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Aug 6, 2020, 10:04 PM

F1: McLaren Calls Paul di Resta As Reserve Driver For 70th Anniversary GP

Former Force India F1 driver turned TV presenter, Paul di Resta has been called back to the paddock by McLaren as a reserve driver for the 70th Anniversary GP at Silverstone, should one of its drivers be unable to race amidst the COVID-19 crisis.

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  Sameer Contractor | Aug 5, 2020

  MotoGP: Marc Marquez Undergoes Second Surgery For Fractured Arm; Will Miss Brno GP This Weekend

  The titanium plate that was screwed to the bones broke due to stress, which prompted the second surgery for Marc Marquez, extending his recovery time further.

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  Sameer Contractor | Aug 4, 2020

  Formula E: Mahindra Racing Team Principal Dilbagh Gill Tests Positive For COVID-19

  Mahindra Racing Team Principal and CEO, Dilbagh Gill is currently placed under isolation in Berlin ahead of the final six races set to begin from tomorrow at the Tempelhof Airport site.

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  Sameer Contractor | Aug 3, 2020

  F2: Jehan Daruvala Shines In British GP With A P4 Finish In The Sprint Race

  After a spell of underwhelming races, Mumbai-based racer Jehan Daruvala finally had a spectacular run in the British GP's sprint race on Sunday finishing fourth.

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  Sameer Contractor | Aug 3, 2020

  F1: Lewis Hamilton Wins British GP Amidst Last-Minute Tyre Trouble For Mercedes

  Both the Mercedes cars picked up tyre blisters on the final laps that saw Valtteri Bottas moved down to a disastrous P11, up from P2, while Lewis Hamilton barely made it to the finish line with a deflated tyre barely attached to his car.

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  Sameer Contractor | Aug 2, 2020

  Akhil Rabindra Signs Up With Aston Martin Racing Academy For Second Year

  Bengaluru-based racer, Akhil Rabindra has signed up with Aston Martin Racing Academy for the 2020 season for the second consecutive year. The 24-year-old continues his association with the British factory racing team, having been the only Asian driver to be signed by the AMR Driver Academy in 2019. He is a part of the 12 elite drivers selected from across the globe, who will undergo training and assessment with the AMR team in the UK. The best performer gets the opportunity to sign a contract with the factory Aston Martin Racing Team as a junior driver in 2021.

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  Sameer Contractor | Aug 2, 2020

  F1: Lewis Hamilton Secures Pole For British GP With A Record Lap

  Lewis Hamilton pipped teammate Vatteri Bottas to secure pole at the Silverstone Circuit, his seventh at the track, the maximum for any driver at a home event. The 2020 British GP also marks the 100th front-row start for the Mercedes team.

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  Sameer Contractor | Aug 1, 2020

  F1: Nico Hulkenberg To Replace COVID-19 Infected Perez For British GP This Weekend

  Nico Hulkenberg has been confirmed to race for Racing Point for the next two weekends - the British GP and the 70th Anniversary GP - both of which will be held at the Silverstone Circuit in the UK. The German fills in for Sergio Perez who was tested positive for COVID-19.

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  Sameer Contractor | Jul 31, 2020

  F1: Lando Norris' Helmet For The British GP Is Designed By A 6-Year-Old

  The design was submitted by six-year-old Eva Muttram as part of a competition, which the McLaren Racing driver will now wear in his home grand prix this weekend at the Silverstone Circuit.

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