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India tax panel calls for steep levies on luxury EVs in blow for Tesla, BMW

September 2, 2025 admin

The GST council has proposed steep increases in consumer levies on luxury electric cars priced above $46,000, a government document showed, a move that could impact sales of carmakers such as Tesla, Mercedes-Benz, BMW and BYD. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is aiming to reform India’s tax system and is pushing Indian customers to buy more…

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Lewis Hamilton Fights To Keep Emotions In Check On ‘Surreal’ Mercedes Farewell

December 6, 2024 admin

File photo of Lewis Hamilton© AFP Lewis Hamilton said his final Friday practice with Mercedes had been “very surreal” as he fought to keep his emotions in check after 12 years with the team. The seven-time champion qualified fifth, splitting the Ferraris, at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix where he finished the day…

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Max Verstappen ‘Surprised And Disappointed’ By George Russell

December 2, 2024 admin

Max Verstappen made clear his feelings about George Russell’s actions leading to him being stripped of pole position when he spoke out after winning Sunday’s chaotic Qatar Grand Prix. The newly-crowned four-time world champion said he felt “surprised and disappointed” by the Mercedes driver’s attempt to see him penalised after an incident during…

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George Russell On Pole As Max Verstappen Given Grid Penalty For Qatar Grand Prix

December 1, 2024 admin

Newly-crowned four-time world champion Max Verstappen has been stripped of pole position at the Qatar Grand Prix for impeding Mercedes driver George Russell in qualifying on Saturday. Red Bull’s Verstappen was given a one-place grid penalty for blocking Russell with the British driver starting on pole instead of the Dutchman. Hours after Verstappen…

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George Russell On Pole Position At Las Vegas Grand Prix, Max Verstappen Ahead Of Lando Norris

November 23, 2024 admin

George Russell of Mercedes took pole position for the Las Vegas Grand Prix on Friday while title-chasing Max Verstappen was fifth as the Dutchman closes in on a fourth successive world championship. Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz was second ahead of Pierre Gasly of Alpine with Red Bull’s Verstappen finishing one spot ahead of title…

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F1 Great Michael Schumacher ‘Doesn’t Speak’ After Horror Accident, Communicates Through…

October 3, 2024 admin

After his life-threatening skiing accident in 2013, Formula One legend Michael Schumacher’s life has changed immeasurably over the years. Since then, details about his health condition have been kept confidential. It has been reported in the past that Schumacher has been residing in Switzerland. However, European media recently reported that Schumacher made his…

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One Win In Nine Races, Max Verstappen And Red Bull Battling To Keep F1 2024 Championship Lead Heading Into Azerbaijan GP

September 12, 2024 admin

Max Verstappen will look for an improved personal and team performance this weekend when Red Bull seek to stop the rot and stay on top in the Formula One title race at this weekend’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix. After a run of six races without a win that has coincided with the revival of…

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Mercedes Announce 18-Year-Old Andrea Kimi Antonelli As Lewis Hamilton’s Successor From 2025 F1 Season

August 31, 2024 admin

Andrea Kimi Antonelli was a Mercedes junior driver.© X (Twitter) Italian teenager Andrea Kimi Antonelli will step up to Formula One next season and replace Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes, the team announced on Saturday. Antonelli, who turned 18 on August 25, will partner George Russell, another product of the team’s junior programme, after…

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Belgian Grand Prix: George Russell Claims ‘Awesome’ One-Stop Win In Mercedes One-Two Triumph

July 28, 2024 admin

George Russell claimed a memorable if unexpected victory ahead of his Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton in a thrilling finish to Sunday’s Belgian Grand Prix, having started sixth on the grid. The 26-year-old Briton came home 0.526 seconds ahead of the seven-time world champion, who controlled most of the race before being called in for a second…

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Max Verstappen Tops Belgian Grand Prix Qualifying, Charles Leclerc To Inherit Pole

July 27, 2024 admin

Max Verstappen, facing a 10-place grid penalty for taking a new engine, topped the times for Red Bull ahead of Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc in a qualifying session run in mixed wet-and-dry conditions at the Belgian Grand Prix on Saturday. Leclerc will start Sunday’s race from pole position as he did in 2023 with…

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