Greater Noida: Red Bull dominated the practice sessions by putting both the cars at the top in FP 2 but Sebastian Vettel, who had the fastest time, reckons that the qualifying result may be different. After the final practice session on Saturday morning, the drivers will fight for the positions on the grid for Sunday's race. "Friday's are always difficult with so many things changing. The track improvement was quite...
07:34 PM, Oct 26, 2012
Greater Noida: The Formula One Airtel Indian Grand Prix trophy was unveiled on Friday at Buddh International Circuit. The trophy is an aesthetic interpretation of a contemporary and forward looking India on a global pedestal. The idea behind selecting this design was to ensure that it symbolises the spirit of F1 fandom in India. The trophy personifies the energy of 2012 F1 Airtel Indian Grand Prix and showcases the best...
06:23 PM, Oct 26, 2012
Greater Noida: It is not easy being a reserve driver in Formula One. While the regulars hog the limelight during the race weekends, the third driver quietly goes about doing his chores in the garage. On the track, he is expected to deliver in the handful of opportunities he gets. Sahara Force India's Jules Bianchi is one such face in the paddock. As he is not taking part in the...
05:49 PM, Oct 26, 2012
Greater Noida: When everyone is in the fast lane, his may seem a low-key job, driving a car at a slow speed. Never mind the speed, he has a crucial role - to ensure nothing untoward happens on the track and beyond. He drives what is known in Formula One a safety car and his responsibility is to make sure everyone around the circuit is safe and secure. A safety...
05:25 PM, Oct 26, 2012
Greater Noida: Dust has become a thing of the past at the Buddh International Circuit (BIC), say the Formula 1 drivers here for the second Indian Grand Prix. Drivers had complained of dust and dirt at BIC during the inaugural edition last year. "The track looks a lot more prepared this year and a lot of development work seems to have taken place. We have again received a warm welcome...
11:47 PM, Oct 25, 2012
Greater Noida: Mark Webber ruled out gifting an Indian Grand Prix victory to championship-leading Red Bull team mate Sebastian Vettel on Thursday. Vettel, chasing his third Formula One title in a row, is only six points ahead of Ferrari's Fernando Alonso with four races remaining while Australian Webber is 63 adrift of the German. Despite the gap, Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has ruled out imposing so-called 'team orders'...
11:18 PM, Oct 25, 2012
Greater Noida: McLaren can deny Red Bull's Formula One leader Sebastian Vettel a fourth straight win, Jenson Button said at the Indian Grand Prix on Thursday. "I think they (Red Bull) have upgraded their car so they're doing a very good job and when the car works well, Sebastian gets the best out of it. But we don't come here thinking that it's going to be Red Bull all the...
11:06 PM, Oct 25, 2012
Greater Noida: Just six points separate the two-way title race between defending champion Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull and Ferrari's Fernando Alonso. The second-placed Ferrari driver feels that the remaining four races, which will decide the eventual winner, would be a "battle of package" between the two outfits. With 206 points in his kitty, Alonso is presently lying a close second to Vettel, who is leading the driver standings. But...
09:25 PM, Oct 25, 2012
Greater Noida: Race cars speeding through long straightaways and careening to negotiate tight curves, causing a deafening noise, were a novelty for the Buddh International Circuit (BIC) here exactly a year ago when the Formula One caravan ignited the inaugural Indian Grand Prix. They are all back from October 26-28 and this time there is plenty at stake for the drivers and constructors, fuelling high expectations. To add to the...
05:27 PM, Oct 25, 2012
Greater Noida: German Formula 1 driver Timo Glock said that the Buddh International Circuit (BIC) here is a fantastic track. "India, in my opinion, is a fantastic track. As soon as we did our first practice runs at the BIC last year, I enjoyed it straight away. There are so many special sections to the track, especially turn three, which is a very extreme corner. You have to completely turn...
03:32 PM, Oct 25, 2012
New Delhi: In a bid to prevent any protests by striking Kingfisher Airlines staffers during the upcoming Formula One motor racing, the management top brass on Thursday met the agitators in Delhi to try to break the deadlock over payment of salary dues. Airline promoter Vijay Mallya, who co-owns the Sahara Force India team that is participating in the Indian Grand Prix, does not want to see any disruption by...
01:46 PM, Oct 25, 2012
New Delhi: The Kingfisher Airlines employees in Delhi are divided over accepting the management's offer of a staggered settlement of dues, according to sources. Sources say the engineering staff in Delhi wants to accept the management offer to pay four months' salary by October 26. But a majority of other staff members are opposed to the idea, say sources. Kingfisher Airlines CEO Sanjay Agarwal will meet the engineering staff later...
12:13 PM, Oct 25, 2012
New Delhi: Lewis Hamilton is fully focused on securing the constructors' championship for McLaren ahead of the much awaited Indian Grand Prix this weekend with his individual hopes of glory all but over. A tenth-place finish at last weekend's Korean Grand Prix left Hamilton 62 points adrift of the leader, Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel. In the constructors' standings, McLaren are third, 83 points behind Red Bull and still in...
04:46 PM, Oct 24, 2012
With exactly three days to go for the Indian Grand Prix, organisers have slashed ticket rates in a welcome bid to fill the stadium to capacity. ...
12:25 PM, Oct 24, 2012
New Delhi: Williams' Formula 1 driver Pastor Maldonado said the Buddh International Circuit (BIC) is one of his favourites in the calendar. "India is enjoyable because it's so different and the track is one of my favourites. It's still a new track but it has a good combination of medium and high-speed corners, chicanes and good changes in direction," said Maldonado of Venezuela was quoted as saying on the Formula...
10:32 AM, Oct 24, 2012
New Delhi: Lotus driver Kimi Raikkonen, who would be driving at the Buddh International Circuit (BIC) for the first time, said he is confident of doing well in the race. Last year this time, the Finn was driving in the World Rally Championship after nine seasons racing in Formula One. He made a comeback to F1 at the start of this season joining the British team. "India is a brand...
04:04 PM, Oct 23, 2012
New Delhi: Sahara Force India team principal Vijay Mallya is expecting another spectacular Indian Grand Prix over the weekend, saying a double points finish at the Buddh International Circuit (BIC) will be a fitting result for the team's home race. Mallya, who has been away from public glare following the suspension of his Kingfisher airlines, will attend the October 26-28 event at BIC. "I remember how proud I felt last...
01:48 PM, Oct 23, 2012
New Delhi: McLaren's Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton believes that the Buddh International Circuit has a lot in common with the Belgian circuit Spa-Francorchamps. Spa is regarded by many as the greatest F1 track currently in the season. "The circuit is something of a revelation. Most modern tracks have a very similar feel; you find that the same driving style and rhythm suits them all. But the Buddh International Circuit...
06:51 PM, Oct 22, 2012
New Delhi: Current Formula 1 driver's champion Sebastian Vettel believes that the Buddh International Circuit (BIC) is one of the most challenging circuits in the world. "The BIC really has emerged as one of the most challenging circuits on the calendar for the drivers. I loved the track layout last year, but not just because I won the race. With an average speed of 235 km/h, the course is the...
05:45 PM, Oct 22, 2012
