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By The Associated Press May. 27, 2021 05:37 PM EDT
May 28 1901 — Parader, ridden by Fred Landry, overcomes a bad start to win the Preakness Stakes by two lengths over Sadie S. ...

FILE - In this file photo dated Monday, Dec. 5, 2011, former Formula One chief Max Mosley arrives at a Select Committee hearing on privacy and injunctions, in London. Former Formula One boss and privacy campaigner Max Mosley has died on Sunday May 23, aged 81, it is announced Monday May 24, 2021. (AP Photo/Sang Tan, FILE)
Max Mosley, racing boss who took on UK tabloids, dies at 81

By Steve Douglas And Jill Lawless May. 24, 2021 11:15 AM EDT

FILE - In this file photo dated Wednesday, April 21, 2021, a protest banner against the proposed Super League is seen outside Liverpool's Anfield Stadium after the collapse of English involvement in the proposed new league, Liverpool, England. The aborted plan to create a breakaway Super League with 12 of the biggest clubs in European soccer was perhaps the most egregious example of a sporting venture that quickly fell flat on its face. (AP Photo/Jon Super, FILE)
Super League among sporting ventures that went wrong

By Steve Douglas And Ken Maguire Apr. 22, 2021 12:48 PM EDT

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain gives the thumbs up after clocking the fastest time during qualification for the Formula One Portuguese Grand Prix at the Algarve International Circuit in Portimao, Portugal, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. Hamilton will take pole position for the Formula One Portuguese Grand Prix which takes place on Sunday. (Jose Sena Goulao, Pool via AP)
Hamilton takes Portuguese GP pole position ahead of Bottas

Oct. 24, 2020 07:18 AM EDT

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco steers his car during the second practice session prior to the Formula One Portuguese Grand Prix at the Algarve International Circuit in Portimao, Portugal, Friday, Oct. 23, 2020. The Formula One Portuguese Grand Prix will take place on Sunday. (Jorge Guerrero, Pool via AP)
Portuguese GP: Bottas leads in practice, Gasly's car on fire

Oct. 23, 2020 07:41 AM EDT

FILE - In this Friday, Sept. 11, 2009 file photo, Williams team principal Frank Williams is seen at the pits during a practice for the Italian Formula One Grand Prix, in Monza, Italy. After more than 40 years running one of Formula One’s most storied teams, the Williams family is stepping aside so that its new owners have a clear shot at reviving the team’s fortunes, it was announced Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020. Claire Williams, whose father co-founded the Williams F1 team, is stepping down as deputy team principal after this weekend's Italian Grand Prix.(AP Photo/Alberto Pellaschiar, File)
End of an era for F1 Williams team after more than 40 years

By Jerome Pugmire Sep. 03, 2020 07:47 AM EDT

Williams driver George Russell of Britain steers his car during a practice session prior to the Formula One Grand Prix at the Barcelona Catalunya racetrack in Montmelo, Spain, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020. (Alejandro Garcia, Pool via AP)
Williams F1 hopes selling to US-based firm revives fortunes

By Jerome Pugmire Aug. 21, 2020 01:35 PM EDT

FILE - In this May 30, 1947, file photo, the pace lap of the Indianapolis 500 auto race is underway at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Ind. Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the IndyCar Series have been sold to Penske Entertainment Corp. in a stunning announcement that relinquishes control of the iconic speedway from the Hulman family after 74 years. (AP Photo/File)
Top moments in the history of Indianapolis Motor Speedway

By The Associated Press Nov. 04, 2019 04:33 PM EST

Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel of Germany drives through the Senna corner during qualifying for the Formula One Canadian Grand Prix auto race in Montreal, Saturday, June 8, 2019. (Ryan Remiorz/The Canadian Press via AP)
Vettel takes pole position ahead of Hamilton at Canadian GP

Jun. 08, 2019 12:11 PM EDT

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton, left, of Great Britain, chats with Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel, of Germany, during the autograph session at the open house day for the Canadian Grand Prix auto race in Montreal, Thursday, June 6, 2019. (Ryan Remiorz/The Canadian Press via AP)
Hamilton says F1 should level playing field between teams

Jun. 06, 2019 03:07 PM EDT