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WATCH: Pedro Piquet's Porsche race car flips nine times in spectacular GT3 crash

Pedro Piquet, son of three-time Formula One world champion Nelson Piquet, escaped an enormous barrel-roll after being hit by another vehicle during the Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge in Brazil on Sunday.

Sep 24, 2015, 10:45 AM IST

Michelin promises its tyres will make F1 drivers 'happy'

 Tyre manufacturer Michelin promised its product will let drivers race flat out and make themselves happy if it wins the tender to supply tyres to Formula 1 cars from 2017.

Sep 22, 2015, 15:54 PM IST

Jenson Button considers World Endurance Championship switch post F1 retirement

Former world champion Jenson Button is reportedly considering a switch to the famous Le Mans-style World Endurance Championship when he announces his retirement from Formula One.

Sep 22, 2015, 14:31 PM IST

Indian-origin man charged for walking on track during Singapore Grand Prix

An Indian-origin Briton, who walked across the track during the Formula One Singapore grand prix, was today charged in a court here for committing a "rash act" that endangered the lives of drivers.

Sep 22, 2015, 11:41 AM IST

Lewis Hamilton vows fight-back after gremlins strike

Formula One championship leader Lewis Hamilton promised to come out fighting at this week`s Japanese Grand Prix after a freak technical mishap in Singapore opened the door to his rivals.

Sep 21, 2015, 10:07 AM IST

Pastor Maldonado staying with Lotus in 2016

Venezuelan Pastor Maldonado will continue to drive for Lotus next season, the financially-troubled Formula One team said on Sunday.

Sep 21, 2015, 09:47 AM IST

Pontus Tidemand, Gaurav Gill set pace in Asia Pacific Rally Championship

 Gaurav Gill and his MRF team-mate Pontus Tidemand lit up a damp and cold evening by topping the timesheets in the 960-metre Spectator Special Stage to set the tone and tenor for Rally Hokkaido, the fifth round of the FIA Asia Pacific Rally Championship, here on Friday.

Sep 18, 2015, 16:36 PM IST

Will only drive for McLaren in 2016: Jenson Button

 Formula 1 driver Jenson Button has said that he will quit the sport if he does not stay with McLaren-Honda in 2016.

Sep 18, 2015, 13:29 PM IST

Marc Marquez wins thrilling San Marino GP as Valentino Rossi blows it

Honda`s world champion Marc Marquez of Spain won an enthralling San Marino MotoGP on Sunday as Yamaha`s Valentino Rossi blew his chances with tactical errors and teammate Jorge Lorenzo crashed out.

Sep 15, 2015, 13:51 PM IST

Melbourne extends F1 hosting deal to 2023

Melbourne has secured the hosting rights to the Australian Formula One Grand Prix until 2023, the Victoria state government announced on Sunday.

Sep 13, 2015, 09:31 AM IST

Jorge Lorenzo blitzes to San Marino MotoGP pole

 Jorge Lorenzo will start from pole in Sunday`s San Marino MotoGP after the Yamaha rider clocked the quickest time and a track record in an electric qualifying performance on Saturday.

Sep 12, 2015, 19:54 PM IST

Sebastien Ogier has one hand on World Rally Championship title

Frenchman Sebastien Ogier has one hand on the World Rally Championship title after grabbing a narrow lead over Northern Irishman Kris Meeke on the second day of Rally Australia Saturday.

Sep 12, 2015, 18:53 PM IST

Jorge Lorenzo tops San Marino practice with record time

Jorge Lorenzo, who trails Yamaha team-mate Valentino Rossi by a dozen points in the title race, topped the times with a record lap in practice Friday for Sunday`s San Marino Grand Prix.

Sep 11, 2015, 20:14 PM IST