Formula One
F1 team Williams unveils new car after hackers foil launch

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GROVE, England (AP) — The Williams team presented its new Formula One car on Friday — after hackers foiled plans for an “augmented reality” launch — revealing...

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain celebrates after winning the Formula One Portuguese Grand Prix at the Algarve International Circuit in Portimao, Portugal, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020. (Rudy Carezzevoli, Pool via AP)
Portuguese GP to be held on May 2 at Portimao Circuit

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Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands, centre, in action between Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain and Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas of Finland during the Formula One at the Yas Marina racetrack in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, Dec.13, 2020. (Hamad Mohammed, Pool via AP)
No fans allowed at Azerbaijan F1 GP amid virus concerns

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F1 driver Mazepin takes blame for inappropriate behavior

Mar. 04, 2021 09:44 AM EST
KANNAPOLIS, N.C. (AP) — Formula One driver Nikita Mazepin has taken full responsibility after being filmed groping a woman. The behavior...

Aston Martin launches new car in return to F1 after 61 years

Mar. 03, 2021 12:06 PM EST
SILVERSTONE, England (AP) — The Aston Martin team presented its new Formula One car on Wednesday, revealing a slick livery of British racing green as it...

Mercedes unveils car for Hamilton's record-breaking F1 bid

Mar. 02, 2021 12:19 PM EST
BRACKLEY, England (AP) — Mercedes has unveiled the car Lewis Hamilton will drive this season while trying to win an unprecedented eighth Formula One title. ...

Britain's INEOS Team UK, left, and Italy's Luna Rossa in race seven of the Prada Cup on Auckland's Waitemata Harbour, New Zealand, Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021. (Brett Phibbs/NZ Herald via AP)
After 170 years, the America's Cup still eludes Britain

By Steve Mcmorran Feb. 21, 2021 02:47 AM EST

Longtime racing announcer Bob Jenkins battling cancer

Feb. 16, 2021 03:51 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Longtime racing announcer Bob Jenkins said he plans to scale back his work at Indianapolis Motor Speedway this May as he undergoes...

FILE - In this file photo dated Friday, Oct. 30, 2020, former Formula One driver Spain's Fernando Alonso as he walks on the track ahead of Sunday's Emilia Romagna Formula One Grand Prix, at the Dino and Enzo Ferrari racetrack, in Imola, Italy. Formula One driver Fernando Alonso should fully recover from an operation on a fractured upper jaw following a cycling accident, his Alpine F1 team said Friday Feb. 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno, FILE)
F1 driver Alonso leaves hospital after cycling crash

Feb. 15, 2021 10:35 AM EST

In this photo taken on Feb. 9, 2021, a view of the Tofana Schuss, in Cortina d' Ampezzo, Italy. The Tofana schuss, a chute between two huge cliffs of sheer rock, is the signature section of the women’s downhill at the Alpine skiing world championships. (AP Photo/Alessandro Trovati)
'Your helmet whistles' through Cortina's Tofana Schuss

By Andrew Dampf Feb. 12, 2021 01:27 PM EST

FILE - In this file photo dated Friday, Oct. 30, 2020, former Formula One driver Spain's Fernando Alonso as he walks on the track ahead of Sunday's Emilia Romagna Formula One Grand Prix, at the Dino and Enzo Ferrari racetrack, in Imola, Italy. Formula One driver Fernando Alonso should fully recover from an operation on a fractured upper jaw following a cycling accident, his Alpine F1 team said Friday Feb. 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno, FILE)
F1 driver Alonso has successful operation on fractured jaw

Feb. 12, 2021 06:04 AM EST

F1 driver Alonso recovering after cycling accident

Feb. 11, 2021 03:28 PM EST
ENSTONE, England (AP) — Formula One driver Fernando Alonso is recovering from a cycling accident in Switzerland, his team Alpine F1 said Thursday. ...

Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas of Finland in action during the Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020. (Giuseppe Cacace, Pool via AP)
F1 teams approve qualifying changes, engine freeze

By Jerome Pugmire Feb. 11, 2021 12:46 PM EST

Brazil's Globo replaced as Formula 1 broadcaster

By Mauricio Savarese Feb. 09, 2021 07:35 PM EST
SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil's fourth most popular TV channel said Tuesday it has reached an agreement to broadcast Formula One until the end of 2022, in a deal...

In this March 17, 2019, file photo, Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain waves as the drivers parade begins ahead of the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne, Australia. The start of the 2021 Formula One season has been delayed after the Australian Grand Prix was postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic. The Australian race in Melbourne has been rescheduled from March 21 to November 21. (AP Photo/Andy Brownbill, File)
F1 champion Hamilton signs 1-year deal to stay at Mercedes

Feb. 08, 2021 06:34 AM EST

Spectators walk around Melbourne Park, venue for the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021. All competition at six Australian Open tuneup events scheduled for Thursday, feb. 4, 2021 was called off after a worker at one of the tournaments' Melbourne quarantine hotels tested positive for COVID-19. (AP Photo/Hamish Blair)
Testing times: Organizers say Aussie Open will start on time

By John Pye Feb. 04, 2021 02:37 AM EST

Haas driver Romain Grosjean of France waves Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020, at Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain. Grosjean escaped with only minor burns when his Haas car exploded into a fireball after crashing on the first lap at last weekend's Bahrain GP. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili)
Grosjean moves to IndyCar with Coyne after 9 seasons in F1

By Jenna Fryer Feb. 03, 2021 08:30 AM EST

Rio shelves plan to build new F1 track in forest area

By Mauricio Savarese Feb. 01, 2021 12:43 PM EST
SAO PAULO (AP) — Rio de Janeiro authorities ended plans on Monday for the construction of a new track where a company hoped to host the country's Formula One...

Team owner Wayne Taylor, right, hugs his son Ricky after winning the Rolex 24 hour auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Wayne Taylor Racing wins record-tying 3rd consecutive Rolex

By Jenna Fryer Jan. 31, 2021 04:27 PM EST

Race cars speed through the east horseshoe turn during the Rolex 24 hour auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Johnson invigorated after stint in prestigious Rolex 24

By Jenna Fryer Jan. 30, 2021 06:26 PM EST