world class track.

'It won't be easy with two DRS zones in BIC'

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 07:47:04 +0530

Sahara Force India F1 team is pleased with its preparation for its maiden home race, the inaugural Indian Grand Prix, but its driver Paul di Resta feels the two DRS zones on the newly-built Buddh International Circuit may make life a little difficult for them on Sunday.

Look-alike Massa brothers puzzle fans

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 07:24:29 +0530

Eduardo Massa is the spitting image of his brother Felipe and on Friday many mistook him to be the Ferrari driver and flocked to him to congratulate on recording the fastest lap time at free practice here at the Buddh International Circuit (BIC).

'BIC is one of the best tracks in the world'

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 07:05:05 +0530

Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone on Friday described the Buddh International Circuit as one of the best tracks in the world and said that it has lots of interesting elevations that the F1 drivers are going to love.

Indian GP a very emotional moment: Mallya

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 06:51:08 +0530

Business magnate and Sahara Force India's team principal Vijay Mallya called it a "special and emotional" moment after the inaugural Indian Grand Prix got off to start with the free practice session on Friday.

I know what's good for Force India: Mallya

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 06:43:37 +0530

Sahara Force India team principal Vijay Mallya also said that decision on Adrian Sutil will be made soon.

India welcomes the glamorous world of F1

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 06:32:24 +0530

Deafening noise, smell of burning tyres, skimpily-clad models and free-flowing beer gave India the first taste of the glamorous world of Formula One that came alive at the swanky Buddh International Circuit (BIC) here on Friday.

Massa fastest in Indian GP practice

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 04:31:29 +0530

Felipe Massa's time of 1 minute, 25.706 seconds was the fastest at the Buddh International circuit.

FIA all praise for Buddh's medical facility

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 04:13:11 +0530

The FIA rates medical facilities at the Buddh International Circuit as the best amongst the new circuits.

'We feel proud being part of the Indian GP'

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 03:41:25 +0530

Formula One fans are looking forward to watching the Indian Grand Prix live.

Pop diva Lady Gaga arrives in India

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 03:01:37 +0530

Pop diva Lady Gaga, who is all set to perform at the Indian Grand Prix on Sunday, says she is excited to be in India.

Hamilton handed grid penalty for Indian GP

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 02:35:43 +0530

Sauber's Mexican driver Sergio Perez was also handed a similar sanction after ignoring yellow flags.

Hamilton upbeat despite breakup with girlfriend

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 01:58:56 +0530

Lewis Hamilton split with singer Nicole Scherzinger after dating her for four years.

Stray dog gatecrashes India's Formula One party

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 01:02:46 +0530

A stray dog spoiled India's grand entry into the world of Formula One when it halted the first practice session at the newly-constructed Buddh International Circuit for five minutes here on Friday.

F1: 'Hope it's a nice weekend for the Indian fans'

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 12:43:37 +0530

Ferrari driver, Felipe Massa is aiming for a podium finish in the Indian Grand Prix.

Indian GP: Hamilton fastest in 1st practice

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 12:00:51 +0530

Lewis Hamilton's time of 1 minute, 26.836 seconds was half a second quicker than Sebastian Vettel.

Arjun Rampal excited about the F1 after-party

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 09:44:53 +0530

The official F1 after-party organiser and actor Arjun Rampal gets you a look of the party venue.

'Indian GP track among the fastest in the world'

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 09:37:13 +0530

The big names in Formula One gear up for the inaugural Indian Grand Prix on Sunday.

'Organisers have done a superb job for Indian GP'

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 09:27:43 +0530

Formula One chief Bernie Ecclestone is thrilled with the arrangements for the upcoming Indian Grand Prix.

F1: India is an interesting country, says Vettel

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 09:12:48 +0530

Double world champion, Sebastian Vettel talks about his experience in the country ahead of the Indian Grand Prix.

It's India's musical weekend with Gaga, Metallica

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 08:29:05 +0530

As the Formula 1 practice sessions begin on Friday, there is also a huge treat lined up for people who enjoy speed mixed with some heavy metal and pop. Lady Gaga and Metallica are both in Delhi and will perform on the occasion of India's first ever Grand Prix.

