Formula One racing
Aston Martin driver Fernando Alonso of Spain steers his car during the Monaco Formula One race, at the Monaco racetrack, in Monaco, Sunday, May 28, 2023. (Christian Bruna/Pool Photo via AP)
Revitalized Alonso gives Spaniards hope of ending winning drought at home in F1

By Tales Azzoni May. 31, 2023 04:24 AM EDT

Aston Martin driver Fernando Alonso of Spain celebrates with his trophy on the podium after placing second during the Monaco Formula One Grand Prix, at the Monaco racetrack, in Monaco, Sunday, May 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
Alonso feels he's far from catching F1 leader Verstappen despite his own remarkable form

By Jerome Pugmire May. 29, 2023 02:22 AM EDT

First place, Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands, center, celebrates on the podium with second place, Aston Martin driver Fernando Alonso of Spain, right, at the finish of the Monaco Formula One Grand Prix, at the Monaco racetrack, in Monaco, Sunday, May 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
Verstappen wins Monaco GP to extend F1 championship lead; Alonso 2nd ahead of Ocon

By Jerome Pugmire May. 28, 2023 11:08 AM EDT

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands, right, walks with Aston Martin driver Fernando Alonso of Spain at the end of the Formula One qualifying session at the Monaco racetrack, in Monaco, Saturday, May 27, 2023. The Formula One race will be held on Sunday with Verstappen at pole position. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
Verstappen takes pole for Monaco Grand Prix ahead of Alonso as Perez crashes

By Jerome Pugmire May. 27, 2023 12:17 PM EDT

From left to right: Red Bull Racing's Mexican driver Sergio Perez, who placed second, Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen, who placed first, and Aston Martin's Spanish driver Fernando Alonso, who placed third, celebrate on the podium the Formula One Miami Grand Prix at the Miami International Autodrome on Sunday, May 7, 2023, in Miami Gardens, Fla.(Matias J. Ocner/Miami Herald via AP)
Fernando Alonso out to end 10-year F1 drought with victory in Monaco

By Jerome Pugmire May. 26, 2023 07:34 AM EDT

A car is submerged in Faenza, Italy, Thursday, May 18, 2023. Exceptional rains Wednesday in a drought-struck region of northern Italy swelled rivers over their banks, killing at least eight people, forcing the evacuation of thousands and prompting officials to warn that Italy needs a national plan to combat climate change-induced flooding. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
F1 drivers de Vries, Tsunoda affected by Italy flooding as grand prix canceled

May. 18, 2023 04:30 AM EDT

Flooding, rising river raise concerns over F1 race in Imola

May. 16, 2023 12:12 PM EDT
IMOLA, Italy (AP) — Flooding and a rising river next to the track have raised concerns over the running of this weekend’s Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix, with all Formula...

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton, of Britain, moves down pit lane during the first practice session for the Formula One Miami Grand Prix auto race, Friday, May 5, 2023, at Miami International Autodrome in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
F1 drivers shrug off Red Bull dominance as Miami GP arrives

By Jenna Fryer May. 05, 2023 06:23 PM EDT

Formula One Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain arrives ahead of the Miami Grand Prix auto race, Thursday, May 4, 2023, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
F1 star Lewis Hamilton blasts Florida's anti-LBGTQ measures

By Jenna Fryer May. 04, 2023 06:44 PM EDT

FILE - Williams driver Logan Sargeant speaks during a press conference ahead of the Australian Formula One Grand Prix at Albert Park in Melbourne, Thursday, March 30, 2023. Logan Sargeant will become the first American to compete in a Formula One race in the United States since Alexander Rossi in 2015 at this weekend's Miami Grand Prix. It will be a home race for Sargeant, a Fort Lauderdale native who has been heavily promoted by both F1 and Williams ahead of Sunday's race. (AP Photo/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake), File
Column: Sargeant returns home as F1's great American hope

By Jenna Fryer May. 02, 2023 02:19 PM EDT

Third placed Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco celebrates on podium after the Formula One Grand Prix at the Baku circuit, in Baku, Azerbaijan, Sunday, April 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Sergei Grits)
Plenty of pole positions for Leclerc, but few wins

May. 01, 2023 05:00 AM EDT

Red Bull driver Sergio Perez of Mexico steers his car during the sprint race at the Baku circuit in Baku, Azerbaijan, Saturday, April 29, 2023. The Formula One Grand Prix will be held on Sunday April 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)
Pérez wins F1 sprint in Baku, Verstappen confronts Russell

Apr. 29, 2023 05:32 AM EDT

Alpine driver Pierre Gasly of France, left, looks as his car is moving out during a practice session at the Baku circuit, in Baku, Azerbaijan, Friday, April 28, 2023. The Formula One Grand Prix will be held on Sunday April 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Sergei Grits)
Fire and crash for Gasly deepen Alpine's slump in F1

Apr. 28, 2023 12:38 PM EDT

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain talks to journalists during a press conference at the Baku circuit, in Baku, Azerbaijan, Thursday, April 27, 2022. The Formula One Grand Prix will be held on Sunday April 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Sergei Grits)
Hamilton excited for new-look F1 sprint race in Azerbaijan

Apr. 27, 2023 08:41 AM EDT

FILE - Michael Schumacher announces his retirement from Formula One during a press conference at the Suzuka Circuit venue for the Japanese Formula One Grand Prix in Suzuka, Japan, Oct. 4, 2012. The family of Formula One great Michael Schumacher plans to take legal action against a German magazine for publishing what it claimed to be an artificial intelligence-generated interview with Schumacher. Family spokesperson Sabine Kehm confirmed to The Associated Press by email on Thursday, April 20, 2023, that legal action is being planned over a “fake artificial intelligence interview by German outlet Die Aktuelle." (AP Photo/Itsuo Inouye, file)
Schumacher's family plans legal action over fake interview

By The Associated Press Apr. 20, 2023 10:32 AM EDT

Callum Ilott, of Britain, adjusts his collar during practice for the IndyCar auto race at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, April 1, 2023. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Column: IndyCar decries online abuse directed at drivers

By Jenna Fryer Apr. 18, 2023 11:52 AM EDT

Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz of Spain sits in his car during the 3rd red flag stoppage during the Australian Formula One Grand Prix at Albert Park in Melbourne, Sunday, April 2, 2023. (Simon Baker/Pool via AP)
FIA rejects Ferrari push to overturn Sainz penalty

Apr. 18, 2023 08:22 AM EDT

Kyle Kirkwood celebrates during the victory ceremony after winning the IndyCar Grand Prix of Long Beach auto race, Sunday, April 16, 2023, in Long Beach, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Kyle Kirkwood wins Long Beach for 1st career IndyCar victory

By Jenna Fryer Apr. 16, 2023 07:25 PM EDT

McLaren head remains supportive of Andretti joining F1

By Jenna Fryer Apr. 14, 2023 05:13 PM EDT
LONG BEACH, California (AP) — McLaren Racing boss Zak Brown remains supportive of Michael Andretti's bid to join Formula One and believes governing body FIA will...

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco steps off his car after running off the track in the first lap during the Australian Formula One Grand Prix at Albert Park in Melbourne, Sunday, April 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Scott Barbour)
Ferrari driver Leclerc urges fans to stop coming to his home

Apr. 10, 2023 08:01 AM EDT