JEROME PUGMIRE
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands steers his car during the Formula One Dutch Grand Prix auto race, at the Zandvoort racetrack, in Zandvoort, Netherlands, Sunday, Sept. 4, 2022. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong)
Verstappen milks applause from Orange Army after win at home

By Jerome Pugmire Sep. 04, 2022 11:03 AM EDT
Max Verstappen stood on his car to milk the applause as the 100,000-strong Orange

McLaren driver Lando Norris of Britain, right, speaks to a steward as he walks on the track prior to the Formula One Grand Prix at the Spa-Francorchamps racetrack in Spa, Belgium, Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022. (AP Photo/Geert Vanden Wijngaert)
Piastri: McLaren F1 move agreed before Alonso left Alpine

By Jerome Pugmire Sep. 03, 2022 07:28 AM EDT
Oscar Piastri insists his move to McLaren was decided “well in advance” of Fernando

Mclaren driver Daniel Ricciardo of Australia steers his car during the first practice session ahead of Sunday's Formula One Dutch Grand Prix auto race, at the Zandvoort racetrack, in Zandvoort, Netherlands, Friday, Sept. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong)
F1 ruling clears way for Piastri to drive for McLaren in '23

By Jerome Pugmire Sep. 02, 2022 10:34 AM EDT
Oscar Piastri will join McLaren on a multiyear deal in 2023 after Formula One's

Mclaren driver Daniel Ricciardo of Australia steers his car during the first practice session ahead of Sunday's Formula One Dutch Grand Prix auto race, at the Zandvoort racetrack, in Zandvoort, Netherlands, Friday, Sept. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong)
Orange Army cheers Verstappen's return despite difficult day

By Jerome Pugmire Sep. 02, 2022 01:16 AM EDT
Formula One leader Max Verstappen's adoring Orange Army cheered him throughout a

Alpine's Team Principal Otmar Szafnauer addresses a media conference ahead of the Formula One Grand Prix at the Spa-Francorchamps racetrack in Spa, Belgium, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022. The Belgian Formula One Grand Prix will take place on Sunday. (AP Photo/Olivier Matthys)
Alpine boss Szafnauer confident he'll win F1 Piastri ruling

By Jerome Pugmire Aug. 27, 2022 07:50 AM EDT
Alpine team principal Otmar Szafnauer remains confident that Oscar Piastri will drive

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands pulls out of the pit lane during the first practice session ahead of the Formula One Grand Prix at the Spa-Francorchamps racetrack in Spa, Belgium, Friday, Aug. 26, 2022. The Belgian Formula One Grand Prix will take place on Sunday. (AP Photo/Olivier Matthys)
Refreshed Leclerc eyes F1 comeback; Hamilton encouraged

By Jerome Pugmire Aug. 26, 2022 08:24 AM EDT
Charles Leclerc really needed the Formula One break to clear his mind. His season

McLaren driver Daniel Ricciardo of Australia, center, waves as he rides a bike on the track with members of his team ahead of the Formula One Grand Prix at the Spa-Francorchamps racetrack in Spa, Belgium, Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022. The Belgian Formula One Grand Prix will take place on Sunday. (AP Photo/Olivier Matthys)
Alonso explains Alpine switch, Ricciardo ponders F1 future

By Jerome Pugmire Aug. 25, 2022 12:21 PM EDT
Fernando Alonso wanted a long-term deal at Alpine that the team was not offering. So

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands celebrates after winning the Hungarian Formula One Grand Prix at the Hungaroring racetrack in Mogyorod, near Budapest, Hungary, Sunday, July 31, 2022. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)
Spin and win: Verstappen rallies to eighth win of F1 season

By Jerome Pugmire Jul. 31, 2022 10:59 AM EDT
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Formula One champion Max Verstappen overcame a spin and his

FILE - Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands celebrates after becoming the world champion after winning the Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi, UAE, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021. Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain stands in foreground. Formula One’s former race director Michael Masi has revealed the shocking abuse he received on social media following last season’s controversial call at the season-ending the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Max Verstappen won his first world title after overtaking Lewis Hamilton on the last lap following a controversial restart procedure. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar, File)
Ex-F1 race director Masi says he received death threats

By Jerome Pugmire Jul. 31, 2022 09:03 AM EDT
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Formula One's former race director Michael Masi has

Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz of Spain steers his car followed by Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco during the qualifying session for the Hungarian Formula One Grand Prix at the Hungaroring racetrack in Mogyorod, near Budapest, Hungary, Saturday, July 30, 2022. The Hungarian Formula One Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (Ferenc Isza/Pool via AP)
Russell grabs first F1 pole, Verstappen qualifies 10th

