Robert Kubica
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain takes a curve during the second free practice for the Spanish Formula One Grand Prix at the Barcelona Catalunya racetrack in Montmelo, just outside Barcelona, Spain, Friday, May 7, 2021. The Spanish Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)
Hamilton tops 2nd practice in Spain, Verstappen 9th

By Joseph Wilson May. 07, 2021 06:50 AM EDT

F1 team Williams unveils new car after hackers foil launch

Mar. 05, 2021 10:43 AM EST
GROVE, England (AP) — The Williams team presented its new Formula One car on Friday — after hackers foiled plans for an “augmented reality” launch — revealing...

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain steers his car during the Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix in Sakhir, Bahrain, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili, Pool)
Russell gets chance to shine for Mercedes at Sakhir GP

By Jerome Pugmire Dec. 03, 2020 12:56 PM EST

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

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

Sebastian Vettel steers his Ferrari during the Formula One pre-season testing session at the Barcelona Catalunya racetrack in Montmelo, outside Barcelona, Spain, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)
Alfa Romeo's Kubica fastest as F1 preseason testing resumes

Feb. 26, 2020 08:01 AM EST

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

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 anticipates his Formula One debut for the struggling Williams team next season will be a...

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

F1 driver Kubica to leave Williams at end of season

Sep. 19, 2019 10:29 AM EDT
SINGAPORE (AP) — Formula One driver Robert Kubica says he has decided to leave his Williams team at the end of the season after a widely praised return to the sport....

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

The Ferrari car of Formula One driver Niki Lauda is lit with a spotlight at the Ferrari Museum in Maranello, near Modena, Italy, Tuesday, May 21, 2019 on the day Lauda's family issued a statement saying the three-time world champion had passed away at the age of 70. Lauda won the F1 drivers' championship in 1975 and 1977 with Ferrari and again in 1984 with McLaren. (Ferrari SpA via AP)
F1 drivers share their fond memories of F1 great Niki Lauda

By Jerome Pugmire May. 22, 2019 02:20 PM 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

Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas of Finland sits in the garage during the first free practice at the Barcelona Catalunya racetrack in Montmelo, just outside Barcelona, Spain, Friday, May 10, 2019. The Formula One race will take place on Sunday. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
Bottas, Hamilton top Spanish GP practice for Mercedes

By Joseph Wilson May. 10, 2019 06:49 AM EDT

Williams driver Robert Kubica of Poland steers his car during the Formula One Grand Prix at the Baku Formula One city circuit in Baku, Azerbaijan, Sunday, April 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Sergei Grits)
Miserable season hits new low for storied Williams

By James Ellingworth Apr. 28, 2019 12:20 PM EDT

Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas of Finland, center, celebrates his first place in the qualifying session, with second placed Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain, left and third Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel of Germany, at the Baku Formula One city circuit in Baku, Azerbaijan, Saturday, April 27, 2019. The Azerbaijan F1 Grand Prix race will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Sergei Grits)
Bottas takes pole in Azerbaijan after Leclerc crashes

By James Ellingworth Apr. 27, 2019 07:11 AM EDT

Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas of Finland goes through turn 2 as he leads during the Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, March 17, 2019. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)
Bottas beats Mercedes teammate Hamilton to win Australian GP

By John Pye Mar. 17, 2019 02:48 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

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain answers a question during the drivers press conference ahead of the Australian Formula One Grand Prix in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, March 14, 2019. The season-opening Australian Grand Prix will be raced here on Sunday, March 17. (AP Photo/Andy Brownbill)
Hamilton, Bottas lead the way for Mercedes at Australian GP

By John Pye Mar. 14, 2019 10:43 PM EDT