Formula One

Sebastian Vettel wins Brazilian GP, Lewis Hamilton fourth from pits

It was Vettel's first win in eight outings since the Hungarian Grand Prix in July and his fifth of the season.

Nov 13, 2017, 00:01 AM IST

Cristiano Ronaldo is better than Lionel Messi: Fernando Alonso

The Spaniard also said he likes to watch football in his free time and is a big fan of Real Madrid defenders Marcelo and Casemiro.

Nov 12, 2017, 15:07 PM IST

Brazilian Grand Prix security tightened after armed robbery

Britain`s Jenson Button was the victim of an attempted robbery in 2010, the year after he won the title with Brawn GP, but the police driver smashed his way through traffic to escape when the gunmen were seen approaching.

Nov 12, 2017, 09:11 AM IST

Valtteri Bottas on Brazil pole as Lewis Hamilton crashes out

Hamilton, who clinched his fourth title in Mexico two weeks ago, lost control and hit the barriers on his first flying lap after only two minutes.

Nov 11, 2017, 23:27 PM IST

Lewis Hamilton happy to help Valtteri Bottas take second

Hamilton added that he had eased off two years ago after winning the title at the United States Grand Prix.

Nov 11, 2017, 00:05 AM IST

F1 has no plan to be like NASCAR, Chase Carey assures Ferrari

Formula One has no desire to emulate U.S. stock car racing, chairman Chase Carey said on Thursday in response to criticism from Ferrari boss Sergio Marchionne about increasing standardization in the sport.

Nov 10, 2017, 15:44 PM IST

Felipe Massa laments Brazil racing decline

Felipe Massa insisted on Thursday that his impending retirement from Formula One is for good, but he is dejected by Brazil's declining significance in the sport.

Nov 10, 2017, 11:08 AM IST

Lewis Hamilton 'one of greatest', deserves success: Fernando Alonso

Alonso`s positive comments followed a similarly generous assessment from Brazilian Massa who said that Hamilton deserved his place alongside other illustrious multiple champions like Ayrton Senna and Michael Schumacher.

Nov 10, 2017, 00:29 AM IST

F1 driver Carlos Sainz tunes out talk of Red Bull move

Weeks after joining the Renault racing team, Formula 1 driver Carlos Sainz said here that he is paying no attention to speculation about a possible move to Red Bull for the 2019 season.

Nov 09, 2017, 13:25 PM IST

F1 world champion Lewis Hamilton dismisses tax 'dodge' row

Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton on Wednesday dismissed a row over his avoidance of taxes on a luxury jet, saying he's only thinking about this weekend's Brazilian Grand Prix.

Nov 09, 2017, 09:31 AM IST

Red Bull, Ferrari eager to wrap up F1 season on a high

Resurgent Red Bull believe they can win the last two races, in Brazil this weekend and Abu Dhabi at the end of November, while Ferrari are also eager to wrap up 2017 with a flourish.

Nov 08, 2017, 15:05 PM IST

Leaked documents reveal F1 champion Lewis Hamilton avoided taxes on jet

Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton avoided paying taxes on his private jet using an elaborate scheme now under investigation by British tax authorities, new leaked documents revealed on Monday.

Nov 07, 2017, 13:28 PM IST

Felipe Massa to retire from Formula One for second time

Massa won 11 races with Ferrari and finished runner-up to Lewis Hamilton, now a four-times world champion, by a single point in the 2008 season.

Nov 04, 2017, 18:58 PM IST

Red Bull to remain Renault benchmark, says Christian Horner

Renault's own works team are currently seventh in the 10 team constructors' championship with two races remaining while McLaren are ninth.

Nov 01, 2017, 18:38 PM IST

Formula One to have louder and simpler engine in 2021

Formula One changed owners in January when U.S.-based Liberty Media took over and ousted former commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone.

Oct 31, 2017, 22:04 PM IST

Red Bull to give Daniel Ricciardo time to decide his F1 future

Team boss Christian Horner told reporters at the Mexican Grand Prix that he wanted the Australian to stay alongside Dutch 20-year-old Max Verstappen, who has a long-term contract.

Oct 31, 2017, 10:48 AM IST

The best man won, says beaten Sebastian Vettel

Ferrari team boss Maurizio Arrivabene also congratulated Hamilton but said the race had not reflected the true potential of his team's car.

Oct 30, 2017, 21:50 PM IST

Four F1 titles won, Lewis Hamilton has more to come

Lewis Hamilton's fourth Formula One title lifts the Briton to another level, a great who now ranks as the most successful driver from a country that has provided more champions than any other.

Oct 30, 2017, 11:50 AM IST

Lewis Hamilton claims 4th F1 title, Max Verstappen wins in Mexico

 Lewis Hamilton clinched his fourth drivers' world championship in unexpected but dramatic fashion on Sunday when, after a first lap collision with title rival Sebastian Vettel, he finished ninth in the Mexican Grand Prix.

Oct 30, 2017, 10:11 AM IST

'Super-annoyed' Max Verstappen escapes Mexico penalty

Bottas abandoned his lap and said afterwards that the Dutchman had "ruined my lap."

Oct 29, 2017, 19:15 PM IST