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Home Off beat -Irwin Mills By Irwin Mills Updated: Tuesday, September 19, 2023, 11:33 [IST] The Honda India Foundation, in recognition of its persistent dedication to enriching Rajasthan's educational sector, was bestowed with the esteemed 'Bhamashah Award' by Rajasthan's Government. The 'Bhamashah Award' epitomizes exemplary achievement and ingenuity, with the 27th Bhamashah Samman 2023 event held at the Birla Auditorium in Jaipur, Rajasthan on September 11, 2023. The education department lauded the Honda India Foundation for their active participation in numerous educational ventures designed to empower learners and shape a prosperous future for Rajasthan's rural youth. The award ceremony was graced by the dignified presence of Mr. Bulaki Das Kalla, Rajasthan's Education Minister, Mr. Navin Jain, Secretary & Commissioner of the Rajasthan Government, and Mr. Kaana Ram, Director of the Panchayati Raj Department, … [Read more...] about Bhamashah Award 2023: Honda Foundations Triumph in Rajasthan Education!

McLaren has agreed a two-year contract extension with Oscar Piastri which will keep the rookie at the team until the end of the 2026 season. Advert | Become a Supporter & go ad-free Last year McLaren wrested Piastri away from Alpine who originally announced him as their replacement for Fernando Alonso . After the Contract Recognition Board ruled in McLaren’s favour Piastri joined them as one of their race drivers for 2023 and ’24. “I am thrilled to be extending my partnership with McLaren for many years,” said Piastri. “I want to be fighting it out at the front of the grid with this team and I am excited by the vision and foundations that are already being laid to get us there,” said Piastri. After winning three consecutive junior single-seater titles between 2019 and 2021, Alpine placed Piastri in a reserve driver role last year. He said he was pleased by the commitment McLaren had shown to him since switching teams. “The welcome that I have received and … [Read more...] about Piastri gets new deal to stay at McLaren until 2026

Oscar Piastri has signed a new contract with McLaren that will see him extend his time with the team until the end of the 2026 season. The Australian rookie has impressed with his performances so far this season, and despite having a year left to run on his initial deal, has agreed new terms to keep him with his team for the next three seasons at least. Piastri has grown in stature alongside Lando Norris at the team as the season has progressed, prompting an “easy decision” by McLaren management to keep the youngster for the years to come. Oscar Piastri pens multi-year McLaren extension Piastri stood among the top three for the first time in the Sprint in Belgium before the summer break, and the pace improvements at McLaren have enabled him to grow his on-track performances too. His bosses have lavished praise on him for how he has gone about his work so far this season, and the Piastri-McLaren partnership will now continue for three further seasons after this one concludes. … [Read more...] about Oscar Piastri commits long-term future to McLaren with new contract

The Australian had originally been committed to McLaren until the end of 2024, having been lured away from an Alpine reserve role last year with the promise of a race seat. But after a strong debut season as team-mate to Lando Norris , McLaren announced on Wednesday that the Australian would stay on board for at least an extra two years. Speaking about his new deal, Piastri said: “I am thrilled to be extending my partnership with McLaren for many years. I want to be fighting it out at the front of the grid with this team and I am excited by the vision and foundations that are already being laid to get us there. “The welcome that I have received and the relationships that I have built make this feel like home already. “The team’s consistent commitment in me has made me feel incredibly valued and the desire from the team for me to be part of its long-term future made this an easy decision. To be wanted like that and for the team to show so much belief in me after just … [Read more...] about Piastri extends McLaren F1 contract until end of 2026

