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Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain celebrates with his team after he clocked the fastest time during the qualifying session for the Hungarian Formula One Grand Prix, at the Hungaroring racetrack in Mogyorod, Hungary, Saturday, July 31, 2021. The Hungarian Formula One Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (David W Cerny/Pool via AP)
Hamilton takes pole in Hungary as he aims for 100th F1 win

By Jerome Pugmire 15 hrs ago

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 Jul. 30, 2021 09:47 AM EDT

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 Jul. 30, 2021 07:16 AM EDT

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

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

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

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

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

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands steers his car during the Styrian Formula One Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring racetrack in Spielberg, Austria, Sunday, June 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic)
Verstappen dominates Styrian GP for his 4th win of F1 season

Jun. 27, 2021 10:36 AM EDT

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands celebrates after winning the qualifying at the Red Bull Ring racetrack in Spielberg, Austria, Saturday, June 26, 2021. The Styrian Formula One Grand Prix will be held on Sunday, June 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic, Pool)
Verstappen wins Styrian GP qualifying for 3rd pole of season

Jun. 26, 2021 07:46 AM EDT

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands poses after he clocked the fastest time during the qualifying session ahead of the French Formula One Grand Prix at the Paul Ricard racetrack in Le Castellet, southern France, Saturday, June 19, 2021. The French Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (Nicolas Tucat/Pool via AP)
Verstappen beats both Mercedes for pole at French GP

Jun. 19, 2021 11:18 AM EDT

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands steers his car during the first free practice for the French Formula One Grand Prix at the Paul Ricard racetrack in Le Castellet, southern France, Friday, June 18, 2021. The French Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Francois Mori)
F1: Verstappen leads 2nd practice at French GP, Bottas 2nd

Jun. 18, 2021 07:14 AM EDT

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands gets out of his car after crashing out during the Formula One Grand Prix at the Baku Formula One city circuit in Baku, Azerbaijan, Sunday, June 6, 2021. (Maxim Shemetov, Pool via AP)
Pérez wins Azerbaijan GP after Verstappen crashes from lead

Jun. 06, 2021 10:28 AM EDT

Track marshalls push the car of Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands after it hit a wall during the third free practice session at the Baku Formula One city circuit in Baku, Azerbaijan, Saturday, June 5, 2021. The Azerbaijan Formula One Grand Prix will take place on Sunday. (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic)
Leclerc on pole for Azerbaijan after crashes halt qualifying

Jun. 05, 2021 06:13 AM EDT

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain steers his car during the second free practice at the Baku Formula One city circuit, in Baku, Azerbaijan, Friday, June 4, 2021. The Formula one race will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic)
Perez fastest in practice for Azerbaijan GP, Mercedes slow

Jun. 04, 2021 05:48 AM EDT

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands celebrates after winning the Monaco Grand Prix at the Monaco racetrack, in Monaco, Sunday, May 23, 2021. (Sebastien Nogier, Pool via AP)
Verstappen leads title race, with focus on Red Bull's wings

Jun. 03, 2021 09:58 AM EDT

Teammates of 19 years-old Swiss pilot Jason Dupasquier stand near his motorbike, right, as they pay a minute of silence in his memory prior to the start of the Motogp Grand Prix of Italy at the Mugello circuit, in Scarperia, Italy, Sunday, May 30, 2021. Dupasquier died Sunday after being hospitalized Saturday, at the Florence hospital following his crash during the qualifying practices of the Moto3. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)
Swiss motorcyclist Dupasquier dies following Moto3 crash

May. 30, 2021 02:18 PM EDT

First place Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands, right, celebrates on the podium during the Monaco Grand Prix at the Monaco racetrack, in Monaco, Sunday, May 23, 2021. (Sebastien Nogier, Pool via AP)
Verstappen wins Monaco GP, takes F1 title lead from Hamilton

By Jerome Pugmire May. 23, 2021 10:51 AM EDT

Spectators stand over a poster of Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco prior to the Monaco Grand Prix at the Monaco racetrack, in Monaco, Sunday, May 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
Ferrari's Charles Leclerc out of Monaco GP after taking pole

By Jerome Pugmire May. 23, 2021 09:05 AM EDT