IPL 2027 से संन्यास की अटकलों के बीच महेंद्र सिंह धोनी ने चेन्नई में तेज बाइक दौड़ाई। गौरतलब है कि महेंद्र सिंह धोनी को तेज बाइक दौड़ाने का शौक है। वह हाल ही में चेन्नई के एक रेसिंग ट्रैक पर हाई स्पीड बाइक चलाते नजर आए। सोशल मीडिया पर एक वीडियो वायरल हो रहा है जिसमें वह पेशेवर राइडिंग सूट और हेलमेट पहनकर शानदार अंदाज में तेज गति से बाइक की सवारी कर रहे हैं।
माही के Cars और Bikes के प्रति दीवानगी और प्यार से हम सभी वाकिफ हैं। उसके पास कई प्रकार की कार और बाइक है जो किसी को भी हैरान कर सकती हैं जैसे Hummer H2, Audi Q7, Mitsubishi Pajero SFX, Land Rover Freelander, Mahindra Scorpio, Ferrari 599 GTO, Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk, Nissan Jonga, Pontiac Firebird Trans am, Mercedes Benz GLE, Rolls Royce Silver Shadow.
MS Dhoni के पास 50 से अधिक बाइक हैं, जिनमें Harley-Davidson Fat Boy, Kawasaki Ninja H2, Ducati 1098, Yamaha RD350 and Suzuki Hayabusa भी शामिल हैं।
संन्यास के बाद बाईक राइड की योजना है धोनी की
सीएसके के फैन्स की फैन फॉलोइंग इतनी ज़्यादा है कि वे कभी नहीं चाहेंगे कि उनके पसंदीदा क्रिकेटर एम.एस. धोनी, जिन्हें वे प्यार से “थाला” कहते हैं (जिसका मतलब होता है लीडर), संन्यास लें। इतनी उम्र के बाद भी धोनी आज भी बेहद फिट हैं, लेकिन बीते कुछ सालों में उनका प्रदर्शन खास नहीं रहा। IPL 2026 में तो वह एक भी बार मैदान पर नहीं उतरे।
चेन्नई सुपर किंग्स के स्टार क्रिकेटर महेंद्र सिंह धोनी ने इंडियन प्रीमियर लीग (आईपीएल) में अपने भविष्य के बारे में दुनिया को अटकलें लगाने पर मजबूर कर दिया और कहा कि अगले सेशन में वह वापसी करेंगे या नहीं, इस पर फैसला लेने के लिए पूरा समय लेंगे।उन्होंने कहा कि अब वह रांची में अपनी बाइक की सवारी (Bike Ride) का आनंद लेंगे।
Lando Norris converted pole position into victory at the Hungarian GP, securing his and McLaren’s first win of the 2026 season. He finished over 15 seconds clear of Max Verstappen, while Kimi Antonelli completed the podium to further extend his championship lead.
Norris wins, 15.080 sec from Verstappen
Hamilton moves up to second overall in drivers’ championship
Norris scores first win of F1 2026
Piastri retires with gearbox issue
Oscar Piastri grabbed the lead from his McLaren teammate at Turn 2 on the opening lap. The duo held position for the first half of the race, but Piastri found himself released in traffic after his second pit stop, caught up in the battle between Carlos Sainz and Fernando Alonso. The McLaren driver ended up making contact with Sainz, with the latter being handed a five-second penalty for ignoring blue flags.
Out at front Norris was lapping significantly faster, and gained enough time to pit and re-join the track in the lead. Things went from bad to worse for Piastri as he stopped on lap 56 with an apparent gearbox failure.
A controlled drive thereafter handed Norris his first win of the 2026 F1 season. “My pace today was probably some of the best pace I’ve ever had. The car was beautiful to drive and I felt very confident, so a great race. To get it back in terms of going long, which is certainly not what I was expecting, but the pace was so good I could always extend the stints, and fresh tyres then always won me the race. I’m just happy to be back and see the number one again,” the reigning world champion said.
Verstappen, Antonelli complete podium
Piastri’s retirement triggered the Virtual Safety Car that shuffled the order. Verstappen and Antonelli, who had just pitted for fresh tyres, stayed out and inherited P2 and P3 ahead of the Ferrari duo of Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc.
Hamilton’s hopes of finishing on the podium were dashed when he was handed a five-second penalty for speeding in the pitlane. He dropped to fifth place in the final classifications after the penalty was applied, behind his teammate Leclerc.
Isack Hadjar crossed the finish line in sixth place. George Russell recovered to P7 after a disastrous start that saw him drop as low as P19 after his anti-stall kicked in. Both Racing Bull drivers scored points, with Liam Lawson P8 and Arvid Lindblad P10. Audi’s Nico Hulkenberg separated the two in ninth place.
