Michael Schumacher
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

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain and Aston Martin driver Fernando Alonso of Spain, front in action during the Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix at Sakhir circuit, Sunday, March 5, 2023. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
Hamiton fears Mercedes is lagging behind 3 other F1 teams

By Jerome Pugmire Mar. 16, 2023 01:12 PM EDT

Haas' German driver Mick Schumacher talks in a press conference during previews ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi at Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022. The Emirates Formula One Grand Prix will take place on Sunday. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili)
Just like dad: Mick Schumacher goes from Ferrari to Mercedes

Dec. 15, 2022 06:39 AM EST

Red Bull driver Sergio Perez of Mexico makes a pit stop during qualifying session for the Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Saturday, Nov.19, 2022. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili, Pool)
F1: Verstappen beats Perez to pole for Abu Dhabi GP

Nov. 19, 2022 10:11 AM EST

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

Haas driver Mick Schumacher, of Germany, responds to a question during a news conference before 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)
Haas cuts Mick Schumacher and replaces him with Hulkenberg

By Jenna Fryer Nov. 17, 2022 12:15 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

Haas driver Mick Schumacher, of Germany, responds to a question during a news conference before 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)
Mick Schumacher braces for decision on his future in F1

By Mauricio Savarese Nov. 13, 2022 05:06 PM EST

AlphaTauri driver Pierre Gasly, of France, looks on prior to the start of the Formula One Mexico Grand Prix auto race at the Hermanos Rodriguez racetrack in Mexico City, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022. (Carlos Perez Gallardo/Pool via AP)
F1 drivers criticize penalty points, seek change for 2023

By Mauricio Savarese Nov. 10, 2022 04:29 PM EST

Chase Elliott (9) leads Denny Hamlin (11) and Noah Gragson (48) during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Martinsville Speedway, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Martinsville, Va. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
AUTO RACING: NASCAR to crown three champions at Phoenix

Nov. 02, 2022 05:13 PM EDT

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen, of the Netherlands, celebrates his victory with a member of his team after the Formula One Mexico Grand Prix at the Hermanos Rodriguez racetrack in Mexico City, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)
Max Verstappen sets F1 season wins record with 14th victory

By Jenna Fryer Oct. 30, 2022 06:18 PM EDT

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen, of the Netherlands, talks to his crew before a practice run of the Formula One Mexico Grand Prix at the Hermanos Rodriguez racetrack in Mexico City, Friday, Oct. 28, 2022. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)
Verstappen beats Mercedes for pole, closes in on 14th win

By Jenna Fryer Oct. 29, 2022 05:33 PM EDT

Red Bull driver Sergio Perez, of Mexico, flashes a thumbs up upon his arrival for the first day of the Formula One Mexico Grand Prix at the Hermanos Rodriguez racetrack in Mexico City, Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Moises Castillo)
Perez eyes home win but Verstappen wants record 14th victory

By Jenna Fryer Oct. 27, 2022 06:20 PM EDT

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen, of the Netherlands, celebrates with the Red Bull team following the Formula One U.S. Grand Prix auto race at Circuit of the Americas, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Austin, Texas. Verstappen won the race and team Red Bull won the constructors' championship. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
AUTO RACING: Last race for NASCAR drivers to make Final Four

By The Associated Press Oct. 25, 2022 10:37 AM 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

Red Bull driver Sergio Perez, left, of Mexico, leads Red Bull driver Max Verstappen, of the Netherlands, during qualifications at the Formula One U.S. Grand Prix auto race at Circuit of the Americas, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Sainz on pole for US Grand Prix after Verstappen falters

By Jim Vertuno Oct. 22, 2022 07:26 PM EDT

FILE - Red Bull chief Dietrich Mateschitz celebrates after winning the German second soccer division Bundesliga match between RB Leipzig and Karlsruhe SC at the Red Bull Arena soccer stadium in Leipzig, Germany, on May 8, 2016. The Austrian billionaire, co-founder of energy drink company Red Bull and founder and owner of the Red Bull Formula One racing team, has died, officials with the Red Bull racing team said, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022. He was 78. (AP Photo/Jens Meyer. File)
Red Bull Formula One owner Dietrich Mateschitz dies at 78

By Jim Vertuno Oct. 22, 2022 06:23 PM EDT

A fan takes a photo during a practice session for the Formula One U.S. Grand Prix auto race at Circuit of the Americas, Friday, Oct. 21, 2022, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
IndyCar's Palou left 'super happy' by F1 practice session

By Jim Vertuno Oct. 21, 2022 07:45 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

Haas driver Mick Schumacher of Germany powers 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/Toru Hanai)
Haas: Schumacher must score points to keep F1 seat in 2023

By Jenna Fryer Oct. 16, 2022 03:37 PM EDT