DANIELLA MATAR
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands crosses the finish line as he wins the Emilia Romagna Formula One Grand Prix, at the Enzo and Dino Ferrari racetrack in Imola, Italy, Sunday, April 24, 2022. (Guglielmo Mangiapane, Pool via AP)
Leclerc hopes mistake won't cost him as Verstappen closes in

By Daniella Matar Apr. 25, 2022 07:46 AM EDT
Charles Leclerc is hoping he won't be looking back at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain steers his car during the first free practice for Sunday's Emilia Romagna Formula One Grand Prix, at the Dino and Enzo Ferrari racetrack, in Imola, Italy, Friday, April 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
Hamilton: Being part of Chelsea bid 'incredibly exciting'

By Daniella Matar Apr. 22, 2022 08:46 AM EDT
IMOLA, Italy (AP) — If you can’t play soccer, buy a soccer club. That

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands arrives in the paddock at the Dino and Enzo Ferrari racetrack, in Imola, Italy, Thursday, April 21, 2022. Italy's Emila Romagna Formula One Grand Prix will take place on Sunday. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
Leclerc tipped to end Ferrari wait for F1 home win

By Daniella Matar Apr. 21, 2022 10:44 AM EDT
Charles Leclerc is poised to end Ferrari’s three-year wait for a victory on home soil

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain walks away after crashing with Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands during the Italian Formula One Grand Prix, at Monza racetrack, in Monza, Italy, Sunday, Sept.12, 2021. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
Mercedes calls for change after crash between title rivals

By Daniella Matar Sep. 13, 2021 08:16 AM EDT
MONZA, Italy (AP) — Two of Formula One’s top drivers have been involved in two

Mclaren driver Daniel Ricciardo of Australia celebrates after winning during the Italian Formula One Grand Prix, at Monza racetrack, in Monza, Italy, Sunday, Sept.12, 2021. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
F1 rivals Verstappen, Hamilton crash again at Italian GP

By Daniella Matar Sep. 12, 2021 10:15 AM EDT
A simmering battle in Formula One erupted in spectacular fashion on Sunday as

Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas of Finland leads Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands during the Sprint Race qualifying session at the Monza racetrack, in Monza, Italy , Saturday, Sept.11, 2021. The Formula one race will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
Bottas wins sprint at Italian GP; Verstappen takes pole

By Daniella Matar Sep. 11, 2021 07:27 AM EDT
MONZA, Italy (AP) — Valtteri Bottas continued a fantastic weekend as he won the

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain gives the thumb-up sign after after he clocked the second fastest time during qualifying session at the Monza racetrack, in Monza, Italy, Friday, Sept.10, 2021. The Formula one race will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
Bottas edges out Hamilton, Verstappen in sprint qualifying

By Daniella Matar Sep. 10, 2021 09:52 AM EDT
MONZA, Italy (AP) — Valtteri Bottas edged out Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain attends a press conference ahead of Sunday's Italian Formula One Grand Prix, at the Monza racetrack, in Monza, Italy, Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno, Pool)
F1 leader Verstappen looking to end poor run at Monza

By Daniella Matar Sep. 09, 2021 02:13 PM EDT
MONZA, Italy (AP) — After retaking the championship lead with a victory in his

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
Desperate times call for desperate measures. With Max

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands during "F1 One Begins" event at the Silverstone circuit, Silverstone, England, Thursday, July 15, 2021. The British Formula One Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Jon Super)
Winning at Silverstone would be strong signal by Verstappen

By Daniella Matar Jul. 15, 2021 04:19 PM EDT
There's a change in Formula One qualifying at this weekend’s British Grand Prix

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands leads Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain and Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco during the Emilia Romagna Formula One Grand Prix, at the Imola racetrack, Italy, Sunday, April 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
Hamilton's ability to cope with adversity key to title fight

By Daniella Matar Apr. 19, 2021 08:52 AM EDT
IMOLA, Italy (AP) — Facing the barriers of the Imola track, Lewis Hamilton

Williams driver George Russell of Britain attends a press conference ahead of Sunday's Emilia Romagna Formula One Grand Prix, at the Imola track, Italy, Friday, April 16, 2021. (Xpbimages/Pool via AP)
Wolff: Russell has lots to learn after crash with Bottas

By Daniella Matar Apr. 18, 2021 04:17 PM EDT
IMOLA, Italy (AP) — As well as damaging his car, George Russell could have

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands follows the safety car during the Emilia Romagna Formula One Grand Prix, at the Imola racetrack, Italy, Sunday, April 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
Verstappen beats Hamilton in dramatic Emilia-Romagna GP

By Daniella Matar Apr. 18, 2021 11:18 AM EDT
IMOLA, Italy (AP) — Max Verstappen eased to victory in an incident-packed

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain, top, and Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas of Finland, steer their car during qualifying practice for Sunday's Emilia Romagna Formula One Grand Prix, at the Imola track, Italy, Saturday, April 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
Hamilton takes pole for Emilia-Romagna GP ahead of Red Bulls

By Daniella Matar Apr. 17, 2021 06:28 AM EDT
IMOLA, Italy (AP) — World champion Lewis Hamilton edged out the Red Bull duo to

Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas of Finland steers his car during the second free practice session for Sunday's Emilia Romagna Formula One Grand Prix, at the Imola track, Italy, Friday, April 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
Mercedes one-two in practice at Imola, problems for Red Bull

By Daniella Matar Apr. 16, 2021 06:35 AM EDT
IMOLA, Italy (AP) — Mercedes topped both practice sessions for the Emilia

Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas, of Finland, inspects the racetrack ahead of Sunday's Emilia Romagna Formula One Grand Prix, at the Imola track, Italy, Thursday, April 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
Hamilton set to resume battle with Verstappen at Imola

By Daniella Matar Apr. 15, 2021 01:28 PM EDT
IMOLA, Italy (AP) — World champion Lewis Hamilton won’t change his approach

AlfaTauri driver Pierre Gasly of France reacts on the podium after winning the Formula One Grand Prix at the Monza racetrack in Monza, Italy, Sunday, Sept.6 , 2020. (Jennifer Lorenzini, Pool via AP)
Gasly surprise Italian GP winner as Hamilton given penalty

By Daniella Matar Sep. 06, 2020 11:20 AM EDT
AlphaTauri driver Pierre Gasly claimed an unlikely victory at the Italian Grand

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco leads Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel of Germany during the qualifying session for Sunday's Italian Formula One Grand Prix, at the Monza racetrack in Monza, Italy, Saturday, Sept. 5 , 2020. (Jennifer Lorenzini, Pool via AP)
Hamilton sets fastest lap in F1 history to take Monza pole

By Daniella Matar Sep. 05, 2020 10:22 AM EDT
Lewis Hamilton set the fastest Formula One lap ever to grab pole position at

Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel of Germany walks at the Monza racetrack in Monza, Italy, Thursday, Sept.3 , 2020. The Italian Formula One Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
Ferrari's struggles unlikely to end at home race at Monza

By Daniella Matar Sep. 03, 2020 12:30 PM EDT
Last year Charles Leclerc was cheered by thousands of passionate Ferrari fans

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco sprays champagne as celebrates on podium after winning the Formula One Italy Grand Prix at the Monza racetrack, in Monza, Italy, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
Leclerc's rise contrasts with Vettel's miserable season

By Daniella Matar Sep. 09, 2019 10:46 AM EDT
MONZA, Italy (AP) — Charles Leclerc was supposed to be Ferrari's future star.