Sanket Bawankule, son of Maharashtra BJP chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule, was allegedly involved in a hit-and-run incident in Nagpur. The incident occurred early Monday morning when an Audi car, owned by Bawankule, crashed into several vehicles, injuring two people. The driver and one passenger were arrested, while Bawankule and two others fled the scene. The police are investigating the incident and have taken blood samples from the arrested individuals for examination.
Sanket Bawankule, son of Maharashtra BJP chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule, is alleged to have been involved in a hit-and-run accident in Nagpur. The Audi car registered in his name hit multiple vehicles, injuring passengers. The police are investigating the incident, while the BJP leader has called for a fair investigation.
Jonathan Wheatley, Red Bull’s long-serving sporting director, will depart the Formula One champions at the end of the year to become the principal of rival team Audi, who are set to enter the sport with a factory team in 2026.
Audi is navigating the transition to electric vehicles with a balanced approach, offering both combustion and electric models with shared styling features and advanced technology. While the company expects to eventually phase out combustion engines, it recognizes the need to cater to current customer demand and evolving regulations. Audi’s ‘zipper’ lineup strategy, where even-numbered models are combustion-powered and odd-numbered models are electric, ensures a smooth transition for its customers.
Carlos Sainz, set to leave Ferrari at the end of the season, remains tight-lipped about his future plans but insists he will stay in Formula 1. He has received an offer from Audi and is considering other options, prioritizing a championship-winning car. Sainz ruled out taking a sabbatical, emphasizing his desire to remain competitive in F1.
Audi has made major management changes to its Formula One project, appointing former Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto as Chief Operating and Chief Technical Officer. Binotto will lead the project from August 1, replacing Oliver Hoffmann and Andreas Seidl who are departing. This comes as Audi prepares for its 2026 entry into F1 with a new engine era.
A thief living a lavish lifestyle in a Mumbai apartment and driving an Audi has been arrested in India. Rohit Solanki confessed to 19 thefts across multiple states, including 3 in Valsad, 2 each in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh, and one each in Surat, Porbandar, Selwal, and Maharashtra. He admitted to using bribes to commit 6 more thefts in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh.
An elderly man, Janak Dev Shah, was tragically killed in Noida on May 26 after being struck by a speeding Audi. The incident, captured by CCTV footage, took place at 6:30 a.m. near the Kanchenjunga Apartment in Sector 24. The victim was crossing the road when the Audi suddenly hit him, causing him to be flung several feet before landing on the road. Shah died on the spot. The Sector 24 police station has registered a case against the driver under the Indian Penal Code (IPC). This incident follows a series of similar accidents involving luxury vehicles in Noida and Pune.
Bahadur Singh Parihar, a resident of Jhansi, received a 1,000 challan for driving his Audi car without a helmet. The challan was issued by the Uttar Pradesh traffic police even though the vehicle category mentioned was ‘motor car’. Despite the error, Parihar has chosen to wear a helmet while driving his car to avoid further fines. The police have stated that they will address the issue after the Lok Sabha elections in 2024.
Carlos Sainz, the highly sought-after Formula 1 driver, faces a difficult decision regarding his future. While Audi has expressed their strong interest in acquiring him as the spearhead of their team in 2025, Sainz is also a potential target for Red Bull. However, Red Bull has indicated that their driver lineup will not be finalized until the summer break. Complicating matters further, Audi’s lucrative offer boasts greater longevity than Red Bull’s, which may appeal to Sainz’s desire for security. Sainz and his management remain patient, weighing their options carefully. They are confident that they will make the right choice when the time is right, balancing the potential of Audi’s ambitious project with the stability of Red Bull’s current success.
