George Russell
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

Mercedes driver George Russell, of Britain, celebrates his victory in the Brazilian Formula One Grand Prix at the Interlagos race track in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sunday, Nov.13, 2022. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)
Russell wins his 1st F1 race in Mercedes 1-2 at Brazilian GP

By Mauricio Savarese Nov. 13, 2022 02:53 PM EST

Aston Martin driver Sebastian Vettel, of Germany, steers his car along the pit lane during a free practice ahead of Brazil Formula One Grand Prix at Interlagos race track in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Friday, Nov. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)
F1 joy for Mercedes as Russell tops Brazilian GP sprint race

By Mauricio Savarese Nov. 12, 2022 04:34 PM EST

Haas driver Kevin Magnussen, of Denmark, attends a practice ahead of the weekend's Formula One Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos racetrack in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Friday, Nov. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Marcelo Chello)
Haas' Magnussen shocks F1 with first pole at Brazilian GP

By Mauricio Savarese Nov. 11, 2022 04:06 PM EST

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton, of Britain, celebrates at the podium after coming in second in the Formula One Mexico Grand Prix at the Hermanos Rodriguez racetrack in Mexico City, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)
Lewis Hamilton committed to helping Mercedes end slump

By Jenna Fryer Nov. 10, 2022 10:43 AM EST

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen, of the Netherlands, celebrates his victory with a member of his team after the Formula One Mexico Grand Prix at the Hermanos Rodriguez racetrack in Mexico City, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)
Max Verstappen sets F1 season wins record with 14th victory

By Jenna Fryer Oct. 30, 2022 06:18 PM EDT

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen, of the Netherlands, talks to his crew before a practice run of the Formula One Mexico Grand Prix at the Hermanos Rodriguez racetrack in Mexico City, Friday, Oct. 28, 2022. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)
Verstappen beats Mercedes for pole, closes in on 14th win

By Jenna Fryer Oct. 29, 2022 05:33 PM EDT

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen, of the Netherlands, raises the trophy after winning the Formula One U.S. Grand Prix auto race at Circuit of the Americas, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Verstappen gets record-tying 13th win at US Grand Prix

By Jim Vertuno Oct. 23, 2022 05:03 PM EDT

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands looks on at pit area during first practice session for the Japanese Formula One Grand Prix at the Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka, central Japan, Friday, Oct. 7, 2022. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
Verstappen set to win a second straight F1 season title

By Stephen Wade Oct. 07, 2022 01:14 AM EDT

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands attends a news conference, ahead of the Japanese Formula One Grand Prix at the Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka, central Japan, Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
F1 spending-cap ruling coming as drivers at Suzuka weigh in

By Stephen Wade Oct. 06, 2022 04:36 AM EDT

Marshals clear the track of surface water after rain delays the start of the Singapore Formula One Grand Prix, at the Marina Bay City Circuit in Singapore, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)
F1: Verstappen's title on hold after Perez wins in Singapore

Oct. 02, 2022 08:23 AM EDT

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco, center, who clocked the fastest time, poses for photographers with Red Bull driver Sergio Perez of Mexico, left, second fastest, and Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain, right, third fastest, after the qualifying session at the Singapore Formula One Grand Prix, at the Marina Bay City Circuit in Singapore, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)
F1: Leclerc takes Singapore GP pole as Verstappen aborts lap

Oct. 01, 2022 10:35 AM EDT

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner walks on the pit lane during the qualifying session ahead of Sunday's Formula One Dutch Grand Prix auto race, at the Zandvoort racetrack, in Zandvoort, Netherlands, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. (Christian Bruna/Pool via AP)
Angry Horner slams claims Red Bull broke F1 budget cap

By Jerome Pugmire Oct. 01, 2022 08:07 AM EDT

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain walks during practice session of the Singapore Formula One Grand Prix, at the Marina Bay City Circuit in Singapore, Friday, Sept. 30, 2022. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)
Verstappen could clinch 2nd F1 title if he wins Singapore GP

By Jerome Pugmire Sep. 30, 2022 06:58 AM EDT