2026 F1 championship standings
Antonelli heads into the summer break with a 50-point lead at the top of the standings. Russell’s recent misfortune, meanwhile, has dropped him to third in the championship, while Hamilton moves up to second place overall with nine points separating the two.
The 2026 F1 season will resume with the Dutch GP at Zandvoort on August 21-23.
The first half of the 2026 F1 season will wrap up at the Hungarian GP this weekend, with this being the last race before the month-long summer break kicks off. All teams will have to stop working on their cars for two weeks in August as part of F1’s mandatory shutdown before the season resumes once again at Zandvoort on August 23.
There’s plenty more motorsport action in store with F2, Formula E and DTM rounds coming up as well. Here’s our ultimate guide for when and where to tune in from India.
F1 Hungarian GP schedule
Kimi Antonelli extended his championship lead after winning the Belgian GP. George Russell’s championship bid, however, took a big hit following his retirement. Mercedes later revealed that Russell was struggling with an undiagnosed straight-line speed deficit at Spa. The Hungaroring’s lack of straights should help mitigate this issue a bit, and Russell will be looking for a strong weekend to get his title bid back on track.
Hungaroring is also expected to be a strong track for Ferrari, with the SF-26 proving to be more competitive on less power-sensitive tracks. Aston Martin, meanwhile, is expected to bring some significant updates as it looks to salvage what has been a difficult season so far.
F1 Hungarian GP: Where to watch?
All F1 Hungarian GP sessions will be streamed live on the FanCode and F1 TV apps.
2026 F1 Hungarian GP IST schedule
Date
Day
Session
Time
July 24
Friday
FP1
5pm
July 24
Friday
FP2
8:30pm
July 25
Saturday
FP3
4pm
July 25
Saturday
Qualifying
7:30pm
July 26
Sunday
Race
6:30pm
F2 Hungarian GP schedule
Nikola Tsolov has extended his F2 championship lead to 27 points from Gabriele Mini. However, the season has delivered plenty of twists and turns so far, so the Campos Racing driver will be looking to further consolidate that advantage before the summer break.
India’s Kush Maini still holds on to sixth place overall, tied with Dino Beganovic and six points behind Noel Leon.
F2 Hungarian GP: Where to watch?
All F2 Hungarian GP sessions will be streamed live on the FanCode and F1 TV apps.
2026 F2 Hungarian GP IST schedule
Date
Day
Session
Time
July 24
Friday
Practice
2:35pm
July 24
Friday
Qualifying
7:25pm
July 25
Saturday
Sprint Race
5:45pm
July 26
Sunday
Feature Race
2:55pm
Formula E Tokyo E Prix schedule
Formula E has been racing at Tokyo since 2024. However, the races will have a new look this year as they will be hosted at night for the very first time.
With just four more races to go, Porsche’s Pascal Wehrlein currently holds the overall lead, 9 points ahead of Jaguar’s Mitch Evans and 27 points clear of Nissan’s Oliver Rowland. Jaguar holds the advantage in the team’s championship, but Porsche is just six points behind. So the Tokyo double-header could very well shake up the order. India’s Mahindra Racing, meanwhile, is P4 overall, just two points behind Andretti.
Formula E Tokyo E Prix: Where to watch?
Qualifying and races will be streamed live on Sony Liv as well as Sony Sports Ten 5.
2026 Formula E Tokyo E Prix IST schedule
Date
Day
Session
Time
July 24
Friday
FP1
3:30pm
July 25
Saturday
FP2
10am
July 25
Saturday
Qualifying 1
12:10pm
July 25
Saturday
Race 1
4:35pm
July 26
Sunday
FP3
10am
July 26
Sunday
Qualifying 2
12:10pm
July 26
Sunday
Race 2
4:35pm
DTM Oschersleben IST schedule
India’s Arjun Maini made his first DTM podium appearance of the year at Norisring. This also marked his very first podium with the HRT Ford Racing Team. He’s now moved up to seventh place in the standings, two points behind Ben Dorr and three points behind Marco Wittmann.
Nicki Thiim holds the overall lead, ahead of Maro Engel and Lucas Auer.
DTM Oschersleben: Where to watch?
All DTM Oschersleben sessions will be streamed live on the FanCode app.
In India, open-top cars are enjoyable only on a handful of days. Mostly, it’s either too hot or too cold, or the air quality is poor. But when the weather does cooperate, a convertible can feel genuinely special. Here, we take a look at 14 convertible cars currently on sale in the country. Mercedes, Maserati and Ferrari have three each, BMW has two, and Mini, McLaren and MG have one apiece. Read on to see what sets each of these drop-tops apart.
