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Chennai's Rivaan Dev Preetham excels in Academy karting series in Spain
Valencia, April 16: Talented Rivaan Dev Preetham, the only Indian to have won a race in the history of FIA Motorsport Games, once again showcased his skill and talent dishing out promising results in the second round of the prestigious Champions of the Future Academy Programme here, according to a release from FIA.
Ajith Kumar reaches Circuit De Spa in Belgium to prepare for next race
Chennai, April 16: Actor Ajith Kumar, whose racing team Ajith Kumar Racing is gearing up for the GT4 series, has reached the Circuit De Spa in Belgium where he is to intensify his preparations for the upcoming races, that are bound to test the endurance levels of drivers.
Rider registration for Indian Supercross Racing League season 2 mega auction opens
Pune, April 15: The Indian Supercross Racing League (ISRL), the world's first franchise-based Supercross league, is back! The much-anticipated Season 2 kicks off with the opening of rider registrations on April 24, 2025 - promising even higher-octane action, new international faces, and the return of celebrated talent from across the globe.
Hemant Mudappa beats world champion Ricky Gadson at Aamby Valley
Aamby Valley, April 14: Fifteen-time national champion Hemanth Muddappa of Mantra Racing outgunned 13-time world champion Ricky Gadson from the USA at The Valley Run 2025, clocking a blistering 9.477 seconds astride a BMW S1000rr, at the Aamby Valley strip here. It was the fastest time of the mega event.
Here's how Ajith Kumar's racing team is different from other participating teams in the GT4 European series!
Chennai, April 14: Ajith Kumar Racing, actor Ajith Kumar’s car racing team, has now disclosed how it will be different from all the other participating teams in the GT4 European series competition.
Hemant Mudappa beats World champion Ricky Gadson at Aamby Valley
Aamby Valley, April 14: Fifteen-time national champion Hemanth Muddappa of Mantra Racing outgunned 13-time world champion Ricky Gadson from the USA at The Valley Run 2025, clocking a blistering 9.477 seconds astride a BMW S1000rr, at the Aamby Valley strip here. It was the fastest time of the mega event.
Indian Racing Festival to cover cities in northeast
New Delhi, April 11: "The Indian Racing Festival- a carnival of Total Control" is scheduled to be held from April 12 to 22, and will cover key cities including Kohima, Aizawl, Shillong, Guwahati, and Gangtok.
Japan reports first outbreak of equine influenza since 2008
Tokyo, April 11: Japan's Light Horse Quarantine Council has announced that equine influenza was confirmed at three horse breeding farms in Kumamoto prefecture.
Indian Racing Festival- a carnival of Total Control set to thrill the North-East region from April 12
New Delhi, April 11: Indian Racing Festival- a carnival of Total Control set to thrill the North-East region with a regional tour, scheduled from April 12 to 22, covering key cities including Kohima, Aizawl, Shillong, Guwahati, and Gangtok.
Formula 1: Leclerc, Hamilton hopeful as Ferrari bring key upgrades to Bahrain GP
Bahrain, April 10: Ferrari head into the Bahrain Grand Prix looking for redemption and resurgence, with Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton expressing cautious optimism about new upgrades that could help close the gap to frontrunners McLaren and Red Bull.
Ajith back in Europe to prepare for GT4 European series
Chennai, April 10: Even as his film ‘Good Bad Ugly’ opened to full houses across the world, actor Ajith Kumar was back in Europe, gearing up for his next racing challenge in the GT4 European Series.
Mohammed bin Rashid attends 29th Dubai World Cup
Dubai, April 6: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, today attended the 29th edition of the Dubai World Cup at the iconic Meydan Racecourse.
Formula 1: Everything got worse and worse, says Tsunoda on qualifying debut for Red Bull
Suzuka, April 5: On the day his Red Bull teammate, Max Verstappen, grabbed an incredible pole, Yuki Tsunoda’s qualifying kept getting ‘worse and worse throughout as he was eliminated in Q2 at the Japanese GP qualifying.
F1: Sainz handed three-place grid penalty for impeding Hamilton during Japanese GP Qualifying
Suzuka, April 5: Carlos Sainz has been handed a three-place grid penalty for impeding Lewis Hamilton during Q2 of Saturday's Qualifying for the Japanese Grand Prix, meaning that the Spaniard will drop from P12 to P15.
