JEROME PUGMIRE
Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco celebrates at finish line after he placed third in 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 won’t rule out future move to Ferrari

By Jerome Pugmire Dec. 01, 2019 03:36 PM EST
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Six-time Formula One champion Lewis

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
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — World champion Lewis Hamilton’s 11th

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
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — World champion Lewis Hamilton took pole

Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel of Germany steers his car during the second free practice at the Yas Marina racetrack in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Friday, Nov. 29, 2019. The Emirates Formula One Grand Prix will take place on Sunday. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)
Ferrari chief happy to consider possibility of Hamilton move

By Jerome Pugmire Nov. 29, 2019 04:04 PM EST
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The prospect of six-time Formula One

Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas of Finland at the end of the second free practice at the Yas Marina racetrack in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Friday, Nov. 29, 2019. The Emirates Formula One Grand Prix will take place on Sunday. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
Bottas best in 2nd practice for Abu Dhabi GP then crashes

By Jerome Pugmire Nov. 29, 2019 06:19 AM EST
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas was

Latifi anticipates tough F1 debut with Williams next season

By Jerome Pugmire Nov. 28, 2019 11:04 AM EST
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Canadian driver Nicholas Latifi

Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas of Finland arrives at the Yas Marina racetrack in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2018. The Emirates Formula One Grand Prix will take place on Sunday. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
Ferrari’s Leclerc pledges to behave better at Abu Dhabi GP

By Jerome Pugmire Nov. 28, 2019 10:07 AM EST
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Charles Leclerc pledges to behave better

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco lifts the trophy after finishing first in the Belgian Formula One Grand Prix in Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium, Sunday, Sept. 1, 2019. Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain placed second and Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas of Finland placed third. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)
Leclerc emerging as Ferrari No. 1 driver as Vettel struggles

By Jerome Pugmire Sep. 01, 2019 10:47 AM EDT
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium (AP) — While four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel

A man signs a remembrance board for Formula 2 driver Anthoine Hubert at the Belgian Formula One Grand Prix circuit in Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium, Sunday, Sept. 1, 2019. The 22-year-old Hubert died Saturday following an estimated 160 mph (257 kph) collision on Lap 2 at the high-speed Spa-Francorchamps track, which earlier Saturday saw qualifying for Sunday's Formula One race. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)
Minute's silence twice held in memory of F2 driver Hubert

By Jerome Pugmire Sep. 01, 2019 06:59 AM EDT
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium (AP) — On a solemn weekend for motorsport, drivers twice

FILE - This May 24, 2019 file photo shows BWT Arden's Anthoine Hubert. French driver Anthoine Hubert has died in a Formula Two accident at the Belgian Grand Prix following an estimated 160 mph (257 kph) collision on Lap 2 at the high-speed Spa-Francorchamps track, which earlier Saturday Aug. 31, 2019, saw qualifying for Sunday's Formula One race. (David Davies/PA via AP, File)
Motorsport in mourning after F2 driver Anthoine Hubert dies

By Jerome Pugmire Aug. 31, 2019 01:39 PM EDT
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium (AP) — An idyllic day for motor racing, under clear blue

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain walks in the pit lane after qualification ahead of the Belgian Formula One at Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. The Belgian Formula One race will take place on Sunday. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)
Leclerc hopes to convert 3rd pole position into 1st GP win

By Jerome Pugmire Aug. 31, 2019 07:15 AM EDT
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium (AP) — Charles Leclerc hopes to make it third time lucky

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands steers his car during the first practice session ahead of the Belgian Formula One at Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium, Friday, Aug. 30, 2019. The Belgian Formula One race will take place on Sunday. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)
Ferrari's hopes of 1st season win boosted by strong practice

By Jerome Pugmire Aug. 30, 2019 06:41 AM EDT
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium (AP) — Seeking its first win of an increasingly

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands listens to a question during a press conference ahead of the Belgian Formula One Grand Prix in Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019. The Belgian Formula One Grand Prix will take place on Sunday, Sept. 1, 2019. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)
Verstappen doubtful he can catch Hamilton in F1 title race

By Jerome Pugmire Aug. 29, 2019 12:32 PM EDT
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium (AP) — Even the devoted legions of orange-clad fans

French driver Esteban Ocon to drive for Renault next season

By Jerome Pugmire Aug. 29, 2019 09:05 AM EDT
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium (AP) — French driver Esteban Ocon will return to Formula

Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas of Finland, left, shakes hands with Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands prior a press conference ahead of the Belgian Formula One Grand Prix in Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019. The Belgian Formula One Grand Prix will take place on Sunday, Sept. 1, 2019. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)
Bottas birthday celebrations even sweeter with new contract

By Jerome Pugmire Aug. 29, 2019 07:31 AM EDT
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium (AP) — Valtteri Bottas' 30th birthday celebrations were

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain celebrates on the podium after winning the Hungarian Formula One Grand Prix at the Hungaroring racetrack in Mogyorod, northeast of Budapest, Hungary, Sunday, Aug. 4, 2019. (AP Photo/Laszlo Balogh)
Hamilton's dominance continues as new main rival emerges

By Jerome Pugmire Aug. 06, 2019 01:17 AM EDT
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — As Lewis Hamilton moves ever closer to Michael Schumacher's

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen, left, of the Netherlands, and Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas, of Finland, challenge for the first position after starting during the Hungarian Formula One Grand Prix at the Hungaroring racetrack in Mogyorod, northeast of Budapest, Hungary, Sunday, Aug. 4, 2019. (AP Photo/Laszlo Balogh)
Bottas faces uncertain summer as Mercedes decides his future

By Jerome Pugmire Aug. 04, 2019 03:47 PM EDT
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Valtteri Bottas faces an uncertain summer after two

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain kisses the trophy as he celebrates on the podium after winning the Hungarian Formula One Grand Prix at the Hungaroring racetrack in Mogyorod, northeast of Budapest, Hungary, Sunday, Aug. 4, 2019. (AP Photo/Laszlo Balogh)
Predatory Hamilton hunts down Verstappen to win Hungarian GP

By Jerome Pugmire Aug. 04, 2019 11:01 AM EDT
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — More used to other drivers chasing him, Lewis Hamilton

Mick Schumacher wins his first F2 race at the Hungarian GP

By Jerome Pugmire Aug. 04, 2019 09:08 AM EDT
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Mick Schumacher won his first Formula Two race at the

Monaco's Formula One driver Charles Leclerc of Ferrari speeds his car during the qualification session for the Hungarian Formula One Grand Prix at the Hungaroring circuit, in Mogyorod, Hungary, Saturday, August 3, 2019. The Hungarian Formula One Grand Prix will take place on Sunday, August 4, 2019. (Zoltan Balogh/MTI via AP)
Leclerc blasts his own performance at Hungarian GP

By Jerome Pugmire Aug. 03, 2019 01:09 PM EDT
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Charles Leclerc was in unforgiving mood at the Hungarian