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Ferrari win 24 Hours of Le Mans for second year in a row

Ferrari's winning crew from a year ago — Italians Alessandro Pier Guidi, Antonio Giovinazzi and Britain's James Calado — finished third in the 51 car on a day of drizzle and overcast skies.




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McLaren’s quest to reclaim its glory days is well on track

After a dismal decade of underperformance, Formula One’s second-most-successful team has begun to turn things around. A runner-up finish this season, which is well within reach, will mark a definite inflection point in its protracted bid to rejoin the grid’s elite




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Unfazed by fire in McLaren’s facility, Norris edges Verstappen for pole at Spanish GP

Lando Norris has snatched pole position from Max Verstappen during qualifying for the Spanish Grand Prix




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Formula One frenzy: an overview of events, past, present, and future




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Hamilton ends win drought with record ninth British victory

Mercedes driver’s last win before Silverstone was in Saudi Arabia on Dec. 5, 2021, and Sunday was a record-extending 104th of his career




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Bagnaia capitalises on Martin crash in Germany to take championship lead




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Why the 2024 F1 season has the makings of a blockbuster

The sport’s fans have longed for a situation in which multiple constructors are in contention for victories, and out of nowhere in 2024, this compelling scenario has manifested. Moreover, the four teams that have tasted victory this year have top driver lineups, which allows for great racing




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Buoyant Hamilton seeking to keep momentum and more records

After two years of struggles, Hamilton ended his long winless run at the British Grand Prix with a record ninth home triumph at Silverstone




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F1: Lando Norris takes Hungary pole in McLaren front row lockout

Lando Norris leads Oscar Piastri in McLaren qualifying one-two; Verstappen comes third




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INRC3 driver Premlal passes away




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INRC Rally of Coimbatore | Aditya Thakur leads the pack on day one




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Rally of Coimbatore | No stopping Aditya Thakur




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Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz agrees on two-year deal to join Williams Formula 1 team

Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz has agreed on a two-year deal to join Formula One rival Williams




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Formula One | A topsy-turvy first half sets up for an intriguing home stretch

Red Bull started the year looking mighty and expected to cruise to the world titles, but now has rivals McLaren and Mercedes breathing down its neck; if McLaren continues its recent form, it could very well clinch its first constructors’ crown since 1998 and knock the reigning champion off its perch




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Bagnaia keeps Martin at bay to win Austrian Grand Prix

Bagnaia's victory moved him up to 275 points, five more than Martin, with Bastianini maintaining his hold on third place on 214.




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MOTORSPORTS | Young Indian racers excited for Formula 4 Indian championship




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Max Verstappen says he’s closer to the end of his F1 career than the start

Max Verstappen celebrates 200 F1 races and hints at retirement before No. 400, keeping future options open




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Red Bull braces for its most formidable challenge yet

Led by the irresistible Verstappen, the outfit, over the last three years, has ended Mercedes’ dominance. But amidst an upheaval among its personnel, exits of key strategists, an underperforming driver and increasing competition, Red Bull has its back to the wall. As the F1 circus regroups at Zandvoort on Sunday, can the reigning champion handle the tricky transition phase that has tripped many a successful sporting franchise?




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All you need to know about Chennai’s night street race

The 3.5-km Chennai Formula Racing Circuit, with 19 corners, goes around the Island Grounds with the start-finish straight on the beach road




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Formula 4 race: organisers expect event to boost Chennai’s economy

A report on the economic impact of the race on the city will be submitted after a month, says Abhinandan B., co-founder, Racing Promotions Private Limited; the aim is to put Chennai on a global map, and boost its profileJ. Meghanatha Reddy, Member Secretary, SDAT




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Safety concerns dominate chaotic opening day of Chennai night street race

The opening day of the weekend turned out to be a damp squib for the fans as the organisers couldn’t get the circuit ready in time for the action to start




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A humdinger looms in the three-day Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship

The contenders across all categories are closely bunched as the fourth round of the INMRC gets under way on September 6




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Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship | Chiranth Vishwanath secures two pole positions




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Indian F2 driver Kush Maini survives scary crash in Baku, penalised post race

The rear of Maini's car was totally destroyed by the impact of the crash and fortunately, he came out of it unscathed




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A unique approach to nurturing Indian motorsport engineers — the L.I.M.E. way

United Motorsports Academy — founded by former Red Bull engineer Sangodkar, and Rane — provides a two-week course to qualify for an internship in the IRL and F4 series as part of a scholarship called Launchpad for Indian Motorsports Engineers; students learn about the basics and intricacies of the sport which gives them an opening into the world of fast-paced action




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What is Narain Karthikeyan up to after racing?

