Racing

Purny Ayman: Bangladesh’s first female racer on an international circuit

Purny Ayman made history as the first Bangladeshi woman in international motorsport, finishing fourth in UAE’s Time Attack. Her inspiring journey blends passion, virtual training, and perseverance, breaking barriers for women in global racing culture.
9 April 2025, 10:58 AM

The 2023 Formula 1 season so far: Unquestionable Red Bull dominance

A quick overview of the races providing a clear picture of the current pecking order of the grid.
15 May 2023, 14:00 PM

Avik-Aiman set for Malaysian Championship series

Bangladesh pro-racer Avik Anwar and emerging racer Aiman Sadat is set to take part in the Malaysian Championship Series set to held at the Sepang International Circuit on Saturday and Sunday.
5 May 2023, 12:10 PM

Avik Anwar from Bangladesh wins Gulf ProCar Championship

Avik Anwar from Bangladesh recently won the final race of the UAE Gulf ProCar Championship as well as the Race 1 of Round 5 of the same championship event, making him the first Bangladeshi to win two consecutive Formula-1 track races. 
14 March 2023, 11:12 AM

Saying goodbye to motorsport legend Ken Block

Ken Block was a professional rally driver and an icon of the sport.
3 January 2023, 13:57 PM

Modern-day Davids and Goliaths on the race track

Formula One is the pinnacle of motorsport.
2 February 2022, 18:00 PM

Formula One: Ricciardo rules himself out for Mercedes

Australia's Daniel Ricciardo Wednesday ruled out joining Mercedes next year to replace world champion Nico Rosberg, saying he is happy at Red Bull.
21 December 2016, 09:40 AM

Formula 1: Hamilton wins to take title showdown to final race

Lewis Hamilton survives carnage and relentless rain to send this year's world championship down to the wire in Abu Dhabi as he claims a spectacular victory in the Brazilian Grand Prix.
14 November 2016, 07:41 AM

Formula 1: Rosberg set to deliver Hamilton knockout blow

Nico Rosberg may not want to talk about it, but he is poised to join an illustrious club if he can complete a hat-trick at the Brazilian Grand Prix and secure his maiden world championship.
10 November 2016, 07:43 AM

Malaysia frees Australia's 'Budgie Nine' after F1 stunt

Nine Australian men who provoked anger in Malaysia by donning skimpy swimwear bearing the Muslim country's national flag at a Formula 1 race are released without charge.
6 October 2016, 09:14 AM

New era for F1 as Liberty agrees $8 billion takeover

Formula One enters a new era as US billionaire John Malone's Liberty Media agrees a takeover that values the motorsport at $8 billion.
8 September 2016, 07:57 AM

All change for F1 as billion-dollar deal looms

A new chapter dawns for Formula One with American media mogul John Malone poised to become the glittering but flawed sporting jewel's new custodian.
6 September 2016, 06:52 AM

Jenson Button cleared to race in Germany after eye check-up

Jenson Button is fit to drive in the German Formula One Grand Prix following a visit to hospital for a precautionary check-up after a piece of carbon dust lodged in his eye during practice on Friday.
30 July 2016, 06:39 AM

Nico Rosberg hoping to get back on top in Germany

Nico Rosberg can banish the disappointment of losing to Mercedes team mate and title rival Lewis Hamilton in Hungary last weekend by winning in Germany on Sunday and taking back the overall points lead.
27 July 2016, 09:03 AM

Lewis Hamilton poised to seize championship lead

Lewis Hamilton heads into Sunday’s Hungarian Grand Prix fired up to complete a hat-trick of victories and seize the lead in the Formula One title race for the first time this season.
20 July 2016, 09:37 AM

The booing needs to stop, says Hamilton

Triple Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton has urged fans to be more sporting after boos were heard for the second race in a row at Silverstone on Sunday.
11 July 2016, 11:57 AM

Jenson Button needs a competitive car to stay in F1

Britain's Jenson Button, the most experienced driver on the Formula One starting grid, says he needs a competitive car if he is to stay in the sport for an 18th season.
9 July 2016, 10:29 AM

Lewis Hamilton fastest as Nico Rosberg hits trouble

Lewis Hamilton enjoys a perfect start to his home British Formula One Grand Prix on Friday while car troubles leave Mercedes team mate and championship leader Nico Rosberg stranded in the garage.
9 July 2016, 06:16 AM

Legendary racing car owner Carl Haas dead at 86

Carl Haas, who partnered with actor Paul Newman to back auto racing icon Mario Andretti, has died in his suburban Chicago home, his automotive business announced Thursday. He was 86.
8 July 2016, 08:14 AM

Hamilton wins Austrian GP

Lewis Hamilton crashed with his Mercedes teammate Nico Rosberg in a wild final lap on Sunday as he claimed a dramatic victory in a pulsating Austrian Grand Prix.
3 July 2016, 18:00 PM