Max Verstappen
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands attends a media conference at the Hungaroring racetrack in Mogyorod, Hungary, Thursday, July 29, 2021. The Hungarian Formula One Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (Florion Goga/Pool via AP)
Rivalry on and off track is turning F1 season into a classic

By Jerome Pugmire 10 hrs ago

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco steers his car during the second free practice at the Hungaroring racetrack in Mogyorod, Hungary, Friday, July 30, 2021. The Hungarian Formula One Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)
Bottas handles heat to top 2nd practice at Hungarian GP

By Jerome Pugmire 13 hrs ago

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain celebrates after winning the British Formula One Grand Prix, at the Silverstone circuit, in Silverstone, England, Sunday, July 18, 2021. (Lars Baron/Pool photo via AP)
F1: Verstappen takes new swipe at 'disrespectful' Hamilton

By Jerome Pugmire Jul. 29, 2021 11:08 AM EDT

El piloto británico Lewis Hamilton, de Mercedes, celebra en el podio después de ganar en Gran Premio Británico de la Fórmula Uno, en el circuito de Silverstone, Inglaterra, el domingo 18 de julio de 2021. (AP Foto/Jon Super)
AUTO RACING: Hamilton closing gap on Verstappen in F1 race

By The Associated Press Jul. 28, 2021 05:08 PM EDT

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain, left, stand on the grid before the start of the British Formula One Grand Prix, at the Silverstone circuit, in Silverstone, England, Sunday, July 18, 2021. (Lars Baron/Pool photo via AP)
Bruised Verstappen ready for F1 title resumption in Hungary

By Jerome Pugmire Jul. 28, 2021 01:01 PM EDT

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain, left, and Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands take a curve side-by-side at the start of the British Formula One Grand Prix, at the Silverstone circuit, in Silverstone, England, Sunday, July 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Jon Super)
Verstappen crash at British GP to be reviewed

Jul. 27, 2021 10:19 AM EDT

Red Bull driver Sergio Perez of Mexico walks away from his car at the end of the British Formula One Grand Prix, at the Silverstone circuit, in Silverstone, England, Sunday, July 18, 2021. (Lars Baron/Pool photo via AP)
F1: Horner still angry at Hamilton after British GP crash

By Jerome Pugmire Jul. 24, 2021 10:01 AM EDT

Aric Almirola celebrates after winning the NASCAR Cup Series auto race Sunday, July 18, 2021, in Loudon, N.H. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
AUTO RACING: Race cars parked for two week Olympic haitus

By The Associated Press Jul. 20, 2021 03:19 PM EDT

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain, left, stand on the grid before the start of the British Formula One Grand Prix, at the Silverstone circuit, in Silverstone, England, Sunday, July 18, 2021. (Lars Baron/Pool photo via AP)
Title race back on as Red Bull fume at "desperate" Hamilton

By Daniella Matar Jul. 19, 2021 10:39 AM EDT

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain, left, and Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands take a curve side-by-side at the start of the British Formula One Grand Prix, at the Silverstone circuit, in Silverstone, England, Sunday, July 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Jon Super)
F1 condemns racist abuse of Hamilton following crash

Jul. 19, 2021 07:21 AM EDT

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco stands on the podium after finishing second in the British Formula One Grand Prix, at the Silverstone circuit, in Silverstone, England, Sunday, July 18, 2021. (Lars Baron/Pool photo via AP)
Hamilton roars back to win British GP after Verstappen crash

Jul. 18, 2021 10:34 AM EDT

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain steers his car followed by Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas of Finland during the Sprint Qualifying of the British Formula One Grand Prix, at the Silverstone circuit, in Silverstone, England, Saturday, July 17, 2021. The British Formula One Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Jon Super)
Verstappen wins historic sprint race to stretch title lead

Jul. 17, 2021 08:30 AM EDT

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands stands in the pit lane at the end of the qualifying session ahead of Sunday's British Formula One Grand Prix, at the Silverstone circuit, in Silverstone, England, Friday, July 16, 2021. (Lars Baron/Pool photo via AP)
Hamilton delights home crowd ahead of historic F1 weekend

Jul. 16, 2021 11:31 AM EDT

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands during "F1 One Begins" event at the Silverstone circuit, Silverstone, England, Thursday, July 15, 2021. The British Formula One Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Jon Super)
Winning at Silverstone would be strong signal by Verstappen

By Daniella Matar Jul. 15, 2021 04:19 PM EDT

El piloto de Red Bull, el holandés Max Verstappen sostiene el trofeo de ganador del Gran Premio de Austria el domingo 4 de julio del 2021. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)
AUTO RACING: NASCAR moves to Loudon before two-week layoff

By The Associated Press Jul. 14, 2021 03:15 PM EDT

Chase Elliott (9) holds up his trophy after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race Sunday, July 4, 2021, at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
AUTO RACING: Auto Racing Glance

By The Associated Press Jul. 07, 2021 09:12 PM EDT

Mclaren driver Lando Norris of Britain is congratulated after taking third place in the Austrian Formula One Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring racetrack in Spielberg, Austria, Sunday, July 4, 2021. (Christian Bruna/Pool Photo via AP)
Dominant Verstappen driving - and sounding - like a champion

By Jerome Pugmire Jul. 04, 2021 10:39 AM EDT

First place for pole position, Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands, left, speaks with third place, Red Bull driver Sergio Perez of Mexico, right, after the qualifying session ahead of the Austrian Formula One Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring racetrack in Spielberg, Austria, Saturday, July 3, 2021. The Austrian Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (Christian Bruna/Pool Photo via AP)
F1: Verstappen takes pole for Austrian GP, Hamilton 4th

By Jerome Pugmire Jul. 03, 2021 07:22 AM EDT

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain steers his car during the third free practice session for the Austrian Formula One Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring racetrack in Spielberg, Austria, Saturday, July 3, 2021. The Austrian Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)
New 2-year deal gives Hamilton chance to win 10 titles in F1

By Jerome Pugmire Jul. 03, 2021 05:42 AM EDT

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands steers his car during the first free practice for the Austrian Formula One Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring racetrack in Spielberg, Austria, Friday, July 2, 2021. The Austrian Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)
Hamilton leads Bottas in 2nd practice for Austrian GP

By Jerome Pugmire Jul. 02, 2021 06:51 AM EDT