Valtteri Bottas
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands stands next to his car following a crash during the Formula One Grand Prix of Tuscany, at the Mugello circuit in Scarperia, Italy, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno, Pool)
Hamilton wins hectic Tuscan GP, demands justice for Taylor

By Jerome Pugmire Sep. 13, 2020 11:44 AM EDT

Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas of Finland steers his car during the second practice session ahead of the Grand Prix of Tuscany, at the Mugello circuit in Scarperia, Italy, Friday, Sept. 11, 2020. The Formula One Grand Prix of Tuscany will take place on Sunday. (Miguel Medina, Pool Photo via AP)
Bottas has cause for optimism after strong day at Tuscan GP

By Jerome Pugmire Sep. 11, 2020 10:56 AM EDT

Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel of Germany attends a media conference at the Mugello racetrack, in Scarperia, Italy, Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020, ahead of Sunday's Formula One Grand Prix of Tuscany. (Clive Mason, Pool Photo via AP)
Ferrari's 1,000th F1 GP no cause for celebration in Tuscany

By Jerome Pugmire Sep. 10, 2020 02:23 PM EDT

AlfaTauri driver Pierre Gasly of France reacts on the podium after winning the Formula One Grand Prix at the Monza racetrack in Monza, Italy, Sunday, Sept.6 , 2020. (Jennifer Lorenzini, Pool via AP)
Gasly surprise Italian GP winner as Hamilton given penalty

By Daniella Matar Sep. 06, 2020 11:20 AM EDT

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco leads Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel of Germany during the qualifying session for Sunday's Italian Formula One Grand Prix, at the Monza racetrack in Monza, Italy, Saturday, Sept. 5 , 2020. (Jennifer Lorenzini, Pool via AP)
Hamilton sets fastest lap in F1 history to take Monza pole

By Daniella Matar Sep. 05, 2020 10:22 AM EDT

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain steers his car during the second practice session for Sunday's Italian Formula One Grand Prix, at the Monza racetrack in Monza, Italy, Friday, Sept. 4, 2020. (Miguel Medina/Pool via AP)
Italian GP: Hamilton fastest ahead of Bottas in 2nd practice

Sep. 04, 2020 11:13 AM EDT

Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel of Germany walks at the Monza racetrack in Monza, Italy, Thursday, Sept.3 , 2020. The Italian Formula One Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
Ferrari's struggles unlikely to end at home race at Monza

By Daniella Matar Sep. 03, 2020 12:30 PM EDT

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain celebrates on the podium after winning the Formula One Grand Prix at the Spa-Francorchamps racetrack in Spa, Belgium, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020. (Stephanie Lecocq, Pool via AP)
Hamilton wins Belgian GP, now 2 behind Schumacher's record

By Jerome Pugmire Aug. 30, 2020 10:53 AM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 28, 2016 file photo, Chadwick Boseman arrives at the Oscars in Los Angeles. Boseman, who played Black icons Jackie Robinson and James Brown before finding fame as the regal Black Panther in the Marvel cinematic universe, has died of cancer. His representative says Boseman died Friday, Aug. 28, 2020 in Los Angeles after a four-year battle with colon cancer. He was 43. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP, File)
Hamilton dedicates F1 pole position to Chadwick Boseman

By Jerome Pugmire Aug. 29, 2020 07:29 AM EDT

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands steers his car during the first practice session prior to the Formula One Grand Prix at the Spa-Francorchamps racetrack in Spa, Belgium Friday, Aug. 28, 2020. (Stephanie Lecocq, Pool via AP)
Bottas leads 1st practice for the Belgian GP, Hamilton 2nd

By Jerome Pugmire Aug. 28, 2020 06:55 AM EDT

Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas of Finland arrives at the paddocks for preparations before the practice session prior to the Formula One Grand Prix at the Barcelona Catalunya racetrack in Montmelo, Spain, Friday, Aug. 14, 2020. (Alejandro Garcia, Pool via AP)
Bottas has to bounce back in Belgium as F1 title hopes fade

By Jerome Pugmire Aug. 27, 2020 01:16 AM EDT

Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel of Germany steers his car during the Formula One Grand Prix at the Barcelona Catalunya racetrack in Montmelo, Spain, Sunday, Aug. 16, 2020. (Bryn Lennon, Pool via AP)
No worries: Hamilton wins Spanish GP for 88th victory in F1

By Jerome Pugmire Aug. 16, 2020 11:27 AM EDT

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain poses after the qualifying prior to the Formula One Grand Prix at the Barcelona Catalunya racetrack in Montmelo, Spain, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020. (Albert Gea, Pool via AP)
Spanish GP: Hamilton aims for 88th F1 win after taking pole

By Jerome Pugmire Aug. 15, 2020 07:31 AM EDT

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain steers his car during a practice session prior to the Formula One Grand Prix at the Barcelona Catalunya racetrack in Montmelo, Spain, Friday, Aug. 14, 2020. (Albert Gea, Pool via AP)
Spanish GP: Hamilton fastest ahead of Bottas in 2nd practice

Aug. 14, 2020 07:16 AM EDT

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands holds up the trophy on the podium after taking first place in the 70th Anniversary Formula One Grand Prix at the Silverstone circuit, Silverstone, England, Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein, Pool)
Verstappen storms to unlikely victory over Mercedes duo

Aug. 09, 2020 11:16 AM EDT

Racing Point driver Nico Hulkenberg of Germany, left, celebrates setting the third fastest time with Renault driver Daniel Ricciardo of Australia during qualifying for the 70th Anniversary Formula One Grand Prix at the Silverstone circuit, Silverstone, England, Saturday, Aug. 8, 2020. (Andrew Boyers/Pool Photo via AP)
Bottas on pole for Silverstone GP ahead of teammate Hamilton

Aug. 08, 2020 10:14 AM EDT

Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas of Finland steers his car during a practice session at the 70th Anniversary Formula One Grand Prix at the Silverstone circuit, Silverstone, England, Friday, Aug. 7, 2020. (Bryn Lennon, Pool Photo via AP)
Hamilton sets pace in 70th Anniversary Grand Prix practice

Aug. 07, 2020 07:56 AM EDT

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain attends the press conference in the build-up to the 70th Anniversary Formula One Grand Prix at the Silverstone circuit, Silverstone, England, Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020. (Mark Sutton/Pool via AP)
Hamilton uncomfortable negotiating new deal during pandemic

Aug. 06, 2020 02:54 PM EDT

Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas of Finland steers his car with a flat tire during the British Formula One Grand Prix at the Silverstone racetrack, Silverstone, England, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2020. (Andrew Boyers/Pool via AP)
Valtteri Bottas retained by Mercedes for next F1 season

Aug. 06, 2020 07:24 AM EDT

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain inspects puncture on his car after winning the British Formula One Grand Prix at the Silverstone racetrack, Silverstone, England, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2020. (Bryn Lennon/Pool via AP)
Hamilton wins British GP to close in on Schumacher's record

Aug. 02, 2020 11:00 AM EDT