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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

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

Felix Rosenqvist, of Sweden, celebrates with his crew during qualifications for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, May 20, 2023, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
4 years after missing Indy 500 with Alonso, McLaren Racing very much a contender

By Jenna Fryer May. 25, 2023 02:56 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

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

Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz of Spain sits in his car during the 3rd red flag stoppage during the Australian Formula One Grand Prix at Albert Park in Melbourne, Sunday, April 2, 2023. (Simon Baker/Pool via AP)
FIA rejects Ferrari push to overturn Sainz penalty

Apr. 18, 2023 08:22 AM EDT

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain leads cars during a restart of the Australian Formula One Grand Prix at Albert Park in Melbourne, Sunday, April 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake)
Verstappen wins in wild finish to F1 Australian Grand Prix

By Courtney Walsh Apr. 02, 2023 03:53 AM EDT

Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz of Spain arrives at the tack ahead of the Australian Formula One Grand Prix at Albert Park in Melbourne, Friday, March 31, 2023. (AP Photo/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake)
Red Bull chief criticizes new F1 pit wall celebration edict

By Courtney Walsh Mar. 30, 2023 11:19 PM EDT

Mercedes driver George Russell of Britain attends a press conference ahead of the Australian Formula One Grand Prix at Albert Park in Melbourne, Thursday, March 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake)
Alonso seeks 33rd Formula 1 win after 100 podium finishes

By Courtney Walsh Mar. 30, 2023 03:47 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

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