F1: Verstappen claims pole in Japanese GP Qualifying ahead of McLarens
Suzuka, April 5: Max Verstappen pulled off a stunning late lap to take pole position for the 2025 Japanese Grand Prix, denying McLaren's Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri in a nail-biting finish at Suzuka Circuit on Saturday.
Ajith gives tips to son Aadvik on racing in Go Kart circuit in Chennai
Chennai, April 3: Actor Ajith Kumar, who is back in Chennai after having participated in intense and gruelling car races in Dubai and Europe, has now been spotted giving tips to his son Aadvik on racing at a Go Kart circuit in the city.
Hamilton '100 per cent confident' that Ferrari 'can fix any of the problems'
New Delhi, April 3: After facing disqualification in the Chinese Grand Prix for technical infringements, seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton has expressed confidence in the team's abilities to overcome any challenges in the season ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix.
Jagrat Detroja set to represent India in 2025 FIA Karting European & World Championships
New Delhi, April 2: Indian karting prodigy Jagrat Detroja is gearing up for his most significant season yet as he takes on the 2025 FIA Karting European Championship and FIA Karting World Championship, as per the FIA Karting World Championship press release.
Formula 1: Lawson 'shocked' by Red Bull demotion, says 'I did not see that coming'
New Delhi, April 2: Liam Lawson has revealed he was 'shocked' upon learning he will be replaced by Yuki Tsunoda at Red Bull, from the Japanese Grand Prix onwards. Lawson, who had been given the seat alongside Max Verstappen after Sergio Perez's exit, was dropped following just two races into the new season, which saw him produce disappointing performances in Australia and China.
Arjun Maini to drive for team HRT Ford Performance for DTM season 2025
New Delhi, April 1: The official test day for the new DTM season will take place at the Motorsport Arena Oschersleben on Wednesday. Haupt Racing Team enters two Ford Mustang GT3s in the top-class sprint series for the first time this year. The cockpits for Ford's factory-supported DTM comeback after 36 years will be occupied by India's Arjun Maini and Switzerland's Fabio Scherer.
Grateful for your unwavering encouragement, says actor Ajith Kumar's racing team
Chennai, Mar 27: Actor Ajith Kumar's racing team has now expressed gratitude to sports enthusiasts, fans and audiences for their support, saying they were grateful for the unwavering encouragement.
Tsunoda to replace Lawson at Red Bull from Japanese Grand Prix
New Delhi, March 27: After the struggling start of the Formula 1 season, Red Bull have confirmed that Yuki Tsunoda will replace Liam Lawson from the Japanese Grand Prix onwards.
Ajith Kumar does country proud again as his team comes third at 12H Mugello car race in Italy
Chennai, March 24: Actor Ajith Kumar's car racing team, Ajith Kumar Racing, is fast making winning a habit.
MS Dhoni fan Ramesh Shanmugam hopes to emulate his sporting idol in para athletics
New Delhi, March 22: Ramesh Shanmugam a gold medal winner in the Men's 800 m T53/54 at the Khelo India Para Games hails from what he describes as a "tiny and remote village" Mannathampatty in Tiruchirappalli district of Tamil Nadu. The para-athelete has idolised the former Indian cricket team captain for many years, and is eager for the start of upcoming season of Indian Premier League.
'It's just not good enough': Lawson reflects on tough start to Red Bull career
Shanghai, March 22: Liam Lawson will start the Chinese Grand Prix from last after another disappointing performance in qualifying. The Kiwi has endured a difficult start to his Red Bull career, qualifying 18th in Australia and last for both the Sprint and Grand Prix in Shanghai this weekend.
MS Dhoni fan Ramesh Shanmugam hopes to emulate his sporting idol in para athletics
New Delhi, March 22: “Once MS Dhoni retires, I will stop watching cricket,” Ramesh Shanmugam says with a smile after earning a gold medal in Men's 800m T53/T54 on the second day of the Khelo India Para Games 2025 here at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.
Hamilton wins Chinese GP Sprint to seal first triumph in Ferrari
Shanghai, March 22: Lewis Hamilton has claimed victory in the first Sprint of the 2025 season at the Chinese Grand Prix, the Ferrari driver putting in an assured drive to add to his tally of wins in Shanghai and claim his debut P1 for the Scuderia.
