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

19-round F1 World Championship calendar confirmed: World Concil

Paris, 4 Dec 2013: The final 2013 meeting of the FIA World Motor Sport Council (WMSC) took place today (4…

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Formula 1

Hulkenberg returns to Sahara Force India with a multi-year deal

Silverstone, 3 Dec 2013: Sahara Force India is delighted to confirm that Nico Hulkenberg will return to Sahara Force India…

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Non-F1

Sebastian Ogier named Driver of the Year at Autosport Awards

A great honour for Volkswagen driver Sébastien Ogier. The World Rally Champion* was awarded the so-called “Motorsport Oscar” as the…

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Indians Abroad

Tio Ellinas strikes back in Race 3: MRF Challenge in Bahrain

Sakhir (Bahrain) 30 Nov 2013:  Cypriot driver Tio Ellinas struck back in fine fashion to beat championship leader Arthur Pic…

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Indians Abroad

Rupert Svendsen-Cook wins thriller at Bahrain; Ghorpade 13th

Sakhir (Bahrain), 29 Nov 2013:  British driver Rupert Svendsen-Cook took his second consecutive win as he won Race 1 of…

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Indians Abroad

Tio Ellinas secures double pole for MRF Challenge Round 2

Sakhir (Bahrain), 28 Nov 2013:  Championship contender Tio Ellinas secured pole position for Race 1 & 3 at Round 2…

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Indians Abroad

MRF Challenge 2013 heads to Bahrain for Round 2

Chennai, 27 Nov 2013:  Round 2 of the MRF Challenge 2013 season will kick-off this weekend with the Indian based…

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Formula 1

Webber signs off F1 career in style; Vettel on a record-spree

Sao Paulo, 24 Nov 2013: At Interlagos, Sebastian Vettel took a record-equalling ninth win in succession, as Mark Webber signed…

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Formula 1

Will miss having myself on the edge in the ultimate machine: Webber

Sao Paulo, 24 Nov 2013: FIA post-race Press Conference at the Season-ending race at Sao Paulo in Brazil on Sunday. …

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Formula 1

Vettel storms to record 9th straight win; equals Schumy’s 13 in a year

Sao Paulo, 24 Nov 2013: This year’s world champion, Sebastian Vettel, has taken his 13th win of the season to equal…

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