Sergio Perez
Aston Martin driver Fernando Alonso of Spain celebrates with his trophy on the podium after placing second during the Monaco Formula One Grand Prix, at the Monaco racetrack, in Monaco, Sunday, May 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
Alonso feels he's far from catching F1 leader Verstappen despite his own remarkable form

By Jerome Pugmire May. 29, 2023 02:22 AM EDT

First place, Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands, center, celebrates on the podium with second place, Aston Martin driver Fernando Alonso of Spain, right, at the finish of the Monaco Formula One Grand Prix, at the Monaco racetrack, in Monaco, Sunday, May 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
Verstappen wins Monaco GP to extend F1 championship lead; Alonso 2nd ahead of Ocon

By Jerome Pugmire May. 28, 2023 11:08 AM EDT

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands, right, walks with Aston Martin driver Fernando Alonso of Spain at the end of the Formula One qualifying session at the Monaco racetrack, in Monaco, Saturday, May 27, 2023. The Formula One race will be held on Sunday with Verstappen at pole position. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
Verstappen takes pole for Monaco Grand Prix ahead of Alonso as Perez crashes

By Jerome Pugmire May. 27, 2023 12:17 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

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain talks to journalists during a press conference at the Baku circuit, in Baku, Azerbaijan, Thursday, April 27, 2022. The Formula One Grand Prix will be held on Sunday April 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Sergei Grits)
Hamilton excited for new-look F1 sprint race in Azerbaijan

Apr. 27, 2023 08:41 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

Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz of Spain arrives at the tack ahead of the Australian Formula One Grand Prix at Albert Park in Melbourne, Friday, March 31, 2023. (AP Photo/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake)
Red Bull chief criticizes new F1 pit wall celebration edict

By Courtney Walsh Mar. 30, 2023 11:19 PM EDT

Red Bull driver Sergio Perez of Mexico stand next to his car after he won the Saudi Arabia Formula One Grand Prix at the Jeddah corniche circuit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Sunday, March 19, 2023. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno, Pool)
AUTO RACING: Hope for Ford in NASCAR; Red Bull rules F1

By The Associated Press Mar. 21, 2023 05:39 PM EDT

Red Bull driver Sergio Perez of Mexico celebrates with his team after winning the Saudi Arabia Formula One Grand Prix with teammates at the Jeddah corniche circuit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Sunday, March 19, 2023. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)
Verstappen grumbles despite driving from 15th place to 2nd

By Jerome Pugmire Mar. 20, 2023 06:00 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

Red Bull driver Sergio Perez of Mexico, left, looks on with Aston Martin driver Fernando Alonso of Spain after the qualifying session ahead of the Formula One Grand Prix at the Jeddah corniche circuit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Saturday, March 18, 2023. Sergio Perez stepped up for Red Bull to ensure the team started from the pole at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix after a mechanical issue sidelined two-time defending world champion Max Verstappen. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
Perez on pole for Red Bull in Saudi Arabia for 2nd year

Mar. 18, 2023 03:09 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

Red Bull driver Sergio Perez of Mexico arrives prior to 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)
Drivers given assurances about safety at Saudi Arabian GP

By Jerome Pugmire Mar. 17, 2023 11:00 AM 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

Aston Martin driver Fernando Alonso of Spain celebrates after he took third place at the Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix at Sakhir circuit, Sunday, March 5, 2023. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
Verstappen wins again, Alonso reminds everyone of his talent

By Jerome Pugmire Mar. 05, 2023 11:56 AM EST

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

Aston Martin driver Fernando Alonso of Spain walks to a press conference during a Formula One pre season test at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023.(AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
Alonso steals the show as F1 season begins in Bahrain

By Jerome Pugmire Mar. 03, 2023 01:04 PM EST

Max Verstappen (derecha) y Sergio Pérez, pilotos de Red Bull, llegan para participar en las pruebas de pretemporada de la Fórmula en Sakhir, Bahréin, el jueves 23 de febrero de 2023. (AP Foto/Frank Augstein)
Bad news for Verstappen's F1 rivals as Red Bull looks better

By Jerome Pugmire Feb. 26, 2023 01:04 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)
Red Bull's Perez leads final day of F1 testing, Hamilton 2nd

Feb. 25, 2023 07:17 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