Narain Karthikeyan, in a free-wheeling chat, reflects on his start-up venture, DriveX, the CoASTT circuit he helped develop, and the future of motorsport




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Lando Norris cruises to victory at Singapore Grand Prix to cut Max Verstappen's F1 lead

Verstappen came in second for Red Bull after a race that was largely uneventful after he held off Lewis Hamilton into the first corner at the start




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At the brand new Madras International Karting Arena, drive on the track that Mika Hakkinen, Narain Karthikeyan, and Karun Chandhok raced on

At the brand new Madras International Karting Arena, drive on the track that Mika Hakkinen, Narain Karthikeyan, and Karun Chandhok raced on The 1.2 kilometre track is India’s first karting circuit built to FIA-CIK (Commission Internationale de Karting) specifications



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Verstappen made to complete a day of community service for swearing

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Daniel Ricciardo released by Red Bull F1 team; replaced by Liam Lawson for rest of 2024 season

The 35-year-old Ricciardo knew at the Singapore Grand Prix it was likely his final F1 race




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All you need to know about the all-new Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV

Mercedes-Benz India’s flagship electric car EQS SUV comes with an aerodynamic design and is five metres in length




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National Motorcycle Racing Championship set for grand climax at MIC

Over 100 entrants, representing 19 teams, will vie for top honours across 19 races at MRF MMSC FMSCI Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship in Chennai on October 4




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Everything you need to know about the all-new BYD eMAX 7

BYD India, a subsidiary of the global New Energy Vehicles (NEV) giant, has introduced the country’s first electric Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) in six and seven-seater configurations




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Everything you need to know about India’s first high-voltage e-motorcycle Raptee.HV T30

This Chennai-based startup has introduced the country’s first high-voltage electric two-wheeler, a machine that merges electric car technology with motorcycle performance




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Mahindra Racing cautiously optimistic for 2024-25 season




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Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India unveils India’s first 300cc flex-fuel bike 

Honda Motorcycle &and Scooter India has launched the new CB300F Flex-Fuel, marking a notable step towards environmentally friendly mobility solutions in India. The motorcycle is India’s first 300cc flex-fuel vehicle and aligns with the country’s broader goals of promoting greener technologies. 




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Verstappen's Brazil victory silences critics, impresses rivals as he closes in on 4th F1 title

Max Verstappen delivered one of the best performances of his career to move up from 17th at the start and clinch victory




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Hockey India names 27 core probables for pre-Olympic camp; striker Dilpreet misses out

The Indian team is returning to the national camp after a successful outing in the FIH Hockey Pro League, where it currently occupies the fourth spot after earning 24 points from 16 matches




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Odisha government extends hockey sponsorship till 2036




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HOCKEY/ Harmanpreet to lead as HI names team for Paris Olympics




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Indian men’s hockey team leaves for Mike Horn's base in Switzerland ahead of Paris Olympics

The team is in high spirits and is looking forward to the final block of training, skipper Harmanpreet Singh said




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From being hapless victim of a TV sting to Olympic medallist: Lalit Upadhyay's journey to stardom

Indian men's hockey team striker Lalit Upadhyay has worked hard to rebuild his career and considers all the setbacks as blessings in disguise.




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‘Olympics is special’: Former hockey stars recall sporting tales

With Olympics 2024 around the corner, three former hockey champs weigh in on the sporting extravaganza




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Back from the brink: India hockey player Sukhjeet Singh eyes dream Olympic debut

Sukhjeet Singh overcame the "toughest" phase of his life to earn a spot in the Olympic-bound Indian men's hockey squad and is determined to prove his worth.




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Sreejesh to retire after Paris Olympic Games




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Paris Olympics 2024: Trust, team spirit key to hockey team’s success, says Head Coach Fulton

Since taking over 14 months back, Fulton has stressed on the need to develop a strong team spirit, besides focussing more on defence strategically.




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Paris Olympics 2024: This opportunity motivates me to work..., says Sanjay ahead of debut

India will commence their Paris 2024 Olympics campaign on July 27, when they take on New Zealand in their first pool B match




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Paris Olympics 2024: I watch clips of my goals to boost confidence ahead of debut, says Sukhjeet Singh

Sukhjeet Singh is one of the five debutants — Sanjay, Abhishek, Rajkumar Pal, and Jarmanpreet Singh — who have joined the 11 members of Tokyo Olympic bronze medalist team for the Paris Games.




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Paris Olympics hockey: Stern New Zealand test awaits India as it aims to begin campaign with a win

Harmanpreet’s men, who chose to skip the opening ceremony to concentrate on the match at the Yves-du-Manoir Stadium, will be vying to improve their medal colour in Paris




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Destiny’s child, outlier, everyman: the many shades of P.R. Sreejesh

The 36-year-old has had a remarkable life in hockey. Set to play in his fourth Olympics, he talks about what continues to drive him, the many battles he has fought, why he does not want to change his past, and how his family and a ‘guardian angel’ have kept him tending India’s goal