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Formula 1: Russell confident in Mercedes' progress but finds McLaren favourites

IANS | March 13, 2025 5:32 PM

Melbourne, March 13 (IANS) George Russell believes that Mercedes have taken a step forward with their new Formula 1 challenger for the 2025 season but admits that McLaren is “without doubt the favourites” heading into the Australian Grand Prix. Mercedes endured a mixed 2024 campaign, showing flashes of brilliance with four race wins, including a 1-2 finish in Las Vegas, but also struggling with inconsistency, ultimately finishing fourth in the Constructors’ Championship behind McLaren, Ferrari, and Red Bull.

PGTI NexGen Gurugram: Rookie Rajesh Kumar wins after steady final round of 72

IANS | March 13, 2025 5:11 PM

Gurugram, March 13 (IANS) Lucknow’s Rajesh Kumar Gautam, a rookie on the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) who is currently serving in the Indian Army, came up with a steady final round performance of even-par 72 to register a two-shot win in the PGTI NexGen Gurugram 2025 at the Golden Greens Golf & Polo Club here on Thursday.

India dominate medal tally in World Para Athletics Grand Prix

IANS | March 13, 2025 12:38 PM

New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) As the final day of competition approaches, India continues to assert its dominance at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix, leading the medal tally with an astounding haul of 95 medals -- 33 gold, 29 silver, and 33 bronze.

Special Olympics World Winter Games: India bag five medals on Day 2, tally climbs to 9

IANS | March 13, 2025 12:24 PM

New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) Building on their successful streak from the opening day, Indian athletes once again showcased outstanding performances on the second day of the Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025. With two gold, two silver, and one bronze medal secured across two sporting disciplines, India's total medal count has now reached nine.

World Para Athletics GP: Rinku Hooda excels as India dominate Day 2

IANS | March 13, 2025 12:07 AM

New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) Rinku Hooda was the star performer as hosts India had another dominant outing on the second day of the World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2025 with several standout performances across multiple competitions at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Wednesday.

IML 2025: Australia Masters beat England Masters to set semis date with India Masters

IANS | March 12, 2025 11:52 PM

Raipur, March 12 (IANS) Australia Masters geared up their preparations for Thursday’s first semifinal against India Masters with a nervy three-wicket victory against traditional rivals England Masters in the final Group stage match of the International Masters League (IML) 2025 at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium here on Wednesday.

Formula 1: Jonathan Wheatley to take charge as Kick Sauber team principal from April 1

IANS | March 12, 2025 11:40 PM

New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) Kick Sauber have confirmed that Jonathan Wheatley will officially step into his role as Team Principal on April 1, 2025. The experienced motorsport professional, who spent nearly two decades as Red Bull’s Sporting Director, was announced in the position last August. However, the Swiss outfit had not previously disclosed an exact start date.

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