Max Verstappen
Red Bull driver Sergio Perez of Mexico stand next to his car after he won the Saudi Arabia Formula One Grand Prix at the Jeddah corniche circuit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Sunday, March 19, 2023. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno, Pool)
AUTO RACING: Hope for Ford in NASCAR; Red Bull rules F1

By The Associated Press Mar. 21, 2023 05:39 PM EDT

Red Bull driver Sergio Perez of Mexico celebrates with his team after winning the Saudi Arabia Formula One Grand Prix with teammates at the Jeddah corniche circuit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Sunday, March 19, 2023. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)
Verstappen grumbles despite driving from 15th place to 2nd

By Jerome Pugmire Mar. 20, 2023 06:00 AM EDT

Red Bull driver Sergio Perez of Mexico takes over Aston Martin driver Fernando Alonso of Spain during the Saudi Arabia Formula One Grand Prix at the Jeddah corniche circuit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Sunday, March 19, 2023. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)
Perez holds off Verstappen's charge to win Saudi Arabian GP

Mar. 19, 2023 02:41 PM EDT

Red Bull driver Sergio Perez of Mexico, left, looks on with Aston Martin driver Fernando Alonso of Spain after the qualifying session ahead of the Formula One Grand Prix at the Jeddah corniche circuit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Saturday, March 18, 2023. Sergio Perez stepped up for Red Bull to ensure the team started from the pole at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix after a mechanical issue sidelined two-time defending world champion Max Verstappen. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
Perez on pole for Red Bull in Saudi Arabia for 2nd year

Mar. 18, 2023 03:09 PM EDT

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain steers his car during the first free practice ahead of the Formula One Grand Prix at the Jeddah corniche circuit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Friday, March 17, 2023. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)
Wolff accepts 'reality' that Mercedes F1 car is off the pace

By Jerome Pugmire Mar. 17, 2023 01:34 PM EDT

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain and Aston Martin driver Fernando Alonso of Spain, front in action during the Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix at Sakhir circuit, Sunday, March 5, 2023. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
Hamiton fears Mercedes is lagging behind 3 other F1 teams

By Jerome Pugmire Mar. 16, 2023 01:12 PM EDT

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco walks back to the pit lane after his car stalled in action during the Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix at Sakhir circuit, Sunday, March 5, 2023. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)
F1: Ferrari's Leclerc set for Saudi Arabian GP grid penalty

Mar. 15, 2023 01:27 PM EDT

William Byron does a burnout after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Phoenix Raceway, Sunday, March 12, 2023, in Avondale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
AUTO RACING: Byron and Chevy rolling; F1 is Max's playground

By The Associated Press Mar. 14, 2023 01:32 PM EDT

William Byron (24) celebrates with his team after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race on Sunday, March 5, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt)
AUTO RACING: Hendrick shines in Vegas; Verstappen wins again

By The Associated Press Mar. 07, 2023 12:07 PM EST

Aston Martin driver Fernando Alonso of Spain celebrates after he took third place at the Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix at Sakhir circuit, Sunday, March 5, 2023. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
Verstappen wins again, Alonso reminds everyone of his talent

By Jerome Pugmire Mar. 05, 2023 11:56 AM EST

Grome the left , Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco, third placed, Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands, pole position, and Red Bull driver Sergio Perez, of Mexico, second pose for a photo after the Formula One qualifying at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain, Saturday, March 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Frank Augsten)
Verstappen's on pole as he bids to end barren run in Bahrain

By Jerome Pugmire Mar. 04, 2023 11:30 AM EST

Aston Martin driver Fernando Alonso of Spain walks to a press conference during a Formula One pre season test at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023.(AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
Alonso steals the show as F1 season begins in Bahrain

By Jerome Pugmire Mar. 03, 2023 01:04 PM EST

Aston Martin driver Fernando Alonso of Spain steers his car during a Formula One pre season test at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023.(AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
Motorsport and others joining to fight online abuse

By Jerome Pugmire Mar. 02, 2023 08:33 AM EST

AlphaTauri driver Yuki Tsunoda of Japan steers his car during a Formula One pre season test at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023.(AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
AlphaTauri team principal denies F1 team for sale

Mar. 01, 2023 09:20 AM EST

Kyle Busch celebrates after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, Calif., Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
AUTO RACING: F1, IndyCar seasons begin; Busch dominant

By The Associated Press Feb. 28, 2023 02:17 PM EST

El piloto de la F1 Charles Leclerc conduce su auto en el tercer y último día de prácticas de la Fórmula Uno en el Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain el sábado 25 de febrero del 2023. (AP Foto/Frank Augstein)
Verstappen again the man to beat in F1 in 2023

By Jerome Pugmire Feb. 27, 2023 02:05 AM EST

Max Verstappen (derecha) y Sergio Pérez, pilotos de Red Bull, llegan para participar en las pruebas de pretemporada de la Fórmula en Sakhir, Bahréin, el jueves 23 de febrero de 2023. (AP Foto/Frank Augstein)
Bad news for Verstappen's F1 rivals as Red Bull looks better

By Jerome Pugmire Feb. 26, 2023 01:04 AM EST

Mercedes driver George Russell of Britain steers his car during a Formula One pre season test at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023.(AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
Red Bull's Perez leads final day of F1 testing, Hamilton 2nd

Feb. 25, 2023 07:17 AM EST

Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz of Spain steers his car during a Formula One pre season test at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain, Friday, Feb. 24, 2023.(AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
Mercedes, McLaren admit difficulties on Day 2 of F1 testing

Feb. 24, 2023 06:33 AM EST

FILE - Fans take photos with Williams driver Alex Albon, of Britain, as he arrives to Interlagos racetrack for practice ahead of the weekend's Formula One Brazilian Grand Prix in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Nov. 11, 2022. Williams driver Alex Albon intends to show the more steely side to his personalty in Formula One. The affable Albon is one of the most popular drivers but thinks that also comes with some misperception. He says people "see me as a happy-go-lucky person" but “I’m much stronger than people can imagine.” (AP Photo/Marcelo Chello, File)
F1 driver Albon intends to show his steely side for Williams

By Jerome Pugmire Feb. 06, 2023 12:49 PM EST