Indian Grand Prix Practice: as it happened

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 08:08:19 +0530

Catch all the action from the Buddh International Circuit, as CNN-IBN brings you the latest updates of the two practice sessions of Friday.

Indian F1 Grand Prix tickets still up for grabs

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 06:58:08 +0530

If you are trying to get your hands on a Formula 1 ticket, the good news is that 20 per cent tickets are still waiting to be sold. What's more, a lukewarm demand may have prompted the organisers to change their selling strategy. Instead of full season they have now given an option of only final race day tickets which has bringing down prices by almost 60 per cent.

Arjun Maini wins Force India's driving talent hunt

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 12:06:17 +0530

Sahara Force India Formula One team on Thursday announced 14-year-old Arjun Maini as the winner of their One in a Billion driving talent hunt.

'Narain unlucky to be in the slowest cars'

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 10:42:24 +0530

Vodafone McLaren-Mercedes' Jenson Button said on Thursday that India's Narain Karthikeyan is extremely talented but is simply unlucky to be in one of the slowest cars in Formula One.

Plenty to look forward to in inaugural Indian GP

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 10:09:56 +0530

From Nico Rosberg's rickshaw ride in Old Delhi, to Fernando Alonso's polio drive, rounded off with Michael Schumacher's desire to meet the legendary Sachin Tendulkar, and of course the man at the centre of it all, double world champion Sebastian Vettel's eventful visit to the Taj.

Button, Hamilton keen to win Indian GP

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 09:59:19 +0530

Vodafone McLaren Mercedes drivers Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button said that they are keen to win the inaugural Indian Grand Prix and the remaining two races of the season so that they can lay a strong base for next year.

I will give my decision to Sutil soon: Mallya

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 09:54:44 +0530

Sahara Force India team principal Vijay Mallya on Thursday refused to reveal whether he will retain Adrian Sutil for the next season but said he would convey his decision to the German driver whenever he wants.

F1 drivers pay tribute to Wheldon, Simoncelli

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 09:22:41 +0530

Formula One drivers Jenson Button and Mark Webber will pay a special tribute to late British racer and friend Dan Wheldon at this weekend's inaugural Indian Grand Prix after a grim month for motorsport.

Indian GP: Carnival of speed hits town

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 08:54:40 +0530

India gears up for its first ever Formula One race when the cars hit Buddh International Circuit from Friday.

Organised chaos on roads intrigues Vettel

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 07:57:11 +0530

Nothing Sebastian Vettel experiences on the track this weekend can match what the world champion has witnessed on India's roads.

Just want to finish the race: Karhtikeyan

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 07:41:29 +0530

India's lone driver Narain Karthikeyan on Thursday said that he just wants to enjoy the country's first-ever Formula One Grand Prix by finishing the race without any trouble and was not thinking about pressure of expectations.

BIC track will be challenging: F1 drivers

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 07:20:10 +0530

The Formula One drivers on Thursday had a first brush with the track at the brand new Buddh International Circuit here and found it "challenging" although it was quite dusty in the morning when they first saw it.

'Green Cabs' launched at Indian GP Circuit

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 06:35:00 +0530

Fans queueing up to catch the Formula One action at the Buddh International Circuit can look forward to being ferried from the parking area to the venue on 'Green Cabs' -- three-wheelers that run on electricity.

Rosberg relishes driving in Old Delhi

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 06:09:39 +0530

Navigating his car through the narrow and the cramped Old Delhi streets was a "crazy" experience for Formula One Mercedes Benz driver Nico Rosberg.

I'll try to be in F1 as long as I can: Chandhok

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 05:54:52 +0530

Karun Chandhok will not be behind the wheel when the five lights go out at the inaugural Indian Grand Prix on Sunday here at the Budh International Circuit (BIC). One can understand the disappointment of Team Lotus reserve driver and admire his commitment to fight for a permanent seat in the 2012 season.

