MAURICIO SAVARESE
FILE - Three-time world champion Formula One racer Nelson Piquet of Brazil attends the shooting of the Hungarian Television's Formula One magazine in Budapest, Hungary, July 23, 2015. Piquet apologized to Lewis Hamilton on Wednesday, June 29, 2022 saying the racial term he used about the Mercedes driver was “ill thought out” but was not meant to be offensive. The 69-year-old Brazilian has faced heavy criticism this week over comments he made in Portuguese last November on a podcast where he referred to Hamilton as “neguinho,” which means “little Black guy.” (Janos Marjai/MTI via AP, file)
Brazil court probes Piquet over racist, homophobic slurs

By Mauricio Savarese Jul. 11, 2022 09:12 PM EDT
SAO PAULO (AP) — A Brazilian judge on Monday ordered an investigation be opened into

FILE - Three-time world champion Formula One racer Nelson Piquet of Brazil attends the shooting of the Hungarian Television's Formula One magazine in Budapest, Hungary, July 23, 2015. Piquet apologized to Lewis Hamilton on Wednesday, June 29, 2022 saying the racial term he used about the Mercedes driver was “ill thought out” but was not meant to be offensive. The 69-year-old Brazilian has faced heavy criticism this week over comments he made in Portuguese last November on a podcast where he referred to Hamilton as “neguinho,” which means “little Black guy.” (Janos Marjai/MTI via AP, file)
Video shows Piquet adding homophobic slur against Hamilton

By Mauricio Savarese Jul. 01, 2022 01:03 PM EDT
SAO PAULO (AP) — More video in Brazilian media shows retired Formula One champion

Mercedes Team driver Lewis Hamilton, of Great Britain, celebrates after taking third place at the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal on Sunday, June 19, 2022. (Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press via AP)
Piquet apologizes to Hamilton over 'ill thought out' comment

By Mauricio Savarese Jun. 29, 2022 09:34 AM EDT
SAO PAULO (AP) — Former Formula One champion Nelson Piquet apologized to Lewis

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain thumbs up as he arrives for driver's parade ahead the Monaco Formula One Grand Prix, at the Monaco racetrack, in Monaco, Sunday, May 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Daniel Cole)
Brazil's congress gives Hamilton honorary citizenship

By Mauricio Savarese Jun. 09, 2022 10:31 PM EDT
SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil's congress passed a symbolic motion on Thursday to make seven

FILE - Former Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone stands at the starting grid prior to the start of the Azerbaijan Formula One Grand Prix at the city circuit in Baku, Azerbaijan, April 29, 2018. Ecclestone, who has family in Brazil, was arrested in the South American nation on May 25, 2022 for having a gun while boarding a plane, police said Thursday, May 26, 2022, and released on bail. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno, File)
Ecclestone arrested in Brazil for carrying pistol on plane

By Mauricio Savarese May. 26, 2022 10:04 AM EDT
SAO PAULO (AP) — Former Formula One head Bernie Ecclestone was arrested in Brazil for

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen, of The Netherlands, leads the race during the Brazilian Formula One Grand Prix at the Interlagos race track in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Marcelo Chello)
Hamilton ends 'hardest weekend' with stunning win in Brazil

By Mauricio Savarese Nov. 14, 2021 01:54 PM EST
SAO PAULO (AP) — Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton ended “the hardest weekend I’ve

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen, of the Netherlands, adjusts his helmet during a qualifying session at the Interlagos race track in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Friday, Nov. 12, 2021. The Brazilian Formula One Grand Prix will take place on Sunday. (AP Photo/Marcelo Chello)
Bottas ahead of Verstappen in Brazil, Hamilton to start 10th

By Mauricio Savarese Nov. 13, 2021 08:05 AM EST
SAO PAULO (AP) — Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas won the sprint race Saturday

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen, of The Netherlands, steers his car during a qualifying session at the Interlagos race track in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Friday, Nov. 12, 2021. The Brazilian Formula One Grand Prix will take place on Sunday. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)
Hamilton tops Brazil qualifying, gets 5-place grid penalty

By Mauricio Savarese Nov. 12, 2021 11:34 AM EST
SAO PAULO (AP) — Lewis Hamilton beat rival Max Verstappen in qualifying to take

Second placed Mercedes'Lewis Hamilton stand on the podium at the end the Formula One Mexico Grand Prix auto race at the Hermanos Rodriguez racetrack in Mexico City, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)
Hamilton sees steep challenge against Verstappen in Brazil

