Sergio Perez
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands celebrates after winning the Hungarian Formula One Grand Prix at the Hungaroring racetrack in Mogyorod, near Budapest, Hungary, Sunday, July 31, 2022. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)
Spin and win: Verstappen rallies to eighth win of F1 season

By Jerome Pugmire Jul. 31, 2022 10:59 AM EDT

Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz of Spain steers his car followed by Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco during the qualifying session for the Hungarian Formula One Grand Prix at the Hungaroring racetrack in Mogyorod, near Budapest, Hungary, Saturday, July 30, 2022. The Hungarian Formula One Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (Ferenc Isza/Pool via AP)
Russell grabs first F1 pole, Verstappen qualifies 10th

By Jerome Pugmire Jul. 30, 2022 08:29 AM EDT

From left: Mclaren driver Daniel Ricciardo of Australia, Williams driver Alexander Albon of Thailand, Alpine driver Esteban Ocon of France, Haas driver Kevin Magnussen of Denmark and Alfa Romeo driver Valtteri Bottas of Finland attend a news conference at the Hungaroring racetrack in Mogyorod, near Budapest, Hungary, Thursday, July 28, 2022. The Hungarian Formula One Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)
Formula One launches campaign to drive out fan abuse

By Jerome Pugmire Jul. 30, 2022 06:59 AM EDT

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands walks through paddock at the Hungaroring racetrack in Mogyorod, near Budapest, Hungary, Thursday, July 28, 2022. The Hungarian Formula One Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)
Verstappen understands rival Leclerc's emotional outburst

By Jerome Pugmire Jul. 29, 2022 11:06 AM EDT

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands talks to a reporter during an interview with the Associated Press at the Hungaroring racetrack in Mogyorod, near Budapest, Hungary, Thursday, July 28, 2022. The Hungarian Formula One Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)
AP Exclusive: Verstappen says drivers limited in taming fans

By Jerome Pugmire Jul. 28, 2022 02:25 PM EDT

Aston Martin driver Sebastian Vettel of Germany runs at pit line during the qualifying session for the French Formula One Grand Prix at Paul Ricard racetrack in Le Castellet, southern France, Saturday, July 23, 2022. The French Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (Eric Gaillard, Pool via AP)
4-time F1 champion Vettel felt like retiring for a long time

By Jerome Pugmire Jul. 28, 2022 06:33 AM EDT

Josef Newgarden waves after winning the IndyCar Series auto race Saturday, July 23, 2022, at Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
AUTO RACING: NASCAR Cup Series, IndyCar head to Indianapolis

By The Associated Press Jul. 26, 2022 09:45 PM EDT

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands celebrates after winning the French Formula One Grand Prix at Paul Ricard racetrack in Le Castellet, southern France, Sunday, July 24, 2022. (Eric Gaillard/Pool via AP)
Verstappen wins French GP as Leclerc crashes, Hamilton 2nd

Jul. 24, 2022 10:53 AM EDT

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands steers his car at pit line during the qualifying session for the French Formula One Grand Prix at Paul Ricard racetrack in Le Castellet, southern France, Saturday, July 23, 2022. The French Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (Eric Gaillard, Pool via AP)
Sainz helps Leclerc edge Verstappen for French GP pole

Jul. 23, 2022 08:17 AM EDT

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen, of the Netherlands, arrives at pit prior to the start of the first practice for the French Formula One Grand Prix at Paul Ricard racetrack in Le Castellet, southern France, Friday, July 22, 2022. The French Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
Red Bull boss Horner calls for "zero tolerance" on fan abuse

By Jerome Pugmire Jul. 22, 2022 12:30 PM EDT

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain, right, talks with Red Bull driver Sergio Perez of Mexico during a press conference ahead of the French Formula One Grand Prix at the Paul Ricard racetrack in Le Castellet, southern France, Thursday, July 21, 2022. The French Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
United F1 drivers determined to help kick out abusive fans

By Jerome Pugmire Jul. 21, 2022 12:35 PM EDT

Scott Dixon, of New Zealand, waves to the crowd after winning an IndyCar auto race in Toronto, Sunday, July 17, 2022. (Andrew Lahodynskyj/The Canadian Press via AP)
AUTO RACING: Make it 14 winners in NASCAR, 52 for Dixon

By The Associated Press Jul. 19, 2022 01:51 PM EDT

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc, right, of Monaco, celebrates on the podium with second placed Red Bull driver Max Verstappen, of the Netherlands, after winning the Austrian F1 Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring racetrack in Spielberg, Austria, Sunday, July 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)
Leclerc's smile is back after Austrian GP win, Sainz unhappy

Jul. 10, 2022 10:51 AM EDT

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco steers his car followed by Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz of Spain during the Sprint Race qualifying session at the Red Bull Ring racetrack in Spielberg, Austria, Saturday, July 9, 2022. The Austrian F1 Grand Prix will be held on Sunday July 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)
Verstappen cruises from pole to win Austrian GP sprint

Jul. 09, 2022 11:22 AM EDT

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands leaves his car after he clocked the fastest time during the qualifying session at the Red Bull Ring racetrack in Spielberg, Austria, Friday, July 8, 2022. The Austrian F1 Grand Prix will be held on Sunday July 10, 2022. (Christian Bruna/Pool via AP)
Hamilton and Russell crash in qualifying, Verstappen on pole

By Jerome Pugmire Jul. 08, 2022 07:46 AM EDT

Tyler Reddick reacts after winning the Kwik Trip 250 after a NASCAR Cup Series auto race Sunday, July 3, 2022, at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
AUTO RACING: NASCAR is Georgia-bound; F1 heads to Austria

By The Associated Press Jul. 05, 2022 05:30 PM EDT

Chase Elliott holds the guitar presented to him after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race Sunday, June 26, 2022, in Lebanon, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
AUTO RACING: Road courses ahead for NASCAR, F1 and IndyCar

By The Associated Press Jun. 28, 2022 11:58 AM EDT

AlphaTauri driver Pierre Gasly of France arrives prior to the third free practice at the Baku circuit, in Baku, Azerbaijan, Saturday, June 11, 2022. The Formula One Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Sergei Grits)
AlphaTauri says driver Pierre Gasly staying through 2023

Jun. 24, 2022 08:32 AM EDT

Winner Red Bull Racing Max Verstappen, of the Netherlands, shares the podium with Scuderia Ferrari Carlos Sainz, left, of Spain, and third place Mercedes Team Lewis Hamilton, right, of Great Britain during victory ceremonies at the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal on Sunday, June 19, 2022. (Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press via AP)
Hamilton's raised Mercedes bounces champ to needed podium

By Jenna Fryer Jun. 20, 2022 10:41 AM EDT

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton, of Britain, gestures to the crowd after finishing third in the Canadian Grand Prix auto race in Montreal, Sunday, June 19, 2022. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)
Verstappen holds off Sainz to win in F1's return to Canada

Jun. 19, 2022 04:08 PM EDT