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

FORMULA ONE TO STOP USING GRID GIRLS: F1 management’s stunning announcement

The outdated practice of using a female-body to attract fans and attention, in the form of Grid Girls, is under…

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Moto GP

Jorge Lorenzo sets fastest two-wheeled circuit lap at Sepang: MotoGP first test ends

MotoGP riders complete first preseason session feeling optimistic about the year ahead The Ducati GP18 has made a sensational start…

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General

Toyota Gazoo Racing confirms Alonso for Le Mans 24 Hours and Endurance Worlds

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing confirmed the name of Formula One double champion Fernando Alonso in the line-up as it announced its drivers…

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WSBK

Pre-season progress continues for Red Bull Honda WSBK Team

The Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team continued its preparation for the 2018 WorldSBK season with two days of productive testing at…

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Moto GP

Movistar Yamaha’s Maverick Vinales fastest on Day 2: MotoGP first official test of 2018

Sepang, 29 Jan 2018: The Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Team were back on track today to continue work at the first official IRTA…

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WRC, Rally

Rally Monte-Carlo was about surviving; It was tricky till the end: Seb Ogier

Present: 1st – Sébastien Ogier, M-Sport Ford World Rally Team 1st – Julien Ingrassia M-Sport Ford World Rally Team 2nd…

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WRC, Rally

M-Sport Ford’s Sebastien Ogier & Julien Ingrassia take 5th Monte-Carlo win: WRC

Sébastien Ogier and Julien Ingrassia notched up their fifth consecutive Rallye Monte-Carlo victory this afternoon, their sixth overall win on…

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Moto GP

Dovi second in the MotoGP official test Day 1; Lorenzo third

Day 1 of official MotoGP testing concludes at Sepang with Dovizioso second and Lorenzo third on their Desmosedici GP18 bikes…

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Moto GP

Dani Pedrosa tops the standings on day 1 in Sepang, Marc Marquez 7th: MotoGP first test

Dani Pedrosa set the fastest time of the opening day of the Sepang test, with a mark of 1’59.427” on…

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WRC, Rally

Sebastian Ogier and Julien Ingrassia continue to lead: An M-Sport Ford World Rally team’s view

FAN FAVOURITE OGIER INCREASES MONTE LEAD M-Sport Ford World Rally Team’s Sébastien Ogier and Julien Ingrassia continue to hold a…

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