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Formula 1600 To Make Comeback In MRF National Racing Championship
The MRF MMSC FMSCI Indian National Car Racing Championship is scheduled for September 25 at the MMRT. Around 9 car races and about 76 competitions are lined up for the event. Making comeback on track after the pandemic, the highlight of the event is going to be the MRF Formula 1600 class. However, Formula LGB 1300, Volkswagen's 22 VW Polo cars will also be on the lookout.
Tags: Formula One, MRF, Volkswagen, Indian Nation car racing championship
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Ferrari Inducts First Female Member In Formula One Driver Academy
The Ferrari Driver Academy is all set to have its first female member named Maya Weug. The 16-year-old Dutch girl got selected through the "Girls on Track-Rising Stars" program. Winning a five-day scouting camp, Weug will be awarded a season in the Formula Four Championship. Expressing his joy about Weug's induction, Formula One Team Boss Mattia Binotto said, "This is a key moment in the history of Scuderia Ferrari and its academy."
Tags: Ferrari, Formula One, Racing
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UK Honours 7-Time F1 Champion Lewis Hamilton With Knighthood
Britain has awarded F1 Champion Lewis Hamilton a knighthood under the UK New Year's honours list. The seven-times world champion was honoured for his "charitable and philanthropic contributions in the UK and overseas". As F1's only Black driver, Hamilton has also campaigned against racial injustice. Hamilton is the fourth F1 driver to receive the award and the only one to receive the honour while still racing.
Tags: Formula One, Lewis Hamilton, Knighthood, United Kingdom
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All-Indian Racing Team Gear Up For 2021 Asian Le Mans Series
In a first-ever instance, an all-Indian racing team is gearing up to compete in the 2021 Asian Le Mans Series scheduled in February, 2021. The Indian team would be led by Narain Karthikeyan alongside Arjun Maini and Naveen Rao. "This is probably the most exciting project in my career as a racing driver," Karthikeyan stated. Abu Dhabi will be hosting the series at the Yas Marina Circuit on February 5-6 and February 19-20.
Tags: Abu Dhabi, Formula One, racing car, Narain Karthikeyan
Courtesy: NDTV
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BBC Names Lewis Hamilton As 'Sports Personality Of The Year'
Formula One (F1) racer Lewis Hamilton has topped the BBC Sports Personality of the Year list released on December 20. Thanks to his seventh F1 World Championship victory, Hamilton (35) bagged the accolade second time since 2014. Hamilton raced past Liverpool FC skipper Jordan Henderson and British jockey Hollie Doyle. Besides, Liverpool was awarded with 'Team of the Year' for their Premier League victory while their manager Juergen Klopp won… read-more
Tags: BBC, Formula One, Lewis Hamilton, Liverpool, Jordan Henderson, Hollie Doyle
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Mercedes Fined With €20,000 For Tyre Mix-Up At Sakhir Grand Prix
The International Automobile Federation handed a €20,000 fine to Formula One team Mercedes after causing a pitstop bungle in the Sakhir Grand Prix. Reportedly, the team fitted wrong tyres to the leading George Russell's car, which were supposed to be installed at Valtteri Bottas’ vehicle. With this, the 22-year-old made another stop that dropped him to fifth-place resulting in a ninth-position finish. However, Mercedes cited communications… read-more
Tags: Formula One, George Russell, Mercedes, FIA
Courtesy: The Hindu
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Sergio Perez Registers First F1 Win At Bahrain's Sakhir Grand Prix
Racing Point's Sergio Perez has claimed his maiden F1 title in the Sakhir Grand Prix held in Bahrain. The 30-year-old Mexican managed to race from the last position to the first to register a victory for Mexico after 1970. Earlier, Mercedes’ replacement for Lewis Hamilton - George Russell - ended his hopes due to a tyre puncture.… read-more
Tags: Formula One, Sakhir Grand Prix, Sergio Aguero, Lewis Hamilton
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George Russell Replaces Lewis Hamilton In Sakhir Grand Prix
Following Mercedes' driver Lewis Hamilton's positive COVID-19 test result, Britain's George Russell has been named as the replacement for the upcoming Sakhir Grand Prix in Bahrain on December 6. The 22-year-old Williams driver has been a member of the Mercedes-Benz junior program since 2017. He is set to represent Mercedes alongside teammate Valtteri Bottas. Jack Aitken, the reserve for Williams will replace Russell, partnering with Nicholas… read-more
Tags: Formula One, Lewis Hamilton, Sakhir Grand Prix, George Russell
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Lewis Hamilton Tests Covid-19 Positive; Likely To Miss Sakhir Grand Prix
Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton will miss Bahrain's Sakhir Grand Prix due on this weekend after turning positive for the COVID-19. Currently, the seven-time world champion has been isolated after being tested twice. His team Mercedes has informed that Hamilton woke with mild symptoms on November 30 and is stable. Earlier on November 29, he had won the Bahrain Grand Prix and had equalled the record of seven World Championships.
Tags: Lewis Hamilton, Formula One, Covid-19, Grand Prix, Mercedes, Bahrain Grand Prix, F1, Sakhir Grand Prix
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Hamilton Secures Bahrain Grand Prix; Wins 7th World Championship
Seven-time Formula One Champion Lewis Hamilton has won the Bahrain Grand Prix on November 29. With this, Hamilton has also claimed his 95th F1 win and 11th victory of the season. Earlier, the race had been delayed after the French racer Romain Grosjean's car split and caught fire resulting in burns to the back of both hands. Red Bull pair Verstappen and Albon took second and third place respectively.
Tags: Lewis Hamilton, Bahrain Grand Prix, Formula One, Romain Grosjean
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