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Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain, left, stand on the grid before the start of the British Formula One Grand Prix, at the Silverstone circuit, in Silverstone, England, Sunday, July 18, 2021. (Lars Baron/Pool photo via AP)
Title race back on as Red Bull fume at "desperate" Hamilton

By Daniella Matar Jul. 19, 2021 10:39 AM EDT

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain steers his car during the third free practice session for the Austrian Formula One Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring racetrack in Spielberg, Austria, Saturday, July 3, 2021. The Austrian Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)
New 2-year deal gives Hamilton chance to win 10 titles in F1

By Jerome Pugmire Jul. 03, 2021 05:42 AM EDT

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands attends a media conference ahead of the Austrian Formula One Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring racetrack in Spielberg, Austria, Thursday, July 1, 2021. (Clive Rose/Pool Photo via AP)
No stress for defiant Hamilton, despite Verstappen pressure

By Jerome Pugmire Jul. 01, 2021 03:03 PM EDT

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain reacts after he placed second at the Styrian Formula One Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring racetrack in Spielberg, Austria, Sunday, June 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic, Pool)
F1: Red Bull's Verstappen the driver to beat at Austrian GP

By Jerome Pugmire Jul. 01, 2021 01:08 AM EDT

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands, right, celebrates from the podium after winning the French Formula One Grand Prix next to second place Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain, left, at the Paul Ricard racetrack in Le Castellet, southern France, Sunday, June 20, 2021. (Nicolas Tucat/Pool via AP)
Verstappen pushing Hamilton hard in thrilling F1 title race

By Jerome Pugmire Jun. 20, 2021 10:48 AM EDT

FILE - In this file photo dated Monday, Dec. 5, 2011, former Formula One chief Max Mosley arrives at a Select Committee hearing on privacy and injunctions, in London. Former Formula One boss and privacy campaigner Max Mosley has died on Sunday May 23, aged 81, it is announced Monday May 24, 2021. (AP Photo/Sang Tan, FILE)
Max Mosley, racing boss who took on UK tabloids, dies at 81

By Steve Douglas And Jill Lawless May. 24, 2021 11:15 AM EDT

First place Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands, right, celebrates on the podium during the Monaco Grand Prix at the Monaco racetrack, in Monaco, Sunday, May 23, 2021. (Sebastien Nogier, Pool via AP)
Verstappen wins Monaco GP, takes F1 title lead from Hamilton

By Jerome Pugmire May. 23, 2021 10:51 AM EDT

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco steers his car during the second free practice for Sunday's Formula One race, at the Monaco racetrack, in Monaco, Thursday, May 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
Ferrari drivers Leclerc and Sainz Jr. impress at Monaco GP

By Jerome Pugmire May. 20, 2021 07:20 AM EDT

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands attends a press conference ahead of Sunday's Formula One race, in Monaco, Wednesday, May 19, 2021. (Sebastien Nogier, Pool via AP)
Hamilton, Verstappen continue F1 rivalry at Monaco GP

By Jerome Pugmire May. 19, 2021 04:56 PM EDT

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain celebrates after winning the Spanish Formula One Grand Prix at the Barcelona Catalunya racetrack in Montmelo, just outside Barcelona, Spain, Sunday, May 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti, Pool)
Hamilton wins Spanish GP ahead of Verstappen

By Joseph Wilson May. 09, 2021 10:41 AM EDT

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain reacts after he clocked the fastest time in the qualifying for the Spanish Formula One Grand Prix at the Barcelona Catalunya racetrack in Montmelo, just outside Barcelona, Spain, Saturday, May 8, 2021. The Spanish Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti, Pool)
Hamilton tops qualifying at Spanish GP for 100th pole

By Joseph Wilson May. 08, 2021 07:17 AM EDT

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain takes a curve during the second free practice for the Spanish Formula One Grand Prix at the Barcelona Catalunya racetrack in Montmelo, just outside Barcelona, Spain, Friday, May 7, 2021. The Spanish Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)
Hamilton tops 2nd practice in Spain, Verstappen 9th

By Joseph Wilson May. 07, 2021 06:50 AM EDT

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain stands on the podium after winning the Portugal Formula One Grand Prix at the Algarve International Circuit near Portimao, Portugal, Sunday, May 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
Hamilton-Verstappen battle promises thrilling F1 season

By Jerome Pugmire May. 02, 2021 11:49 AM EDT

Brad Keselowski (2) celebrates with a burnout after winning the Geico 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup auto race at Talladega Superspeedway, Sunday, April 25, 2021, in Talladega, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
AUTO RACING: Kansas and Texas highlight NASCAR, Indy slate

By The Associated Press Apr. 28, 2021 11:40 AM EDT

FILE - Driver Scott Dixon, left, and team owner Chip Ganassi celebrate after winning the NTT IndyCar Series Championship following an IndyCar auto race in St. Petersburg, Fla., in this Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, file photo. The upcoming IndyCar season will be headlined by the six-time IndyCar champion. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson, File)
Scott Dixon seeks motorsports milestone 7th championship

By Jenna Fryer Apr. 16, 2021 07:29 PM EDT

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands leads at the start of the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain, Sunday, March 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili)
Hamilton holds off Verstappen to win tense F1 season-opener

Mar. 28, 2021 12:52 PM EDT

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands steps out of his car after the qualifying for the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix, at the Formula One Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain, Saturday, March 27, 2021. The Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix will take place on Sunday. (Lars Baron, Pool via AP)
Verstappen takes superb pole at Bahrain GP ahead of Hamilton

Mar. 27, 2021 09:24 AM EDT

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands steers his car during the second free practice at the Formula One Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain, Friday, March 26, 2021. The Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix will take place on Sunday. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili)
Verstappen fastest in practice for season-opening Bahrain GP

Mar. 26, 2021 09:05 AM EDT

FILE - In this Friday, Nov. 27, 2020 file photo, Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel of Germany arrives at the paddock ahead of the first free practice at the Formula One Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain. The new season starts Sunday March 28, 2021 with the Bahrain Grand Prix and ends in December 2021 at Abu Dhabi. (Hamad Mohammed, Pool via AP, File)
Redemption beckons for Vettel after miserable end at Ferrari

By Jerome Pugmire Mar. 24, 2021 01:03 AM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020 file photo, Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain celebrates after winning the Formula One race in Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain. Lewis Hamilton is chasing an eighth Formula One title to stand alone among racing greats. The season starts Sunday March 28, 2021 with the Bahrain Grand Prix and ends in December 2021 at Abu Dhabi. Hamilton might see another successful season as the perfect time to walk away from F1. (Giuseppe Cacace/Pool via AP, File)
Bottas targets an improved mindset in latest F1 title bid

By Jerome Pugmire Mar. 23, 2021 01:12 AM EDT