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!
India In F1

Akbar Ebrahim replaces Vicky Chandhok as FMSCI’s deputy in FIA

Chennai, 17 May 2014: The Governing Council of the Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India (FMSCI) has nominated Mr…

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Non-F1

Team MRF Tyres’ Gaurav Gill all set for New Caledonia

New Caledonia, 16 May 2014: Team MRF Tyres Skoda driver and defending champion Gaurav Gill will return to New Caledonia…

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Formula 1

Juncadella tests new compounds for Force India despite off-track excursions

Barcelona, 14 May 2014: The second in-season test of the year took place after the Spanish Grand Prix, working on testing…

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Non-F1

MRF MoGrip National Supercross Championship 2014 begins on May 18

Chennai, 14 May 2014: The 10th edition of the MRF MoGrip-FMSCI National Supercross championship has attracted almost 100 entries for each…

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WRC, Rally

Latvala-Anttila pair push VW teammates Ogier-Ingrassia to second place: Rally Argentina

Jari-Matti Latvala and Miikka Anttila claimed their second victory of the 2014 FIA World Rally Championship season at Rally Argentina…

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Formula 1

Hamilton claims fourth win of season in Barcelona

Second place for Rosberg completes fourth consecutive Mercedes 1-2. Red Bulls finish third and fourth; Force India finish 9th and…

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Formula 1

A big thank you to my team, they’ve done an incredible job: Hamilton

Barcelona, 11 May 2014: DRIVERS 1 – Lewis HAMILTON (Mercedes) 2 – Nico ROSBERG (Mercedes) 3 – Daniel RICCIARDO (Red…

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Formula 1

Hamilton edges Rosberg to take Spanish GP pole

Mercedes driver claims fourth pole of season ahead of team-mate and Daniel Ricciardo as Vettel hits trouble. Lewis Hamilton edged…

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Formula 1

“Small things, like a half a millimetre here and there.” But they can mar or make the car!

Drivers 1– Lewis HAMILTON (Mercedes) 2 – Nico ROSBERG (Mercedes) 3 – Daniel RICCIARDO (Red Bull Racing) TV UNILATERAL Lewis,…

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Non-F1

Dilip Rogger qualifies in 4th on his return to international racing

Qatar, 10 May 2014: Indian rider Dilip Rogger qualified in 4th position on his return to international competition in the Losail…

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