Carlos Sainz Jr.
FILE - Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco speaks with Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto following the first practice session for the Formula One Miami Grand Prix auto race at the Miami International Autodrome, on May 6, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto is leaving the team at the end of next month after four years in which they often struggled to keep up with Formula One’s leaders. Binotto has been with Ferrari for 28 years and took over the team principal role in 2019. The team was winless in 2020 and 2021. It started 2022 promisingly as Charles Leclerc won two of the opening three races. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Ferrari team principal Binotto leaving after troubled season

Nov. 29, 2022 04:07 AM 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

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

Fans take selfies with Aston Martin driver Sebastian Vettel, of Germany, 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)
Hamilton opens talks with Mercedes on multiyear extension

By Jenna Fryer Oct. 28, 2022 06:17 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 Sergio Perez, left, of Mexico, leads Red Bull driver Max Verstappen, of the Netherlands, during qualifications at the Formula One U.S. Grand Prix auto race at Circuit of the Americas, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Sainz on pole for US Grand Prix after Verstappen falters

By Jim Vertuno Oct. 22, 2022 07:26 PM EDT

A fan takes a photo during a practice session for the Formula One U.S. Grand Prix auto race at Circuit of the Americas, Friday, Oct. 21, 2022, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
IndyCar's Palou left 'super happy' by F1 practice session

By Jim Vertuno Oct. 21, 2022 07:45 PM EDT

FIA review says recovery crane in Japan should have waited

By Jim Vertuno Oct. 21, 2022 02:18 PM EDT
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Formula One's sanctioning body said Friday a review of the rainy Japanese Grand Prix found race control should have delayed sending a recovery...

El piloto de Red Bull Max Verstappen celebra tras ganar el Gran Premio de Japón y el campeonato de la Fórmula Uno, el domingo 9 de octubre de 2022. (AP Foto/Toru Hanai)
F1 back to racing as questions mount over Red Bull spending

By Jim Vertuno Oct. 20, 2022 12:33 PM EDT

Joey Logano celebrates after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
AUTO RACING: Logano's in and awaiting 3 fellow contenders

By The Associated Press Oct. 18, 2022 01:54 PM EDT

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands leads Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco during the Japanese Formula One Grand Prix at the Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka, central Japan, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
'I would have died' fumes Gasly after avoiding hitting crane

Oct. 09, 2022 03:49 PM EDT

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands crossed the finish line to win the Japanese Formula One Grand Prix at the Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka, central Japan, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022. Verstappen secured second consecutive Formula One drivers' championship. (AP Photo/Toru Hanai, Pool)
Verstappen takes 2nd straight drivers' title with Japan win

By Stephen Wade Oct. 09, 2022 05:00 AM EDT

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands drinks after the qualifying session of the Japanese Formula One Grand Prix at the Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka, central Japan, Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
Verstappen takes the pole in Japan with season title in view

By Stephen Wade Oct. 08, 2022 03:30 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

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