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!
Moto GP

Marquez puts slicks on pole at a half-soaked Brno; equals Doohan record

Brno (Czech Republic), 3 August 2019: Pole positions come and go, lap records are broken, and the paddock inevitably marches…

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Moto GP

Alex Marquez two seconds clear for Moto2 pole

The Championship leader turned the screw in Q2 and timed it to perfection Brno (Czech Republic), 3 August 2019: Alex Marquez…

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WRC, Rally

Toyota 1-2-3 at half-way stage: WRC Rally Finland

With the first cool and cloudy morning of Rally Finland completed, it was a Toyota one-two-three so far on the…

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Formula 1

Red Bull’s Pierre Gasly tops rain-affected FP2

Budapest, 2 August 2019: Red Bull Racing’s Pierre Gasly topped the timesheet in a rain-affected seconds practice session for the…

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F2

Dutchman De Vries flies to Budapest pole; Arjun Maini P15: F2

Budapest, 2 August 2019: Nyck de Vries continued his so far flawless weekend to claim an emphatic pole position in…

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Moto GP

Fabio Quartararo ousts Marquez on Friday

Brno, 2 August 2019: Fabio Quartararo (Petronas Yamaha SRT) had a fairly quiet Friday morning at the Monster Energy Grand…

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Formula 1

Lewis Hamilton sets best time ahead of Max Verstappen in FP1: Hungary Grand Prix

Budapest, 2 August 2019: Lewis Hamilton went quickest in a closely-matched opening practice session for the Hungary Grand Prix, with…

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Domestic

Sivanesan, Anish Shetty take pole; Ryhana Bee tops girls’ class: Bike Natioinals

Chennai, 2 August 2019: Sivanesan Sethu pulled off a stunning flying lap to lead a 1-2 for TVS Racing in…

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F3

Lundgaard impresses in the opening session ahead of Piquet and Hughes: F3

Hungaroring, 2 August 2019: Christian Lundgaard led the way in the F3 Round 5 Free Practice, topping the timings for…

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Domestic

Gaurav Gill-Musa Sherif claim 3rd Dakshin Dare title

Hubli, 2 August 2019: Team Mahindra Adventure’s ace driver Gaurav Gill returned to reclaim the Dakshin Dare title along with co-driver…

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