Analysis: Verstappen shows his petty side when FIA foolishly punishes him for cursing

Max Verstappen said a bad word — it started with an F — in a formal news conference to describe how his race car was performing. The man who called for Verstappen to be punished also drew sharp criticism for his own choice of words. Verstappen's sanction for his egregious...

Lando Norris cruises to victory at Singapore Grand Prix to cut Max Verstappen's F1 lead

SINGAPORE (AP) — Lando Norris survived a couple of brushes with barriers as he won the Singapore Grand Prix with ease and cut into Max Verstappen's Formula 1 standings lead Sunday. Norris started on pole position ahead of Verstappen and steadily built a large lead for his third...

Lando Norris beats Max Verstappen for pole position at F1's Singapore Grand Prix

SINGAPORE (AP) — Lando Norris edged ahead of his title rival Max Verstappen on Saturday to start on pole position for the Singapore Grand Prix. Qualifying turned into a one-lap shootout for the top positions when a crash for Carlos Sainz Jr. interrupted the final session. ...

Hamilton says 'racial element' to FIA president's comments on drivers swearing during F1 races

SINGAPORE (AP) — Lewis Hamilton said Thursday there was a “racial element” to FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem’s recent comments regarding drivers swearing during Formula 1 races. In an interview with motorsport.com, Ben Sulayem said "we have to differentiate between our...

Formula 1 races take an unpredictable turn as McLaren boss Zak Brown revels in 'best season'

LEBANON, Tenn. (AP) — After a thrilling Azerbaijan Grand Prix, it seems like nearly half the field is capable of winning races in Formula 1. McLaren chief executive Zak Brown, whose driver Lando Norris is Max Verstappen's closest title challenger, says he's enjoying the best show...

Kimi Antonelli named as Lewis Hamilton’s replacement at Formula 1's Mercedes

MONZA, Italy (AP) — Teenager Kimi Antonelli has been named as Lewis Hamilton’s replacement next year at Mercedes, a day after his Formula One debut ended in the 18-year-old Italian driver hitting the wall. Team principal Toto Wolff had said the crash in first practice for...

Teenager Kimi Antonelli named as Lewis Hamilton’s replacement next year at Mercedes in Formula 1

Verstappen under pressure in front of his home crowd as F1 returns at the Dutch Grand Prix

ZANDVOORT, Netherlands (AP) — The Dutch Grand Prix has generally been a party for Max Verstappen and his legions of orange-clad fans. This year could be very different. Verstappen has won all three races at the beach-side Zandvoort track since the Dutch Grand Prix returned to the...

Verstappen to regroup during F1 summer break with McLaren and Mercedes right on his tailpipe

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — What a difference a year can make in Formula 1. Yes, Max Verstappen is still on pace for yet another world title – it will be No. 4 in a row for the Dutchman unless Red Bull self-implodes. But no longer is it a foregone conclusion that...

Hamilton declared winner of F1 Belgian GP after Mercedes teammate Russell DQ for underweight car

SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium (AP) — Lewis Hamilton was promoted to first place at the Belgian Grand Prix after race officials disqualified his Mercedes teammate George Russell for driving an underweight car on Sunday. Russell crossed the line first after making only one pit stop,...