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!
Formula 1

Friendly banter marks the season’s last press conference: FIA Formula 1

Abu Dhabi, 25 Nov 2018: The final press conference of the F1 season saw some friendly banter between strong rivals on…

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Formula 1

Hamilton takes 11th pole of the season: Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi, 24 Nov 2018: Lewis Hamilton took his 11th pole position of the 2018 FIA Formula 1 World Championship as…

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Formula 1

It’s quite an emotional qualifying because it’s the last time in this car, says poleman Hamilton

Abu Dhabi: The top-three drivers including poleman attended the FIA post-qualifying press conference on Saturday at the season-ending Abu Dhabi…

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F2

George Russell wins final race, clinches F2 title; Arjun Maini suffers DNF in opening chaos

Briton slices through hectic feature for win and title Abu Dhabi, 24 Nov 2018: George Russell claimed the 2018 FIA…

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F2

McLaren picking up Lando is good for me says, 2018 F2 winner George Russell

Abu Dhabi, 24 Nov 2018: ART driver who started on pole in the final race, the only night race of…

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GP3

Hubert crowned GP3 champion even as Pulcini wins; Jehan Daruwala suffers setback, finishes 19th

Abu Dabhi, 24 Nov 2018: Leonardo Pulcini claimed his second victory of the season in fine style in this afternoon’s…

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Drag Racing

Indian drag racers `Sonu’ SS Sokhi, Amit Sharma backed by Elite Octane excel at global stage

By David Bodapati Bangalore, 24 Nov 2018: Touching speeds of over 240 kmph, Indian riders Sonu Sundeep Singh Sokhi and Amit…

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F2

Russell flies to pole in dramatic qualifying; Arjun Maini to start at the back of the grid

Championship leader grabs pole in Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi, 23 Nov 2018: George Russell has put one hand on the…

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Formula 1

Valtteri Bottas fastest in FP2; edges out FP1’s topper Max Verstappen

Abu Dhabi, 23 Nov 2018: Last year’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix winner Valtteri Bottas hit the top of the timesheets…

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Formula 1

Force India will be the 4th quickest: Otmar Szafnauer

Abu Dhabi, 23 Nov 2018: Following is th transcript of the FIA Fridya pess conference: Cyril, if I could start…

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