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Mercedes-AMG Petronas' Lewis Hamilton drives during a Formula One pre-season testing session at the Barcelona Catalunya racetrack in Montmelo, outside Barcelona, Spain, Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)
Pérez fastest early on second day of F1 testing in Spain

Feb. 20, 2020 08:03 AM EST

Denny Hamlin's crew celebrates after Hamlin won the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Monday, Feb. 17, 2020, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)
AUTO RACING: Auto Racing Glance

By The Associated Press Feb. 19, 2020 02:53 PM EST

Max Verstappen of Aston Martin Red Bull Racing during a Formula One pre-season testing session at the Barcelona Catalunya racetrack in Montmelo, outside Barcelona, Spain, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)
Hamilton, Bottas clock fastest times as F1 testing starts

By Joseph Wilson Feb. 19, 2020 12:10 PM EST

Toto Wolff, Team Principal & CEO of The Mercedes AMG-PETRONAS F1 Team, right, and INEOS Founder and Chairman Jim Ratcliffe pose for a photo with a Mercedes F1 car and its 2020 livery during a media briefing in London, Monday, Feb. 10, 2020. The Mercedes Formula One team is still waiting to secure a long-term commitment from world champion Lewis Hamilton. Wolff says he hasn't spoken to Hamilton since the Christmas party after agreeing to “leave each other in peace” in the offseason. Mercedes has longer certainty from its new sponsor INEOS, the chemicals giant owned by Jim Ratcliffe. (Steven Paston/PA via AP)
Hamilton sees a 'sign of weakness' when rivals doubt him

By Jerome Pugmire Feb. 14, 2020 09:18 AM EST

Toto Wolff, Team Principal & CEO of The Mercedes AMG-PETRONAS F1 Team, right, and INEOS Founder and Chairman Jim Ratcliffe attend a media briefing in London, Monday, Feb. 10, 2020. The Mercedes Formula One team is still waiting to secure a long-term commitment from world champion Lewis Hamilton. Wolff says he hasn't spoken to Hamilton since the Christmas party after agreeing to “leave each other in peace” in the offseason. Mercedes has longer certainty from its new sponsor INEOS, the chemicals giant owned by Jim Ratcliffe. (Steven Paston/PA via AP)
After signing sponsor, Mercedes awaits Hamilton to commit

By Rob Harris Feb. 10, 2020 10:02 AM EST

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco celebrates at finish line after he placed third in the Emirates Formula One Grand Prix, at the Yas Marina racetrack in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, Dec.1, 2019. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
Hamilton won’t rule out future move to Ferrari

By Jerome Pugmire Dec. 01, 2019 03:36 PM EST

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain celebrates in the garage after winning the Emirates Formula One Grand Prix, at the Yas Marina racetrack in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, Dec.1, 2019. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
Hamilton seals easy 11th victory of F1 championship season

By Jerome Pugmire Dec. 01, 2019 09:55 AM EST

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain celebrates pole position during the qualifying session at the Yas Marina racetrack in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. The Emirates Formula One Grand Prix will take place on Sunday. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
Hamilton says he’s flattered by Ferrari’s praise

Nov. 30, 2019 11:45 AM EST

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherland's steers his car during the third free practice at the Yas Marina racetrack in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. The Emirates Formula One Grand Prix will take place on Sunday. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)
F1: World champion Hamilton takes pole at Abu Dhabi GP

By Jerome Pugmire Nov. 30, 2019 06:22 AM EST

Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel of Germany steers his car during the second free practice at the Yas Marina racetrack in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Friday, Nov. 29, 2019. The Emirates Formula One Grand Prix will take place on Sunday. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)
Ferrari chief happy to consider possibility of Hamilton move

By Jerome Pugmire Nov. 29, 2019 04:04 PM EST

Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas of Finland at the end of the second free practice at the Yas Marina racetrack in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Friday, Nov. 29, 2019. The Emirates Formula One Grand Prix will take place on Sunday. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
Bottas best in 2nd practice for Abu Dhabi GP then crashes

By Jerome Pugmire Nov. 29, 2019 06:19 AM EST

Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas of Finland arrives at the Yas Marina racetrack in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2018. The Emirates Formula One Grand Prix will take place on Sunday. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
Ferrari’s Leclerc pledges to behave better at Abu Dhabi GP

By Jerome Pugmire Nov. 28, 2019 10:07 AM EST

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen, of the Netherlands, celebrates atop his car after winning the Brazilian Formula One Grand Prix at the Interlagos race track in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)
Verstappen wins Brazilian GP, Ferraris self-destruct

By Mauricio Savarese Nov. 17, 2019 01:54 PM EST

In this Nov. 7, 2019 photo, a mural depicts legendary Brazilian F1 driver Ayrton Senna on a business front near the Interlagos racetrack in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Many bars on busy streets like Avenida Paulista are open 24 hours a day during the Brazil F1 GP race, and hotels prepare feasts at early hours so fans don't need to refuel at the track. (AP Photo/Nelson Antoine)
Senna celebrations at Brazilian GP 25 years after his death

By Mauricio Savarese Nov. 16, 2019 01:51 PM EST

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton, of Britain,, center, prepares for the third free practice session for the Formula One Brazil Grand Prix auto race at the Interlagos race track in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen takes pole at Brazilian GP

By Mauricio Savarese Nov. 16, 2019 11:27 AM EST

Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel, of Germany, steers his car followed by his teammate Charles Leclerc, of Monaco, during the first free practice at the Interlagos race track in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Friday, Nov. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Nelson Antoine)
Recovering Ferraris dominate first Brazilian GP practices

By Mauricio Savarese Nov. 15, 2019 10:56 AM EST

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton, of Britain, looks on from the paddock area during a press conference ahead of Sunday's Formula One Brazilian Grand Prix, at the Interlagos racetrack in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Nelson Antoine)
Hamilton expects to sort out new F1 contract soon

By Mauricio Savarese Nov. 14, 2019 08:54 PM EST

In this Nov. 7, 2019 photo, a man rides his bicycle past land that is part of a planned F1 racetrack in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The Company Rio Motorpark says it will pay up to $170 million to construct a track in the seaside city's impoverished Deodoro region. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)
Brazil’s major cities lock horns for F1 race after 2020

By Mauricio Savarese Nov. 14, 2019 01:08 PM EST

Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas, of Finland, speaks during a press conference ahead of Sunday's Formula One Brazilian Grand Prix, at the Interlagos racetrack in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Nelson Antoine)
Bottas trusts secret plan to beat Hamilton in 2020 F1

By Mauricio Savarese Nov. 14, 2019 12:24 PM EST

AUTO RACING: Auto Racing Glance

By The Associated Press Nov. 13, 2019 02:58 PM EST
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