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Posted on Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Official fears 2013 to be India's last GP

This weekend's Indian grand prix could be the last, concerned motor sport chief Vicky Chandhok has admitted. There have been conflicting explanations as to the reason India has dropped off the 2014 calendar, amid reports of scheduling difficulties, tax hurdles and financial problems. But the New Delhi round is provisionally scheduled to return in 2015. If it does not, Indian motor sports clubs president Chandhok fears India's F1 foray will be over. "If it doesn't come back in 2015, it may never come back at […]

Posted on Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Indian Grand Prix to take sabbatical, will return in 2015

Bernie Ecclestone has confirmed that there will not be an Indian Grand Prix in 2014. Instead, the event will return to the sport at the start of 2015. Due to the move, there will also be a race in the country in 2012. Ecclestone told IANS that an agreement has been reached with race promoter Jaypee group. "When we signed the five-year deal with Jaypee we were keen on going to India in the first half and Jaypee wanted it to be in October," he […]

Posted on Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Razia hoping to find rhythm amidst difficulties

Luiz Razia reckons Marussia could have a tough job in 2013 with both of their drivers yet to start a Formula One race. Razia was confirmed as Timo Glock's replacement and the Brazilian will partner fellow rookie Max Chilton. "For sure for the team it was a tough decision also, and for us it's going to be a tough job," he said of Marussia's decision to replace Glock with Razia. "So I think we just need to get together and really work through all the […]

Posted on Monday, October 22, 2012

F1 world set to tackle 'awkward' Indian GP

The just one-year-old Indian grand prix is already regarded as one of the most "awkward" stops on the annual calendar for Formula One teams and the sport's travelling circus. With a now four-race flyaway battle for the 2012 title set to kick off in the country this weekend, teams are nervous about the customs situation. They are worried that parts flown in at the last minute "may get stuck" at the airport, the Asian Age reports. There is also a visa situation, after several regular […]

Posted on Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Where are they now?

"Those were the days, my friend We thought they'd never end We'd sing and dance forever and a day We'd live the life we choose We'd fight and never lose For we were young and sure to have our way" Those were the words of Mary Hopkin back in the 1960s and several of last year's Formula One drivers will most likely be reminiscing after their time in the elite division of motor-racing. But that was 2011. What are they doing in 2012? Jaime Alguersuari […]