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Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain arrives at the Formula One corniche circuit, in Jiddah, Saudi Arabia, Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021. The F1 race, which will take place from Dec. 3-5, will be the first time Saudi Arabia hosts the premier sporting event. (AP Photo/Amr Nabil)
Sister of man imprisoned in Saudi Arabia writes to Hamilton

By Jerome Pugmire Dec. 02, 2021 10:58 AM EST
PARIS (AP) — The sister of a man who was sentenced to death in Saudi Arabia is

FILE - This photo provided by Sayed ahmed Alwadaei, Director of the Bahrain Institute for Rights and Democracy (BIRD), shows a drawing made in 2020 of Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton's racing car by 11-year-old Ahmed, with an appeal for help in saving his father from execution. Hamilton, the seven-time F1 champion, said Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, that Formula One is “duty bound” to raise awareness of human rights issues as the series closes its season in the Middle East. (Ahmed/BIRD via AP, File)
Hamilton: F1 'duty bound' to raise awareness of human rights

By Jerome Pugmire Nov. 18, 2021 01:12 PM EST
Formula One is “duty bound” to raise awareness of human rights issues as the

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen, of The Netherlands, left, Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton, of Britain, center, and Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas, of Finland, celebrate their podium finish in the Brazilian Formula One Grand Prix at the Interlagos race track in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021. Hamilton came in first, Verstappen second and Bottas third. (Lars Baron, Pool Photo via AP)
Mercedes wants to review Hamilton-Verstappen overtake move

By Jerome Pugmire Nov. 16, 2021 12:56 PM EST
PARIS (AP) — Mercedes has asked for a review of the overtaking incident

Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas of Finland holds the trophy on the podium after winning the Turkish Formula One Grand Prix at the Intercity Istanbul Park circuit in Istanbul, Turkey, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)
Bottas wins, frustrated Hamilton loses F1 lead to Verstappen

By Jerome Pugmire Oct. 10, 2021 09:48 AM EDT
While his teammate Valtteri Bottas enjoyed his first win of the season at the

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain, with his award for winning pole position after the end of qualifying for Sunday's Formula One Turkish Grand Prix at the Intercity Istanbul Park circuit in Istanbul, Turkey, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. Hamilton who took pole position will start 10th due to a penalty with Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas of Finland who came second promoted to pole, for the race. (Umit Bektas/Pool Photo via AP)
Hamilton mitigates grid penalty with strong qualifying run

By Jerome Pugmire Oct. 09, 2021 06:15 AM EDT
Lewis Hamilton mitigated the damage from his 10-place grid penalty at the

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain steers his car during the second practice session ahead of Sunday's Formula One Turkish Grand Prix at the Intercity Istanbul Park circuit in Istanbul, Turkey, Friday, Oct. 8, 2021.(AP Photo/Francisco Seco)
Hamilton tops both practice sessions at Turkish GP

By Jerome Pugmire Oct. 08, 2021 05:42 AM EDT
Racing with a new engine on Friday, Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton posted

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain listens to a question during a press conference ahead of Sunday's Formula One Turkish Grand Prix at the Intercity Istanbul Park circuit in Istanbul, Turkey, Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021. (Sedat Suna/Pool Photo via AP)
F1 rivals Hamilton, Verstappen staying calm amid title race

By Jerome Pugmire Oct. 07, 2021 01:17 PM EDT
Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen are both exuding an air of calm relaxation

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton, center, of Britain walks at the paddock ahead of Sunday's Formula One Turkish Grand Prix at the Intercity Istanbul Park track, outside Istanbul, Turkey, Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)
No room for error in Hamilton and Verstappen F1 title fight

By Jerome Pugmire Oct. 07, 2021 06:17 AM EDT
With only two points separating championship leader Lewis Hamilton and Max

Mechanics push the car of Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain on the grid before the Russian Formula One Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom circuit, in Sochi, Russia, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021. (Yuri Kochetkov/Pool Photo via AP)
Qatar to host F1 race for first time in November

By Jerome Pugmire Sep. 30, 2021 06:23 AM EDT
Qatar will host its first Formula One race in November as part of the series'

Williams driver George Russell of Britain steers his car during the third free practice session ahead of Sunday's Formula One Dutch Grand Prix at the Zandvoort racetrack, Netherlands, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)
Bottas leaving Mercedes F1 team to join Alfa Romeo

By Jerome Pugmire Sep. 06, 2021 08:18 AM EDT
AMSTERDAM (AP) — Formula One driver Valtteri Bottas is leaving Mercedes at the

