Author: Gargi Raut

Aston Martin faces a formidable challenge in their quest to assemble a world championship-winning team from the highly competitive F1 paddock. Their first step is to extract the best talent from the existing geniuses in other garages. Reportedly, the Silverstone-based team has signed Enrico Cardile, Ferrari’s Technical Director and head of aerodynamics, recognized as one of the top talents in the Ferrari garage. Sources indicate that Cardile will join Aston Martin in 2025. Since joining Ferrari, Cardile has steadily climbed the ranks, establishing himself as a pivotal figure in Ferrari’s operations. Cardile first joined Ferrari through an academic collaboration…

Indian women’s cricket fans are always on the lookout for thrilling matches, and the second ODI between India-W and South Africa-W proved to be a spectacle worth every minute. The match delivered an astonishing display of cricket with four centuries, over 600 runs scored, and a heart-stopping final over, making it an unforgettable experience for everyone involved. “It was one of those moments where you have to let out your emotions,” said Amol Mazumdar, the India coach, afterwards. “It was an exciting game to watch not from the dugout but from the crowd.” South Africa won the…

As all things with Ferrari, the #50 red-clad 499P driven by Antonio Fuoco, Miguel Molina and Nicklas Nielsen won the 2024 Le Mans 24 hour race, in the most dramatic fashion. In the rich history of Le Mans, Ferrari has found itself a coveted spot after a relentless battle on the track with rain adding to the theatrics. Battling treacherous conditions, Fuoco, Molina and Nielsen navigated the conditions to take the team from the fourth position to the top of the podium. Not only that, Ferrari also secured a one-three position, as last year’s winners Alessandro Pier Guidi, Antonio…

The Women’s Pro Bengal T20 League, organised by the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB), was supposed to showcase the tremendous strides made in women’s cricket in India. With increased funding, improved facilities, and a surge of opportunities for lady cricketers, you’d think the standard of play would reflect these advancements. However, a recent experience watching a match in the league revealed a different story, highlighting the need for continued development at the domestic level. The match had a few marquee players who stood out with their maturity and performance, showing the potential that exists in Indian women’s cricket. These players,…

The rain refused to relent in Florida, forcing a washout. And the United States made history by qualifying for the Super Eights, at the expense of Pakistan. The T20 World Cup game between the USA and Ireland at Lauderhill on Friday was called off without a ball being bowled. It took the hosts to five points from four matches. Pakistan, currently on two points, can go to four maximum, if they beat Ireland on Sunday. Their World Cup is over. The USA team in their very first appearance at the T20 World Cup proper have already proved that…

Ever since the announcement of the arrival of 7-time World Champion, Lewis Hamilton, to the Ferrari garage beside Charles Leclerc, questions have been raised over Carlos Sainz’s future in F1. Sainz initially was flirting with the possibility of joining Audi as the first driver in the inaugural season in the sport in 2026. With RedBull following closely behind, Sainz had two lucrative offers at hand. But with no confirmation from Sainz, Audi pulled out and subsequently RedBull announced Perez’s contract extension alongside World Champion, Max Verstappen. The Spaniard was also looking at a chance to grab Hamilton’s seat at Mercedes.…

The transition from a player to a coach is possibly one of the most important transitions of an athlete’s life. And it is a transition worth studying. From being embedded in high pressure situations to now having a bird’s eye view. From being a part of the team to now standing on the sidelines. So, how does one approach the mental aspect of the game after making the transition? For Morkel, the biggest difference in the transition, personally, has been family. When Morkel was a cricketer, he did not have a family to look after and could completely focus…

F1’s governing body dropped a bomb ahead of the Canadian GP as they unveiled the 2026 technical regulations, introducing monumental changes. While the new regulations are inspired by the previous cars, they will enable more intense wheel-to-wheel battles, marking the arrival of a modern era in racing. The key 2026 technical regulations will allow innovation in the power unit, aerodynamics, chassis and safety, while also prioritising sustainability. Still, questions persist over the sustainability of the new regulations, considering that the 24 races held over the globe in the F1 calendar leave an irreversible and hefty carbon footprint. In 2019, F1’s…

Netherlands, in their very first match of the T20 World Cup, clinched a hard-earned six-wicket victory over Nepal and earned their first points. Having won the toss in this Group D encounter, Netherlands opted to bowl first and took advantage of the overcast conditions that aided their pace attack. Having put pressure on the Nepal batters with some disciplined bowling, Netherlands bundled them out for 106 in under 20 overs. The relentless pressure from the Dutch bowlers prevented Nepal from forming any significant partnership. Logan van Beek was the top performer, scalping three wickets in 3.2 overs for only 18…

What defines greatness? Is there a measure? A sure shot path? Or even a solid definition to the word? In the realm of sports, what sets apart the elite from the rest? What does it take to stack against the odds? To defy fate and mould it according to your will? To dream a dream so rare that there are only two outcomes to it — mediocrity or greatness! As someone who grew up playing multiple sports, I was always intrigued by the best athletes. I wondered “How in their magnanimity were they ever human? How did the long way…