Birmingham, July 16 (IANS) Formula One rookie Arvid Lindblad believes Indian cricket prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is part of a new wave of teenage stars redefining elite sport, saying advances in technology and access to better information are enabling athletes to reach the highest level at increasingly younger ages.The Racing Bulls driver shared his thoughts during the host broadcast of the first ODI between England and India at Edgbaston, where Shubman Gill’s side secured a six-wicket victory …
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Northamptonshire, July 5 (IANS) Charles Leclerc claimed a dramatic victory at the British Grand Prix on Sunday, overcoming late-race chaos at Silverstone as Kimi Antonelli saw a potential win slip away because of a car issue and Max Verstappen crashed out to trigger a late Safety Car.Leclerc made a fast start from the grid. The Ferrari driver, along with teammate Lewis Hamilton, both passed Antonelli in the opening laps. The Monegasque found a comfortable rhythm at the front, giving up the lead …
Northamptonshire, July 4 (IANS) Teenager Kimi Antonelli produced another statement drive to win a dramatic sprint race at the British Grand Prix on Saturday, overtaking Lewis Hamilton before pulling clear to strengthen his grip on the Formula One drivers’ championship, here at the Silverstone.The 19-year-old Italian kept his cool during a hectic start at Silverstone. He used a smart burst of speed to pass Hamilton’s Ferrari on the Hangar Straight on lap eight. After carefully saving his battery …
Catalunya, June 14 (IANS) Lewis Hamilton claimed a magnificent maiden Grand Prix victory for Ferrari at the Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona on Sunday, ending Mercedes’ unbeaten run in the 2026 Formula One season and reigniting his title challenge with a commanding drive.The seven-time world champion had a well-executed race, finishing ahead of Mercedes’ George Russell and McLaren’s Lando Norris. This victory marked his first Grand Prix win in almost two years and was Ferrari’s best result of the…
Monte Carlo, June 7 (IANS) Kimi Antonelli kept his cool amid late-race drama and a host of retirements to claim victory at the Monaco Grand Prix, extending his lead at the top of the Formula One Drivers’ Championship standings. The Mercedes driver turned pole position into a strong win on the streets of Monte Carlo, finishing ahead of Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton and Red Bull’s Isack Hadjar. Seven drivers didn’t reach the chequered flag during the race.Antonelli had a perfect start, keeping the lead…
Maranello, June 3 (IANS) Ferrari has announced a new multi-year deal with Charles Leclerc, which will see the Monegasque driver race in red for the coming seasons. Leclerc joined Scuderia in 2019 after debuting in F1 in 2018 with Sauber, following his win of the Formula 2 Championship in 2017. During his tenure with Ferrari, Leclerc has provided the tifosi with many memorable moments, including notable victories at Monza in 2019 and 2024, as well as a heartfelt home win in Monaco in 2024. He ran…
Montreal, May 23 ( IANS) George Russell made a strong comeback after recent setbacks by claiming pole position for the sprint race at the Canadian Grand Prix on Friday. He led a dominant front-row finish for Mercedes alongside his teammate and Formula One championship leader, Kimi Antonelli.Russell recorded the fastest lap at Montreal’s Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, edging out Antonelli by just 0.068 seconds in sprint qualifying. This outcome was a welcome lift for Russell after a tough race in M…
Miami, May 3 (IANS) Isack Hadjar will start the Miami Grand Prix from the back of the grid after being disqualified from qualifying due to a technical violation on his Red Bull Racing car. He initially secured an impressive ninth-place finish.Hadjar showed promising pace, qualifying just seven spots behind his four-time world champion teammate Max Verstappen. Red Bull seemed to benefit from a significant upgrade package introduced over the weekend. However, post-session checks uncovered a breach…
Miami, May 2 (IANS) Formula One world champion Lando Norris produced a stunning lap to secure pole position for the Miami Grand Prix sprint race, edging out Mercedes’ championship leader Kimi Antonelli and denying McLaren a front-row lockout.Norris raced twice in Miami last season so he knew how to navigate the Hard Rock Stadium circuit and was able to put together an impressive lap time of 1:27.869.Delighted with the result, Norris credited the team’s recent upgrades for the turnaround in p…
New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) Lewis Hamilton is excited for the 2026 Formula 1 season to start again as Ferrari aims to catch up to championship leaders Mercedes before the Miami Grand Prix. After a tough 2025 season, Ferrari has shown signs of progress under the new rules. Hamilton and his teammate Charles Leclerc have each earned podium finishes in the first three races.Reflecting on the mid-season break, Hamilton said, “Everyone’s had a chance to review what happened in the first three races. Eve…