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Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain waves from the podium after winning the Qatar Formula One Grand Prix. In Lusail, Qatar, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021. On the left is second placed Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and on the right third placed Alpine driver Fernando Alonso of Spain. (Hamad I Mohammed, Pool via AP)
AUTO RACING: Hamilton tightens F1 championship race again

By The Associated Press Nov. 24, 2021 07:10 AM EST

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain reacts after winning the Qatar Formula One Grand Prix. In Lusail, Qatar, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)
Hamilton wins in Qatar, slices into Verstappen points lead

Nov. 21, 2021 08:02 AM EST

A general view of the Al Thumama Stadium is seen during official inauguration ceremony in Doha, Qatar, Friday, Oct. 22, 2021 The stadium will be one of the venueas for the World Cup 2022 in Qatar. (AP Photo/Hussein Sayed)
A year to go, Qatar World Cup still feels heat of scrutiny

By Rob Harris Nov. 20, 2021 11:09 PM EST

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain reacts after qualifying session qualifying session in Lusail, Qatar, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021 ahead of the Qatar Formula One Grand Prix. (Hamad I Mohammed, Pool via AP)
Lewis Hamilton wins pole for inaugural Qatar Grand Prix

Nov. 20, 2021 07:47 AM EST

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands in action during the first practice session Losail, Qatar, Friday Nov. 19, 2021 ahead of the Qatar Formula One Grand Prix. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)
Tensions boil in Qatar between Mercedes and Red Bull

Nov. 19, 2021 06:47 AM EST

FILE - This photo provided by Sayed ahmed Alwadaei, Director of the Bahrain Institute for Rights and Democracy (BIRD), shows a drawing made in 2020 of Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton's racing car by 11-year-old Ahmed, with an appeal for help in saving his father from execution. Hamilton, the seven-time F1 champion, said Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, that Formula One is “duty bound” to raise awareness of human rights issues as the series closes its season in the Middle East. (Ahmed/BIRD via AP, File)
Hamilton: F1 'duty bound' to raise awareness of human rights

By Jerome Pugmire Nov. 18, 2021 01:12 PM EST

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton, of Britain, waves at the fans after coming in first in the Brazilian Formula One Grand Prix in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021. (Lars Baron, Pool Photo via AP)
Mercedes to make case for review of Verstappen non-penalty

Nov. 17, 2021 05:34 PM EST

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton, of Britain, celebrates his first place victory in the Brazilian Formula One Grand Prix in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021. (Lars Baron, Pool Photo via AP)
AUTO RACING: Hamilton closing in Formula One title chase

By The Associated Press Nov. 17, 2021 01:59 PM EST

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen, of The Netherlands, left, Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton, of Britain, center, and Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas, of Finland, celebrate their podium finish in the Brazilian Formula One Grand Prix at the Interlagos race track in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021. Hamilton came in first, Verstappen second and Bottas third. (Lars Baron, Pool Photo via AP)
Mercedes wants to review Hamilton-Verstappen overtake move

By Jerome Pugmire Nov. 16, 2021 12:56 PM EST

FILE - Yamaha rider Valentino Rossi, of Italy, crosses the finish line to win the San Marino MotoGP at the Misano circuit , in Misano, Italy, on Sept. 6, 2009. Record-breaking motorcycle racer. Charismatic showman. Italy's most popular athlete for years. Valentino Rossi was all that and more. He competed in his final race Sunday at the Valencia Grand Prix. He's the owner of nine world titles that include seven in the premier class. He's considered the greatest modern driver in his sport. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni, File)
AP PHOTO GALLERY: Celebrating Valentino Rossi's career

By The Associated Press Nov. 15, 2021 10:54 AM EST

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen, of The Netherlands, leads the race during the Brazilian Formula One Grand Prix at the Interlagos race track in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Marcelo Chello)
Hamilton ends 'hardest weekend' with stunning win in Brazil

By Mauricio Savarese Nov. 14, 2021 01:54 PM EST

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen, of the Netherlands, adjusts his helmet during a qualifying session at the Interlagos race track in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Friday, Nov. 12, 2021. The Brazilian Formula One Grand Prix will take place on Sunday. (AP Photo/Marcelo Chello)
Bottas ahead of Verstappen in Brazil, Hamilton to start 10th

By Mauricio Savarese Nov. 13, 2021 08:05 AM EST

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen, of The Netherlands, steers his car during a qualifying session at the Interlagos race track in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Friday, Nov. 12, 2021. The Brazilian Formula One Grand Prix will take place on Sunday. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)
Hamilton tops Brazil qualifying, gets 5-place grid penalty

By Mauricio Savarese Nov. 12, 2021 11:34 AM EST

Second placed Mercedes'Lewis Hamilton stand on the podium at the end the Formula One Mexico Grand Prix auto race at the Hermanos Rodriguez racetrack in Mexico City, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)
Hamilton sees steep challenge against Verstappen in Brazil

By Mauricio Savarese Nov. 11, 2021 02:19 PM EST

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen, of The Netherlands, celebrates his win in the Formula One Mexico Grand Prix auto race at the Hermanos Rodriguez racetrack in Mexico City, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021. (Francisco Guasco, Pool Photo via AP)
Full house: F1 is Brazil's biggest event since pandemic hit

By Mauricio Savarese Nov. 10, 2021 09:39 PM EST

Red Bull's Max Verstappen, right, celebrates winning first place with second placed Mercedes'Lewis Hamilton at the end the Formula One Mexico Grand Prix auto race at the Hermanos Rodriguez racetrack in Mexico City, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)
AUTO RACING: Formula One heads down season stretch

By The Associated Press Nov. 10, 2021 07:10 AM EST

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen, of The Netherlands, celebrates with the trophy after winning the Formula One Mexico Grand Prix auto race at the Hermanos Rodriguez racetrack in Mexico City, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo)
Verstappen wins in Mexico, extends lead in F1 title chase

Nov. 07, 2021 04:04 PM EST

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton, of Britain, drives his car during the third practice run of the Formula One Mexico Grand Prix auto race at the Hermanos Rodriguez racetrack in Mexico City, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo)
Bottas takes pole as Mercedes goes 1-2 in Mexico qualifying

Nov. 06, 2021 02:37 PM EDT

Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas, from Finland, attends a press conference ahead of this weekend's Mexican Grand Prix in Mexico City, Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021. (Edgard Garrido, Pool Photo via AP)
Verstappen shows dominant speed in practice for Mexican GP

Nov. 05, 2021 03:00 PM EDT

Sergio Pérez saluda al público tras participar en una exhibición en el Paseo de la Reforma de la Ciudad de México el 3 de octubre del 2021. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)
Red Bull dilemma: Perez or Verstappen in Mexico City

Nov. 04, 2021 06:48 PM EDT