Formula One
Aston Martin driver Sebastian Vettel of Germany steers his car during the third free practice at the Formula One Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain, Saturday, March 27, 2021. The Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix will take place on Sunday. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili)
Hulkenberg joins F1 team Aston Martin as its reserve driver

Apr. 08, 2021 09:35 AM EDT

FILE - In this March 6, 2007 file photo, Topps baseball cards are seen in Boston. Sports trading card company Topps is combining with a special purposes acquisition company in a deal valued at $1.3 billion and seeking a public listing. Topps Co. said Tuesday, April 6, 2021, that it will join with Mudrick Capital Acquisition Corp., which will make a $250 million investment. (AP Photo/Chitose Suzuki, file)
Trade announcement: Topps will offer stock to the public

By Michelle Chapman Apr. 06, 2021 12:13 PM EDT

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Apr. 02, 2021 10:00 AM EDT
April 3 1930 — The Montreal Canadiens win the NHL Stanley Cup with a two-game sweep of the Boston Bruins. 1933 — Ken...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Apr. 01, 2021 12:58 PM EDT
April 3 1930 — The Montreal Canadiens win the NHL Stanley Cup with a two-game sweep of the Boston Bruins. 1933 — Ken...

Joey Logano celebrates after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race, Monday, March 29, 2021, in Bristol, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
AUTO RACING: Auto Racing Glance

By The Associated Press Mar. 31, 2021 04:35 PM EDT

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands leads at the start of the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain, Sunday, March 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili)
Hamilton holds off Verstappen to win tense F1 season-opener

Mar. 28, 2021 12:52 PM EDT

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands steps out of his car after the qualifying for the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix, at the Formula One Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain, Saturday, March 27, 2021. The Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix will take place on Sunday. (Lars Baron, Pool via AP)
Verstappen takes superb pole at Bahrain GP ahead of Hamilton

Mar. 27, 2021 09:24 AM EDT

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands steers his car during the second free practice at the Formula One Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain, Friday, March 26, 2021. The Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix will take place on Sunday. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili)
Verstappen fastest in practice for season-opening Bahrain GP

Mar. 26, 2021 09:05 AM EDT

FILE - Peter Falk of "Columbo" gives Jessica Walter of "Amy Prentice" a kiss after both won Emmys on May 19, 1975. Walter won for best actress in a limited series while Falk was named best actor in a lined series. Walter, who played a scheming matriarch in TV's "Arrested Development," has died. She was 80. Walter's death was confirmed Thursday, March 25, 2021, by her daughter, Brooke Bowman. The actor's best-known film roles included playing the stalker in Clint Eastwood's 1971 thriller, "Play Misty for Me." (AP Photo, File)
'Arrested Development' actor Jessica Walter dies at 80

By Lynn Elber Mar. 25, 2021 03:27 PM EDT

Alpine F1 team driver Fernando Alonso from Spain arrives to the Bahrain International Circuit, in Sakhir, Bahrain, Thursday, March 25, 2021. Bahrain F1 race will be March 28. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili)
AP Interview: Alonso returns to F1 with 'positive feeling'

By Tales Azzoni Mar. 25, 2021 03:20 PM EDT

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain attends the Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix press conference in Sakhir, Bahrain, Thursday, March 25,2021. (Dan Istitene, Pool via AP)
Hamilton: F1 can't ignore race hosts' human rights issues

By Jerome Pugmire Mar. 25, 2021 02:57 PM EDT

Ryan Blaney (12) rebasa a Kyle Larson a ocho vueltas del final para encaminarse a un triunfo en la carrera de la Copa Nascar en el Atlanta Motor Speedway, el domingo 21 de marzo de 2021, en Hampton, Georgia. (Curtis.Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
AUTO RACING: NASCAR goes dirt racing in Tenn.; F1 debuts

By The Associated Press Mar. 24, 2021 05:55 PM EDT

FILE - In this Friday, Nov. 27, 2020 file photo, Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel of Germany arrives at the paddock ahead of the first free practice at the Formula One Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain. The new season starts Sunday March 28, 2021 with the Bahrain Grand Prix and ends in December 2021 at Abu Dhabi. (Hamad Mohammed, Pool via AP, File)
Redemption beckons for Vettel after miserable end at Ferrari

By Jerome Pugmire Mar. 24, 2021 01:03 AM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020 file photo, Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain celebrates after winning the Formula One race in Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain. Lewis Hamilton is chasing an eighth Formula One title to stand alone among racing greats. The season starts Sunday March 28, 2021 with the Bahrain Grand Prix and ends in December 2021 at Abu Dhabi. Hamilton might see another successful season as the perfect time to walk away from F1. (Giuseppe Cacace/Pool via AP, File)
Bottas targets an improved mindset in latest F1 title bid

By Jerome Pugmire Mar. 23, 2021 01:12 AM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Dec. 11, 2020 file photo, Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands reacts after qualifying at the Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The season starts Sunday March 28, 2021 with the Bahrain Grand Prix and ends in December 2021 at Abu Dhabi. Red Bull star Max Verstappen won last year’s final race in Abu Dhabi in style and looked hugely confident in testing. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili, Pool, File)
Driving diversity: Hamilton ready to chase 8th F1 title

By Jerome Pugmire Mar. 22, 2021 01:21 AM EDT

F1 team Williams unveils new car after hackers foil launch

Mar. 05, 2021 10:43 AM EST
GROVE, England (AP) — The Williams team presented its new Formula One car on Friday — after hackers foiled plans for an “augmented reality” launch — revealing...

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain celebrates after winning the Formula One Portuguese Grand Prix at the Algarve International Circuit in Portimao, Portugal, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020. (Rudy Carezzevoli, Pool via AP)
Portuguese GP to be held on May 2 at Portimao Circuit

Mar. 05, 2021 09:36 AM EST

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands, centre, in action between Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain and Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas of Finland during the Formula One at the Yas Marina racetrack in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, Dec.13, 2020. (Hamad Mohammed, Pool via AP)
No fans allowed at Azerbaijan F1 GP amid virus concerns

Mar. 05, 2021 09:34 AM EST

F1 driver Mazepin takes blame for inappropriate behavior

Mar. 04, 2021 09:44 AM EST
KANNAPOLIS, N.C. (AP) — Formula One driver Nikita Mazepin has taken full responsibility after being filmed groping a woman. The behavior...

Aston Martin launches new car in return to F1 after 61 years

Mar. 03, 2021 12:06 PM EST
SILVERSTONE, England (AP) — The Aston Martin team presented its new Formula One car on Wednesday, revealing a slick livery of British racing green as it...