Mini Cooper S Convertible
Rs 59 lakh-61.50 lakh
The Mini Cooper S Convertible is the most accessible and the smallest convertible car in India. At speeds of up to 30kph, its electrically operated fabric roof can be opened and closed in 18 seconds and 15 seconds, respectively. Under the hood of the Cooper S Convertible, Mini has plonked a 2-litre 4-cylinder turbo-petrol engine with peak outputs of 204hp and 300Nm. A 7-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox sends power to the front wheels, and there’s no manual on offer. The run from 0 to 100kph takes 6.9 seconds.
MG Cyberster
Rs 82.5 lakh
Next in line is the MG Cyberster, whose soft top takes just 10 seconds to open or close at speeds of up to 50kph, matching the BMW Z4 (also on this list) for the quickest roof operation. Coming to the MG Cyberster specs, its 77kWh battery pack powers two electric motors, one on each axle. Combined outputs of 510hp and 725Nm are sent to all four wheels, taking the electric vehicle from a standstill to 100kph in just 3.2 seconds.
BMW Z4
Rs 90.5 lakh-95.2 lakh
While BMW has confirmed the end of the Z4’s production, the model is still listed on the brand’s India website, likely for existing stock. The BMW car features a 3.0-litre straight-6 turbo-petrol engine, pushing out 340hp and 500Nm, sending power to the rear wheels. The Z4 M40i can be had with either an 8-speed torque-converter automatic transmission (AT) or a 6-speed manual transmission (MT), making it the only convertible on this list to offer a manual gearbox. The 0-100kph sprint is done in 4.6 seconds with the MT and in 4.5 seconds with the AT.
BMW M440i Convertible
Rs 1.09 crore
The BMW M440i Convertible is one of the latest convertibles to launch in India. Its soft-top roof can be opened or closed in 18 seconds at speeds up to 50kph. Under its hood is the same 3-litre 6-cylinder turbo-petrol engine as the BMW M340i, producing peak outputs of 374hp and 500Nm. This engine is mated to an 8-speed automatic gearbox, which sends power to all four wheels. While BMW claims a 0-100kph sprint time of 4.9 seconds.
Mercedes CLE 300
Rs 1.15 crore
The Mercedes-Benz CLE 300 Cabriolet is the most affordable convertible car from Mercedes in India, and its soft-top roof opens and closes in 20 seconds at speeds of up to 60kph. Under the hood lies a 2.0-litre 4-cylinder turbo-petrol engine producing 258hp and 400Nm, paired with a 9AT unit, which sends drive to all four wheels. The 100kph mark from rest is hit in 6.7 seconds.
Mercedes SL
AMG SL 55
Rs 2.34 crore
Next, Mercedes has two SL models on sale in India: the AMG SL 55 and the Maybach SL 680 Monogram Series. The AMG SL 55 has a multi-layer fabric roof that can be opened or closed in 16 seconds at up to 60kph.
Maybach SL 680 Monogram Series
Rs 4.3 crore
Mercedes Maybach SL 680 Monogram Series.
The Mercedes-Maybach SL 680 Monogram Series is the brand’s most expensive convertible. Like the AMG SL 55, the Maybach car also has a multi-layer fabric roof with a 16-second operation time, but it works at slightly lower speeds of up to 50kph.
While both these models are powered by a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 petrol engine mated to a 9AT, which sends the engine output to all four wheels, the Maybach SL 680 boasts higher power and torque figures of 585hp and 800Nm than the AMG SL 55’s 476hp and 700Nm. But when it comes to the 0-100kph sprint, the AMG does it in 3.9 seconds, slightly ahead of the Maybach’s 4.1 seconds.
Maserati GranCabrio
Rs 2.83 crore-3 crore
The Maserati GranCabrio – the convertible version of the Maserati GranTurismo – features a folding fabric setup that can be lowered or raised in 14 seconds, at up to 50kph. The GranCabrio shares its 3.0-litre twin-turbo V6 petrol engine, which makes 550hp and 650Nm, with the GranTurismo, as well as the MCPura Cielo (also on this list). Transmission duties are handled by an 8AT unit, which sends output to all four wheels. The Maserati convertible can do the 0-100kph sprint in 3.6 seconds.
Maserati GranCabrio Folgore
Rs 3.18 crore
The Maserati GranCabrio Folgore, the only other electric roadster here besides the Cyberster, features a powered fabric roof that can be lowered or raised in 14 seconds at speeds of up to 50kph. Its three electric motors generate combined outputs of 761hp and 1,350Nm. The Maserati electric convertible rockets from a standstill to 100kph in 2.8 seconds.
