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Hamilton-s-latest-F1-challenge-succeeding-with-Mercedes

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 14:23:14 GMT

Lewis Hamilton handed Formula One a compelling storyline for the new season from the moment he decided to leave the comfort of McLaren for a new challenge with Mercedes.

Coughlan-keeps-Williams-on-the-move

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 14:18:06 GMT

Mike Coughlan's arrival as chief engineer at Williams in June 2011 was a crucial step, if controversial given his chequered past, in turning around the fortunes of Formula One's faded former champions.

Indian-Rallying-goes-the-distance

Sun, 24 Feb 2013 17:36:09 GMT

It's not easy to explain how running 200 km rallies held over a weekend would be more difficult or less attractive for competitors and car manufacturers than cross-country events lasting a week and running over 2,000km. Vinayak Pande reports.

Eyeing-an-Xtreme-impact

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 16:36:04 GMT

This city is associated with many things. 'Joy', football, cricket and its many eateries. Motor sport, however, does not hold any particular significance for this metro. Seven from Kolkata hope for a memorable, maiden experience. Vinayak Pande writes. The Desert Storm | The Riders from Bengal

Return-to-racing-in-Europe-for-Sarath-Kumar-thanks-to-Sarath-Kumar

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 19:35:18 GMT

Sometimes you see stuff in the realm of news and entertainment that seem a little too far-fetched. Like a South Indian movie star/politician/bodybuilder coming to the rescue of his namesake motorcycle racer! HT reports.

Leaping-into-the-limelight

Sun, 06 Jan 2013 18:24:24 GMT

Three new motorsport talents have ambitiously trained their sights on glory and fame at the highest level, Vinayak Pande writes.

Stephane-Big-10-Peterhansel-casts-shadow-over-Dakar-2013

Fri, 04 Jan 2013 17:53:58 GMT

Reaching double digits in your win column for a particular sporting discipline is a pretty special achievement. Especially since it's something that doesn't happen too often, including motorsport, reports Vinayak Pande.

Stiff-competition-keeps-Ghorpade-on-his-toes

Mon, 03 Dec 2012 17:51:40 GMT

It all comes down to who a racing driver races at the end of the day. It's fine and good to make a step up to a more powerful, sophisticated racing car, but it's a distant second to getting good competition. Parth Ghorpade has a lot of that to handle in his maiden MRF Challenge season behind the wheel of a Dallara-built, Formula 2000 car. Vinayak Pande reports.

He-completes-Formula-1

Mon, 05 Nov 2012 18:38:22 GMT

In any sport it is rare to find someone who is not only likeable but a proven winner too. Kimi Raikkonen has proved himself to be just that and his win in Abu Dhabi only cemented this reputation.

Man-who-could-call-the-first-F1-champion-awful-passes-away

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 07:57:16 GMT

Former American racing driver, John Fitch, passed away this Wednesday near the Lime Rock racing circuit in Connecticut, USA.

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.

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.

Flag-to-flag-coverage

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 08:57:03 GMT

Formula One 2012 arrives with a lot of expectations, but thanks to its solid and true interpretation of the new season, delivers on most fronts. Hemanth Kumar Balasubramanian reports.

The skinny on Mr Safety

Sat, 20 Oct 2012 18:42:14 GMT

You would think three Formula 1 drivers' championships in five years and 27 victories would be Jackie Stewart's legacy as far as motorsport is concerned. However, Stewart's impact on F1 goes beyond just numbers. Vinayak Pande reports. Know the flying Scotsman | Rush hour | Splash and dash

First female team principal makes her mark

Sat, 13 Oct 2012 04:38:59 GMT

Asked about women in Formula One and most observers would point to the grid girls who pout and pose in short skirts before every race.

'Thud' helps Hamilton

Mon, 08 Oct 2012 18:28:07 GMT

Formula One star Lewis Hamilton said mysterious mid-race "thud" fixed his steering problems at the Japanese Grand Prix and kept his faint title hopes alive.

PROFILE: Schumacher's career a drama in two parts

Thu, 04 Oct 2012 13:00:09 GMT

Michael Schumacher achieved more than any other driver in Formula One but the winner of a record seven world championships and 91 grands prix could not beat time however hard he raced.

Two-stroke karting the perfect platform for Indian racers

Wed, 03 Oct 2012 18:53:55 GMT

Whether it’s Parth Ghorpade winning two out of three races in Formula Pilota or Jehan Daruvala completely dominating the final round of the British Super One karting series, something is allowing young Indians to go wheel-to-wheel with the best young racers from around the world.

Pole and double podium boost for Engineer

Sun, 23 Sep 2012 19:05:20 GMT

There probably aren't many 17-year-olds around the world whose diet doesn't include any fried or oily foods. But then again, not many of them are embarking on a single seat racing career. Vinayak Pande writes.

Karthikeyan and HRT F1 to receive sponsorship boost

Thu, 20 Sep 2012 18:02:14 GMT

The Tata Group will temporarily increase its sponsorship commitment to Narain Karthikeyan and the HRT F1 team he races for by getting its beverage arm to sponsor them for the Singapore and Indian Grands Prix through its tea brand.

No easy task for fast and furious Gill

Sun, 01 Apr 2012 06:31:55 GMT

People usually don't like to be reminded of their mistakes, especially racing/rally drivers. The very thought of reminiscing on wasted opportunities is not the norm and this is exactly the case with Gaurav Gill and the Chinese round of the FIA Asia Pacific Rally Championship in 2010. Vinayak Pande writes.

When Formula One driver turns a chauffeur

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 18:42:16 GMT

Indian feels the world champ is frustrated with difficult start to the season and is looking for excuses. Vinayak Pande writes.

F1 shares? No thanks, say team chiefs

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 12:50:16 GMT

Team bosses today balked at the prospect of buying shares in Formula One -- and urged swift cost-cutting reforms to stop cash-strapped competitors going to the wall.