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Juan Pablo Montoya of Colombia drives during practice for the IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Friday, May 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Arrow McLaren teams with streetwear brand for new Indy look

By Jenna Fryer May. 17, 2021 02:24 AM EDT

Martin Truex Jr. celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Darlington Raceway, Sunday, May 9, 2021, in Darlington, S.C. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)
AUTO RACING: Monster Mile beckons NASCAR

By The Associated Press May. 12, 2021 05:59 PM EDT

Winner Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain sprays second placed Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands, right, on the podium of the Spanish Formula One Grand Prix at the Barcelona Catalunya racetrack in Montmelo, just outside Barcelona, Spain, Sunday, May 9, 2021. (Lars Baron/Pool via AP)
Red Bull seeking more race pace to stay close to Mercedes

By Tales Azzoni May. 10, 2021 11:13 AM EDT

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain talks with second placed Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands, left, after winning the Spanish Formula One Grand Prix at the Barcelona Catalunya racetrack in Montmelo, just outside Barcelona, Spain, Sunday, May 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti, Pool)
‘Sitting duck’ Max Verstappen laments loss in Spanish GP

By Joseph Wilson May. 09, 2021 01:44 PM EDT

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain celebrates after winning the Spanish Formula One Grand Prix at the Barcelona Catalunya racetrack in Montmelo, just outside Barcelona, Spain, Sunday, May 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti, Pool)
Hamilton wins Spanish GP ahead of Verstappen

By Joseph Wilson May. 09, 2021 10:41 AM EDT

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain reacts after he clocked the fastest time in the qualifying for the Spanish Formula One Grand Prix at the Barcelona Catalunya racetrack in Montmelo, just outside Barcelona, Spain, Saturday, May 8, 2021. The Spanish Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti, Pool)
Hamilton tops qualifying at Spanish GP for 100th pole

By Joseph Wilson May. 08, 2021 07:17 AM EDT

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain takes a curve during the second free practice for the Spanish Formula One Grand Prix at the Barcelona Catalunya racetrack in Montmelo, just outside Barcelona, Spain, Friday, May 7, 2021. The Spanish Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)
Hamilton tops 2nd practice in Spain, Verstappen 9th

By Joseph Wilson May. 07, 2021 06:50 AM EDT

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain celebrates on the podium after winning the Portugal Formula One Grand Prix at the Algarve International Circuit near Portimao, Portugal, Sunday, May 2, 2021.(AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
AUTO RACING: Tripleheader at Darlington next up for NASCAR

By The Associated Press May. 05, 2021 04:27 PM EDT

FILE - Staff extinguish flames from Haas driver Romain Grosjean's car after a crash during the Formula One race in Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain, in this Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, file photo. Mercedes announced Wednesday, May 5, 2021, that Grosjean will drive Lewis Hamilton’s 2019 championship-winning car at the French Grand Prix on June 27 before a full test day at Circuit Paul Ricard two days later. (Brynn Lennon/Pool via AP, File)
Grosjean gets special test with Mercedes at French GP

May. 05, 2021 08:38 AM EDT

Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas of Finland takes a curve followed by Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands during the Portugal Formula One Grand Prix at the Algarve International Circuit near Portimao, Portugal, Sunday, May 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
Hamilton and Verstappen to resume title fight in Barcelona

By Tales Azzoni May. 05, 2021 06:30 AM EDT

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain stands on the podium after winning the Portugal Formula One Grand Prix at the Algarve International Circuit near Portimao, Portugal, Sunday, May 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
Hamilton-Verstappen battle promises thrilling F1 season

By Jerome Pugmire May. 02, 2021 11:49 AM EDT

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain reacts after he clocked the second fastest time during the qualifying session ahead of the Portugal Formula One Grand Prix at the Algarve International Circuit near Portimao, Portugal, Saturday, May 1, 2021. The Portugal Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (Gabriel Buoys/Pool via AP)
Bottas takes pole for Portuguese GP, denies Hamilton 100th

May. 01, 2021 08:18 AM EDT

FILE - This Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020 file photo shows the "No Room For Racism" logo on the shirt of Everton's goalkeeper Jordan Pickford during the English Premier League soccer match between Tottenham Hotspur and Everton at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. Four days of silence across Twitter, Facebook and Instagram by soccer leagues, clubs and players in England was beginning on Friday April 30, 2021, in a protest against racist abuse that has been adopted more widely. (Cath Ivill/Pool via AP, File)
EXPLAINER: English soccer leads social media racism boycott

By Rob Harris Apr. 30, 2021 11:21 AM EDT

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands takes a curve during the first free practice session ahead of the Portugal Formula One Grand Prix at the Algarve International Circuit near Portimao, Portugal, Friday, April 30, 2021. The Portugal Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
Hamilton leads Verstappen in 2nd practice at Portuguese GP

Apr. 30, 2021 08:01 AM EDT

Players 'take a knee' in support of the No Room For Racism campaign ahead of the English Premier League soccer match between Leicester City and Crystal Palace at the King Power Stadium in Leicester, England, Monday, April 26, 2021. (Alex Pantling/Pool via AP)
FIFA, UEFA joins English soccer's 4-day social media boycott

Apr. 29, 2021 02:57 PM EDT

F1's Canadian GP replaced by Turkish GP amid pandemic

Apr. 28, 2021 12:22 PM EDT
MONTREAL (AP) — Formula One's Canadian Grand Prix has been canceled for the second year in a row amid coronavirus restrictions and will be replaced by a race...

Brad Keselowski (2) celebrates with a burnout after winning the Geico 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup auto race at Talladega Superspeedway, Sunday, April 25, 2021, in Talladega, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
AUTO RACING: Kansas and Texas highlight NASCAR, Indy slate

By The Associated Press Apr. 28, 2021 11:40 AM EDT

Alex Bowman (48) crosses the start/finish line to win a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Richmond International Raceway in Richmond, Va., Sunday, April 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
AUTO RACING: NASCAR goes from short to long at Talladega

By The Associated Press Apr. 21, 2021 03:56 PM EDT

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands leads Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain and Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco during the Emilia Romagna Formula One Grand Prix, at the Imola racetrack, Italy, Sunday, April 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
Hamilton's ability to cope with adversity key to title fight

By Daniella Matar Apr. 19, 2021 08:52 AM EDT

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands follows the safety car during the Emilia Romagna Formula One Grand Prix, at the Imola racetrack, Italy, Sunday, April 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
Verstappen beats Hamilton in dramatic Emilia-Romagna GP

By Daniella Matar Apr. 18, 2021 11:18 AM EDT