Ferrari Amalfi Spider
Rs 4.6 crore
The Ferrari Amalfi Spider is the newest convertible to go on sale in the country. Its folding fabric roof opens in 13.5 seconds at speeds of up to 60kph. The Amalfi Spider uses the same 3.9-litre twin-turbo V8 engine as the Amalfi coupe, producing 640hp and 760Nm. Power is sent to the rear wheels through an 8-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox. Ferrari claims the convertible can sprint from 0-100kph in 3.3 seconds.
Maserati MCPura Cielo
Rs 5.12 crore
The third convertible offering from the Italian carmaker in this list is the MCPura Cielo, which is the evolution of the MC20 Cielo. The convertible comes with an electrochromic glass roof, which opens and closes in just 12 seconds and can be operated at speeds of up to 50kph. It gets the brand’s 3.0-litre turbocharged V6 petrol unit, delivering 630hp and 720Nm of torque. According to Maserati, the mid-engined supercar accelerates from 0 to 100kph in just 2.9 seconds.
Ferrari 296 GTS
Rs 6.45 crore
The Ferrari 296 GTS gets a foldable hard top that takes 14 seconds to pack itself behind the flying buttresses at speeds of up to 45kph. As for the powertrain, the 296 GTS plug-in hybrid gets a 3.0-litre twin-turbo V6 paired with an electric motor, which together produce 830hp and 740Nm. Its 8-speed DCT sends output to the rear wheels, making the 296 GTS go from 0 to 100kph in 2.9 seconds.
McLaren 750S Spider
Rs 8.78 crore*
While most cars on this list have a fabric roof or a hard top, the McLaren 750S Spider takes it up a notch with an electrochromic glass roof that can be dimmed at the touch of a button. This retractable top can glide up or down in 11 seconds at up to 50kph. The 750S Spider is powered by a 4-litre twin-turbo V8 petrol engine making 750hp and 800Nm, mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT). The engine output is sent to only the rear wheels, and the run from 0 to 100kph is achieved in just 2.8 seconds.
*Might be lowered to Rs 5.46 crore after the India-UK FTA rollout.
Ferrari 12Cilindri Spider
Rs 9.15 crore
Lastly, the Ferrari 12Cilindri Spider is the most expensive convertible featured on this list. Ferrari has equipped the convertible version of the 12Cilindri with a retractable hard top, which takes 14 seconds to open/close at up to 45kph. Even the rear glass automatically slides down when the roof is tucked away. The 12Cilindri Spider has a 6.5-litre naturally aspirated V12 engine producing 830hp and 678Nm. The 8DCT sends engine output only to the rear wheels; 0-100kph comes up in 2.9 seconds.
Ex-showroom prices above are indicative and may change; availability of some models may depend on stock availability.
Ferrari India ने अपनी नई Amalfi Spider की बुकिंग लेना शुरू कर दिया है। यह कार कंपनी की Amalfi Grand Tourer का कन्वर्टिबल वर्जन है। मार्च में ग्लोबल लॉन्च के ठीक चार महीने बाद आ रही इस कार की कीमत, ऑप्शन जोड़ने से पहले 4.6 करोड़ रुपये है। Ferrari Amalfi Spider में वही 3.9 लीटर ट्विन-टर्बो V8 इंजन दिया गया है, जो इसके कूपे मॉडल में मिलता है। यह इंजन 640 hp की पावर और 760 Nm का टॉर्क देता है। इसमें पावर को पीछे के पहियों तक पहुंचाने के लिए 8-स्पीड डुअल-क्लच गियरबॉक्स दिया गया है।
