Author: Devika Sahni

Local officials said that at least 23 people have been killed and dozens injured in a Russian rocket strike on a civilian convoy in South Ukraine. A huge crater next to a row of vehicles in Zaporizhzhia testifies to the violence of the attack, windows and windscreens were smashed in. Half a dozen bodies lying at the scene, apparently civilians, were seen by the BBC. The BBC was also told by a survivor that her boss had been killed in the attack. In his reaction to the attack in the early hours of Friday on the outskirts of the regional…

The FIA will be announcing the results of the 2021 budget in the coming week or so, but it is believed that 2 teams have exceeded that limit, and one of those two has done it significantly, rumors suggest it is Red Bull Racing.  In 2021, F1 introduced a first-ever budget cap to bring fairness into the sport. The logic behind introducing the budget cap was that if all the teams can spend the same amount, then in due course of time, everyone would become equally competitive. The problem for the FIA arises when it has to decide what needs…

People who have given a home to Ukrainian refugees in Hampshire are being provided extra money to cover inflating winter costs. Residents hosting families would be paid an extra £200 per month for five months, Hampshire County Council said. The authority said that the money was to help hosts as many of them might be facing cost-of-living pressures. Approximately 1,100 families who have fled from Ukraine have been supported by Hampshire households. Rob Humby, County Council leader said that they have seen a hugely positive response from the residents of Hampshire to the plight of Ukrainian people. They feel that…

Max Verstappen is currently performing at a legendary level. He doesn’t seem to be putting a single foot wrong as he now holds a staggering lead of 116 points over his championship rival Charles Leclerc. Max has been invincible since the summer break, showing skills of the greatest level and winning races with ease even from lower grid spots- like in Belgium, Italy, and Hungary. While Verstappen had a disappointing start to his season, with DNFs in the first and third races in Bahrain and Australia, after which Leclerc held a 46-point lead over Max. At that point, Verstappen said…

Sweden has found a new leak in a major undersea pipeline carrying Russian natural gas to the EU – it being the fourth discovered this week. Earlier this week, gas leaks in Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines were reported by Denmark and Sweden. Nato said that the incidents were the result of deliberate, irresponsible, and reckless acts of sabotage. Russia dismissed suggestions that it had damaged its pipelines as predictable and stupid. Wherein, the Russian foreign ministry said the blasts had occurred in American Intelligence controlled areas. Miguel Berger, the German ambassador to the UK, told the BBC it…

After winning a controversial championship battle with Lewis Hamilton in 2021, Max Verstappen is set to win a dominating second world championship, thanks to his run of 5 consecutive race win that gives him a chance to clinch the title at this weekend’s Singapore Grand Prix.  Lando Norris, McLaren driver and a good friend of Max Verstappen, in an interview with Sky Sports hailed Max Verstappen to be one of the fastest F1 drivers ever. Norris also said that Max is one of the most talented drivers ever to come to Formula 1.  Max is leading the pack of young-generational…

Reigning Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen already has one hand on his second title with a 116-point lead over championship rival Charles Leclerc. It’s only a matter of time before he is crowned champion given that there are only 156 points for grabs. He can mathematically win the championship as soon as this weekend’s Singapore Grand Prix.

Serbian tennis great Novak Djokovic reveals that he wishes to have a retirement like his rival Roger Federer, as was also seen with teary eyes at Federer’s retirement, which put an end to his 24-year-long career.  Roger Federer played his last competitive match at the Laver Cup in London last week, after which he admitted that his retirement felt like a movie, and in the presence of his biggest rivals- Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray, and Rafael Nadal. The 41-year-old had an emotional farewell, after playing a doubles match alongside Rafael Nadal, which was followed by an emotional goodbye to the…

Formula 1 team McLaren has revealed the salary of their new driver for the 2024 season, Oscar Piastri, which displays a shocking disparity between his salary and McLaren front-runner Lando Norris’ salary. Piastri’s salary seems like pocket change as compared to Norris’.  Oscar Piastri takes McLaren seat for 2024 The 21 year old Australian will take the McLaren seat next season in place of veteran Daniel Ricciardo, after a surprising decision to leave Alpine team, where he had been a reserve driver.  Piastri has had a stellar junior career, wherein he won three consecutive titles, following which he was given…

Zhou Guanyu, China’s first full-time Formula 1 driver, and Alfa Romeo F1 team ORLEN have agreed to a deal that promises the driver to be in the sport for the 2024 season, alongside Valtteri Bottas.