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FILE - In this file photo dated Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain gives the thumbs up after clocking the fastest time during qualifying for the Russian Formula One Grand Prix, at the Sochi Autodrom circuit, in Sochi, Russia. Victory at the Portuguese Grand Prix on upcoming Sunday Oct. 25, 2020, would move the British driver onto 92 wins, and surpass the German great Michael Schumacher's mark of 91 that for so long within F1 had been considered untouchable. (AP Photo/Pavel Golovkin, FILE)
Portuguese GP: Hamilton poised for history with 92nd F1 win

By Jerome Pugmire Oct. 22, 2020 11:43 AM EDT
On a circuit hosting its first Formula One race, Lewis Hamilton can finally

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands stands next to his car following a crash during the Formula One Grand Prix of Tuscany, at the Mugello circuit in Scarperia, Italy, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno, Pool)
Hamilton wins hectic Tuscan GP, demands justice for Taylor

By Jerome Pugmire Sep. 13, 2020 11:44 AM EDT
Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton kept his cool amid the mayhem caused by an

Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas of Finland steers his car during the second practice session ahead of the Grand Prix of Tuscany, at the Mugello circuit in Scarperia, Italy, Friday, Sept. 11, 2020. The Formula One Grand Prix of Tuscany will take place on Sunday. (Miguel Medina, Pool Photo via AP)
Bottas has cause for optimism after strong day at Tuscan GP

By Jerome Pugmire Sep. 11, 2020 10:56 AM EDT
MUGELLO, Italy (AP) — Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas has some cause for

Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel of Germany attends a media conference at the Mugello racetrack, in Scarperia, Italy, Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020, ahead of Sunday's Formula One Grand Prix of Tuscany. (Clive Mason, Pool Photo via AP)
Ferrari's 1,000th F1 GP no cause for celebration in Tuscany

By Jerome Pugmire Sep. 10, 2020 02:23 PM EDT
Ferrari's 1,000th Formula One race is no cause for celebration, because the

FILE - In this Friday, Sept. 11, 2009 file photo, Williams team principal Frank Williams is seen at the pits during a practice for the Italian Formula One Grand Prix, in Monza, Italy. After more than 40 years running one of Formula One’s most storied teams, the Williams family is stepping aside so that its new owners have a clear shot at reviving the team’s fortunes, it was announced Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020. Claire Williams, whose father co-founded the Williams F1 team, is stepping down as deputy team principal after this weekend's Italian Grand Prix.(AP Photo/Alberto Pellaschiar, File)
End of an era for F1 Williams team after more than 40 years

By Jerome Pugmire Sep. 03, 2020 07:47 AM EDT
After more than 40 years running one of Formula One’s most storied teams, the

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain celebrates on the podium after winning the Formula One Grand Prix at the Spa-Francorchamps racetrack in Spa, Belgium, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020. (Stephanie Lecocq, Pool via AP)
Hamilton wins Belgian GP, now 2 behind Schumacher's record

By Jerome Pugmire Aug. 30, 2020 10:53 AM EDT
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium (AP) — Lewis Hamilton led from start to finish at

FILE - In this Feb. 28, 2016 file photo, Chadwick Boseman arrives at the Oscars in Los Angeles. Boseman, who played Black icons Jackie Robinson and James Brown before finding fame as the regal Black Panther in the Marvel cinematic universe, has died of cancer. His representative says Boseman died Friday, Aug. 28, 2020 in Los Angeles after a four-year battle with colon cancer. He was 43. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP, File)
Hamilton dedicates F1 pole position to Chadwick Boseman

By Jerome Pugmire Aug. 29, 2020 07:29 AM EDT
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium (AP) — After clinching the record-extending 93rd

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands steers his car during the first practice session prior to the Formula One Grand Prix at the Spa-Francorchamps racetrack in Spa, Belgium Friday, Aug. 28, 2020. (Stephanie Lecocq, Pool via AP)
Bottas leads 1st practice for the Belgian GP, Hamilton 2nd

By Jerome Pugmire Aug. 28, 2020 06:55 AM EDT
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium (AP) — Valtteri Bottas posted the fastest time in

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain participates in a media conference prior to the Formula One Grand Prix at the Spa-Francorchamps racetrack in Spa, Belgium Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020. (Florent Gooden, Pool via AP)
Hamilton won't boycott F1 race amid racism protests in US

By Jerome Pugmire Aug. 27, 2020 12:54 PM EDT
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium (AP) — Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton is not

Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas of Finland arrives at the paddocks for preparations before the practice session prior to the Formula One Grand Prix at the Barcelona Catalunya racetrack in Montmelo, Spain, Friday, Aug. 14, 2020. (Alejandro Garcia, Pool via AP)
Bottas has to bounce back in Belgium as F1 title hopes fade

By Jerome Pugmire Aug. 27, 2020 01:16 AM EDT
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium (AP) — Valtteri Bottas is at a

Williams driver George Russell of Britain steers his car during a practice session prior to the Formula One Grand Prix at the Barcelona Catalunya racetrack in Montmelo, Spain, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020. (Alejandro Garcia, Pool via AP)
Williams F1 hopes selling to US-based firm revives fortunes

By Jerome Pugmire Aug. 21, 2020 01:35 PM EDT
Formula One team Williams is hoping its new American owners can restore its

Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel of Germany steers his car during the Formula One Grand Prix at the Barcelona Catalunya racetrack in Montmelo, Spain, Sunday, Aug. 16, 2020. (Bryn Lennon, Pool via AP)
No worries: Hamilton wins Spanish GP for 88th victory in F1

By Jerome Pugmire Aug. 16, 2020 11:27 AM EDT
Lewis Hamilton was worried about Max Verstappen before Sunday’s Spanish Grand

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain poses after the qualifying prior to the Formula One Grand Prix at the Barcelona Catalunya racetrack in Montmelo, Spain, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020. (Albert Gea, Pool via AP)
Spanish GP: Hamilton aims for 88th F1 win after taking pole

By Jerome Pugmire Aug. 15, 2020 07:31 AM EDT
After narrowly securing a record-extending 92nd career pole position at the

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain takes the knee beside the drivers prior the the Hungarian Formula One Grand Prix race at the Hungaroring racetrack in Mogyorod, Hungary, Sunday, July 19, 2020. (Mark Thompson/Pool via AP)
Hamilton wants more support from F1 & drivers against racism

By Jerome Pugmire Jul. 19, 2020 03:37 PM EDT
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Lewis Hamilton demanded more support from Formula One

El piloto de Mercedes, el británico Lewis Hamilton, celebra tras ganar el Gran Premio de Hungría de la Fórmula Uno, en el circuito de Mogyorod, Hungría, el domingo 19 de julio de 2020. (Leonhard Foeger/Pool via AP)
Hamilton wins 8th Hungarian GP to equal Schumacher F1 record

By Jerome Pugmire Jul. 19, 2020 11:42 AM EDT
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton won the Hungarian

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain reacts after winning the qualifying for the Hungarian Formula One Grand Prix at the Hungaroring racetrack in Mogyorod, Hungary, Saturday, July 18, 2020. The Hungarian F1 Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (Mark Thompson/Pool via AP)
Bad news for Hamilton's rivals: Mercedes is getting faster

By Jerome Pugmire Jul. 18, 2020 07:20 AM EDT
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — The bad news for Lewis Hamilton’s traditional rivals

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain steers his car during the second practice session for the Hungarian Formula One Grand Prix at the Hungaroring racetrack in Mogyorod, Hungary, Friday, July 17, 2020. The Hungarian F1 Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (Darko Bandic/Pool via AP)
Vettel fastest in rain-soaked 2nd practice for Hungarian GP

By Jerome Pugmire Jul. 17, 2020 07:00 AM EDT
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Four-time Formula One champion Sebastian Vettel gave

Mclaren driver Lando Norris of Britain attends drivers news conference at the Hungaroring racetrack in Mogyorod, Hungary, Thursday, July 16, 2020. The Hungarian Formula One Grand Prix race will take place on Sunday. (FIA Pool via AP)
F1 proving to be a bruising experience for Lando Norris

By Jerome Pugmire Jul. 16, 2020 01:18 PM EDT
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Jumping back into a Formula One car after a long break

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain celebrates on the podium after winning the Styrian Formula One Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring racetrack in Spielberg, Austria, Sunday, July 12, 2020. (Joe Klamar/Pool via AP)
Hamilton can equal Schumacher's F1 track record with 8th win

By Jerome Pugmire Jul. 16, 2020 01:45 AM EDT
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Victory this weekend in Hungary would move Lewis

Mechanics prepare the car of Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel prior of the Germany the Styrian Formula One Grand Prix race at the Red Bull Ring racetrack in Spielberg, Austria, Sunday, July 12, 2020. (Leonhard Foeger/Pool via AP)
Ferrari already in trouble just 2 races into new F1 season

By Jerome Pugmire Jul. 12, 2020 02:10 PM EDT
SPIELBERG, Austria (AP) — It's already the pits for Ferrari, just two races