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Verstappen on pole for F1 season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix overshadowed by scrutiny of team boss

Mar. 01, 2024 13:04 PM EST

SAKHIR, Bahrain (AP) — Three-time reigning Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen qualified on the pole Friday for the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix as scrutiny of Red Bull's boss overshadows the start of the new season. Verstappen, who won the title in each of the last three...

Christian Horner with Red Bull team at start of F1 testing in Bahrain despite ongoing investigation

Feb. 21, 2024 13:03 PM EST

SAKHIR, Bahrain (AP) — Team principal Christian Horner was with Red Bull as Formula 1 preseason testing began Wednesday even as he faces an ongoing investigation by the team's parent company into an alleged claim of misconduct. Horner was alongside Adrian Newey, who is the team’s...

Seven-time F1 champion Lewis Hamilton will leave Mercedes at the end of 2024 to join Ferrari

Feb. 01, 2024 15:43 PM EST

Lewis Hamilton shocked the motorsports world Thursday when the seven-time Formula One champion said he will leave Mercedes at the end of the season to join Ferrari, which had tried to land Hamilton before he signed his latest contract extension with the Silver Arrows. Hamilton only...