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Sameer Contractor

Apr 3, 2019, 8:33 PM

Merzouga Rally 2019: Metge Finishes 2nd, Rodrigues 3rd Overall After Stage 2

The second stage of the 2019 Merzouga Rally saw both Indian teams - Hero MotoSports Team Rally and Sherco TVS Rally Team post a strong finish in top five positions. TVS' Michael Metge was the fastest rider for the day completing the stage in 03h42m09s, followed by Hero's Oriol Mena who finished the stage, 01m16s behind Metge. Teammate Joaquim Rodrigues (JRod) finished at the end of the stage, +01m 37s off the race leader behind Adrian Van Beveren of Yamaha Racing. The second stage saw riders face a 212 km special section divided into two parts.

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  Sameer Contractor | Apr 3, 2019

  F1: Michael Schumacher's Son Mick Tests A Ferrari; Second Fastest At Bahrain Test

  Wearing red overalls, a Schumacher was entering the cockpit of a Ferrari again after 13 years. Only this time, it wasn't the legendary Michael Schumacher but his son Mick Schumacher driving the Formula 1 car at the Bahrain test earlier this week. The 20-year-old is part of the Ferrari Driver Academy and has been carving out a name for himself in the world motorsport. Mick made his F1 test debut with Ferrari, almost completing a circle for the Schumacher family.

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  Sameer Contractor | Apr 1, 2019

  MotoGP: Marquez Takes Dominant Win In Argentina GP 2019; Rossi Finishes On Podium

  After putting a spectacular fight in the first race of the season last month, Honda's Marc Marquez took a dominant win in the 2019 MotoGP Argentina Grand Prix. The rider completed the race with a massive lead of 9.816s over the rest of the pack, having led the race right from pole position. Coming in second was Yamaha's Valentino Rossi, going strong even as newer and younger riders take space on the grid. The Italian managed to pass Ducati's Andrea Dovizioso take P2, with each rider of the top three teams making it on the podium.

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  Sameer Contractor | Mar 31, 2019

  F1: Hamilton Wins Dramatic Bahrain GP As Leclerc Salvages First Podium

  In an absolutely gutting moment for Scuderia Ferrari, Charles Leclerc missed on his first-ever Formula 1 win in the 2019 Bahrain Grand Prix as Mercedes drivers Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas passed the driver to take a 1-2 finish. Leclerc did manage to finish on the podium coming in third, but only as a consolation to his fantastic drive through the 57 lap race. The pole-sitter led right from the first lap only to face an engine issue in the closing stages, which cost him his maiden win in the championship.

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  Sameer Contractor | Mar 30, 2019

  F1: Leclerc Bests Vettel To Take Maiden Pole For Bahrain GP

  Scuderia Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc secured his first Formula 1 pole position for the 2019 Bahrain Grand Prix. The 21-year-old driver made his Ferrari debut this year with the Australian GP and managed to put a dominant performance beating teammate Sebastian Vettel and both the Mercedes drivers. Vettel finished second, 0.294s behind Leclerc who posted a time of 1m27.866s in his second attempt improving from his initial run of 1m27.958s. Leclerc managed to post a faster time thanks to a new set of Pirellis over his teammate, while Vettel did not attempt an initial run.

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  car&bike Team | Mar 30, 2019

  Track Day Special: Celebrating Volkswagen Motorsport's 10th Year In India

  Volkswagen Motorsport has entered its tenth year in India and we were recently invited to test out some of its popular racing and rally cars, right from the first Polo Cup car to the latest-gen Ameo Cup car, at the Madras Motor Race Track (MMRT).

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  car&bike Team | Mar 28, 2019

  Mugen Shinden Unveils Latest Electric Superbike For 2019 Isle Of Man TT

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  car&bike Team | Mar 27, 2019

  Sherco TVS Announces Rider Line-Up For 2019 Merzouga Rally

  The Sherco TVS Rally Factory Team will field a squad of three riders in the upcoming 2019 Merzouga Rally later this month. Riders Michael Metge from France, along with India's Aravind KP and Abdul Wahid Tanveer will be competing in the rally that is set to take place between March 31 and April 5, 2019, in Erfoud, Morocco. While Michael and Aravind will be competing in the 450 cc category, Tanveer will be representing the team in the Enduro category. This will be Sherco TVS Rally Team's third outing in the Merzouga Rally, and a kick-start to its Dakar 2020 campaign.

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  car&bike Team | Mar 26, 2019

  Bentley Continental GT To Summit Pikes Peak

  The expectations with him behind the wheel of the Continental GT are no different. Powered by the worlds most advanced 12-cylinder engine, the car develops 626 bhp and 900 Nm of torque. 0-100 kmph is done in just 3.7 seconds and its complimented by an advanced 48-volt roll control system for extraordinary dynamic ability.

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