Kimi Raikkonen, dismissal of free practice at Baku, and F1 appearing apt for ‘amateurs!’

You cannot entrap him by giving him a trick question. You cannot make him talk a great deal anyway. Above all, if you are looking for answers from him to questions that are political and controversial in nature, then you…

Can Sebastian Vettel keep his cool in the desert? What chances does the German have?

We are only a few hours away from the start of the 2019 Bahrain GP. Round Two of the season is slated to be one epic battle. After all, by going fastest of all 20 drivers on the grid, Charles…

Why missing Fernando Alonso in F1 isn’t being irrational or some fanboy stuff?

The greats aren’t born to necessarily win. They are here to prove that determination, above all, shall always win. He isn’t a five-time world champion like Lewis Hamilton. He’s at quite some distance from being a wearer of a four-time…

What the world must applaud about NZ PM Jacinda Ardern?

A lot about a man, it is said, can be told, by the kind of shoes that he wears. Heard that one before? Well, but what about women? On a similar train of thought, some might say a lot about…

2019 Australian GP: Don’t give up Kimi, P8 isn’t too bad

Alfa Romeo’s Kimi Raikkonen was the lone driver to fetch some points for the Hinwill-based outfit at the 2019 Australian GP. In gathering 4 points, the ‘Iceman’ gathered a P8, which meant scoring and finishing ahead of guys like Ricciardo,…

The Ferrari 2019 F1 car – SF90- is here!

“Mission Winnow isn’t just some bland statement.” This, the Tifosi and hundreds of thousands of admirers of arguably the world’s greatest slugfest of speed would hope. It is more than an ambition. Where Sebastian Vettel and Charles Leclerc, names responsible…

Time to go Hammer-Time? Mercedes 2019 F1 car is here!

13 February 2019 might seem like any day but perhaps at the conclusion of the 2019-season, it could well be the date that unleashed yet another championship winning car for Lewis Hamilton. That said, should that be the case, Ferrari’s…

Don’t lose heart India, well played Smriti!

India women lost the T20 series against New Zealand. And the margin of White Ferns’ victory is such that it would hurt Harman’s side. You can lose a night’s sleep easily when you lose a contest by 2 runs. Isn’t…

Before we launch into the 2019 Season, Here’s a look back at 2018 through Memes

Disclaimer: If you have the ability to forget and forgive a very poor chance of making do with a laugh-related to motorsports; a really bad attempt, then should you read it. 2018 proved, yet again, that Merc were the team to…

What were the top moments from Sebastian Vettel’s 2018 season that deserve a regard?

The 2018 F1 season will probably always be remembered for the temperamental outbursts of Max Verstappen, a multiple race winner this year, the rise of Charles Leclerc, Raikkonen proving he’s not done just yet and for the mega battle between…

Kimi Raikkonen 2018: How the Iceman’s form made it a remarkable year!

Kimi Raikkonen is soon going to enter his final-ever race with the Scuderia stable. Boy, what a turnaround has this been for the Ferrari driver. Back in 2014, his form was poor. Raikkonen was only able to salvage 55 points…

What To Expect From The 2019 Formula One Season

Welcome to a new season of Formula One in 2019. Most are likely saying to themselves, “We haven’t even finished the 2018 season! And you are already welcoming the 2019 season! Are you nuts?!” But the 2018 season is effectively…

Floyd Mayweather vs Kickboxer: Legendary American pugilist to make a return on New Year’s eve

You’ve seen him fight other pugilists, break their jawline now expect the unexpected: Floyd Mayweather vs kickboxer! Wait, what? He fights with the elan of a Lewis Hamilton knocking the socks off a Sebastian Vettel. He remains focused on the…

Bravo is gone! But hey- do you care?

Back in 2014, a usually disoriented West Indies were in New Zealand. The ODI series was lost and there seemed hardly a surprise about the outcome. Yet, the 5th match at Hamilton turned out to be an unusually intriguing run-fest.…

Kimi Raikkonen Clinches The 2018 US Grand Prix

In Jonathan Demme’s 1993- epic “Philadelphia”, toward the conclusion of the legal drama, we are served a poignant dialogue as the verdict is about to be heard. As an ailing Tom Hanks sits patiently keen to hear the ruling beside…

As the Iceman turns 39, We Recollect The Best Kimi Raikkonen moments in 2018?

Usually, emotions are ingrained in the heart of a man. It’s not the other way round. But well, there are exceptions too. Just that they need to be Ice Cold in the heat of Formula 1! You may take Formula…

2018 Russian Grand Prix: 5 things to look forward to at Sochi

Snowy mountains, tons of Vodka, nippy evening breeze and a race track that lets cars go flat out, especially on the very long main straights- Sochi excites as much as it bewilders audiences. How on earth did the Ferraris didn’t…

Racing Line: F1, motor-sport writing & the rising culture of sports writing with Dhruv George

Ever heard that saying, “when you do what you love, you do not end up doing a job; you end up getting paid for following your passion.” Chances of you hearing the above are perhaps more than the number of…

Why Singapore Grand Prix presents a perfect chance for Ricciardo to return to the front?

14 rounds of racing, 2 race wins, and 6 DNFs later, where does Daniel Ricciardo stand? For a driver who seemed to be right on top of his form, going as further as overcoming a mechanical malaise in his Red…

Kimi Raikkonen to join Sauber: How good a move is this for the Iceman and fans?

“Kimi Raikkonen at Sauber! What seems to be a rewind to a headline from a distant past; way back in 2001, seems certain for the most unflappable character in Formula 1.” Only the Iceman of Formula 1 can make a…

Get Ready to Laugh: The Best Kimi Raikkonen Memes You Need to See

For a driver whose facial expressions seem to often extend mankind’s tribute to the concept of emojis, it’s probably not a bad idea to visit some of the best Kimi Raikkonen memes! In a few hours from now, something that…

5 Changes In 2019 F1 season That You Will Be Excited To Note

With 13 races contested and 8 more to go, the current Formula 1 season is all but over. At the same time, an intense battle for top honours and ascendency in the rankings continues unabashed. There’s so much still left…

5 things to look forward to at the 2018 Italian Grand Prix

In the land of pasta and pizza, there could be probably nothing more sumptuous for a driver than to have a meal peppered with great speed and daring overtaking. Thankfully, that is what a track as splendorous and historic as…

Full Throttle! A Poem Celebrating Fernando Alonso

Cool as a cucumber Age is just a number,   You’ll keep hearing rhetorics time and again, Undaunted you moved then, unstoppable seems your game,   You never needed nick-names, Yet you were anointed some,   A few called you…

What were the 5 key moments of the 2018 British Grand Prix

Some saw it thrilling, some found it rather desolate, and perhaps others weren’t expecting such a surprising turnaround. The Silver Arrows didn’t take the top step of the podium. That alone was pitiable for Mercedes fans and their hurt is…