David Bodapati

David Bodapati

A sports journalist with over three decades of experience in Indian Olympic sports. Specialises in motorsports and hockey. One of the first Indian print journalists accredited by both FIA and FIM and the first Indian to interview Michael Schumacher for combined 19-edition INDIAN EXPRESS wayback in 2002! Indian Rally historian!
Indians Abroad

Naveen Pulligilla and Musa Sherif make history as the first “all-Indian pair” to drive WRC

Nairobi, 23 March 2025: ​In a landmark achievement for Indian motorsport, driver Naveen Pulligilla and co-driver Musa Sherif have become…

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Domestic

fmsci 2024 champions in 14 Nationals awarded at gala function

Chennai, 22 March 2025: The Federation of Motor Sports Clubs in India (fmsci) conducted 14 National championships in various motorsports…

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Formula 1

Lewis Hamilton takes Sprint pole at Shanghai: F1 Round 2

Shanghai, 21 March 2025: Lewis Hamilton took a stunning first pole position with Ferrari in qualifying for the Sprint at…

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Indians Abroad

Naveen Pulligilla, Musa Sherif set for historic WRC Safari Rally Kenya 2025 debut

Nairobi (Kenya), 19 March 2025: Indian motorsport marks a significant milestone as Naveen Pulligilla and Musa Sherif are set to…

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Domestic

Eshanth Vengatesan wins third place in ROK Cup Round 1 finals at Singapore

Singapore, 18 March 2025: The 13-year-old Eshanth Vengatesan from Chennai notched up a brilliant podium in the ROK Cup Junior…

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Moto GP

Marc Marquez wins ahead of brother Alexas Morbidelli makes podium return: MotoGP

A tense fight between the brothers unfolds in Termas as Morbidelli keeps Bagnaia behind to clinch a long-awaited Grand Prix…

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Moto GP

Marc Marquez slams in a 1:36 for pole, Zarco completes front row behind Alex Marquez

Marc Marquez slams in a 1:36 for pole, Zarco completes front row behind Alex MarquezTermas de Rio Hondo 15 March…

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Formula 1

Lando Norris on pole as McLaren lock out front row: Aussie Grand Prix

Albert Park (Melbourne), 15 March 2025: Lando Norris stormed to pole position just under a tenth of a second ahead…

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Formula 1

Leclerc quickest in FP2 ahead of Piastri and Norris: Aussie GP 

Melbourne, 14 March 2025: Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc topped the second practice session for the 2025 FIA Formula 1 Australian Grand…

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Moto GP

Strategic masterclass sees Marc Marquez double up in Buriram stand-off

Becoming the first rider to win on their Ducati factory debut since Casey Stoner in 2007, Marc Marquez departs Thailand…

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