Kimi Raikkonen
Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas of Finland steers his car during the Formula One pre-season testing session at the Barcelona Catalunya racetrack in Montmelo, outside Barcelona, Spain, Friday, Feb. 28, 2020. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)
Mercedes’ Bottas fastest on final day of F1 preseason

By Joseph Wilson Feb. 28, 2020 12:14 PM EST

Sebastian Vettel steers his Ferrari during the Formula One pre-season testing session at the Barcelona Catalunya racetrack in Montmelo, outside Barcelona, Spain, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)
Alfa Romeo's Kubica fastest as F1 preseason testing resumes

Feb. 26, 2020 08:01 AM EST

Kimi Raikkonen, right, and Antonio Giovinazzi stand after unveiling the new Alfa Romeo C39 ahead of the Formula One pre-season testing session at the Barcelona Catalunya racetrack in Montmelo, outside Barcelona, Spain, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)
Alfa Romeo, Haas unveil cars before start of F1 preseason

By Joseph Wilson Feb. 19, 2020 04:15 AM EST

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco celebrates at finish line after he placed third in the Emirates Formula One Grand Prix, at the Yas Marina racetrack in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, Dec.1, 2019. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
Hamilton won’t rule out future move to Ferrari

By Jerome Pugmire Dec. 01, 2019 03:36 PM EST

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain celebrates pole position during the qualifying session at the Yas Marina racetrack in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. The Emirates Formula One Grand Prix will take place on Sunday. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
Hamilton says he’s flattered by Ferrari’s praise

Nov. 30, 2019 11:45 AM EST

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherland's steers his car during the third free practice at the Yas Marina racetrack in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. The Emirates Formula One Grand Prix will take place on Sunday. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)
F1: World champion Hamilton takes pole at Abu Dhabi GP

By Jerome Pugmire Nov. 30, 2019 06:22 AM EST

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton, of Britain, celebrates on the podium after winning the Formula One Mexico Grand Prix auto race at the Hermanos Rodriguez racetrack in Mexico City, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo)
Hamilton on 'good hunting ground' at US Grand Prix

By Jim Vertuno Oct. 31, 2019 02:12 AM EDT

AUTO RACING: Auto Racing Glance

By The Associated Press Oct. 30, 2019 09:42 AM EDT
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Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco celebrates taking pole position during the qualifying session at the Monza racetrack, in Monza, Italy, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. The Formula one race will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
Leclerc takes pole position for Italian GP

By Daniella Matar Sep. 07, 2019 07:36 AM EDT

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain prepares to get in his car at the pits during the first free practice at the Monza racetrack, in Monza, Italy, Friday, Sept. 6, 2019. The Formula one race will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)
Leclerc fastest in both practice sessions for Italian GP

By Daniella Matar Sep. 06, 2019 07:00 AM EDT

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc, of Monaco, stands in the paddock, at the Monza racetrack, in Monza, Italy, Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019. The Formula one GP will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)
Leclerc is Ferrari's best chance to end Monza drought

By Daniella Matar Sep. 05, 2019 01:45 PM EDT

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco lifts the trophy after finishing first in the Belgian Formula One Grand Prix in Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium, Sunday, Sept. 1, 2019. Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain placed second and Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas of Finland placed third. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)
Leclerc emerging as Ferrari No. 1 driver as Vettel struggles

By Jerome Pugmire Sep. 01, 2019 10:47 AM EDT

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain walks in the pit lane after qualification ahead of the Belgian Formula One at Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. The Belgian Formula One race will take place on Sunday. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)
Leclerc hopes to convert 3rd pole position into 1st GP win

By Jerome Pugmire Aug. 31, 2019 07:15 AM EDT

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands steers his car during the first practice session ahead of the Belgian Formula One at Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium, Friday, Aug. 30, 2019. The Belgian Formula One race will take place on Sunday. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)
Ferrari's hopes of 1st season win boosted by strong practice

By Jerome Pugmire Aug. 30, 2019 06:41 AM EDT

Britain's Lewis Hamilton from team Mercedes-AMG Petronas slips as he leads the track during the German Formula One Grand Prix at the Hockenheimring racetrack in Hockenheim, Germany, Sunday, July 28, 2019. (Sebastian Gollnow/dpa via AP)
Rare sight in F1 as both Mercedes struggle at German GP

By Jerome Pugmire Jul. 28, 2019 04:07 PM EDT

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherland's crosses the finish line to win the German Formula One Grand Prix at the Hockenheimring racetrack in Hockenheim, Germany, Sunday, July 28, 2019. (Epa pool photo Via AP/Suki Sulejmanovic)
Nerveless Verstappen excels in the rain; Mercedes struggles

By Jerome Pugmire Jul. 28, 2019 11:15 AM EDT

FILE - In this file photo dated Saturday, July 13, 2019, Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel of Germany steers his car during the third free practice at the Silverstone racetrack, in Silverstone, England. Given Vettel's recent lack of form the last place he might want to race upcoming weekend is his home Grand Prix in Hockenheim, Germany. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno, FILE)
Vettel under increasing pressure heading into German GP

By Jerome Pugmire Jul. 25, 2019 08:52 AM EDT

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By The Associated Press Jul. 24, 2019 10:31 AM EDT
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Ferrari driver Charles Leclerq of Monaco steers his car during the Austrian Formula One Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring racetrack in Spielberg, southern Austria, Sunday, June 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Ronald Zak)
Verstappen wins Austrian GP to end Mercedes' unbeaten streak

By Eric Willemsen Jun. 30, 2019 10:49 AM EDT

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco steers his car during the qualifying session for the Austrian Formula One Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring racetrack in Spielberg, southern Austria, Saturday, June 29, 2019. The race will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Ronald Zak)
Leclerc takes Austrian GP pole, Hamilton 5th after penalty

By Eric Willemsen Jun. 29, 2019 07:43 AM EDT