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Kyle Busch celebrates after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at World Wide Technology Raceway, Sunday, June 4, 2023, in Madison, Ill. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
AUTO RACING: Busch keeps RCR resurgent; Palou and Verstappen win again

By The Associated Press Jun. 06, 2023 11:39 AM EDT

Aston Martin driver Fernando Alonso of Spain gestures to fans at the end of the second practice session for Sunday's Spanish Formula One Grand Prix, at the Barcelona Catalunya racetrack in Montmelo, Spain, Friday, June 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)
Alonso’s long wait for 33rd F1 win goes on after disappointing Spanish GP

By Joseph Wilson Jun. 04, 2023 01:31 PM EDT

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands leads during the Spanish Formula One Grand Prix at the Barcelona Catalunya racetrack in Montmelo, Spain, Sunday, June 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)
Verstappen wins Spanish GP from pole for 40th career victory

By Joseph Wilson Jun. 04, 2023 11:39 AM EDT

Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz of Spain gets in his car cockpit at the start of the second practice session for Sunday's Spanish Formula One Grand Prix, at the Barcelona Catalunya racetrack in Montmelo, Spain, Friday, June 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)
Alonso riding wave of enthusiasm for long-denied win 'No. 33' at Spanish GP

By Joseph Wilson Jun. 02, 2023 04:56 AM EDT

Aston Martin driver Fernando Alonso of Spain steers his car during the Monaco Formula One race, at the Monaco racetrack, in Monaco, Sunday, May 28, 2023. (Christian Bruna/Pool Photo via AP)
Revitalized Alonso gives Spaniards hope of ending winning drought at home in F1

By Tales Azzoni May. 31, 2023 04:24 AM EDT

Josef Newgarden kisses the Borg-Warner Trophy during the traditional winners photo session at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Monday, May 29, 2023, in Indianapolis. Newgarden won the 107th running of the Indianapolis 500 auto race Sunday. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
AUTO RACING: Blaney ends drought; Newgarden first American to win Indy since 2016

By The Associated Press May. 30, 2023 05:01 PM EDT

Aston Martin driver Fernando Alonso of Spain celebrates with his trophy on the podium after placing second during the Monaco Formula One Grand Prix, at the Monaco racetrack, in Monaco, Sunday, May 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
Alonso feels he's far from catching F1 leader Verstappen despite his own remarkable form

By Jerome Pugmire May. 29, 2023 02:22 AM EDT

First place, Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands, center, celebrates on the podium with second place, Aston Martin driver Fernando Alonso of Spain, right, at the finish of the Monaco Formula One Grand Prix, at the Monaco racetrack, in Monaco, Sunday, May 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
Verstappen wins Monaco GP to extend F1 championship lead; Alonso 2nd ahead of Ocon

By Jerome Pugmire May. 28, 2023 11:08 AM EDT

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands, right, walks with Aston Martin driver Fernando Alonso of Spain at the end of the Formula One qualifying session at the Monaco racetrack, in Monaco, Saturday, May 27, 2023. The Formula One race will be held on Sunday with Verstappen at pole position. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
Verstappen takes pole for Monaco Grand Prix ahead of Alonso as Perez crashes

By Jerome Pugmire May. 27, 2023 12:17 PM EDT

From left to right: Red Bull Racing's Mexican driver Sergio Perez, who placed second, Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen, who placed first, and Aston Martin's Spanish driver Fernando Alonso, who placed third, celebrate on the podium the Formula One Miami Grand Prix at the Miami International Autodrome on Sunday, May 7, 2023, in Miami Gardens, Fla.(Matias J. Ocner/Miami Herald via AP)
Fernando Alonso out to end 10-year F1 drought with victory in Monaco

By Jerome Pugmire May. 26, 2023 07:34 AM EDT

William Byron (24) races down the back stretch during the NASCAR 400 auto race at Dover Motor Speedway Monday, May 1, 2023, in Dover, Del. (AP Photo/Jason Minto)
AUTO RACING: All-star out for NASCAR while IndyCar preps for 107th Indy 500

By The Associated Press May. 16, 2023 01:51 PM EDT

Vin Diesel salutes cheering spectators as he walks on the starting grid ahead of the Formula One Miami Grand Prix auto race, at Miami International Autodrome in Miami Gardens, Fla., Sunday, May 7, 2023. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
Column: F1 drivers unhappy with Miami's pomp, circumstance

By Jenna Fryer May. 08, 2023 02:24 PM EDT

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton, of Britain, moves down pit lane during the first practice session for the Formula One Miami Grand Prix auto race, Friday, May 5, 2023, at Miami International Autodrome in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
F1 drivers shrug off Red Bull dominance as Miami GP arrives

By Jenna Fryer May. 05, 2023 06:23 PM EDT

Martin Truex Jr. hoists the trophy after winning the NASCAR 400 auto race at Dover Motor Speedway, Monday, May 1, 2023, in Dover, Del. (AP Photo/Jason Minto)
AUTO RACING: NASCAR heads to Kansas; Formula One in Miami

By The Associated Press May. 02, 2023 09:37 PM EDT

FILE - Williams driver Logan Sargeant speaks during a press conference ahead of the Australian Formula One Grand Prix at Albert Park in Melbourne, Thursday, March 30, 2023. Logan Sargeant will become the first American to compete in a Formula One race in the United States since Alexander Rossi in 2015 at this weekend's Miami Grand Prix. It will be a home race for Sargeant, a Fort Lauderdale native who has been heavily promoted by both F1 and Williams ahead of Sunday's race. (AP Photo/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake), File
Column: Sargeant returns home as F1's great American hope

By Jenna Fryer May. 02, 2023 02:19 PM EDT

Third placed Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco celebrates on podium after the Formula One Grand Prix at the Baku circuit, in Baku, Azerbaijan, Sunday, April 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Sergei Grits)
Plenty of pole positions for Leclerc, but few wins

May. 01, 2023 05:00 AM EDT

Red Bull driver Sergio Perez of Mexico steers his car during the Formula One Grand Prix at the Baku circuit, in Baku, Azerbaijan, Sunday, April 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)
Pérez beats Verstappen to win Azerbaijan Grand Prix

Apr. 30, 2023 08:43 AM EDT

Red Bull driver Sergio Perez of Mexico steers his car during the sprint race at the Baku circuit in Baku, Azerbaijan, Saturday, April 29, 2023. The Formula One Grand Prix will be held on Sunday April 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)
Pérez wins F1 sprint in Baku, Verstappen confronts Russell

Apr. 29, 2023 05:32 AM EDT

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain talks to journalists during a press conference at the Baku circuit, in Baku, Azerbaijan, Thursday, April 27, 2022. The Formula One Grand Prix will be held on Sunday April 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Sergei Grits)
Hamilton excited for new-look F1 sprint race in Azerbaijan

Apr. 27, 2023 08:41 AM EDT

Josef Newgarden (2) celebrates after winning the IndyCar auto race at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, Sunday, April 2, 2023. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
AUTO RACING: Dirt racing next as NASCAR moves to Bristol

By The Associated Press Apr. 04, 2023 11:15 AM EDT