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The-bonkers-business-logic-of-Formula-1-teams

Tue, 04 Dec 2012 18:51:58 GMT

The primary goals of any normal business are to be successful in its field; to add value to the company; and to make a profit. Other strategic goals include building a brand, becoming the market leader or expanding the business into new areas. Joe Saward writes.

F1-needs-America-to-complete-global-jigsaw

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 19:16:42 GMT

If all goes to plan, this will be a big week for Formula 1 as it returns to the United States for the first time in five years. F1 has failed to break into the US market in the course of the last 30 years, having blown the foundations that were built at Watkins Glen and Long Beach in the 1970s.

No-rough-ride-this-time-around

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 19:57:44 GMT

If reaching the Buddh International Circuit (BIC) last year was a Herculean task, this time it was a smooth ride, literally. Sharmistha Chaudhuri reports.

Vett-and-wild-again

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 19:52:14 GMT

After all the build-up, it was finally time for the real thing. Race day had arrived at the Buddh International Circuit and despite some issues in qualifying, I was looking forward to a good finish. Narain Karthikeyan writes.

Honestly-it-s-one-big-yawn-trackside

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 19:51:43 GMT

First sound of the cars and everyone gets excited. Eventually, the race starts and the cars begin to zip by. It's all quite deafening and honestly, all quite boring. HT reports.

All-it-takes-is-a-little-push

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 19:40:29 GMT

Growing the audience for F1 in India is all about giving fans that initial kick of adrenalin, writes Joe Saward.

Is-Force-India-really-an-Indian-team

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 18:29:27 GMT

India is a massive potential market for F1 and so having Indians interested in the sport is a great idea. One needs only to look back to see the interest that a successful driver can generate, Joe Saward writes.

Bulldozing-the-opposition-to-front-row

Sat, 27 Oct 2012 18:15:43 GMT

Vettel and Webber may have sealed a qualifying one-two for Red Bull, but on a track with many overtaking opportunities it will be an open race, Narain Karthikeyan writes.

In-The-Flesh-II

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 19:26:41 GMT

Yesterday, HT brought you the title contenders. Today, meet the former champions, as well as those who’ve always been in contention but missed out on the big prize

Damon-of-the-past-delves-into-present

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 19:13:56 GMT

The F1 great, Damon Hill, revisits his fiery rivalry with Schumi, holds no grudges. Vinayak Pande reports.

The-agony-of-being-Karthikeyan

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 18:22:45 GMT

The Formula 1 world first became aware of Narain Karthikeyan in the summer of 1999, when the first rumours drifted in that "an Indian chap" had won a British Formula 3 race at Brands Hatch. Joe Saward writes.

Practice-unplugged

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 18:15:38 GMT

Gutted after a hydraulic leakage but looking forward to a good qualifying at the Indian Grand Prix come race weekend. Narain Karthikeyan writes.

Man-who-gave-Schumi-a-start

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 19:31:01 GMT

Just goes to show you that anything is possible when a man, who quit school at the age of 15, designed the car that allowed Michael Schumacher to shine at Formula 1's best circuit (Spa in Belgium). Vinayak Pande reports.

Fasten-your-seat-belt-it-s-here

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 19:23:57 GMT

The Formula One circus arrives at the BIC as tons of equipment is readied for the show. Vinayak Pande writes.

Surrounded-by-glitz-grounded-in-realty

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 19:25:52 GMT

Run into Sameer Gaur on the street and bet you won't figure that this unassuming man is the managing director of Jaypee Sports International. A fancy watch aside, there are hardly any swanky embellishments that scream: 'F1 circuit owner'. Sukhwant Basra & Vinayak Pande report.

Vettel, Germany and the curious case of gherkins

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 19:02:58 GMT

Whatever the details, what Vettel was saying was that Narain was "silly" to have collided with him, an incident which damaged the Red Bull's rear tyre and dropped him out of the points. Joe Saward writes.

Figure that one out!

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 18:03:05 GMT

An exciting yet intriguing Malaysian GP raised many questions. Joe Saward writes.

Optimism all around

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 19:38:44 GMT

If opening GP is anything to go by, this season's title race will be an open one with new contenders emerging to challenge Red Bull's 2-year reign. Joe Saward writes.

If not F1 power, then not a dream worth living for Narain Karthikeyan

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:11:34 GMT

On paper, Narain Karthikeyan may have signed for the same HRT F1 team that he drove for last year, thus ensuring the sort of continuity that drivers in the fickle world of Formula One crave for to advance their careers. A closer look reveals there is little about the Spanish team that is the same as the 2011 season, writes Vinayak Pande.

Indian GP showing swung it for me

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:17:23 GMT

Narain Karthikeyan explains how his performance in the home race last year helped him retain his slot on the F1 grid.

Formula One's success has brought everyone on board

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 18:52:47 GMT

If I'm not mistaken, it was little more than an year ago when it was confirmed that the Indian GP would definitely be a part of the 2011 calendar and, truth be told, I could hardly believe it. Narain Karthikeyan writes.

Restriction of resources

Sun, 20 Nov 2011 18:52:39 GMT

It seems like a no-brainer to get Formula One teams to stop burning through hundreds of crores of rupees on windtunnel testing and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) software to design cars that they proudly tout can ride (in theory) upside down on the roof of a tunnel at speeds at or over 160 kmh. Vinayak Pande writes.

I'll try to learn Hindi to impress Indian women

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 18:26:20 GMT

This was my first visit to India, and I've come back very impressed. People tell you cricket is the most popular sport, but you will tend to believe otherwise when you see almost 100,000 fans in the stands cheering for you. Sebastian Vettel writes.

Red Bulls raged but Schumi’s credentials were on full display

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 18:59:50 GMT

Sebastian Vettel carried on his tremendous form to win the first Indian Grand Prix in dominant style. Karun Chandhok writes.

It was just me, fans & the track

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 18:53:39 GMT

Immensely satisfying to perform as an Indian racer in front of the boisterous home crowd. Narain Karthikeyan writes.They saw it had this to say