By Mauricio Savarese Nov. 11, 2021 02:19 PM EST
SAO PAULO (AP) — Lewis Hamilton is running out of time in his quest to win a

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen, of The Netherlands, celebrates his win in the Formula One Mexico Grand Prix auto race at the Hermanos Rodriguez racetrack in Mexico City, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021. (Francisco Guasco, Pool Photo via AP)
Full house: F1 is Brazil's biggest event since pandemic hit

By Mauricio Savarese Nov. 10, 2021 09:39 PM EST
SAO PAULO (AP) — Organizers at Interlagos are aiming for a triumphant return to

Brazil's Globo replaced as Formula 1 broadcaster

By Mauricio Savarese Feb. 09, 2021 07:35 PM EST
SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil's fourth most popular TV channel said Tuesday it has

Rio shelves plan to build new F1 track in forest area

By Mauricio Savarese Feb. 01, 2021 12:43 PM EST
SAO PAULO (AP) — Rio de Janeiro authorities ended plans on Monday for the

Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel, of Germany, leaves the pits during the Brazilian Formula One Grand Prix at the Interlagos race track in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019. (Amanda Perobelli/Pool Photo via AP)
Ferrari’s troubles deepen at Brazilian GP

By Mauricio Savarese Nov. 17, 2019 11:05 PM EST
SAO PAULO (AP) — Ferrari hoped the Brazilian Grand Prix would bring some relief

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen, of the Netherlands, celebrates atop his car after winning the Brazilian Formula One Grand Prix at the Interlagos race track in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)
Verstappen wins Brazilian GP, Ferraris self-destruct

By Mauricio Savarese Nov. 17, 2019 01:54 PM EST
SAO PAULO (AP) — Red Bull’s Max Verstappen won Formula One’s Brazilian Grand

In this Nov. 7, 2019 photo, a mural depicts legendary Brazilian F1 driver Ayrton Senna on a business front near the Interlagos racetrack in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Many bars on busy streets like Avenida Paulista are open 24 hours a day during the Brazil F1 GP race, and hotels prepare feasts at early hours so fans don't need to refuel at the track. (AP Photo/Nelson Antoine)
Senna celebrations at Brazilian GP 25 years after his death

By Mauricio Savarese Nov. 16, 2019 01:51 PM EST
SAO PAULO (AP) — With little at stake at this weekend’s Brazilian Grand Prix,

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton, of Britain,, center, prepares for the third free practice session for the Formula One Brazil Grand Prix auto race at the Interlagos race track in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen takes pole at Brazilian GP

By Mauricio Savarese Nov. 16, 2019 11:27 AM EST
SAO PAULO (AP) — Red Bull’s Max Verstappen took pole position on Saturday for

Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel, of Germany, steers his car followed by his teammate Charles Leclerc, of Monaco, during the first free practice at the Interlagos race track in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Friday, Nov. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Nelson Antoine)
Recovering Ferraris dominate first Brazilian GP practices

By Mauricio Savarese Nov. 15, 2019 10:56 AM EST
SAO PAULO (AP) — Sebastian Vettel and Charles Leclerc dominated practice at

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton, of Britain, looks on from the paddock area during a press conference ahead of Sunday's Formula One Brazilian Grand Prix, at the Interlagos racetrack in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Nelson Antoine)
Hamilton expects to sort out new F1 contract soon

By Mauricio Savarese Nov. 14, 2019 08:54 PM EST
SAO PAULO (AP) — Six-time Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton said Thursday he

In this Nov. 7, 2019 photo, a man rides his bicycle past land that is part of a planned F1 racetrack in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The Company Rio Motorpark says it will pay up to $170 million to construct a track in the seaside city's impoverished Deodoro region. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)
Brazil’s major cities lock horns for F1 race after 2020

By Mauricio Savarese Nov. 14, 2019 01:08 PM EST
SAO PAULO (AP) — Once a year, racing fans across South America flock to the

Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas, of Finland, speaks during a press conference ahead of Sunday's Formula One Brazilian Grand Prix, at the Interlagos racetrack in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Nelson Antoine)
Bottas trusts secret plan to beat Hamilton in 2020 F1

By Mauricio Savarese Nov. 14, 2019 12:24 PM EST
SAO PAULO (AP) — Finnish driver Valtteri Bottas has a plan to beat Formula One