Alonso on polio drive in Delhi

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 05:20:37 +0530

As the Formula 1 (F1) fever grips India ahead of the Indian Grand Prix, two-time world champion Fernando Alonso got the polio drive racing in the capital on Thursday.

Schumacher eager to meet Tendulkar

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 04:22:45 +0530

Michael Schumacher gifted the keys of a Ferrari to Tendulkar in 2002.

Indian track shines despite teething issues

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 04:19:15 +0530

Teething problems were evident at India's new Buddh International circuit as the drivers arrived on Thursday but Formula One's main man declared himself satisfied.

Winning is the only taste I like: Schumacher

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 04:04:58 +0530

Five-time Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher concedes it hasn't quite gone to the plan in his second coming but the legendary German remains determined to make his way back to the top as winning is the only taste he likes.

Looking forward to meet Sachin: Schumi

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 01:37:49 +0530

Seven time world champion Michael Schumacher spoke to CNN-IBN ahead of the Indian Grand Prix on Sunday.

'I never targeted being the CEO of an F1 team'

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 11:55:09 +0530

Sauber's chief executive Monisha Kaltenborn is the first woman CEO of a Formula One team.

F1: 'No words can describe the feeling'

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 11:33:05 +0530

Winner of the National Racing Championship, Amaya Walavalkar will take part in the Support Race, ahead of the Indian Grand Prix.

'Force India's new driver decision on Dec 15'

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 10:55:51 +0530

Nico Hulkenberg refuted reports that he would replace Adrian Sutil at Sahara Force India next year.

No 'ordinary' fashion show for Indian GP

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 10:09:50 +0530

Apart from the Formula One drivers, the participants of the Support Race will also be a part of the fashion show before the Indian Grand Prix.

Force India's di Resta eyes top-10 finish

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 10:07:34 +0530

Paul di Resta has been promising for Sahara Force India in his debut season and the Brit is fired up to make the Indian Grand Prix memorable for home fans by coming up with a 'special result' at the Buddh International Circuit this weekend.

Carnival of speed beckons Indian GP

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 09:32:33 +0530

The drivers and other sportsmen in the country can't wait for the Indian Grand Prix to start.

I enjoy driving in new circuits: Rosberg

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 05:21:17 +0530

Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg talks about track, the tourist attractions and the upcoming Indian Grand Prix.

'Indian GP will be the biggest moment'

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 04:57:21 +0530

Hosting the Indian GP will mark the beginning of a new F1 tradition in the country, said Vijay Mallya.

New Jersey announces Formula One race

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 04:28:32 +0530

New Jersey will host a round of the Formula One world championship from 2013 on the banks of the Hudson River.

Red Bull to focus on Webber at Indian GP

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 02:17:19 +0530

Formula One moves to its newest frontier for the Indian Grand Prix this weekend, with the dominant Red Bull team eager to give Mark Webber his first win of the season.

Newsmaker of the day: Karun Chandhok

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 11:08:19 +0530

India's Karun Chandhok won't be racing in the inaugural Formula One race in the country as Team Lotus announced on Tuesday.

Indian GP will attract crowds: Force India drivers

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 10:06:22 +0530

Despite the fate of driver's championship and constructor's title being sealed with Sebastian Vettel and his team Red Bull walking away with the honours, Sahara Force India's Paul di Resta is confident that large crowd will turn up at the inaugural Indian Grand Prix at Greater Noida on Sunday to support his team.

Vintage cars set for parade at Indian GP

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 10:05:02 +0530

The 24 Formula One drivers will ride vintage cars for the drivers' parade on Sunday at the Buddh International Circuit.

BIC is a well-done track, says Felipe Massa

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 09:56:28 +0530

The Ferrari driver adds that driving on the Indian Grand Prix track will tell us exactly how good it is.

No Karun Chandhok at Indian Grand Prix

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 09:50:35 +0530

The Team Lotus' Indian driver feels the team needs experienced hands even though he was disappointed to miss out.