By Jerome Pugmire Jul. 30, 2022 08:29 AM EDT
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — George Russell stole the show Saturday at the Hungarian

From left: Mclaren driver Daniel Ricciardo of Australia, Williams driver Alexander Albon of Thailand, Alpine driver Esteban Ocon of France, Haas driver Kevin Magnussen of Denmark and Alfa Romeo driver Valtteri Bottas of Finland attend a news conference at the Hungaroring racetrack in Mogyorod, near Budapest, Hungary, Thursday, July 28, 2022. The Hungarian Formula One Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)
Formula One launches campaign to drive out fan abuse

By Jerome Pugmire Jul. 30, 2022 06:59 AM EDT
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Formula One and its drivers launched a campaign Saturday to

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands walks through paddock at the Hungaroring racetrack in Mogyorod, near Budapest, Hungary, Thursday, July 28, 2022. The Hungarian Formula One Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)
Verstappen understands rival Leclerc's emotional outburst

By Jerome Pugmire Jul. 29, 2022 11:06 AM EDT
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Max Verstappen understood why Charles Leclerc was so hard on

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands talks to a reporter during an interview with the Associated Press at the Hungaroring racetrack in Mogyorod, near Budapest, Hungary, Thursday, July 28, 2022. The Hungarian Formula One Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)
AP Exclusive: Verstappen says drivers limited in taming fans

By Jerome Pugmire Jul. 28, 2022 02:25 PM EDT
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Max Verstappen supports banning abusive fans from races, but

Aston Martin driver Sebastian Vettel of Germany runs at pit line during the qualifying session for the French Formula One Grand Prix at Paul Ricard racetrack in Le Castellet, southern France, Saturday, July 23, 2022. The French Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (Eric Gaillard, Pool via AP)
4-time F1 champion Vettel felt like retiring for a long time

By Jerome Pugmire Jul. 28, 2022 06:33 AM EDT
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Sebastian Vettel considered retiring from Formula One for

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen, of the Netherlands, arrives at pit prior to the start of the first practice for the French Formula One Grand Prix at Paul Ricard racetrack in Le Castellet, southern France, Friday, July 22, 2022. The French Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
Red Bull boss Horner calls for "zero tolerance" on fan abuse

By Jerome Pugmire Jul. 22, 2022 12:30 PM EDT
PARIS (AP) — Red Bull team principal Christian Horner thinks fans should be able to

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco steers his car during the first practice for the French Formula One Grand Prix at Paul Ricard racetrack in Le Castellet, southern France, Friday, July 22, 2022. The French Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
Hamilton hopes to mark 300th F1 race with 1st win of season

By Jerome Pugmire Jul. 22, 2022 02:31 AM EDT
PARIS (AP) — Lewis Hamilton enters his 300th Formula One race at the French Grand

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain, right, talks with Red Bull driver Sergio Perez of Mexico during a press conference ahead of the French Formula One Grand Prix at the Paul Ricard racetrack in Le Castellet, southern France, Thursday, July 21, 2022. The French Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
United F1 drivers determined to help kick out abusive fans

By Jerome Pugmire Jul. 21, 2022 12:35 PM EDT
PARIS (AP) — Sergio Perez called for lifetime bans for abusive fans at Formula One

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain arrives prior to the second practice session at the Red Bull Ring racetrack in Spielberg, Austria, Saturday, July 9, 2022. The Austrian F1 Grand Prix will be held on Sunday July 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)
Wolff shrugs off crashes as a sign Mercedes is quick again

By Jerome Pugmire Jul. 09, 2022 07:23 AM EDT
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff ultimately sees Lewis Hamilton and George Russell

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands leaves his car after he clocked the fastest time during the qualifying session at the Red Bull Ring racetrack in Spielberg, Austria, Friday, July 8, 2022. The Austrian F1 Grand Prix will be held on Sunday July 10, 2022. (Christian Bruna/Pool via AP)
Hamilton and Russell crash in qualifying, Verstappen on pole

By Jerome Pugmire Jul. 08, 2022 07:46 AM EDT
Both Mercedes cars crashed at the Austrian Grand Prix on Friday in a dramatic ending

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain steers his car during the Azerbaijan Formula One Grand Prix at the Baku circuit, in Baku, Azerbaijan, Sunday, June 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Sergei Grits)
Hamilton says "archaic mindsets" about color must change

By Jerome Pugmire Jun. 28, 2022 07:25 AM EDT
PARIS (AP) — Formula One great Lewis Hamilton said “archaic mindsets” have to change