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...

Piastri wins F1's Azerbaijan Grand Prix after late crash knocked out Perez and Sainz

BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) — Oscar Piastri overtook Charles Leclerc to win the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on Sunday as rivals crashed behind him while Formula 1 title challenger Lando Norris staged a stunning comeback to finish ahead of standings leader Max Verstappen. McLaren's Piastri...

Max Verstappen has a 'monster' to tame in Baku as Red Bull's era of F1 dominance comes under threat

Lando Norris is only one of Max Verstappen's problems at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. The other is his own car. Verstappen needs to tame a car he's called a “monster” to hold off Norris and defend his Formula 1 title, all while the Red Bull team's years of dominance in Formula 1...

Leclerc delights home F1 fans with Italian GP win as Ferrari's bold strategy pays off

MONZA, Italy (AP) — Charles Leclerc secured Ferrari a rare win at the Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix, much to the home fans’ delight, as the team's bold one-stop strategy paid off on Sunday. Ferrari, which had brought nine upgrades to its home race, was one of the teams to choose...

Pato O'Ward dominates Milwaukee and displays his popularity with 1st win on an oval since 2022

WEST ALLIS, Wis. (AP) — The Arrow McLaren Racing team members began scheming the moment Pato O'Ward took the lead at the Milwaukee Mile. Miffed that NASCAR this week announced it will race in Mexico City next yea r — beating IndyCar to the punch to get O'Ward into an event in...

Lando Norris beats Max Verstappen to win the Dutch Grand Prix and cut standings gap

ZANDVOORT, Netherlands (AP) — Lando Norris overcame a poor start to win the Dutch Grand Prix on Sunday and become the first driver to beat Max Verstappen at the champion's home race, as well as taking another bite out of Verstappen's standings lead. Norris started on pole position...

McLaren driver Lando Norris wins Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix

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...

F1 Arcade launching locations where race simulators are only part of the experience

BOSTON (AP) — The low hum of a high-tech engine greets you when you first open the door to the F1 Arcade in Boston’s burgeoning Seaport District. Inside, the ceilings glow red with the outlines of the world’s iconic Formula 1 tracks. The people behind Puttshack golf and Flight...

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...