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

Saturday perfection: Marc Marquez soars to stunning Sprint victory

Buriram, 1 March 2025: The six-time MotoGP Champion fends off Alex Marquez to earn a first gold medal of the…

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Formula 1

Russell quickest on day three, but Sainz takes ‘pole’: F1 test 2025

Sakhir, 28 February 2025: The curtain has come down on the only official test session prior to the start of the…

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Indians Abroad

Rehan Khan to race Champion of Future Academy karting series

Chennai, 20 February 2025: Rehan Khan, a 11-year-old Chennai school boy, is selected for the prestigious Champion of the Future Academy…

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Indians Abroad

Karna-Musa finish 2nd in Thailand Rally Championship; Anushriya wins Ladies title

Bangkok, 9 February 2025: Reigning Indian National Rally champions, Karna Kadur and Musa Sherif added one more feather in their…

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Domestic

MMSC presents awards to 2024 champions

Chennai, January 31: The racing scene in India is set for a major enhancement by way of bigger and more…

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India In F1

Ashad Pasha becomes 9-time National Champion in Autocross; Pallavi Yadav clinches maiden title

Chennai, January 12: Defending champion Ashad Pasha clocked the fastest time of the finals and also won a triple crown…

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Domestic

Ashad Pasha dominates INAC South Zone qualifier; Pallavi Yadav tops Ladies class

Chennai, 11 January 2025: Six time National Autocross champion, Ashad Pasha of Chikkamagaluru, a last-minute entrant, clocked the fastest time,…

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Dakar Rally

Sanjay Takale impressive on Stage 1; Ashish Raorane, Jatin Jain complete Day 2 on bikes

Bisha (Saudi Arabia), 4 January 2025: All the three Indians at the iconic Dakar Rally completed the first stage successfully…

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Dakar Rally

MOTORBIKE RACE: CHARTING A NEW WORLD

Key points:The entry list features 136 riders ready to tackle the 7,706 km route, including 5,146 km of specials where the battle for…

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India In F1

Indian motorsport pioneer, Sanjay Takale, set to make historic Dakar debut, in cars category

Pune, 27 Dec 2024: Top Indian Rally driver Sanjay Takale’s debut at the iconic Dakar 2025 will be a historic…

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