George Russell
Helio Castroneves, of Brazil, puts on his helmet during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Friday, May 20, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
AUTO RACING: Celebrated weekend for 3 top racing series

By The Associated Press May. 24, 2022 09:12 AM EDT

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco walks at the pit lane after his car's breakdown during the Spanish Formula One Grand Prix at the Barcelona Catalunya racetrack in Montmelo, Spain, Sunday, May 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Pool/Manu Fernandez)
Verstappen leads Red Bull 1-2 in Spain, Leclerc abandons

By Joseph Wilson May. 22, 2022 10:50 AM EDT

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands waits at pits prior to the start of the qualifying session at the Barcelona Catalunya racetrack in Montmelo, Spain, Saturday, May 21, 2022. The Formula One race will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Pool/Manu Fernandez)
Leclerc takes pole ahead of Verstappen at Spanish GP

By Joseph Wilson May. 21, 2022 08:31 AM EDT

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco touches his balaclava at pits during practice session at the Barcelona Catalunya racetrack in Montmelo, Spain, Friday, May 20, 2022. The Formula One race will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
Leclerc leads practices for Spanish GP, Mercedes holds hope

By Joseph Wilson May. 20, 2022 09:27 AM EDT

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands takes the stage wearing a football helmet after winning the Formula One Miami Grand Prix auto race at the Miami International Autodrome, Sunday, May 8, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Leclerc has lead, Verstappen momentum before Spanish GP

By Joseph Wilson May. 18, 2022 05:32 AM EDT

Artist Ivan Roque paints a car as fans arrive for the Formula One Miami Grand Prix auto race at Miami International Autodrome, Sunday, May 8, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Column: F1's hyped 1st trip to Miami a money-losing success

By Jenna Fryer May. 09, 2022 04:07 PM EDT

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands receives the winner's trophy from former Miami Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino at the Formula One Miami Grand Prix auto race at the Miami International Autodrome, Sunday, May 8, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Verstappen cruises to win in inaugural Miami Grand Prix

By Jenna Fryer May. 08, 2022 05:27 PM EDT

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco speaks with Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands following qualifying for the Formula One Miami Grand Prix auto race at the Miami International Autodrome, Saturday, May 7, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Leclerc will start in pole position in tomorrow's F1 race and Verstappen in the third. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Ferrari locks up front row for inaugural Miami Grand Prix

By Jenna Fryer May. 07, 2022 05:49 PM EDT

Spectators watch from boats installed in simulated water during the second practice session for the Formula One Miami Grand Prix auto race at the Miami International Autodrome, Friday, May 6, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Formula One unveils its must-see show at Miami Grand Prix

By Jenna Fryer May. 06, 2022 04:53 PM EDT

Formula 1 driver George Russell and girlfriend Carmen Montero Mundt, laugh at a skit during the second half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series between the Miami Heat and the Philadelphia 76ers, Monday, May 2, 2022, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
Philadelphia 76ers at Miami Heat 5/2/2022

May. 06, 2022 02:09 PM EDT

Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz of Spain walks after crashing during the Emilia Romagna Formula One Grand Prix, at the Enzo and Dino Ferrari racetrack, in Imola, Italy, Sunday, April 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
Verstappen and Red Bull embarrass Ferrari at Imola

Apr. 24, 2022 11:00 AM EDT

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands celebrates after he clocked the fastest time during a sprint race at the Enzo and Dino Ferrari racetrack, in Imola, Italy, Saturday, April 23, 2022. The Italy's Emilia Romagna Formula One Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
Verstappen overtakes Leclerc to win sprint at Imola

Apr. 23, 2022 08:05 AM EDT

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco steers his car during the qualifying session for Sunday's Emilia Romagna Formula One Grand Prix, at the Dino and Enzo Ferrari racetrack, in Imola, Italy, Friday, April 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
Verstappen edges Leclerc in qualifying for sprint at Imola

Apr. 22, 2022 09:01 AM EDT

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands arrives in the paddock at the Dino and Enzo Ferrari racetrack, in Imola, Italy, Thursday, April 21, 2022. Italy's Emila Romagna Formula One Grand Prix will take place on Sunday. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
Leclerc tipped to end Ferrari wait for F1 home win

By Daniella Matar Apr. 21, 2022 10:44 AM EDT

Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz of Spain speaks as he arrives in the paddock at the Dino and Enzo Ferrari racetrack, in Imola, Italy, Thursday, April 21, 2022. Italy's Emila Romagna Formula One Grand Prix will take place on Sunday. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
Sainz signs new F1 deal with Ferrari until 2024

Apr. 21, 2022 07:37 AM EDT

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco steers his car during the Australian Formula One Grand Prix in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, April 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake)
AUTO RACING: From small to big: 'Dega is next for NASCAR

By The Associated Press Apr. 20, 2022 02:44 PM EDT

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco steers his car during the Australian Formula One Grand Prix in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, April 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake)
Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc wins Formula 1 Australian GP

By Courtney Walsh Apr. 10, 2022 02:44 AM EDT

Red Bull driver Sergio Perez of Mexico steers his car during the final practice session for the Australian Formula One Grand Prix in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, April 9, 2022. (AP Photo/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake)
Leclerc takes pole position for F1 Australian Grand Prix

By Courtney Walsh Apr. 09, 2022 12:39 AM EDT

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco, left, speaks to Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands after the Formula One Grand Prix it in Jiddah, Saudi Arabia, Sunday, March 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)
Verstappen vs. Leclerc shaping up as F1 rivalry of 2022

By Jerome Pugmire Mar. 27, 2022 02:44 PM EDT

A cloud of smoke rises from a burning oil depot in Jiddah, Saudi Arabia, Friday, March 25, 2022. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)
F1 in Saudi Arabia shifts from human rights to rebel attacks

By Jerome Pugmire Mar. 25, 2022 11:57 AM EDT