In his bid to be a leading Formula 1™ engineer, a 23-year-old Canadian student put the brakes on his racing career and signed up for the 2018 INFINITI Engineering Academy. He is now four months into a once-in-a-lifetime work placement at Renault F1® Team. Last June, engineering student Chase Pelletier impressed judges to scoop the Canadian edition of the INFINITI Engineering Academy - the global talent search for the brightest young minds in engineering organised by the INFINITI, a premium automotive manufacturer. Pelletier’s won a six-month work placement at Renault F1® Team’s base in Enstone and another six months at INFINITI’s Technical Centre in Cranfield. In January he started working in the Vehicle Performance department at Renault F1® Team and later this year he will move to Chassis & Performance Engineering at INFINITI. This is the culmination of a long held passion for motorsports. After he started karting at the age of ten, Pelletier transitioned to open- … [Read more...] about How young engineering students are accelerating their careers

As time ticks down until the Japanese Grand Prix, there was still plenty of news to come out of Formula 1 today. From contract extensions to a corner renamed in honour of bees, there was plenty to get stuck into on Wednesday, September 20. Here are all the headlines from the day: Oscar Piastri commits to McLaren While there is plenty of talk about the future of his team-mate, Oscar Piastri took another step on his F1 journey as he signed an extension to his McLaren deal. Despite only joining this year and with another season to run, McLaren have acted on Piastri’s impressive performances in his rookie season and tied him down until the end of the 2026 season. Piastri said: “I am thrilled to be extending my partnership with McLaren for many years. I want to be fighting it out at the front of the grid with this team and I am excited by the vision and foundations that are already being laid to get us there. “The welcome that I have received and the relationships that I have … [Read more...] about Oscar Piastri extends McLaren stay and Mercedes deny Lewis Hamilton claims – F1 news round up

Motorsport.com exclusively revealed that the split was on the cards during the Sandown 500 last weekend . Edwards has been at the helm of the factory-backed Ford squad since 2005, overseeing two Bathurst 1000 wins (2013 and 2014) and one Supercars title (2015) during his tenure. His exit comes amid a significant restructure for Tickford with the operation scaling back from four cars to two next season . Two of the current Teams Racing Charters have been sold to Supercars with one having been on-sold to Blanchard Racing Team. Some Tickford staff are known to be heading to an expanded BRT, while current Tickford driver James Courtney is also expected to drive for the team next year . Cam Waters and Thomas Randle will continue in the two remaining Tickford entries. Edwards, meanwhile, has already been linked to administrative roles at Supercars and Motorsport Australia, although says he has no firm plans beyond this year. "It has been an incredible journey to … [Read more...] about Confirmed: Edwards splits with Tickford

I've just come back from the premiere of the new Senna movie which took place in a very smart cinema complex in the Jardim area of Sao Paulo. There is a real buzz about the film as you might expect, here in Brazil. It is scheduled to open next week here at over 130 cinemas and is likely to expand from there. The premiere was attended by many Brazilian stars, models, even the coach of the national football team! From the racing world there were Felipe Massa and Emerson Fittipaldi. The event was hosted by Viviane Senna, Ayrton's sister, who runs the Senna Foundation and it was attended by her two children, Bruno and Bianca. All of them have been heavily involved in the making of the film. Viviane paid tribute to the film's writer, Manish Pandey, producer James Gay-Rees and director Asif Kapaldi. It clearly took a lot for the family to agree for a documentary feature film to be made and there was a lot of trust involved. The film uses only existing footage, much … [Read more...] about Senna premiere a hit in Sao Paulo

Home Off beat -Nandini Kapoor By Nandini Kapoor Updated: Thursday, September 21, 2023, 14:47 [IST] India, a nation known for its diverse culture and landscapes, poses unique challenges to automakers. One significant factor influencing automobile designs in India is the state of the country's roads. With different terrains, varying road conditions, often packed with unpredictable traffic, designing automobiles for Indian roads is a unique task. In this article, we delve into how Indian roads impact the design of automobiles. Indian roads are a mosaic of diverse landscapes, stretching from smooth expressways to hilly terrains, bustling city streets to rural unpaved paths. The variability in road conditions poses distinct challenges to automakers. Cars must be robust to withstand poorly maintained roads, flexible enough for tight city corners and efficient enough for long-distance highway travel. Designing vehicles for Indian … [Read more...] about Navigating the Challenge: Designing Cars for Indian Roads