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!
Indians Abroad

Advait Deodhar finishes 5th in Race 1

Cavle, Near Rijeka (Croatia), 18 Sept 2021: Ace Indian driver Advait Deodhar finished 5th in Race of Round 7 in…

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WSBK

Redding heads historic Ducati 1-2-3 in epic wet race

A late surge from Scott Redding allowed him to take victory while Axel Bassani took his first World Championship podium…

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Domestic

Ruhaan Alva clinches Senior title with a round to spare: X30

Bengaluru, 17 Sept. 2021: Ruhaan Alva clinched the Senior National Championship in his debut with 5 races to spare as…

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Moto GP

Viñales pips Mir to the top on mixed Day 1 at Misano

Aprilia lead the way in FP1 before rain affects play, with the reigning Champion extremely hot on their heels Misano,…

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WSBK

Razgatlioglu dazzles to head Rea on combined times after Catalunya Day 1

The title duel has come alive once more as Razgatlioglu pipped Rea, with the two enjoying a small margin over…

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Domestic

Big-time Motorsport returns to Kolkata with 2w Sprint Rally Nationals

Kolkata, 17 Sept. 2021: Two-wheeler rally returns to the City of Joy after a gap of 18 years with the…

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Indians Abroad

Arjun Maini raring to go at Assen: DTM Series

Assen (The Netherlands), 17 Sept. 2021: Mercedes-AMG DTM star Arjun Maini is set to take part in the sixth round…

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Domestic

Jaden takes Round 4 honours in Junior class; Rohaan leads title fight with stunning Race 4 win

Bengaluru, 16 Sept. 2021: Talented Jaden R Pariat from Guwahati took the day’s honours and topped Round 4 as he…

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Indians Abroad

An island adventure for Team MRF Tyres in the ERC

San Miguel (Portugal), 16 Sept. 2021: Team MRF Tyres returns to the FIA European Rally Championship as the second half…

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Formula 1

Title protagonists collide and retire; Ricciardo rewarded

By Malhaar Khaladkar Daniel Ricciardo achieved his 8th career victory- his first since the 2018 Monaco Grand Prix, as Lando…

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