Esteban Ocon
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands, front, and Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain in action t during the Formula One Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in Jiddah, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)
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Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain reacts after winning the Qatar Formula One Grand Prix. In Lusail, Qatar, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)
Hamilton wins in Qatar, slices into Verstappen points lead

Nov. 21, 2021 08:02 AM EST

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain, with his award for winning pole position after the end of qualifying for Sunday's Formula One Turkish Grand Prix at the Intercity Istanbul Park circuit in Istanbul, Turkey, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. Hamilton who took pole position will start 10th due to a penalty with Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas of Finland who came second promoted to pole, for the race. (Umit Bektas/Pool Photo via AP)
Hamilton mitigates grid penalty with strong qualifying run

By Jerome Pugmire Oct. 09, 2021 06:15 AM EDT

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain steers his car during the second practice session ahead of Sunday's Formula One Turkish Grand Prix at the Intercity Istanbul Park circuit in Istanbul, Turkey, Friday, Oct. 8, 2021.(AP Photo/Francisco Seco)
Hamilton tops both practice sessions at Turkish GP

By Jerome Pugmire Oct. 08, 2021 05:42 AM EDT

Mclaren driver Daniel Ricciardo of Australia celebrates after winning during the Italian Formula One Grand Prix, at Monza racetrack, in Monza, Italy, Sunday, Sept.12, 2021. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
F1 rivals Verstappen, Hamilton crash again at Italian GP

By Daniella Matar Sep. 12, 2021 10:15 AM EDT

The so-called Orange Army, fans of Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands, fill the stands to watch the first free practice ahead of Sunday's Formula One Dutch Grand Prix at the Zandvoort racetrack, Netherlands, Friday, Sept. 3, 2021. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)
Ferraris top Dutch GP 2nd practice as Hamilton breaks down

By Jerome Pugmire Sep. 03, 2021 07:33 AM EDT

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain steers his car during the first practice session prior to the Formula One Grand Prix at the Spa-Francorchamps racetrack in Spa, Belgium, Friday, Aug. 27, 2021. The Belgian Formula One Grand Prix will take place on Sunday. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)
Verstappen leads 2nd practice for Belgian Grand Prix

By Jerome Pugmire Aug. 27, 2021 06:47 AM EDT

Race winner, Alpine driver Esteban Ocon of France, center, celebrates on the podium with second placed Aston Martin driver Sebastian Vettel of Germany, left, and third placed Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain after the Hungarian Formula One Grand Prix, at the Hungaroring racetrack in Mogyorod, Hungary, Sunday, Aug. 1, 2021. (Florion Goga/Pool via AP)
AUTO RACING: 1 Cup Series playoff spot open at Daytona

By The Associated Press Aug. 25, 2021 07:09 PM EDT

AJ Allmendinger celebrates after winning a NASCAR Series auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Sunday, Aug. 15, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Rob Baker)
AUTO RACING: NASCAR's top series head to Michigan oval

By The Associated Press Aug. 18, 2021 12:30 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 7, 2018, file photo, debris falls from Sauber driver Charles Leclerc, second right, of Monaco's car during the Japanese Formula One Grand Prix at the Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka, central Japan. The 2021 Japanese Grand Prix has been canceled following discussions between the government and race promoters, Formula One organizers said Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021.(AP Photo/Ng Han Guan, File)
Japanese GP canceled because of coronavirus pandemic

Aug. 18, 2021 04:47 AM EDT

Kyle Larson celebrates winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race in Watkins Glen, N.Y., on Sunday, Aug. 8, 2021. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)
AUTO RACING: NASCAR, IndyCar head to Indianapolis

By The Associated Press Aug. 11, 2021 10:53 AM EDT

FILE - In this May 15, 2021, file photo, Jimmie Johnson drives through a turn during the IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis. Johnson is hopeful of testing in August at Homestead-Miami Speedway as part of a path toward running in the Indianapolis 500 in 2022. The seven-time NASCAR champion jumped this season to IndyCar and has competed in seven races for team owner Chip Ganassi.(AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
AUTO RACING: NASCAR playoff race down to the nitty gritty

By The Associated Press Aug. 04, 2021 02:31 PM EDT

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain steers his car during the Hungarian Formula One Grand Prix at the Hungaroring racetrack in Mogyorod, Hungary, Sunday, Aug. 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)
Ocon wins in Hungary, Hamilton 8-point lead after Vettel DQ

By Jerome Pugmire Aug. 01, 2021 11:26 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

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

Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas of Finland steers his car during the second practice at the Red Bull Ring racetrack in Spielberg, Austria, Friday, June 25, 2021. The Styrian Formula One Grand Prix will be held on Sunday, June 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic)
Verstappen fastest at Styrian GP, Bottas spins in pit lane

Jun. 25, 2021 08:00 AM EDT

Ocon inks 3-year extension with Alpine ahead of French GP

Jun. 16, 2021 01:24 PM EDT
ENSTONE, England (AP) — Esteban Ocon received a three-year contract extension from Alpine on Wednesday that keeps the Frenchman with the Formula One team...

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain celebrates after winning the Spanish Formula One Grand Prix at the Barcelona Catalunya racetrack in Montmelo, just outside Barcelona, Spain, Sunday, May 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti, Pool)
Hamilton wins Spanish GP ahead of Verstappen

By Joseph Wilson May. 09, 2021 10:41 AM EDT

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain reacts after he clocked the fastest time in the qualifying for the Spanish Formula One Grand Prix at the Barcelona Catalunya racetrack in Montmelo, just outside Barcelona, Spain, Saturday, May 8, 2021. The Spanish Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti, Pool)
Hamilton tops qualifying at Spanish GP for 100th pole

By Joseph Wilson May. 08, 2021 07:17 AM EDT

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain takes a curve during the second free practice for the Spanish Formula One Grand Prix at the Barcelona Catalunya racetrack in Montmelo, just outside Barcelona, Spain, Friday, May 7, 2021. The Spanish Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)
Hamilton tops 2nd practice in Spain, Verstappen 9th

By Joseph Wilson May. 07, 2021 06:50 AM EDT