New Jersey set to host F1 race in 2013

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 07:19:42 +0530

An official with direct knowledge of the plan says Formula One is coming to New Jersey in June 2013 with a race on the Hudson River shoreline just minutes from New York City.

Hosting F1 race is waste of money: PT Usha

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 05:49:48 +0530

Almost all the leading sports-persons of the country have given a thumbs up to Formula One coming to India but former sprint queen PT Usha says hosting the Indian Grand Prix is nothing but a waste of money.

Tendulkar to wave chequered flag at Indian GP

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 05:10:17 +0530

The organisers have reportedly asked Sachin Tendulkar to wave the chequered flag at the end of the race.

Support race drivers look to share spotlight

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 04:50:20 +0530

For the seven Indian drivers, who will feature in the JK Racing Asia Series, a support race to the inaugural India Formula One Grand Prix this weekend, a good display in front of racing legends and bigwigs could give wings to their motorsport careers.

Indian sports fraternity welcomes F1 race

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 03:17:08 +0530

Formula One fever is fast gripping the national capital as the countdown begins for the first ever Indian Grand Prix, and the country's sports fraternity has welcomed the grand spectacle with open arms.

Karun Chandhok not to race in Indian GP

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 01:43:58 +0530

Heikki Kovalainen and Jarno Trulli will represent Lotus for the race this weekend.

F1 race, a test of India's sporting ambitions

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 11:23:53 +0530

Delhi has successfully hosted a variety of sporting events in the recent past.

F1: Lady Gaga to perform at Buddh circuit

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 09:11:06 +0530

Pop diva Lady Gaga will giver her first performance in India on Sunday night at actor Arjun Rampal's LAP lounge at the Buddh International circuit.

Indian GP a game-changer for Sauber chief

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 09:08:14 +0530

The Indian GP could be the breakthrough that changes the way the country's businesses look at F1 said, Monisha Kaltenborn.

F1 race will be good for the nation, says Sachin

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 11:52:21 +0530

Cricket hero Sachin Tendulkar is excited by the inaugural Indian GP, which he feels will benefit motorsport and young drivers in India.

Proud to be part of the Indian Grand Prix: Sutil

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 11:47:10 +0530

Sahara Force India driver Adrian Sutil is hopeful of a good result in the inaugural Indian GP race on the weekend.

Never dreamt F1 would come to India: Karthikeyan

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 11:40:52 +0530

Indian driver Narain Karthikeyan is hoping to give his best race in the upcoming inaugural Indian GP, which he termed as 'one of the best circuits.'

'Over-emphasis on safety can reduce excitement'

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 11:06:11 +0530

The recent deaths of Dan Wheldon and Marco Simoncelli may have reignited the debate about improving safety measures in motorsport, but Indian racer Karun Chandhok believes that focusing too much on them would take away the excitement from Formula One.

Consortium to plan F1 circuit in Mumbai

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 08:42:20 +0530

A consortium involving the designers of London's 2012 Olympic Stadium and Silverstone's new layout has won a contract to plan a Formula One circuit in Mumbai, it announced on Monday.

Ecclestone not worried over safety in Indian GP

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 06:50:52 +0530

Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone has no safety concerns over Sunday's Indian Grand Prix, the first major motorsport event since the tragic deaths of British driver Dan Wheldon and Italy's Marco Simoncelli in separate races.

Sutil to discuss new contract with Mallya

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 05:30:08 +0530

Adrian Sutil is running out of patience as he is still not sure whether Sahara Force India will retain him for the 2012 season, and the German driver said on Monday that he will speak to team co-owner Vijay Mallya on the issue soon.

Drivers keen to make mark in maiden Indian GP

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 04:15:57 +0530

Come Sunday and India will host its maiden Formula One race and the country's drivers Narain Karthikeyan and Karun Chandhok said they would leave no stone unturned to leave a mark when the Indian Grand Prix flags off at the spanking Buddh International Circuit.

Racing in India will be special: Sutil

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 12:33:03 +0530

His country and culture may be different from the fans who would be rooting for him at India's first-ever Formula One Grand Prix but Force India's lead driver Adrian Sutil says racing here would be as "special" as it is driving in his motherland, Germany.

