Motorsport

Sameer Contractor

Sep 11, 2019, 9:55 PM

F1: Michael Schumacher Shifted To Paris For Stemcell Treatment; Is Conscious Claims Report

Former Formula 1 world champion Michael Schumacher is reportedly "conscious" after undergoing stem cell treatment in Paris earlier this week. A report from French newspaper Le Parisien claims that the ex-F1 driver was admitted to the state-of-the-art Georges Pompidou Hospital in Paris earlier this week for transfusions of inflammation-reducing stem cells. The report further states that the medical facility - has turned into a bunker - following his arrival at the hospital. The Schumacher family has been extremely private about Michael's condition ever since the skiing accident in December 2013.

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  Sameer Contractor | Sep 11, 2019

  2019 Frankfurt Motor Show: Hyundai Veloster N ETCR Electric Race Car Revealed

  Electric mobility is a major part of Hyundai's future and the carmaker has introduced its first-ever electric race car at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show. The Hyundai Veloster N ETCR is an all-electric machine based on the Veloster hatchback and will compete in the new European Touring Car Championship (ETCR). The new offering shares the roof with a number of electrics at Frankfurt this year including the Volkswagen ID.3, Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e, Porsche Taycan, Mercedes Vision EQC and more.

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  Sameer Contractor | Sep 9, 2019

  Elon Musk Accepts Ex-F1 Champion Nico Rosberg's Offer To Drive The Tesla Model S At The Nurburgring

  Last week, Tesla co-founder Elon Musk tweeted that he will be bringing over the Tesla Model S to the holy grail of motorsport - The Nurburgring circuit in Germany. It was thought of as a challenge to the recently unveiled Porsche Taycan Turbo, the iconic German automaker's first-ever fully electric sports car. Setting a benchmark time at the Nurburgring is what most manufacturers swear by, and what better way to welcome the Taycan than throw up a challenge. It now seems the stakes have moved a notch higher as Musk may have just found a "decent driver" to pilot the Model S at the iconic track. Responding to Musk's tweet was former Formula 1 world champion Nico Rosberg, who has offered his services to take the Model S around the Nurburgring.

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  Sameer Contractor | Sep 8, 2019

  F1: Charles Leclerc Fends Off Late Charge From Valtteri Bottas To Win Italian GP

  Charles Leclerc bagged his second consecutive win of the season, beating Valtteri Bottas to win the 2019 Italian Grand Prix. The Scuderia Ferrari racer fended off the late charge from the Mercedes driver in the closing stages, securing his career's second victory in the premier class. Finishing on the podium was Bottas followed by teammate Lewis Hamilton, while Daniel Ricciardo of Renault finished fourth, his best result so far this season. The Italian GP saw the grandstand at Monza in a sea of red at Ferrari's home race.

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  Sameer Contractor | Sep 8, 2019

  F3: Jehan Daruvala Bags Podium In Feature Race In Round 7

  Mumbai-based racer Jehan Daruvala secured a podium finish in the first race of the seventh round of the FIA Formula 3 Championship in Monza. The 21-year-old had a disappointing qualifying session that saw the driver start in 10th place on the grid. However, an impressive run in the feature race led to Daruvala bagging the second place on the podium in a hard-fought finish. Prema Racing's Robert Shwartzman won the race, inching closer to the championship title. Jehan continues to hold on to the second place in the driver standings.

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  Sameer Contractor | Sep 8, 2019

  F3: Driver Alex Peroni Walks Away From Dramatic Crash After Going Airborne

  The dangers of motorsport are evident and yet we have young talents from all over the world going and ahead achieving incredible speeds in those blisteringly fast machines. However, there is no denying that motorsport comes with a life risk and crashes do happen time and again. Fortunately, for Alex Peroni, the Formula 3 driver walked away from a nasty crash on Saturday during the qualifying session at the Monza circuit in Italy. The Campos Racing driver went airborne at the Parabolica, doing two flips and landing upside down on the fence. Alex encountered a sausage kerb around the bend that sent him airborne. The incident occurred just a week after the death of Formula 2 racer Anthoine Hubert, who passed away in a tragic crash at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit.

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  Sameer Contractor | Sep 6, 2019

  WRC2: Arjuna Awardee Gaurav Gill Set To Participate In Rally Of Turkey

  Rally racer Gaurav Gill will make his first appearance in the FIA World Rally Championship 2 (WRC2) with the upcoming Rally of Turkey. The racer recently became India's first-ever motorsport athlete to receive the prestigious Arjuna Award, in what is not only a big push for his career but a massive leap for the sport in the country. The Rally of Turkey will be held between September 12 and 15, 2019 and will see the rally driver enter his second season in WRC2 after making his debut in the championship with MRF last year. Earlier this year, Gill announced his collaboration with JK Tyre Motorsport and will be spearheading a new programme, under the association.

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  Reuters | Sep 6, 2019

  F1: Hamilton Says Ferrari Could Be An Option But Loyalty Is Key

  Lewis Hamilton emphasised his loyalty to Mercedes on Thursday while leaving open the possibility that he might one day be tempted to race for Formula One glamour team Ferrari if circumstances change.

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  Sameer Contractor | Sep 2, 2019

  F3: Jehan Daruvala Moves Up To 2nd In Driver Standings After Round 6

  India's Jehan Daruvala moved up in the driver standings to second after a promising weekend in Round 6 of the FIA Formula 3 championship in Belgium. The racer secured his sixth podium of the season finishing third in the feature race on Saturday at the Spa-Francorchamps, while the sprint race on Sunday saw the driver finish fifth, scoring crucial points in both races. The cumulative total has helped Daruvala to move to second in the driver standings with a total of 129 points, 23 points behind championship leader and Prema Racing teammate Robert Shwartzman.

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