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Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain shows a helmet of former German driver Michael Schumacher after he wins the Eifel Formula One Grand Prix at the Nuerburgring racetrack in Nuerburg, Germany, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020. Hamilton gets the helmet as a gift from Michael Schumacher's son Mick because he equals Schumacher's record of 91 wins in the Formula One. (Bryn Lennon, Pool via AP)
Hamilton wins his 91st F1 race to match Schumacher's record

Oct. 11, 2020 09:59 AM EDT

Marshals clean the track prior to the start of the third practice session for the Eifel Formula One Grand Prix at the Nuerburgring racetrack in Nuerburg, Germany, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020. The Germany F1 Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader, Pool)
F1: Bottas beats Hamilton to pole for Eifel Grand Prix

Oct. 10, 2020 07:16 AM EDT

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain walks away after placing third in the Russian Formula One Grand Prix, at the Sochi Autodrom circuit, in Sochi, Russia, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020. (Kirill Kudryavtsev, Pool via AP)
Bottas wins in Russia as Hamilton misses F1 win record

Sep. 27, 2020 08:54 AM EDT

Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel of Germany steers his car during the qualification for the upcoming Russian Formula One Grand Prix, at the Sochi Autodrom circuit, in Sochi, Russia, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020. The Russian Formula One Grand Prix will take place on Sunday. (Maxim Shemetov/Pool Photo via AP)
F1: Hamilton takes pole in dramatic Russian qualifying

Sep. 26, 2020 06:18 AM EDT

Renault driver Daniel Ricciardo of Australia steers his car during the first practice session for the upcoming Russian Formula One Grand Prix, at the Sochi Autodrom circuit, in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Sept. 25, 2020. The Russian Formula One Grand Prix will take place on Sunday. (Kirill Kudryavtsev, Pool via AP)
F1: Bottas and Mercedes fastest in practice for Russian GP

Sep. 25, 2020 05:54 AM EDT

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands stands next to his car following a crash during the Formula One Grand Prix of Tuscany, at the Mugello circuit in Scarperia, Italy, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno, Pool)
Hamilton wins hectic Tuscan GP, demands justice for Taylor

By Jerome Pugmire Sep. 13, 2020 11:44 AM EDT

Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas of Finland steers his car during the second practice session ahead of the Grand Prix of Tuscany, at the Mugello circuit in Scarperia, Italy, Friday, Sept. 11, 2020. The Formula One Grand Prix of Tuscany will take place on Sunday. (Miguel Medina, Pool Photo via AP)
Bottas has cause for optimism after strong day at Tuscan GP

By Jerome Pugmire Sep. 11, 2020 10:56 AM EDT

Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel of Germany attends a media conference at the Mugello racetrack, in Scarperia, Italy, Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020, ahead of Sunday's Formula One Grand Prix of Tuscany. (Clive Mason, Pool Photo via AP)
Ferrari's 1,000th F1 GP no cause for celebration in Tuscany

By Jerome Pugmire Sep. 10, 2020 02:23 PM EDT

Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel of Germany steers his car during the Formula One Grand Prix at the Monza racetrack in Monza, Italy, Sunday, Sept.6 , 2020. (Jennifer Lorenzini, Pool via AP)
Vettel close to retiring from F1 before Racing Point move

Sep. 10, 2020 03:45 AM EDT

AlfaTauri driver Pierre Gasly of France reacts on the podium after winning the Formula One Grand Prix at the Monza racetrack in Monza, Italy, Sunday, Sept.6 , 2020. (Jennifer Lorenzini, Pool via AP)
Gasly surprise Italian GP winner as Hamilton given penalty

By Daniella Matar Sep. 06, 2020 11:20 AM EDT

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco leads Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel of Germany during the qualifying session for Sunday's Italian Formula One Grand Prix, at the Monza racetrack in Monza, Italy, Saturday, Sept. 5 , 2020. (Jennifer Lorenzini, Pool via AP)
Hamilton sets fastest lap in F1 history to take Monza pole

By Daniella Matar Sep. 05, 2020 10:22 AM EDT

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain steers his car during the second practice session for Sunday's Italian Formula One Grand Prix, at the Monza racetrack in Monza, Italy, Friday, Sept. 4, 2020. (Miguel Medina/Pool via AP)
Italian GP: Hamilton fastest ahead of Bottas in 2nd practice

Sep. 04, 2020 11:13 AM EDT

Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel of Germany walks at the Monza racetrack in Monza, Italy, Thursday, Sept.3 , 2020. The Italian Formula One Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
Ferrari's struggles unlikely to end at home race at Monza

By Daniella Matar Sep. 03, 2020 12:30 PM EDT

Martin Truex Jr. (19) and Kevin Harvick (4) race on the front stretch during the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)
AUTO RACING: Auto Racing Glance

By The Associated Press Sep. 02, 2020 04:33 PM EDT

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain celebrates on the podium after winning the Formula One Grand Prix at the Spa-Francorchamps racetrack in Spa, Belgium, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020. (Stephanie Lecocq, Pool via AP)
Hamilton wins Belgian GP, now 2 behind Schumacher's record

By Jerome Pugmire Aug. 30, 2020 10:53 AM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 28, 2016 file photo, Chadwick Boseman arrives at the Oscars in Los Angeles. Boseman, who played Black icons Jackie Robinson and James Brown before finding fame as the regal Black Panther in the Marvel cinematic universe, has died of cancer. His representative says Boseman died Friday, Aug. 28, 2020 in Los Angeles after a four-year battle with colon cancer. He was 43. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP, File)
Hamilton dedicates F1 pole position to Chadwick Boseman

By Jerome Pugmire Aug. 29, 2020 07:29 AM EDT

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands steers his car during the first practice session prior to the Formula One Grand Prix at the Spa-Francorchamps racetrack in Spa, Belgium Friday, Aug. 28, 2020. (Stephanie Lecocq, Pool via AP)
Bottas leads 1st practice for the Belgian GP, Hamilton 2nd

By Jerome Pugmire Aug. 28, 2020 06:55 AM EDT

Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas of Finland arrives at the paddocks for preparations before the practice session prior to the Formula One Grand Prix at the Barcelona Catalunya racetrack in Montmelo, Spain, Friday, Aug. 14, 2020. (Alejandro Garcia, Pool via AP)
Bottas has to bounce back in Belgium as F1 title hopes fade

By Jerome Pugmire Aug. 27, 2020 01:16 AM EDT

Kevin Harvick (4) does a burnout after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Dover International Speedway, Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020, in Dover, Del. (AP Photo/Jason Minto)
AUTO RACING: Auto Racing Glance

By The Associated Press Aug. 26, 2020 05:03 PM EDT

Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel of Germany steers his car during the Formula One Grand Prix at the Barcelona Catalunya racetrack in Montmelo, Spain, Sunday, Aug. 16, 2020. (Bryn Lennon, Pool via AP)
No worries: Hamilton wins Spanish GP for 88th victory in F1

By Jerome Pugmire Aug. 16, 2020 11:27 AM EDT