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Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain waves as he walks onto the podium after finishing second in the Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, Dec. 12. 2021. Max Verstappen ripped a record eighth title away from Lewis Hamilton with a pass on the final lap of the Abu Dhabi GP to close one of the most thrilling Formula One seasons in years as the first Dutch world champion. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)
FIA opens detailed analysis into title-deciding Abu Dhabi GP

Jan. 13, 2022 01:39 PM EST

Williams driver Nicholas Latifi of Canada during practice for the Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Friday, Dec. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)
Latifi received death threats after chaotic F1 season finale

Dec. 21, 2021 01:51 PM EST

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain in leads Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands at the start of the Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, Dec. 12. 2021. Max Verstappen ripped a record eighth title away from Lewis Hamilton with a pass on the final lap of the Abu Dhabi GP to close one of the most thrilling Formula One seasons in years as the first Dutch world champion. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)
Mercedes withdraws appeal of Formula 1 season finale

By Jenna Fryer Dec. 16, 2021 05:31 AM EST

Red Bull team chief Christian Horner, center, celebrates with his driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands after winning the Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021. Max Verstappen ripped a record eighth title away from Lewis Hamilton, left, with a pass on the final lap of the Abu Dhabi GP to close one of the most thrilling Formula One seasons in years as the first Dutch world champion. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)
Formula One finale to be reviewed by FIA for future lessons

By Jenna Fryer Dec. 15, 2021 04:35 PM EST

Lewis Hamilton poses for the media after he was made a Knight Bachelor by Britain's Prince Charles during a investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle in Windsor, England, Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021. (Andrew Matthews/Pool Photo via AP)
Hamilton receives knighthood days after losing F1 title

Dec. 15, 2021 10:49 AM EST

Alinghi Red Bull Racing launches America’s Cup challenge

By Bernie Wilson Dec. 14, 2021 05:45 PM EST
Former two-time America’s Cup champion Alinghi of Switzerland is returning after an absence of 11 years and teaming with Formula One powerhouse Red Bull Racing to...

NASCAR champion Kyle Larson gets a close look of a Formula One car and a tour of the Haas garage on Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021 at Yas Marina Circuit before the Formula One season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Larson attended his first ever F1 race as part of his weeklong visit to Dubai and Abu Dhabi during a vacation following his Cup championship win. (AP Photo/Jenna Fryer)
NASCAR champion Larson among many conflicted by F1 finish

By Jenna Fryer Dec. 14, 2021 11:27 AM EST

Max Verstappen of the Netherlands, center, celebrates with members of his team after winning the Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021. Max Verstappen ripped a record eighth title away from Lewis Hamilton with a pass on the final lap of the Abu Dhabi GP to close one of the most thrilling Formula One seasons in years as the first Dutch world champion. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)
Verstappen parties until daybreak after F1 title

By Rob Harris Dec. 13, 2021 09:55 AM EST

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain waves as he walks onto the podium after finishing second in the Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, Dec. 12. 2021. Max Verstappen ripped a record eighth title away from Lewis Hamilton with a pass on the final lap of the Abu Dhabi GP to close one of the most thrilling Formula One seasons in years as the first Dutch world champion. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)
COLUMN: Racing or entertainment? F1 teeters line at finale

By Jenna Fryer Dec. 13, 2021 07:05 AM EST

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands wins the Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)
Mercedes loses both its protests after Hamilton loses title

By Jerome Pugmire Dec. 12, 2021 11:55 AM EST

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands celebrates after becoming F1 drivers world champion after winning the Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, Dec. 12. 2021. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili, Pool)
Verstappen wins 1st F1 title with last lap pass of Hamilton

By Jenna Fryer Dec. 12, 2021 09:55 AM EST

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen wins first Formula One title after dramatic season-ending win at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Dec. 12, 2021 09:36 AM EST
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Red Bull driver Max Verstappen wins first Formula One title after dramatic season-ending win at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. ...

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands kneels next to his car after he became the world champion after winning the Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)
Champion Verstappen's dramatic win ends stunning F1 season

By Jerome Pugmire Dec. 11, 2021 10:53 AM EST

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands celebrates after winning the pole position for the Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Saturday Dec 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)
One race to go to decide F1's best title fight in years

By Jenna Fryer Dec. 11, 2021 06:53 AM EST

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain watches a monitor during practice for the Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Friday, Dec. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili)
Mercedes, Red Bull play nice ahead of F1 championship

By Jenna Fryer Dec. 10, 2021 10:13 AM EST

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain speaks during a press conference ahead of the Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021. (Antonin Vincent, Pool via AP)
F1 title contenders mellow headed into dramatic conclusion

By Jenna Fryer Dec. 09, 2021 11:39 AM EST

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands arrives at the Yas Marina racetrack in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)
F1 extends contract to race in Abu Dhabi through 2030

Dec. 09, 2021 07:28 AM EST

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain celebrates winning the Formula One Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in front of the second placed Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands, in Jiddah, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)
AUTO RACING: F1 championship battle comes down to final race

By The Associated Press Dec. 08, 2021 05:33 PM EST

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain celebrates winning the Formula One Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in front of the second placed Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands, in Jiddah, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021. (Andrej Isakovic, Pool Photo via AP)
In The Pits: F1 down to the wire in thrilling title fight

By Jenna Fryer Dec. 06, 2021 05:33 AM EST

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands, front, and Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain in action t during the Formula One Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in Jiddah, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)
Hamilton's win takes thrilling F1 season to final showdown

Dec. 05, 2021 02:54 PM EST