JIM VERTUNO
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen, left, of the Netherlands, winner of the Emilia Romagna Formula One Grand Prix, celebrates on the podium with second placed Red Bull driver Sergio Perez, of Mexico, at the Enzo and Dino Ferrari racetrack, in Imola, Italy, Sunday, April 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
Red Bull's Sergio Pérez sees golden age of Mexican racers

By Jim Vertuno May. 04, 2022 04:20 PM EDT
Sergio Pérez looks around the top motor racing series in the world and sees a golden

Marc Marquez (93), of Spain, leads Pol Espargaro (44), of Spain, through a turn during the MotoGP Grand Prix of the Americas motorcycle race at the Circuit of the Americas, Sunday, April 10, 2022, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Italy's Bastianini moves late to take Texas win in MotoGP

By Jim Vertuno Apr. 10, 2022 05:24 PM EDT
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Beast is on top in MotoGP, with a win and the lead in the

Marc Marquez (93), of Spain, steers through a turn during an open practice session for the MotoGP Grand Prix of the Americas motorcycle race at the Circuit of the Americas, Saturday, April 9, 2022, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Marquez downplays win chances in return to Texas, starts 9th

By Jim Vertuno Apr. 09, 2022 02:55 AM EDT
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Marc Marquez is back to racing after his latest bout with

FILE - Fans watch as cars approach turn one during the F1 U.S. Grand Prix auto race at Circuit of the Americas, on Oct. 24, 2021, in Austin, Texas. Formula 1 has announced a new five-year contract with the Circuit of the Americas to keep the United States Grand Prix at the Texas track through 2026. The 2022 U.S. Grand Prix is scheduled for Oct. 23 and has been on F1's official calendar without a formal contract. The track’s original 10-year deal expired with the 2021 race which drew more than 300,000. The contract also keeps at least two F1 races in the U.S. through 2026. The Miami Grand Prix starts a 10-year race contract in May. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, Pool)
F1 and COTA agree to new 5-year deal for U.S. Grand Prix

By Jim Vertuno Feb. 18, 2022 08:18 AM EST
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Formula One announced a new five-year contract with the Circuit

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton, of Britain, leads Red Bull driver Max Verstappen, of the Netherlands, during the Formula One U.S. Grand Prix auto race at the Circuit of the Americas, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Hamilton-Verstappen rivalry is F1's best duel in years

By Jim Vertuno Nov. 03, 2021 02:49 AM EDT
Lewis Hamilton is Formula One's biggest star. Max Verstappen is the challenger

Haas driver Mick Schumacher, of Germany, climbs into his car during a practice session for the F1 US Grand Prix auto race at Circuit of the Americas, Friday, Oct. 22, 2021, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
'Home' race just like Formula One season for Haas: A clunker

By Jim Vertuno Oct. 26, 2021 03:10 AM EDT
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — As home races go, the U.S. Grand Prix was just like the

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen, of the Netherlands, races during the Formula One U.S. Grand Prix auto race at the Circuit of the Americas, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Verstappen wins F1 U.S. Grand prix, extends title chase lead

By Jim Vertuno Oct. 24, 2021 05:15 PM EDT
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — If there ever was a time for Max Verstappen to flinch in

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen, of the Netherlands, leaves the pits during qualifications for the F1 U.S. Grand Prix auto race at the Circuit of the Americas, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, Pool)
Verstappen takes pole over Hamilton to start U.S. Grand Prix

By Jim Vertuno Oct. 23, 2021 03:28 PM EDT
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Lap by lap, Formula One's best championship duel in years

McLaren driver Daniel Ricciardo, of Australia, smiles after driving the late NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt's iconic 1984 No. 3 Wrangler Chevrolet Monte Carlo before an open practice for the Formula One U.S. Grand Prix auto race at the Circuit of the Americas, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Austin, Texas. Ricciardo was allowed to drive the car as a reward from his McLaren boss, Zak Brown, for winning his first race with the team. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Ricciardo rips laps in "hero" Earnhardt's classic No. 3