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands celebrates after winning the Formula One Dutch Grand Prix, at the Zandvoort racetrack, Netherlands, Sunday, Sept. 5, 2021. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)
Verstappen's like royalty as Dutch king watches home win

By Jerome Pugmire Sep. 05, 2021 10:46 AM EDT
ZANDVOORT, Netherlands (AP) — Wearing the Dutch national flag like a cape, Max

Dutch fans cheer during the qualifying session for Sunday's Formula One Dutch Grand Prix, at the Zandvoort racetrack, Netherlands, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands clinched the pole position.
Verstappen thrills home crowd with Netherlands GP pole

By Jerome Pugmire Sep. 04, 2021 07:17 AM EDT
ZANDVOORT, Netherlands (AP) — Dutch driver Max Verstappen took a brilliant pole

Alfa Romeo driver Kimi Raikkonen of Finland ahead of Sunday's Formula One Dutch Grand Prix at the Zandvoort racetrack, Netherlands, Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)
Raikkonen out of Netherlands GP with coronavirus, Kubica in

By Jerome Pugmire Sep. 04, 2021 04:38 AM EDT
ZANDVOORT, Netherlands (AP) — Alfa Romeo driver Kimi Raikkonen has tested

The so-called Orange Army, fans of Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands, fill the stands to watch the first free practice ahead of Sunday's Formula One Dutch Grand Prix at the Zandvoort racetrack, Netherlands, Friday, Sept. 3, 2021. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)
Ferraris top Dutch GP 2nd practice as Hamilton breaks down

By Jerome Pugmire Sep. 03, 2021 07:33 AM EDT
ZANDVOORT, Netherlands (AP) — Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton's Mercedes

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain attends a press conference ahead of Sunday's Formula One Dutch Grand Prix at the Zandvoort racetrack, Netherlands, Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021. (Andrej Isakovic, Pool via AP)
Verstappen says Dutch fans are free to boo F1 rival Hamilton

By Jerome Pugmire Sep. 02, 2021 11:53 AM EDT
ZANDVOORT, Netherlands (AP) — Max Verstappen will not tell his home crowd how

Williams driver George Russell of Britain attends a press conference ahead of Sunday's Formula One Dutch Grand Prix at the Zandvoort racetrack, Netherlands, Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021. (Andrej Isakovic, Pool via AP)
Russell already knows if he'll drive for Mercedes in 2022

By Jerome Pugmire Sep. 02, 2021 11:34 AM EDT
ZANDVOORT, Netherlands (AP) — George Russell knows if he will race for Mercedes

First place for pole position Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands holds the prize after qualification ahead of the Formula One Grand Prix at the Spa-Francorchamps racetrack in Spa, Belgium, Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021. The Belgian Formula One Grand Prix will take place on Sunday. (John Thys, Pool Photo via AP)
Verstappen hopes his fans get a win to remember at Dutch GP

By Jerome Pugmire Sep. 01, 2021 10:44 PM EDT
AMSTERDAM (AP) — Formula One fans will hope Sunday’s Netherlands Grand Prix is

El piloto de Red Bull Max Verstappen rueda detrás del coche de seguridad durante la vuelta de formación del Gran Premio de Bélgica de la Fórmula Uno, el domingo 29 de agosto de 2021, en Spa-Francorchamps. (AP Foto/Olivier Matthys)
Verstappen wins rain-marred Belgian GP after short restart

By Jerome Pugmire Aug. 29, 2021 10:00 AM EDT
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium (AP) — Max Verstappen won a rain-soaked Belgian

Second place Williams driver George Russell of Britain, left, fist bumps with third place Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain after the qualification ahead of the Formula One Grand Prix at the Spa-Francorchamps racetrack in Spa, Belgium, Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021. The Belgian Formula One Grand Prix will take place on Sunday. (John Thys, Pool Photo via AP)
Verstappen takes pole position for Belgian GP, Russell 2nd

By Jerome Pugmire Aug. 28, 2021 07:28 AM EDT
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium (AP) — Max Verstappen produced a brilliant last lap

Red Bull driver Sergio Perez of Mexico steers his car during the second practice session prior to the Formula One Grand Prix at the Spa-Francorchamps racetrack in Spa, Belgium, Friday, Aug. 27, 2021. The Belgian Formula One Grand Prix will take place on Sunday. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)
2 W Series drivers discharged from hospital after crash

By Jerome Pugmire Aug. 28, 2021 07:06 AM EDT
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium (AP) — Drivers Beitske Visser and Ayla Agren have