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FILE - Fans take photos with Williams driver Alex Albon, of Britain, as he arrives to Interlagos racetrack for practice ahead of the weekend's Formula One Brazilian Grand Prix in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Nov. 11, 2022. Williams driver Alex Albon intends to show the more steely side to his personalty in Formula One. The affable Albon is one of the most popular drivers but thinks that also comes with some misperception. He says people "see me as a happy-go-lucky person" but “I’m much stronger than people can imagine.” (AP Photo/Marcelo Chello, File)
F1 driver Albon intends to show his steely side for Williams

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The new RB19 F1 car is unveiled during an event in New York, Friday, Feb. 3, 2023. Ford will return to Formula One as the engine provider for Red Bull Racing in a partnership announced Friday that begins with immediate technical support this season and engines in 2026. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Ford returns to Formula One in partnership with Red Bull

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Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and team's principal Christian Horner celebrate Verstappen's third championship title after the Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla)
Verstappen's home Dutch GP extends F1 contract through 2025

Dec. 08, 2022 03:16 AM EST

FILE - Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco speaks with Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto following the first practice session for the Formula One Miami Grand Prix auto race at the Miami International Autodrome, on May 6, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto is leaving the team at the end of next month after four years in which they often struggled to keep up with Formula One’s leaders. Binotto has been with Ferrari for 28 years and took over the team principal role in 2019. The team was winless in 2020 and 2021. It started 2022 promisingly as Charles Leclerc won two of the opening three races. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Ferrari team principal Binotto leaving after troubled season

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Ricciardo returns to Red Bull as team's third F1 driver

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MILTON KEYNES, England (AP) — Daniel Ricciardo will return to Red Bull Racing next season as the team's third driver — a role which keeps the popular Australian in...

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands, left, and Red Bull driver Sergio Perez of Mexico lead at the start during the Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla)
Champion Max Verstappen ends F1 season with 15th win

Nov. 20, 2022 09:36 AM EST

Red Bull driver Sergio Perez of Mexico makes a pit stop during qualifying session for the Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Saturday, Nov.19, 2022. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili, Pool)
F1: Verstappen beats Perez to pole for Abu Dhabi GP

Nov. 19, 2022 10:11 AM EST

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain leaves the pit lane during practice for thethe Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Friday, Nov. 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla)
Perez, Leclerc battle for 2nd in F1, Vettel in last race

Nov. 18, 2022 03:07 AM EST

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen, of The Netherlands, speaks during a press conference ahead of the Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla)
Verstappen says rift resolved after F1 incident with Perez

Nov. 17, 2022 06:39 AM EST

Aston Martin driver Sebastian Vettel, of Germany, arrives at the paddock of the Formula One Mexico Grand Prix at the Hermanos Rodriguez racetrack in Mexico City, Friday, Oct. 28, 2022. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)
Smaller stakes in F1's return to Abu Dhabi, drama remains

By Jenna Fryer Nov. 16, 2022 03:11 PM EST

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen, of the Netherlands, left, and teammate Sergio Perez, of Mexico, greet each other at the end of the qualifying run of the Formula One Mexico Grand Prix at the Hermanos Rodriguez racetrack in Mexico City, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022. Verstappen won pole position and Perez cam in fourth. (Carlos Perez Gallardo/Pool via AP)
Column: Verstappen shows crack in relationship with Perez

By Jenna Fryer Nov. 14, 2022 12:33 PM EST

Mercedes driver George Russell, of Britain, celebrates his victory in the Brazilian Formula One Grand Prix at the Interlagos race track in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sunday, Nov.13, 2022. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)
Russell wins his 1st F1 race in Mercedes 1-2 at Brazilian GP

By Mauricio Savarese Nov. 13, 2022 02:53 PM EST

Aston Martin driver Sebastian Vettel, of Germany, steers his car along the pit lane during a free practice ahead of Brazil Formula One Grand Prix at Interlagos race track in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Friday, Nov. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)
F1 joy for Mercedes as Russell tops Brazilian GP sprint race

By Mauricio Savarese Nov. 12, 2022 04:34 PM EST

Haas driver Kevin Magnussen, of Denmark, attends a practice ahead of the weekend's Formula One Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos racetrack in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Friday, Nov. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Marcelo Chello)
Haas' Magnussen shocks F1 with first pole at Brazilian GP

By Mauricio Savarese Nov. 11, 2022 04:06 PM EST

A member of Mercedes team crew works on the car of George Russell, of Britain, ahead of Sunday's Formula One Brazilian Grand Prix, at the Interlagos racetrack in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)
F1 team Mercedes suspends sponsorship deal with FTX

By Mauricio Savarese Nov. 11, 2022 12:49 PM EST

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton, of Britain, celebrates at the podium after coming in second in the Formula One Mexico Grand Prix at the Hermanos Rodriguez racetrack in Mexico City, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)
Lewis Hamilton committed to helping Mercedes end slump

By Jenna Fryer Nov. 10, 2022 10:43 AM EST

Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz, of Spain, right, accompanied by teammate Charles Leclerc, of Monaco, attend a press conference in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022. (AP Photo/Marcelo Chello)
Ferrari's Leclerc looks to 2023 in last races of F1 season

By Mauricio Savarese Nov. 09, 2022 10:03 PM EST

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain smiles during a press conference in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022. Hamilton will compete Sunday in the Brazilian Formula One Grand Prix at Sao Paulo's Interlagos circuit. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)
Hamilton sad to see 'unexpected' friend Vettel retire

By Mauricio Savarese Nov. 09, 2022 06:06 PM EST

British Mercedes Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton acknowledges the crowd at the Chamber of Deputies during a ceremony where he received the title of Honorary Citizen of Brazil in Brasilia, Brazil, Monday, Nov. 7, 2022. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres)
Hamilton becomes honorary citizen of Brazil before race

By Mauricio Savarese Nov. 07, 2022 03:05 PM EST

Chase Elliott (9) leads Denny Hamlin (11) and Noah Gragson (48) during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Martinsville Speedway, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Martinsville, Va. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
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