Experience the F1 action through Apple, Android apps

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 08:05:56 +0530

F1 2011 Timing App gets you closer to the action by giving access to live timing and track positioning in a 3D map.

Indian GP a reward for Karthikeyan, Chandhok

Sun, 23 Oct 2011 06:45:05 +0530

For Narain Karthikeyan and Karun Chandhok, there is more to the October 30 Formula One India Grand Prix at the Buddh International Circuit than meets the eye.

Overdrive Grand Prix: The F1 fever

Sun, 23 Oct 2011 02:42:33 +0530

As the countdown for the Formula 1 race begins, this week on Overdrive, watch the Formula 1 race track in India.

Unsure Karun hoping to race at Indian GP

Sun, 23 Oct 2011 01:06:50 +0530

The uncertainty surrounding his dream of driving in next week's inaugural Indian Grand Prix notwithstanding, India's Karun Chandhok is determined to give his heart out in front of his countrymen in Friday's practice session for Team Lotus.

'Sacrifices made for Indian GP are worth it'

Sun, 23 Oct 2011 12:59:57 +0530

Narain Karthikeyan knew that being part of a small team in the glamorous world of Formula One would mean dealing with a lot of limitations but such was the emotional appeal of racing in his home Indian Grand Prix that he readily gave up a comfortable NASCAR seat to switch back to F1.

Indian GP organisers hope for few hiccups next term

Sun, 23 Oct 2011 10:41:48 +0530

The "system" posed quite a few hiccups for them, but the organisers of India's maiden Formula One race are not complaining and are actually optimistic about things improving after the country gets a hang of the sport and its enormity.

Thousands welcome F1 champion Vettel home

Sun, 23 Oct 2011 12:08:54 +0530

Around 30,000 fans welcomed Sebastian Vettel, as Heppenheim came to a standstill.

It's been just phenomenal: Red Bull boss

Sat, 22 Oct 2011 09:59:42 +0530

Red Bull chief, Christian Horner and techical officer, Adrian Newey describe their feelings, after the team won its second F1 constructor's championship in a row.

Enthusiast Sachin looking forward to Indian GP

Sat, 22 Oct 2011 07:20:47 +0530

Sachin Tendulkar is excited that the high-profile Formula One race is coming to the country with the inaugural Indian Grand Prix next week, and said that he will support the Sahara Force India team.

F1 world eagerly awaits Indian GP

Sat, 22 Oct 2011 07:03:07 +0530

India is the buzzword on the F1 circuit right now for a variety of reasons, ranging from butter chicken to the Taj Mahal.

F1 cargo lands in Delhi for Indian GP

Sat, 22 Oct 2011 12:49:37 +0530

The logistics which include 500 tonnes of equipment, and 1000 parts per team, will constitute an important part of the inaugural Indian Grand Prix.

Karthikeyan drives on Delhi roads

Sat, 22 Oct 2011 12:33:19 +0530

India's Narain Karthikeyan will be driving for the Hispania team in his home Grand Prix on 30th October.

'Indian GP track will help drivers overtake'

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 09:50:01 +0530

''The track itself looks pretty interesting,'' said BMW-Sauber F1 technical director James Key.

Indian GP: Kobayashi eager for butter chicken

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 09:27:49 +0530

The 25-year-old Kamu Kobayashi will be visiting India for the first time.

Button, Hamilton excited about Indian GP

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 05:23:16 +0530

The two Vodafone McLaren Mercedes drivers, Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton, are excited at the prospect of racing at the spanking new Buddh International Circuit (BIC) in Greater Noida where the inaugural Formula One (F1) India Grand Prix would be run next weekend.

India deserves an F1 circuit: Schumacher

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 05:10:35 +0530

Retirement is the last thing on the mind of seven-time World Champion Michael Schumacher. In fact, the ace German driver, a legend in the motor racing circuit, is "curiously" looking forward to the inaugural Formula One race in India and says the country certainly deserves it.

