Romain Grosjean
Kimi Raikkonen, right, and Antonio Giovinazzi stand after unveiling the new Alfa Romeo C39 ahead of the Formula One pre-season testing session at the Barcelona Catalunya racetrack in Montmelo, outside Barcelona, Spain, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)
Alfa Romeo, Haas unveil cars before start of F1 preseason

By Joseph Wilson Feb. 19, 2020 04:15 AM EST

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

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

Tony Stewart to drive Cup car for demonstration in Austin

Oct. 28, 2019 10:47 AM EDT
KANNAPOLIS, N.C. (AP) — Tony Stewart will drive a stock car for the first time since he retired from NASCAR in 2016 when he makes a demonstration run at...

A fan with a decoration of Suzuka Circuit waits for drivers in front of the gate of the paddock ahead of the Japanese Formula One Grand Prix in Suzuka, central Japan, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Toru Hanai)
Ferrari driver Vettel grabs pole at Japanese GP

By Jim Armstrong Oct. 12, 2019 10:56 PM EDT

Haas driver Romain Grosjean of France steers his car followed by Racing Point driver Sergio Perez of Mexico during the Formula One Italy Grand Prix at the Monza racetrack, in Monza, Italy, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
Haas retains F1 drivers Grosjean, Magnussen for 2020 season

Sep. 19, 2019 04:57 AM EDT

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 One next season with the Renault team. Renault said Thursday that...

El piloto de Mercedes Lewis Hamilton conduce su auto en la primera sesión de prácticas en la pista Paul Ricard en Le Castellet, en el sur de Francia, el viernes, 21 de junio del 2019. (AP Foto/Claude Paris)
Bottas ahead of Hamilton in 2nd practice for French GP

By Jerome Pugmire Jun. 21, 2019 07:00 AM EDT

Winner Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain, center, 2nd placed Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel of Germany, left, and 3rd placed Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas of Finland, right, stand on the podium after the Monaco Formula One Grand Prix race, at the Monaco racetrack, in Monaco, Sunday, May 26, 2019. Charlene, Princess of Monaco in the background on the left, Prince Albert II of Monaco behind Hamilton. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
Leclerc correctly predicts crash; Vettel 2nd for Ferrari

By Jerome Pugmire May. 26, 2019 02:44 PM EDT

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain sees his car in front of Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas of Finland during the Monaco Formula One Grand Prix race, at the Monaco racetrack, in Monaco, Sunday, May 26, 2019. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
Hamilton ranks stressful Monaco GP win among top-5 drives

By Jerome Pugmire May. 26, 2019 11:04 AM EDT

William Byron (24) brings his car through the front stretch during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C., Sunday, May 26, 2019. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
The Latest: Martin Truex Jr. wins NASCAR's Coca-Cola 600

May. 26, 2019 07:26 AM EDT

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain steers his car during the Spanish Formula One race at the Barcelona Catalunya racetrack in Montmelo, just outside Barcelona, Spain, Sunday, May 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)
Hamilton beats Bottas at Spanish GP for 5th Mercedes 1-2

By Joseph Wilson May. 12, 2019 10:53 AM EDT

Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas of Finland celebrates after setting the pole position during the qualifying session at the Barcelona Catalunya racetrack in Montmelo, just outside Barcelona, Spain, Saturday, May 11, 2019. The Formula One race will take place on Sunday. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
Bottas takes pole at Spanish GP ahead of Hamilton

By Joseph Wilson May. 11, 2019 07:17 AM EDT

Alfa Romeo driver Kimi Raikkonen of Finland adjusts his jacket collar during a press conference at the Shanghai International Circuit ahead of the Chinese Formula One Grand Prix in Shanghai, China, Thursday, April 11, 2019. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)
Raikkonen closes in on 40, still racing in F1

By Stephen Wade Apr. 11, 2019 04:36 AM EDT

Mercedes drivers Lewis Hamilton of Britain, right, and Valtteri Bottas of Finland attend a press conference after qualifying for the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, March 16, 2019. Hamilton qualified first and Bottas second place on the grid for the first race of the year, Sunday. (AP Photo/Andy Brownbill)
Record lap gives Hamilton 6th straight pole at Australian GP

By John Pye Mar. 16, 2019 03:27 AM EDT

A tribute to Charlie Whiting, the former FIA Formula One Race Director who recently passed away, is on the front of Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton's car during the final practice session for the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, March 16, 2019. The first race of the year is Sunday. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)
Hamilton on track for 6th consecutive pole at Australian GP

By John Pye Mar. 16, 2019 12:26 AM EDT

FILE - In this file photo dated Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019, Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain steers his car during a Formula One pre-season testing session at the Catalunya racetrack in Montmelo, outside Barcelona, Spain. Previewing the upcoming 2019 season, last season was arguably Hamilton’s best to date but he is ready to launch his quest for the next Formula One world championship title. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort, FILE)
Beefed-up Hamilton binged on food ahead of 6th F1 title bid

By Joseph Wilson Mar. 11, 2019 02:34 AM EDT

Alfa Romeo driver Kimi Raikkonen of Finland steers his car during a Formula One pre-season testing session at the Barcelona Catalunya racetrack in Montmelo, outside Barcelona, Spain, Monday, Feb.18, 2019. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
Vettel makes strong start to F1 preseason for Ferrari

By Joseph Wilson Feb. 18, 2019 12:49 PM EST

A general view of the new livery during the Rich Energy Haas F1 Team 2019 car launch at the Royal Automobile Club, in London, Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019. (Steven Paston/PA via AP)
Haas changes F1 car from gray to black-and-gold for 2019

Feb. 07, 2019 09:28 AM EST

Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel of Germany celebrates his second place on the podium after the Emirates Formula One Grand Prix at the Yas Marina racetrack in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018.(AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
World champion Hamilton wins season-ending Abu Dhabi GP

By Jerome Pugmire Nov. 25, 2018 11:46 AM EST