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Vin Diesel salutes cheering spectators as he walks on the starting grid ahead of the Formula One Miami Grand Prix auto race, at Miami International Autodrome in Miami Gardens, Fla., Sunday, May 7, 2023. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
Column: F1 drivers unhappy with Miami's pomp, circumstance

By Jenna Fryer May. 08, 2023 02:24 PM EDT

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton, of Britain, moves down pit lane during the first practice session for the Formula One Miami Grand Prix auto race, Friday, May 5, 2023, at Miami International Autodrome in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
F1 drivers shrug off Red Bull dominance as Miami GP arrives

By Jenna Fryer May. 05, 2023 06:23 PM EDT

Red Bull driver Sergio Perez of Mexico steers his car during the sprint race at the Baku circuit in Baku, Azerbaijan, Saturday, April 29, 2023. The Formula One Grand Prix will be held on Sunday April 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)
Pérez wins F1 sprint in Baku, Verstappen confronts Russell

Apr. 29, 2023 05:32 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

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of Netherlands waves after qualifying fastest for the Australian Formula One Grand Prix at Albert Park in Melbourne, Saturday, April 1, 2023. (AP Photo/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake)
Verstappen takes pole position at F1 Australian Grand Prix

By Courtney Walsh Apr. 01, 2023 03:31 AM 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

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

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

Mercedes driver George Russell of Britain steers his car during a Formula One pre season test at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023.(AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
Russell expects Hamilton to make big comeback for Mercedes

By Jerome Pugmire Mar. 02, 2023 10:16 AM EST

El piloto de la F1 Charles Leclerc conduce su auto en el tercer y último día de prácticas de la Fórmula Uno en el Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain el sábado 25 de febrero del 2023. (AP Foto/Frank Augstein)
Verstappen again the man to beat in F1 in 2023

By Jerome Pugmire Feb. 27, 2023 02:05 AM EST

Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz of Spain steers his car during a Formula One pre season test at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain, Friday, Feb. 24, 2023.(AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
Mercedes, McLaren admit difficulties on Day 2 of F1 testing

Feb. 24, 2023 06:33 AM EST

FILE - Alfa Romeo driver Valtteri Bottas, of Finland, is introduced before the Formula One U.S. Grand Prix auto race at the Circuit of the Americas, on Oct. 23, 2022, in Austin, Texas. After taking a back-seat role at Mercedes for so long, Valtteri Bottas is relishing his position as Alfa Romeo's leader. The Finnish driver is in his second season with Alfa Romeo after being replaced by George Russell at Mercedes Now the 33-year-old Bottas is the leading driver helping bring the best out of 23-year-old teammate Zhou Guanyu. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
F1 driver Bottas relishes his leadership role at Alfa Romeo

By Jerome Pugmire Feb. 07, 2023 10:26 AM EST

Haas' German driver Mick Schumacher talks in a press conference during previews ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi at Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022. The Emirates Formula One Grand Prix will take place on Sunday. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili)
Just like dad: Mick Schumacher goes from Ferrari to Mercedes

Dec. 15, 2022 06:39 AM EST

Williams driver Nicholas Latifi, of Canada, steers his car during the second practice session at the Interlagos race track in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022. The Brazilian Formula One Grand Prix will take place on Sunday. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)
F1: Williams team principal Capito leaves after 2 years

Dec. 12, 2022 12:58 PM EST

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands, left, and Red Bull driver Sergio Perez of Mexico lead at the start during the Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla)
Champion Max Verstappen ends F1 season with 15th win

Nov. 20, 2022 09:36 AM EST

Red Bull driver Sergio Perez of Mexico makes a pit stop during qualifying session for the Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Saturday, Nov.19, 2022. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili, Pool)
F1: Verstappen beats Perez to pole for Abu Dhabi GP

Nov. 19, 2022 10:11 AM EST

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain leaves the pit lane during practice for thethe Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Friday, Nov. 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla)
Perez, Leclerc battle for 2nd in F1, Vettel in last race

Nov. 18, 2022 03:07 AM EST

Aston Martin driver Sebastian Vettel, of Germany, arrives at the paddock of the Formula One Mexico Grand Prix at the Hermanos Rodriguez racetrack in Mexico City, Friday, Oct. 28, 2022. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)
Smaller stakes in F1's return to Abu Dhabi, drama remains

By Jenna Fryer Nov. 16, 2022 03:11 PM EST