'India GP success key to future projects'

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 02:01:09 +0530

Success of the inaugural Indian Grand Prix will determine the future of motorsport in India, says the country's second Formula One driver Karun Chandhok of Team Lotus

F1 anticipation at fever pitch

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 09:41:22 +0530

As the Indian Grand Prix nears, more Indian companies are now becoming a part of the event.

Sutil confident of super showing in Indian GP

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 07:54:56 +0530

There's been a lot happening at Force India off late. Close on the heels of their second double-points finish of the season at the Singapore GP, came a stake acquisition by the Sahara Group, leading to not only a name change (Sahara Force India) but a hopeful change in on-track performance too. At least, that's what senior driver Adrian Sutil is expecting from the first and only Indian-owned F1 team, all set for their inaugural home Grand Prix next week.

'F1 will broaden scope of sports in India'

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 05:23:44 +0530

Former Indian cricket skipper Sourav Ganguly is gung-ho about the inaugural Formula One Indian Grand Prix and feels it will be a big leap in broadening the sports environ in the cricket-crazy nation.

Karthikeyan aims to finish the race at Indian GP

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 03:37:16 +0530

With just over a week to go for the inaugural F1 Grand Prix at India's Buddh International Circuit, Narain Karthikeyan on Thursday said he wants to finish the race rather than making claims about ending up with some points for his side.

Cargo for Indian GP lands in Delhi

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 11:24:40 +0530

Formula 1 cars, other equipment like engines, tools, electronic equipment and communication devices arrived in New Delhi for the October 30 race.

'Indian GP will erase shameful CWG memories'

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 11:57:38 +0530

Indian Grand Prix organizers said they expect the country's inaugural Formula One race later this month to help erase the "shameful" memory left behind from last year's Commonwealth Games.

Death a risk every driver accepts: Vettel

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 11:51:43 +0530

Formula One champion Sebastian Vettel wants motor racing safety improvements following the death of IndyCar driver Dan Wheldon, although drivers accept the dangers involved.

Narain drives on Delhi roads

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 11:44:17 +0530

Formula One team Hispania's driver Narain Karthikeyan dares the Delhi traffic with CNN-IBN.

Sachin invited by F1 boss to watch Indian GP

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 09:56:35 +0530

Invited for the Indian GP by formula one boss Bernie Ecclestone, Tendulkar is mighty thrilled to witness yet another race day.

'Indian GP has its share of challenges'

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 08:59:01 +0530

The biggest challenge will be in terms of the logistics, says Vicky Chandhok, President of Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India.

India's own Formula One circuit

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 08:51:21 +0530

The arrival of most expensive sport in India is also an indication of India's economic prowess.

Sahara Force India launch signature campaign

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 06:43:19 +0530

The Sahara Force India Formula One team started the 'Raise The Flag' campaign in Srinagar on Wednesday, as part of its nine-city signature campaign to garner support ahead of the first Indian Grand Prix, to be held in New Delhi later this month.

Indian GP fans can now buy race-day tickets

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 06:13:23 +0530

The much sought after grandstand tickets for the inaugural Formula One Indian Grand Prix will be up for grabs at Rs. 15,000 as organisers Jaypee Sports International (JPSI) are not insisting on the purchase of three-day package tickets.

The Indian GP will be special: Sauber CEO

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 10:01:49 +0530

Sauber F1 team's Indian born F1 CEO, Monisha Kaltenborn Narang has very good childhood memories of India.

'I will be supporting Sahara Force India'

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 09:27:50 +0530

Actress Gul Panag talks about the upcoming Indian Grand Prix to be held at the Buddh International circuit on October 30.

India's F1 spectacle set to roll

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 11:10:42 +0530

The Buddh International Circuit was unveiled on Tuesday and Neel Jani was the first to drive an F1 car there.

70 per cent tickets for Indian GP sold

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 11:08:52 +0530

The promoters of the inaugural Indian Formula One (F1) Grand Prix on Tuesday said that they have sold nearly 70 per cent of the total tickets for the Oct 28-30 event.