Pierre Gasly
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain celebrates in the garage after winning the Emirates Formula One Grand Prix, at the Yas Marina racetrack in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, Dec.1, 2019. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
Hamilton seals easy 11th victory of F1 championship season

By Jerome Pugmire Dec. 01, 2019 09:55 AM EST

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherland's steers his car during the third free practice at the Yas Marina racetrack in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. The Emirates Formula One Grand Prix will take place on Sunday. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)
F1: World champion Hamilton takes pole at Abu Dhabi GP

By Jerome Pugmire Nov. 30, 2019 06:22 AM EST

In this Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019 photo, a mourner places a hand on the shoulder of Devi Posto killed during clashes between security forces and supporters of former President Evo Morales, during a vigil at the San Francisco de Asis church in El Alto, on the outskirts of La Paz, Bolivia. The death toll from an operation by Bolivian security forces to clear the blockade of a fuel plant by anti-government protesters has risen to six the public defender's office announced Wednesday.(AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)
AP PHOTOS: Editor selections from Latin America, Caribbean

By The Associated Press Nov. 22, 2019 12:02 AM EST

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen, of the Netherlands, celebrates atop his car after winning the Brazilian Formula One Grand Prix at the Interlagos race track in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)
Verstappen wins Brazilian GP, Ferraris self-destruct

By Mauricio Savarese Nov. 17, 2019 01:54 PM EST

Red Bull driver Alexander Albon, of Thailand, stands in the pit lane during the second training session of the Formula One Mexico Grand Prix auto race at the Hermanos Rodriguez racetrack in Mexico City, Friday, Oct. 25, 2019. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo)
F1: Albon still hoping for 2020 seat with Red Bull

By Jim Vertuno Oct. 26, 2019 02:53 AM EDT

Red Bull driver Alexander Albon of Thailand steers his car during the Japanese Formula One Grand Prix at Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka, central Japan, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019. F1 has always had a solid following in Southeast Asia. Having Albon performing as well as he is will only add to the sport's popularity in the region.(AP Photo/Toru Hanai)
Thai driver Alexander Albon turning heads in Formula 1

By Jim Armstrong Oct. 13, 2019 04:35 AM EDT

Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas of Finland leads Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel of Germany at the start of the Japanese Formula One Grand Prix at Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka, central Japan, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Toru Takahashi)
Mercedes driver Bottas wins Japanese Grand Prix

By Jim Armstrong Oct. 13, 2019 03:25 AM EDT

A fan with a decoration of Suzuka Circuit waits for drivers in front of the gate of the paddock ahead of the Japanese Formula One Grand Prix in Suzuka, central Japan, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Toru Hanai)
Ferrari driver Vettel grabs pole at Japanese GP

By Jim Armstrong Oct. 12, 2019 10:56 PM EDT

Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas of Finland steers his car during the second practice session for the Japanese Formula One Grand Prix at Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka, central Japan, Friday, Oct. 11, 2019. (AP Photo/Toru Takahashi)
Bottas fastest in practice for Japanese GP

By Jim Armstrong Oct. 10, 2019 11:16 PM EDT

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands gestures to Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco during a press conference for the Japanese Formula One Grand Prix at Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Toru Hanai)
Hamilton aiming for win at typhoon-threatened Japanese GP

By Jim Armstrong Oct. 10, 2019 03:58 AM EDT

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco leads the field at the start of the Singapore Formula One Grand Prix, at the Marina Bay City Circuit in Singapore, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Lim Yong Teck)
Vettel ends 13-month winless run; Ferrari 1-2 at Singapore

By Jim Armstrong Sep. 22, 2019 10:31 AM EDT

Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas of Finland pulls out of his garage during the second practice session at the Marina Bay City Circuit ahead of the Singapore Formula One Grand Prix in Singapore, Friday, Sept. 20, 2019. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)
Hamilton tops 2nd practice at Singapore GP

By Jim Armstrong Sep. 20, 2019 11:11 AM EDT

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco celebrates taking pole position during the qualifying session at the Monza racetrack, in Monza, Italy, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. The Formula one race will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
Leclerc takes pole position for Italian GP

By Daniella Matar Sep. 07, 2019 07:36 AM EDT

Red Bull demotes Pierre Gasly, promotes Alexander Albon

Aug. 12, 2019 07:34 AM EDT
MILTON KEYNES, England (AP) — Red Bull Racing has demoted Pierre Gasly after just 12 races of the Formula One season and promoted Alexander Albon to race alongside...

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherland's steers his car during the third practice session of the Hungarian Formula One Grand Prix at the Hungaroring racetrack in Mogyorod, northeast of Budapest, Hungary, Saturday, Aug. 3, 2019. The Hungarian Formula One Grand Prix takes place on Sunday. (AP Photo/Laszlo Balogh)
Verstappen takes 1st career pole position at Hungarian GP

By Jerome Pugmire Aug. 03, 2019 07:23 AM EDT

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherland's prepares for the second practice session of the Hungarian Formula One Grand Prix at the Hungaroring racetrack in Mogyorod, northeast of Budapest, Hungary, Friday, Aug. 2, 2019. The Hungarian Formula One Grand Prix takes place on Sunday. (AP Photo/Laszlo Balogh)
Max Verstappen the talk of F1 amid Mercedes move speculation

By Jerome Pugmire Aug. 02, 2019 01:29 PM EDT

Red Bull driver Pierre Gasly of France steers his car through a corner during the first practice session of the Hungarian Formula One Grand Prix at the Hungaroring racetrack in Mogyorod, northeast of Budapest, Hungary, Friday, Aug. 2, 2019. The Hungarian Formula One Grand Prix takes place on Sunday. (AP Photo/Laszlo Balogh)
Gasly and Verstappen lead Hungarian GP 2nd practice

By Jerome Pugmire Aug. 02, 2019 07:22 AM EDT

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain steers his car during the qualifying Formula One session at the Hockenheimring racetrack in Hockenheim, Germany, Saturday, July 27, 2019. The German Formula One Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Jens Meyer)
Hamilton takes pole position at German GP; Ferrari struggles

By Jerome Pugmire Jul. 27, 2019 07:23 AM EDT

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco steers his car during the second Formula One practice session at the Hockenheimring racetrack in Hockenheim, Germany, Friday, July 26, 2019. The German Formula One Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Jens Meyer)
Ferrari tops both practice sessions at sweltering German GP

By Jerome Pugmire Jul. 26, 2019 07:00 AM EDT

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain steers his car during the first free practice at the Silverstone racetrack, in Silverstone, England, Friday, July 12, 2019. The British Formula One Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
Mercedes 1-2 in British GP practice, Bottas edges Hamilton

By Rob Harris Jul. 12, 2019 06:54 AM EDT