Hamilton, Verstappen renew bruising F1 title fight in Russia
Britain's Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes attends the press conference at the Sochi Autodrom circuit, in Sochi, Russia, Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021. The Russian Formula One Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (Joao Filipe/DPPI, Pool via AP)

Britain's Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes attends the press conference at the Sochi Autodrom circuit, in Sochi, Russia, Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021. The Russian Formula One Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (Joao Filipe/DPPI, Pool via AP)

Sep. 23, 2021 06:54 AM EDT
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands, right and Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain crash during the Italian Formula One Grand Prix, at Monza racetrack, in Monza, Italy, Sunday, Sept.12, 2021. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands, right and Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain crash during the Italian Formula One Grand Prix, at Monza racetrack, in Monza, Italy, Sunday, Sept.12, 2021. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)

Sep. 12, 2021 05:21 PM EDT
Spectators enjoy a pre-race track walk at the Sochi Autodrom circuit, in Sochi, Russia, Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021. The Russian Formula One Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Sergei Grits)

Spectators enjoy a pre-race track walk at the Sochi Autodrom circuit, in Sochi, Russia, Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021. The Russian Formula One Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Sergei Grits)

Sep. 23, 2021 05:29 AM EDT
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands attends the press conference at the Sochi Autodrom circuit, in Sochi, Russia, Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021. The Russian Formula One Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (Xavi Bonilla/DPPI, Pool via AP)

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands attends the press conference at the Sochi Autodrom circuit, in Sochi, Russia, Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021. The Russian Formula One Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (Xavi Bonilla/DPPI, Pool via AP)

Sep. 23, 2021 08:44 AM EDT