Motorsport

Sameer Contractor

Nov 5, 2017, 1:34 AM

Massa Announces F1 Retirement At End Of 2017 Season

Williams F1 driver Felipe Massa has announced his retirement from Formula 1 at the end of 2017. This is the driver's second retirement from the sport after making a comeback this season filling in for Valtteri Bottas.

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  Reuters | Nov 3, 2017

  Ferrari Could Leave F1 After 2020. Here's Why

  Proposals for a new, cheaper and simpler engine were presented in Paris on Tuesday and there is another meeting of the sport's Strategy Group next Tuesday to discuss other changes.

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  Sameer Contractor | Nov 1, 2017

  FIA Reveals New Direction For Next Generation F1 Engines For 2021

  Formula 1 bosses and governing body FIA have revealed details on the next generation engines that will make its debut in 2021. The meeting outlined the objectives by the FIA on the future regulations of the next generation F1 power units (PU), which include improved noise, reduced cost, maintaining road relevance with hybrid technology and more level playing field for teams.

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  car&bike Team | Oct 31, 2017

  Sherco TVS Factory Rally Team Announces Squad For Dakar 2018

  Joan Pedrero, Adrien Metge and Aravind KP will form the Sherco TVS Factory Rally team for the 2018 Dakar Rally.

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  Sameer Contractor | Oct 30, 2017

  F1 2017: Lewis Hamilton Crowned World Champion As Max Verstappen Wins Mexican GP

  Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton has been crowned as the 2017 Formula 1 World champion for the fourth time as secured the maximum points for the season against Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel. This, despite both title contenders not making it on the podium of the Mexican GP, won by Red Bull's Max Verstappen.

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  Sameer Contractor | Oct 29, 2017

  MotoGP 2017: Dovizioso Keeps Title Fight Alive With Malaysian GP Victory

  After missing the mark in the previous round at Australia, Ducati's Andrea Dovizioso claimed the win in a wet Malaysian Government Prix, keeping his contention alive for the 2017 world title. Dovizioso beat teammate Jorge Lorenzo to win the Malaysian GP in a 1-2 podium for Ducati, while Tech 3 Yamaha's Johann Zarco took the last spot on the podium. World title contender Marc Marquez of Repsol Honda couldn't do any better than fourth.

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  Sameer Contractor | Oct 28, 2017

  Now Rent A Race Car Or Bike For Track Days At MMRT Starting At Rs. 1000

  If you ever had a dream of driving around a race track but thought it was out of reach, your dream will soon be a reality and that too at an affordable cost. Starting October 29, Chennai's Madras Motor Race Track (MMRT) will organise special track days that allow anyone to experience the circuit by renting cars and bikes at a nominal cost.

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  Ameya Naik | Oct 26, 2017

  Honda Has No Plans To Enter Formula E: Takahiro Hachigo, CEO, Honda Motor

  Honda announced that the partnership with McLaren was at an end and we told you all about it. But this does not mean that Honda will fade away and get out of the sport. In fact the company will be now providing engines to Torro Rosso and will constantly continue to work on its powertrain.

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  Sameer Contractor | Oct 24, 2017

  MotoGP 2017: Michael van der Mark To Replace Jonas Folger At Sepang For Tech 3 Yamaha

  Yamaha has announced that WorldSBK rider Michael van der Mark will be standing in for Jonas Folger at Tech 3 Yamaha for the next MotoGP round at Sepang, Malaysia. With Folger ill due to a suspected case of mononucleosis, Van der Mark has been presented with this opportunity as he will be making his MotoGP debut. Incidentally, this is the second time the young rider has been presented with this opportunity this year.

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