भारतीय ग्राहकों के लिए यह कार एक लग्जरी और परफॉर्मेंस का उदाहरण ज्यादा है, क्योंकि इसकी कीमत ज्यादातर लग्जरी कार खरीदारों के बजट से काफी ऊपर है। हालांकि, इससे यह जरूर पता चलता है कि Ferrari भारत को एक महत्वपूर्ण बाजार मान रही है और यहां ग्लोबल लॉन्च के करीब ही अपनी कारें पेश कर रही है।
कीमत और पोजिशनिंग
Amalfi Spider, Amalfi Grand Tourer का कन्वर्टिबल वर्जन है और जाहिर है कि इसकी कीमत इसके हार्ड-टॉप मॉडल से ज्यादा है। इसकी कीमत Amalfi Coupe से ₹52 लाख ज्यादा है, जो अभी ₹4.08 करोड़ में मिल रही है। खरीदारों को इस कार में लंबी दूरी के सफर में आराम और दमदार परफॉर्मेंस दोनों का शानदार अनुभव मिलेगा। इसके अलावा, ओपन-टॉप ड्राइविंग का मजा और अपनी पसंद के मुताबिक कार को कस्टमाइज कराने का विकल्प भी मिलेगा।
इंजन, परफॉर्मेंस
Amalfi Spider में जाना-पहचाना 3.9-लीटर ट्विन-टर्बो V8 इंजन लगा है, जो 640 hp की पावर और 760 Nm का टॉर्क देता है। यह पावर 8-स्पीड डुअल-क्लच ऑटोमैटिक गियरबॉक्स के जरिए सिर्फ पिछले पहियों तक पहुंचती है। Ferrari का दावा है कि यह कार 0 से 100 kmph की रफ्तार सिर्फ 3.3 सेकंड में पकड़ लेती है और इसकी टॉप स्पीड 320 kmph है। हालांकि, कन्वर्टिबल डिजाइन की वजह से यह कार Coupe मॉडल से 86 kg भारी है, लेकिन इसके बावजूद इसकी परफॉर्मेंस लगभग Amalfi Coupe जैसी ही दमदार बनी हुई है।
डिजाइन
दिखने में, Spider Coupe के स्लीक आकार जैसा ही है, लेकिन इसमें सबसे बड़ा फर्क इसकी फोल्ड होने वाली फैब्रिक रूफ है। यह रूफ 60 kmph तक की रफ्तार पर 13.5 सेकंड में खुल या बंद हो जाती है और यह चार कलर ऑप्शन में उपलब्ध है।
Ferrari का दावा है कि Amalfi Spider की पांच-लेयर (Five-Layer) फैब्रिक रूफ इस तरह तैयार की गई है कि कार के अंदर शोर, वाइब्रेशन और झटके लगभग हार्ड-टॉप मॉडल जितनी ही कम महसूस होती हैं। इसके अलावा, पीछे की सीटों के पीछे खास विंड डिफ्लेक्टर लगाए गए हैं, जो खुली छत के साथ ड्राइविंग के दौरान हवा के शोर को कम करने में मदद करते हैं। इससे लंबी यात्रा भी ज्यादा आरामदायक बनती है। Ferrari ने इस कार के लिए Rosso Tramonto नाम का एक एक्सक्लूसिव एक्सटीरियर (बाहरी) शेड भी पेश किया है, जिससे Amalfi Spider की पहचान बाकी मॉडलों से अलग नजर आती है।
इंटीरियर और फीचर्स
Ferrari Amalfi Spider का इंटीरियर काफी हद तक Amalfi Coupe जैसा ही है। इसमें 2+2 सीटिंग लेआउट दिया गया है, यानी आगे दो और पीछे दो सीटें मिलती हैं। कार का केबिन पूरी तरह ड्राइवर को ध्यान में रखकर डिजाइन किया गया है।
फीचर्स की बात करें तो इसमें 10.25 इंच का टचस्क्रीन इंफोटेनमेंट सिस्टम, 8.8 इंच का पैसेंजर डिस्प्ले और 15.6 इंच का डिजिटल ड्राइवर डिस्प्ले मिलता है। इसके अलावा, कार में पावर्ड स्पोर्ट्स सीट्स, तीन-स्पोक स्टीयरिंग व्हील (जिस पर कई फिजिकल कंट्रोल दिए गए हैं), स्टाइलिश AC वेंट्स और एल्यूमिनियम फिनिश सेंटर टनल दी गई है, जो इसे ‘ग्रैंड टूरर’ होने का अहसास कराते हैं।
टेक्नोलॉजी और आराम के मामले में, Amalfi Spider में वायरलेस Apple CarPlay और Android Auto, कनेक्टेड कार फीचर्स, ADAS, एडेप्टिव क्रूज कंट्रोल, ऑटोमैटिक क्लाइमेट कंट्रोल और वायरलेस चार्जिंग पैड जैसे फीचर्स मिलते हैं। रूफ बंद होने पर इसका बूट स्पेस 255 लीटर और रूफ हटने पर 172 लीटर होता है, जो कन्वर्टिबल सुपरकार के हिसाब से काफी प्रैक्टिकल है।
Ferrari इस कार में सीटों की अपहोल्स्ट्री, इंटीरियर ट्रिम और कलर स्कीम को अपनी पसंद के अनुसार कस्टमाइज कराने का विकल्प भी देती है, जिससे ग्राहक अपनी पसंद के मुताबिक एक अलग और खास Amalfi Spider तैयार कर सकते हैं।
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