KIPG 2025: Double delight for Ramesh Shanguman as Tamil Nadu athletes make strong start
New Delhi, March 21: Tamil Nadu’s Ramesh Shanguman shone brightly on the second day of the Khelo India Para Games 2025, winning two gold medals in the Men’s 800m T53/T54 and Men’s 100m T53/T54 events respectively.
Khelo India Para Games 2025: Tamil Nadu's Ramesh Shanguman clinches first gold in athletics
New Delhi, March 21: Tamil Nadu's Ramesh Shanguman gave his state a flying start as track and field events in athletics started on Day 2 of the Khelo India Para Games 2025 here on Friday.
Argentina MotoGP: Second straight clean sweep for Marquez
Termas de Rio Hondo, March 17: The MotoGP riders took to the track this Sunday afternoon at Termas de Rio Hondo for the finale of the weekend: the YPF Energia Argentina Grand Prix. Once again in control, Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo Team) took his second victory of the season ahead of his brother Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP), who was in second place. Franco Morbidelli (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) suffered an illness this Saturday and put in an excellent performance to secure third place, having not finished on the podium since Jerez 2021.
'I felt for him like a father': Anthony Hamilton on Isack Hadjar's F1 debut setback
Melbourne, March 17: Lewis Hamilton's father Anthony Hamilton has revealed why he rushed to greet Isack Hadjar in the paddock following the Racing Bulls rookie’s formation lap exit at the Australian Grand Prix.
One of craziest things I've ever been part of...: Simone Ashley on working in Brad Pitt-starrer 'F1'
Washington DC, March 17: The 'Bidgerton' star Simone Ashley, who is set to star in Brad Pitt's high-octane racing drama 'F1' described her experience of working in the movie as "amazing" and "adrenaline" filled as they shot the scenes alongside real Grand Prix races during the shoot, reported Deadline.
Australian GP: Antonelli promoted back to P4 after stewards overturn penalty
Melbourne, March 16: The five-second time penalty handed to Kimi Antonelli during the Australian Grand Prix has been removed after Mercedes submitted a successful ‘Right of Review’ request over the incident that sparked the penalty.
MotoGP 2025: Marc Marquez storms to sensational pole in Argentina Grand Prix
Buenos Aires (Argentina), March 15: Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo Team) has now taken back-to-back poles for the first time since 2019, with another stunning performance at the Gran Premio YPF Energia de Argentina. His 1:36.917 is the first ever 1:36 of the venue, a new lap record, and puts him a quarter of a second clear at the top.
Verstappen wary, Norris cautious as 2025 season set to kick off on Sunday
Melbourne, March 13: As the 2025 Formula 1 season gets underway at the Australian Grand Prix, reigning world champion Max Verstappen has acknowledged that Red Bull might not be the fastest team at the moment while Lando Norris has played down suggestions that McLaren are the team to beat.
Formula 1: Jonathan Wheatley to take charge as Kick Sauber team principal from April 1
New Delhi, March 12: Kick Sauber have confirmed that Jonathan Wheatley will officially step into his role as Team Principal on April 1, 2025.
Naveen Pulligilla, Musa Sherif to make historic debut at WRC Safari Rally Kenya 2025
Nairobi, March 12: Naveen Pulligilla and Musa Sherif are set to become the first all-Indian team in WRC as they compete in the iconic Safari Rally Kenya 2025, a round of the World Rally Championship (WRC), from March 20 to 23.
Salman Khan roped in as brand ambassador of Indian Supercross Racing League
New Delhi, March 12: After a path-breaking inaugural season that transformed India's motorsports landscape, the Indian Supercross Racing League (ISRL) announced on Wednesday the joining of Bollywood superstar Salman Khan on-board as its official brand ambassador.
How Salman Khan is following his passion for bikes and motorsports?
Mumbai, March 12: Bollywood superstar Salman Khan is following his childhood passion for bikes and motorsports, as he has been crowned as the brand ambassador of the Indian Supercross Racing League.
Formula 1: Liam Lawson ready to embrace 'big opportunity' with Red Bull
New Delhi, March 11: Liam Lawson is embracing what he calls a "big opportunity" as he prepares to race alongside Max Verstappen at Red Bull, describing his full-time promotion to the team as "very, very exciting." The young New Zealander is eager to prove himself on the biggest stage in Formula 1 after spending the past two seasons as a test and reserve driver.