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HYDERABAD: BRS working president KT Rama Rao on Thursday told the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) that the decision to transfer Rs 55 crore to the UK-based Formula E Operations (FEO) was his, but it was the responsibility of officials to ensure all procedural rules were followed.“As a minister, I am only a policy maker and I will not get into the…

The ED is conducting the probe into the Formula-E case under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act based on the FIR filed by the ACB Published Date – 9 January 2025, 06:38 PM Former MA&UD Special Chief Secretary Arvind Kumar at the ED office on Thursday. Hyderabad: Former Municipal Administration & Urban Development Department Special Chief Secretary Arvind…

If you look at the results from the Formula E season opener in December, you’d be forgiven for thinking it was a horror weekend for Andretti. Two retirements, no points on the board — there was very little to celebrate on paper. The reality, however, is rather different. Despite the unfavorable race results, the team had a decent weekend overall,…

Franco Colapinto has joined Alpine as a reserve driver for the upcoming Formula 1 season, the team confirmed on Thursday. Editor’s Picks 1 Related The Argentine will be on stand-by behind Alpine race drivers Pierre Gasly and Australian rookie Jack Doohan should either be unable to contest a race, while also being available for testing duties. Colapinto’s arrival will increase…

The new partnership will implement initiatives to boost performance and strengthen cybersecurity. Credit: FIA 2013-2025 Contenus sous réserve d’approbation de la FIA. Formula E, officially the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, and Google Cloud have expanded their partnership with a new multi-year agreement to advance AI and technology in motorsport. This partnership begins with the launch of Formula E’s…

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president and former IT Minister K.T. Rama Rao arriving for interrogation at Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) headquarters in Banjara Hills, Hyderabad on Thursday (January 9, 2025). | Photo Credit: NAGARA GOPAL Bharat Rashtra Samithi( BRS) working president and former minister K.T. Rama Rao arrived at the Telangana Anti Corruption Bureau’s (ACB) headquarters in Banjara Hills, Hyderabad…

The 2025 Formula 1 season is still weeks away but next year’s grand prix schedule is close to being finalised. Yesterday F1 announced it had reached a new deal with the Belgian Grand Prix promoters to return to Spa-Francorchamps next year. With a new race in Madrid due to join the schedule next year, that means 22 of the 24…

Ahead of his appearance before the Anti-Corruption Bureau, BRS Working President K T Rama Rao on Thursday said his agenda when he was minister in the previous regime was to make Hyderabad a pivotal hub for sustainable mobility as the world transitions towards it and Formula-E race was a part of that ambitious vision. Rao, also known as KTR, was…

Welcome to Thursday’s edition of the RaceFans round-up. Happy birthday! Happy birthday to Del Boy, Romulo Shortback and Leonardo Antunes! On this day in motorsport Born on this day in 1960: Pascal Fabre, who campaigned the hopeless AGS JH22 in 1987 60 years ago today Graham Hill won the non-championship New Zealand Grand Prix at Pukekohe driving a Brabham-Climax Advert…

ACB reportedly records former Special Chief Secretary’s statement in connection with agreement entered into by MAUD for conducting race while Model Code of Conduct was in force Published Date – 8 January 2025, 08:30 PM File Photo Hyderabad: Former Special Chief Secretary (Municipal Administration and Urban Development) and senior IAS officer Arvind Kumar on Wednesday appeared before…

Hyderabad: BRS working president KT Rama Rao has asked party workers to focus on fighting against the Congress govt’s failures and ‘betrayal’ of farmers and advised them not to worry about the Formula E-race case filed against him, which he would fight legally. “People have come to the conclusion that the case filed against me is revenge, politically motivated, and…

Hyderabad: Arvind Kumar, former principal secretary of municipal administration and urban development (MAUD), has clarified that all decisions related to the Formula E event were made with the approval of then MAUD minister KT Rama Rao.Arvind also recommended that Telangana govt take legal action against Ace Nxt Gen Private Limited for withdrawing as the race promoter, as outlined in his…

We’re a week into 2025, but there’s still seven weeks until anticipation for the new year’s Formula 1 season will truly begin to build, with the annual preseason test taking place in Bahrain Feb. 26-28. That won’t stop us from looking ahead, because there’s plenty to unpack, long before a single wheel will be turned in anger. A legend of…

Formula E and Google Cloud have agreed an expansion to their existing AI and technology partnership. Contract: Google Cloud becomes Formula E’s official cloud technology services partner and official cloud security partner Generative AI technology will be used to improve driver feedback and create personalised fan experiences Context: The original deal, signed last year, saw the two collaborate on harnessing advanced…

The Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps is an iconic race on the sport’s calendar. Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images The Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps will remain on the calendar in four out of six years to 2031 after agreeing a contract extension. The race will be held in the 2026, 2027, 2029 and 2031 seasons. This year’s grand…

Change. Accelerated. The two-word mantra by which Formula E operates as it looks to move the everyday automobile closer to an electric future – a process now advancing even faster with SABIC’s support. SABIC, a global leader in diversified chemicals, has been a key technical partner of Formula E’s GENBETA programme since its inception. The live development platform is aimed…

Hyderabad: The Telangana high court on Tuesday dismissed a petition filed by BRS working president and former municipal administration minister KT Rama Rao challenging the registration of an FIR against him in connection with the Formula E race case.The court upheld that prima facie material existed to initiate an investigation into the allegations, thereby revoking the interim protection from arrest…

Welcome to Wednesday’s edition of the RaceFans round-up. Happy birthday! Happy birthday to Michael Roberts! On this day in motorsport 75 years ago today the non-championship Gran Premio Extraordinario de Eva Duarte Peron was held in Buenos Aires. Luigi Villoresi won after Juan Manuel Fangio and Alberto Ascari damaged their Ferraris Advert | Become a RaceFans supporter and go ad-free…

Write open letter to Telangana CMO stating it could have severe repercussions on foreign investors, impact Congress’ national reputation Updated On – 8 January 2025, 08:41 AM BRS working president KT Rama Rao Hyderabad: In an open letter to the Telangana Chief Minister’s Office and senior Ministers D Sridhar Babu, Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka and N Uttam Kumar…