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!
F3

Jehan Daruvala claims P3 for Race 1, looks forward to a good fight: F3

Silverstone, 12 July 2019: Indian race driver Jehan Daruvala missed the pole by a whisker after a late charge by…

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Formula 1

Valtteri Bottas edges out Hamilton to top FP2

Silverstone, 12 July 2019: Valtteri Bottas edged Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton to top the timesheet in the second free practice…

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Formula 1

Team heads praise iconic Silverstone circuit: FIA Friday press conference

Silverstone: Friday FIA press conference transcript. TEAM REPRESENTATIVES – Toyoharu TANABE (Honda), Christian HORNER (Red Bull Racing), Claire WILLIAMS (Williams),…

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F2

Arjun Maini, 7th fastest in F2 Free Practice; Ghiotto on top at Silverstone

Silverstone, 12 July 2019: Indian racer Arjun Maini of Campos Racing clocked the 7th fastest time even as Luca Ghiotto carried…

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Domestic

Nirmal Umashanker, Ishaan Madesh continue domination: X30 JK Tyre Karting Nationals Round 3

Bengaluru, 12 July 2019: Nirmal Umashanker of Chennai, who is leading the Championship table, notched up another comfortable win in the…

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F3

Jehan Daruvala clocks 10th fastest time in Friday morning practice: F3

Silverstone, 12 July 2019: Indian racing sensation Jehan Daruvala of Prema Racing, who is running second in the F3 Championship table,…

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Comment-Edit

Fresh winds blowing in Indian motor racing

By Anand Philar It’s monsoon time with some fresh, cool air along with rains envigorating the Indian landscape. Something similar…

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Formula 1

Friendly banter at FIA Thursday press conference at Silverstone

DRIVERS – Lewis HAMILTON (Mercedes), George RUSSELL (Williams), Lando NORRIS (McLaren), Daniel RICCIARDO (Renault), Antonio GIOVINAZZI (Alfa Romeo) PRESS CONFERENCE…

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General

Shivani Pruthvi, first Indian woman to take part in Asia Auto Gymkhana

Bengaluru, 11 July 2019: A three-member Indian team, including a woman driver, representing the Federation of Motor Sports Clubs in…

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F3

Ace Indian driver Jehan Daruvala raring to go: F3

All of the vital information ahead of F3’s fourth round of 2019 Silverstone, 11 July 2019: Ace Indian driver Jehan…

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