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Indian motorsport legend Hari Singh no more

Indian motorsport legend Hari Singh no more

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Veteran Indian rally driver Hari Singh, famously known as the “Gypsy King”, has been confirmed dead, with search authorities indicating that his and the boat captain’s body may be trapped in a coral reef. The 59-year old, along with seven others including industrialist Gautam Singhania, had gone missing after a speedboat capsized off the Maldives near Felidhoo island on March 19, triggering an extensive search operation by local authorities. According to local media reports in the Maldives, the speedboat carrying seven passengers — five Indian men, including Singh and Singhania, and two women from the UK and Russia — capsized around 1.15 am local time. Singh was on holiday with friends, including Singhania and a former naval officer from Mumbai, when the accident occurred. 🚨#News l Hari Singh, a legend of Indian motorsport passes away🕊️ The 59-year-old, five-time National Rally Champion and the first Indian to win the Asia Zone Rally Championship has been confirmed dead after a speedboat capsized off the Maldives near Felidhoo island.His body is… pic.twitter.com/IIqkWVjbg5 — The Bridge (@the_bridge_in) March 22, …

Arjun Maini to compete for HRT Ford Racing in the 2026 DTM Season

Arjun Maini to compete for HRT Ford Racing in the 2026 DTM Season

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HRT Ford Racing will enter the 2026 DTM season with the Ford Mustang GT3 EVO, with Indian racing driver Arjun Maini continuing as one of the team’s key drivers. A Ford Racing Factory Driver, Maini brings extensive DTM experience and remains an integral part of the team’s development and performance program. The No. 36 Ford Mustang GT3 EVO will be driven by Arjun Maini and will feature an updated RAVENOL design, now shining in a striking blue and yellow metallic look. HRT works closely with its team partner RAVENOL in the development of high-performance lubricants and brake fluids, which contribute significantly to the performance of the car. Arjun Maini has been an integral part of the DTM grid since the championship transitioned to GT3 machinery. The 28-year-old Indian driver has competed in 78 DTM races, securing three podium finishes and one pole position with HRT. Since 2022, he has also represented the team across multiple international GT racing programs. Since 2025, Arjun Maini has been part of Ford Racing’s international squad of factory drivers and …

Sivakarthikeyan spends time with Ajith Kumar ahead of his 4 Hours of Abu Dhabi race, calls it ‘inspiring day’. See pics

Sivakarthikeyan spends time with Ajith Kumar ahead of his 4 Hours of Abu Dhabi race, calls it ‘inspiring day’. See pics

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Tamil star Ajith Kumar is currently in Abu Dhabi at the Yas Marina Circuit for the Asian Le Mans Series as part of the Yas Speed Festival. Parasakthi star Sivakarthikeyan paid him a visit in Abu Dhabi and shared pictures from the special day on his Instagram account. The actor shared that he felt an ‘adrenaline rush’ after meeting and speaking with Ajith at the event. (Also read: Ajith Kumar asks fans not to shout as they spot him at Murugan temple in Malaysia ahead of endurance race. Watch) Sivakarthikeyan shared a number of pictures with Ajith Kumar. Sivakarthikeyan meets Ajith Kumar Sharing the pictures, Sivakarthikeyan wrote in the caption, “Pure passion, commitment, dedication and resilience – experienced it live, felt the adrenaline rush. An inspiring day spent with an inspiring person. Always look up to you, my dear #AK sir (folded hands and red heart emoticons).” In the first picture, both the stars looked engrossed in a conversation at the event. Another picture showed them in front of a car, sharing a light moment. …

Spire Motorsports extends Carson Hocevar’s contract into the next decade

Spire Motorsports extends Carson Hocevar’s contract into the next decade

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Spire Motorsports said Thursday it has signed Carson Hocevar to a long-term extension that will keep him in the No. 77 Chevrolet “into the next decade.” Exact terms were not released regarding the deal that apparently will keep the 2024 Cup Series rookie of the year with the organization at least the next four seasons. Hocevar, a 23-year-old from Michigan, won his first career Cup Series pole last year and and his nine top-10 finishes included a pair of second places. Although he finished 23rd in the final standings, it did not reflect how well he ran at times during the season. Spire is now majority owned by TWG Motorsports, which also owns Andretti Global in IndyCar, Wayne Taylor Racing in IMSA and the Cadillac Formula 1 team that will debut this season. It’s parent company owns the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Dodgers. “It’s a pretty big moment for our company to announce an extension with Carson that takes us out for multiple years,” Spire Motorsports co-owner Jeff Dickerson said. …

Salman Khan Crowns Bigrock Motorsports Champions

Salman Khan Crowns Bigrock Motorsports Champions

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The Indian Supercross Racing League (ISRL) Season 2 concluded spectacularly with a historic Grand Finale at the EMS Corporation Stadium, Calicut. Megastar and ISRL Brand Ambassador Salman Khan was present on the ground, adding star power to an electrifying night of high-octane racing and live entertainment. Amid roaring crowds and intense on-track action, Team Bigrock Motorsports was crowned ISRL Season 2 Champions, capping off a fiercely competitive championship that unfolded across Pune, Hyderabad and Calicut. The season showcased a compelling blend of international excellence and emerging Indian talent. The finale witnessed a record-breaking turnout of over 32,000 fans, marking the highest-ever attendance for a motorsport event in India and reinforcing Kerala’s strong connection with motorsport and large-scale live sporting experiences. The Calicut round delivered thrilling racing across all categories. Matt Moss from team BigRock Motorsports (Australia) claimed victory in the 450cc International class aboard the Kawasaki KX 450, while Calvin Fonvieille from team Apollo Indewheelers (France) dominated the 250cc International category on the Yamaha YZ 250. The 250cc India–Asia Mix class was won by Rider …

