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,...

Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton declared winner of F1 Belgian GP after teammate George Russell disqualified for underweight car

Piastri wins first F1 race after Norris obeys team orders in 1-2 for McLaren at Hungarian GP

BUDAPEST (AP) — Australian driver Oscar Piastri won his first Formula One race after teammate Lando Norris handed him back the lead to complete a McLaren one-two at the Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday. That outstanding result came after a long and at times awkward back-and-forth...

Lewis Hamilton applauds Ralf Schumacher after the former F1 driver reveals same-sex relationship

BUDAPEST (AP) — Lewis Hamilton and other Formula One figures have given their support to former driver Ralf Schumacher after the German posted that he is in a same-sex relationship. The 49-year-old Schumacher, the younger brother of F1 great Michael Schumacher, competed from...