By Jim Vertuno Oct. 23, 2021 02:42 PM EDT
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — With the engine rumbling and the tires smoking, Formula

Nerea Marti, of Spain, drives into a turn during a practice session for the W Series auto race at Circuit of the Americas, Friday, Oct. 22, 2021, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
W Series makes American debut at F1's US Grand Prix

By Jim Vertuno Oct. 23, 2021 02:52 AM EDT
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Catherine Bond Muir has heard the critics complain that

The crew for Alpine driver Fernando Alonso, of Spain, push his car back to the garage during a practice session for the F1 US Grand Prix auto race at the Circuit of the Americas, Friday, Oct. 22, 2021, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Hamilton-Verstappen Formula 1 duel hits the track in Texas

By Jim Vertuno Oct. 22, 2021 02:44 PM EDT
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The red-hot rivalry between Max Verstappen and Lewis

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton, of Britain, walks to a news conference before the Formula One U.S. Grand Prix auto race at the Circuit of the Americas, Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
F1 title fight could take big swing in U.S and Mexico

By Jim Vertuno Oct. 21, 2021 06:01 PM EDT
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The U.S. Grand Prix is not a must-win race for Lewis

AlphaTauri driver Pierre Gasly, third from left, of France, walks the course with his crew before the Formula One U.S. Grand Prix auto race at the Circuit of the Americas, Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Nick Didlick)
Formula One foothold growing, series here to stay in USA

By Jim Vertuno Oct. 21, 2021 12:47 PM EDT
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — When Formula One returned to the United States in 2012, in

Marc Marquez (93), of Spain, steers through a turn during an open practice session for the MotoGP Grand Prix of the Americas motorcycle race at the Circuit of the Americas, Friday, Oct. 1, 2021, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Marquez looking for old MotoGP magic at American Grand Prix

By Jim Vertuno Oct. 02, 2021 04:40 PM EDT
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Marc Marquez would love to find some of his old magic in

William Byron rounds the track during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Dover International Speedway, Sunday, May 16, 2021, in Dover, Del. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
Team Hendrick heads home to try to pass the King of NASCAR

By Jim Vertuno May. 24, 2021 03:51 PM EDT
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Hendrick Motorsports tied The King in the rain, spray and

Martin Truex Jr. (19) slides through Turn 12 after a crash as Chris Buescher (17) and Garrett Smithley (53) drive around during the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, Sunday, May 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Chase Elliott wins rain-shortened NASCAR Cup debut in Austin

By Jim Vertuno May. 23, 2021 12:10 PM EDT
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Chase Elliott managed the slipping and sliding, the

Kyle Busch (54) leads the field into Turn 13 during the NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, Saturday, May 22, 2021. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Kyle Busch dominates in snagging Xfinity race win in Austin

By Jim Vertuno May. 22, 2021 07:07 PM EDT
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Kyle Busch turned in a dominating performance to win the

Kaz Grala (02) leads the field into Turn 13 on the first lap of the NASCAR Truck Series auto race at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, Saturday, May 22, 2021. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Todd Gilliland rallies to win NASCAR trucks race in Austin

By Jim Vertuno May. 22, 2021 04:26 PM EDT
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Todd Gilliland powered through wet conditions early, then

Brad Keselowski (2) drives out of Turn 18 during practice for Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series auto race at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, Saturday, May 22, 2021. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
NASCAR's Elliott still chasing 1st win of season in Texas

By Jim Vertuno May. 22, 2021 12:39 PM EDT
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — NASCAR is set to race the Circuit of the Americas for the

FILE - In this Nov. 2, 2019, file photo, Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel, of Germany, steers his car during the final practice session for the Formula One U.S. Grand Prix auto race at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas. After several years of competing on the racing calendar with F1's annual stop in Austin, NASCAR brings stock car racing to a new road course where the drivers say they're excited to bump their way through the turns and s-curves carved out of rolling scrub land of Central Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)
Road trip: NASCAR drives into Formula One territory in Texas

By Jim Vertuno May. 21, 2021 02:19 AM EDT
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Circuit of the Americas brought Formula One back to