Kiaan secures best Indian finish at FIA Karting World Cup | Motor-sport News

Kiaan secures best Indian finish at FIA Karting World Cup | Motor-sport News

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Kiaan Shah was the highest-placed Indian competitor, finishing 13th in the junior category at the FIA Karting Arrive & Drive World Cup held over the weekend in Selangor, Malaysia. With four Indians in the fray among 60 drivers, Kiaan had to contend with a field full of national champions and deal with other vehicles barging into him, as well as some technical issues with his vehicle. But in an impressive display, he made quite a few overtaking manoeuvres. The eventual podium featured the United States’ Troy Ferguson in top spot after Japan’s Simba Motoda – who passed the chequered flag first – was handed a five-second penalty. Tommy Hart finished second ahead of Tomasz Cichoracki.Kiaan was in good racing rhythm, coming off back-to-back wins in Round 5 and 6 of the Meco FMSCI National Rotax Karting Championship in Bengaluru last week, thereby finishing second overall in the junior category. Story continues below this ad Victory in Round 5 came despite Kiaan – with Rayo Racing – finishing fifth in qualifying, but he dominated the next …

9-year-old Arshi Gupta becomes India’s first female national karting champion

9-year-old Arshi Gupta becomes India’s first female national karting champion

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In a first, 9-year-old Arshi Gupta was crowned the National Karting champion in the Micro Max class at the MECO-FMSCI National Karting Championship 2025 on Sunday. By the virtue of this win, Gupta became the first female racer to win the national karting title. Gupta’s stunning performance in the pre-finals and the finals on Sunday in the Micro Max earned her enough points to claim the National Championship in her category. While she fought from mid-grid to win the pre-finals, she topped the finals starting from pole after rocketing off to a brilliant start to score a commanding win. Gupta thus broke another glass ceiling by becoming the first female competitor to win a national title in the 21-year-old history of the Rotax Max Championship. National Championship Final Standings: Senior Max: Ishaan Madesh (Bengaluru, Peregrine Racing). Team champions: Peregrine Racing. Best rookie: Gabriel Irigaray Baur (Jaipur, Peregrine Racing) Junior Max: Eshanth Vengatesan (Chennai, MSPORT). Team champions: MSPORT. Best rookie: Armaan Dhawan (Delhi, Leapfrog Racing) Mini Max: Rivaan Dev Preetham (Chennai, MSPORT). Team champions: MSPORT. Best …

‘Take a tea break while you’re at it’

‘Take a tea break while you’re at it’

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Seven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton accused Ferrari of being slow in taking decisions when his request to overtake teammate Charles Leclerc and chase Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli was agreed upon but not before a prolonged waiting period, according to the Briton. The incident took place at the Miami Grand Prix on Sunday. “Take a tea break while you’re at it,” were the words uttered by Hamilton to the Ferrari pit. Once Ferrari finally agreed to let him go past Leclerc to chase Antonelli, another incident took place between the two Ferrari cars. Once it was clear even Hamilton wouldn’t be able to chase down Antonelli, Ferrari asked Hamilton to give the position back to Leclerc. But Hamilton seemed to not give the position away immediately, waiting for a lap to do so, ensuring a resigned prompt from Leclerc. Story continues below this ad After the race ended, the British driver said he wouldn’t apologise for having fire in his belly yet and took aim at Ferrari’s decision timing. Hamilton said: “It wasn’t even anger. It wasn’t …

Ernesto ‘Tito’ Bessone returns to motorsport at the age of 67

Ernesto ‘Tito’ Bessone returns to motorsport at the age of 67

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“It’s a huge emotion to return to TC2000. In 1985 I had the chance to witness the change from the Renault 18 to the Renault Fuego and the Ford Taunus to the Ford Sierra and it produced a great phenomenon in the category. Now, after 40 years, I have the chance to experience again this radical change in car models with the arrival of the SUVs and it’s an honour to be part of it,” said Tito while talking to Clarin. Story continues below this ad He will be part of the El Halcón Motorsport and had tested the Next Gen Nivus of the TC2000. “I’m going to do it with great commitment, I’m going to give everything I have to be at the best level on a track that I really like like Oberá. I want to thank the category for making this project possible and the sponsors for trusting me,” added ‘Tito’ ahead of the debut of the new 500-horsepower SUVs designed especially for the category with models from brands such as Chevrolet, …

Padma Bhushan awardee Ajith Kumar calls himself ‘still plain middle class at heart’, addresses wife Shalini as his pillar

Padma Bhushan awardee Ajith Kumar calls himself ‘still plain middle class at heart’, addresses wife Shalini as his pillar

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Actor Ajith Kumar was honoured with the Padma Bhushan award on Monday by President Dropdi Murmu. Talking about the award, the Good Bad Ugly star shared that it still hasn’t sunk in. “I’m still a plain middle-class person at heart, and it feels so surreal to be here and experiencing all these emotions. I’m happy and overwhelmed,” shared the actor in an interview with India Today. AK, as fondly called by his fans, attended the award ceremony which took place at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi with his wife, Shalini, and their children Anoushka and Aadvik. He added, “At first, I was overwhelmed, but I believe moments like these inspire you – or at least reassure you – that you’re on the right path and should continue doing what you’ve been doing all these years. I feel I’m on the right track, so I focus on my work, stick to my work ethic, and move forward.” Ajith Kumar also credited his wife, Shalini Ajith, for his success and expressed her gratitude to the universe. “I am …