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

Maverick Vinales takes season’s first win

Doha, 26 March 2017: Movistar Yamaha MotoGP‘s Maverick Viñales made an incredible Yamaha debut at the start of the 2017…

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Formula 1

Tactical mistake costs Hamilton dear; Vettal puts Ferrari on top

Melbourne, 25 March 2017: Sebastian Vettel took his and Ferrari’s first win after the Singapore Grand Prix of 2015 beating…

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Formula 1

The rule changes are huge and a massive challenge: Hamilton

DRIVERS – Lewis HAMILTON (Mercedes), Sebastian VETTEL (Ferrari), Valtteri BOTTAS (Mercedes) TV UNILATERAL Q: Lewis, many, many congratulations, sixth Australian…

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Formula 1

Team Principals at the FIA press conference at season opener in Australia

Melbourne, 24 March 2017: TEAM REPRESENTATIVES – Toto WOLFF (Mercedes), Eric BOULLIER (McLaren), Maurizio ARRIVABENE (Ferrari), Christian HORNER (Red Bull…

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Formula 1

Hamilton quickest in FP1

Melbourne, 24 March 2017: Lewis Hamilton went quickest in the first practice session of th e new Formula One campaign,…

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Formula 1

Charlie Whiting, Sporting Director, talks to the media

Q: Charlie, there have obviously been major changes at FOM, with Ross Brawn moving in. You had a very close…

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Formula 1

Exploiting the speed in your car on the track is the greatest challenge: Hamilton

Melbourne 23 March 2017: PART ONE: DRIVERS – Lewis HAMILTON (Mercedes), Sebastian VETTEL (Ferrari), Daniel RICCIARDO (Red Bull Racing), Fernando…

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Formula 1

Sahara Force India gears up for the new season with VJM10

Sahara Force India driver Sergio Perez revs up for the new season and one of his favourite races in the…

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Formula 1

Pit Stop Warriors – Mercedes men train all winter for the Battle of the Box

It’s no secret that driver fitness is crucial in Formula One. The men behind the wheel are among the most-highly…

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Formula 1

Dawn of a new era: Mercedes’ Toto Wolff on Melbourne

Formula One enters a new age at the picturesque Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit “It’s the dawn of a new era…

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