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Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain leaves the pit lane during practice for thethe Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Friday, Nov. 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla)
Perez, Leclerc battle for 2nd in F1, Vettel in last race

Nov. 18, 2022 03:07 AM EST

Aston Martin driver Sebastian Vettel, of Germany, arrives at the paddock of the Formula One Mexico Grand Prix at the Hermanos Rodriguez racetrack in Mexico City, Friday, Oct. 28, 2022. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)
Smaller stakes in F1's return to Abu Dhabi, drama remains

By Jenna Fryer Nov. 16, 2022 03:11 PM EST

Aston Martin driver Sebastian Vettel, of Germany, steers his car along the pit lane during a free practice ahead of Brazil Formula One Grand Prix at Interlagos race track in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Friday, Nov. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)
F1 joy for Mercedes as Russell tops Brazilian GP sprint race

By Mauricio Savarese Nov. 12, 2022 04:34 PM EST

Ross Chastain walks the track before practice for the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Martinsville Speedway, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Martinsville, Va. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Column: Chastain rides the wall into NASCAR's title race

By Jenna Fryer Oct. 31, 2022 02:50 PM EDT

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen, of the Netherlands, raises the trophy after winning the Formula One U.S. Grand Prix auto race at Circuit of the Americas, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Verstappen gets record-tying 13th win at US Grand Prix

By Jim Vertuno Oct. 23, 2022 05:03 PM EDT

Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz, left, of Spain, and Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc, of Monaco, pose for a photo at the Formula One U.S. Grand Prix auto race at Circuit of the Americas, Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Austin and its booming crowds an F1 favorite for drivers

By Jim Vertuno Oct. 21, 2022 02:38 AM EDT

El piloto de Red Bull Max Verstappen celebra tras ganar el Gran Premio de Japón y el campeonato de la Fórmula Uno, el domingo 9 de octubre de 2022. (AP Foto/Toru Hanai)
F1 back to racing as questions mount over Red Bull spending

By Jim Vertuno Oct. 20, 2022 12:33 PM EDT

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands crossed the finish line to win the Japanese Formula One Grand Prix at the Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka, central Japan, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022. Verstappen secured second consecutive Formula One drivers' championship. (AP Photo/Toru Hanai, Pool)
Verstappen takes 2nd straight drivers' title with Japan win

By Stephen Wade Oct. 09, 2022 05:00 AM EDT

AlphaTauri driver Pierre Gasly of France power his car during first practice session for the Japanese Formula One Grand Prix at the Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka, central Japan, Friday, Oct. 7, 2022. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
Gasly moves to Alpine to set up an all-French lineup in F1

By Stephen Wade Oct. 07, 2022 10:09 PM EDT

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands looks on at pit area during first practice session for the Japanese Formula One Grand Prix at the Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka, central Japan, Friday, Oct. 7, 2022. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
Verstappen set to win a second straight F1 season title

By Stephen Wade Oct. 07, 2022 01:14 AM EDT

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands attends a news conference, ahead of the Japanese Formula One Grand Prix at the Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka, central Japan, Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
F1 spending-cap ruling coming as drivers at Suzuka weigh in

By Stephen Wade Oct. 06, 2022 04:36 AM EDT

Marshals clear the track of surface water after rain delays the start of the Singapore Formula One Grand Prix, at the Marina Bay City Circuit in Singapore, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)
F1: Verstappen's title on hold after Perez wins in Singapore

Oct. 02, 2022 08:23 AM EDT

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco, center, who clocked the fastest time, poses for photographers with Red Bull driver Sergio Perez of Mexico, left, second fastest, and Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain, right, third fastest, after the qualifying session at the Singapore Formula One Grand Prix, at the Marina Bay City Circuit in Singapore, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)
F1: Leclerc takes Singapore GP pole as Verstappen aborts lap

Oct. 01, 2022 10:35 AM EDT

Sportlight: Week Ahead, Sept. 23-29

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AlphaTauri driver Yuki Tsunoda of Japan arrives at the Monza racetrack, in Monza, Italy, Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022. The Formula one race will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
Yuki Tsunoda keeps his F1 seat at AlphaTauri next year

Sep. 22, 2022 06:23 AM EDT

Colton Herta conduce en una sesión de práctica para el Gran Premio Music City, el sábado 6 de agosto de 2022, en Nashville, Tennessee. (AP Foto/Mark Humphrey)
AlphaTauri says 2023 seat will likely go to Gasly or Herta

By Jenna Fryer Sep. 10, 2022 02:33 PM EDT

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco celebrates after setting the pole position during the qualifying session at the Monza racetrack, in Monza, Italy, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. The Formula one race will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
Leclerc pole at Italian GP, penalties boost Russell to 2nd

By Daniella Matar Sep. 10, 2022 11:48 AM EDT

Team chief Mattia Binotto of Ferrari grimaces at the Monza racetrack, in Monza, Italy, Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022. The Formula one race will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
Ferrari heads to Monza with new look but same problems

By Daniella Matar Sep. 08, 2022 02:16 PM EDT

Colton Herta drives during a practice session for the Music City Grand Prix auto race Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. The Music City Grand Prix is scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 7. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Herta push to F1 continues; driver remains mum on 2023 plans

By Jenna Fryer Sep. 04, 2022 04:25 PM EDT

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands steers his car during the Formula One Dutch Grand Prix auto race, at the Zandvoort racetrack, in Zandvoort, Netherlands, Sunday, Sept. 4, 2022. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong)
Verstappen milks applause from Orange Army after win at home

By Jerome Pugmire Sep. 04, 2022 11:03 AM EDT