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Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas of Finland holds the trophy on the podium after winning the Turkish Formula One Grand Prix at the Intercity Istanbul Park circuit in Istanbul, Turkey, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)
Bottas wins, frustrated Hamilton loses F1 lead to Verstappen

By Jerome Pugmire Oct. 10, 2021 09:48 AM EDT

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain, with his award for winning pole position after the end of qualifying for Sunday's Formula One Turkish Grand Prix at the Intercity Istanbul Park circuit in Istanbul, Turkey, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. Hamilton who took pole position will start 10th due to a penalty with Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas of Finland who came second promoted to pole, for the race. (Umit Bektas/Pool Photo via AP)
Hamilton mitigates grid penalty with strong qualifying run

By Jerome Pugmire Oct. 09, 2021 06:15 AM EDT

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton, center, of Britain walks at the paddock ahead of Sunday's Formula One Turkish Grand Prix at the Intercity Istanbul Park track, outside Istanbul, Turkey, Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)
No room for error in Hamilton and Verstappen F1 title fight

By Jerome Pugmire Oct. 07, 2021 06:17 AM EDT

NTT IndyCar Series winner Alex Palou, center, celebrates with a team member after taking fourth place in an IndyCar auto race at Grand Prix of Long Beach, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Long Beach, Calif. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)
Hello Palou: IndyCar's new champion a breath of fresh air

By Jenna Fryer Sep. 30, 2021 02:56 AM EDT

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain steers his car during the Russian Formula One Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom circuit, in Sochi, Russia, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Sergei Grits)
Hamilton wins 100th F1 race to take lead over Verstappen

Sep. 26, 2021 09:43 AM EDT

General view ahead of qualifying the third practice session at the Sochi Autodrom circuit, in Sochi, Russia, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. The Russian Formula One Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Sergei Grits)
Norris snatches pole position in wet Russian GP qualifying

Sep. 25, 2021 04:58 AM EDT

Britain's Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes attends the press conference at the Sochi Autodrom circuit, in Sochi, Russia, Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021. The Russian Formula One Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (Joao Filipe/DPPI, Pool via AP)
Hamilton, Verstappen renew bruising F1 title fight in Russia

Sep. 23, 2021 09:20 AM EDT

Mclaren driver Daniel Ricciardo of Australia celebrates after winning during the Italian Formula One Grand Prix, at Monza racetrack, in Monza, Italy, Sunday, Sept.12, 2021. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
F1 rivals Verstappen, Hamilton crash again at Italian GP

By Daniella Matar Sep. 12, 2021 10:15 AM EDT

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain gives the thumb-up sign after after he clocked the second fastest time during qualifying session at the Monza racetrack, in Monza, Italy, Friday, Sept.10, 2021. The Formula one race will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
Bottas edges out Hamilton, Verstappen in sprint qualifying

By Daniella Matar Sep. 10, 2021 09:52 AM EDT

Dutch fans cheer during the qualifying session for Sunday's Formula One Dutch Grand Prix, at the Zandvoort racetrack, Netherlands, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands clinched the pole position.
Verstappen thrills home crowd with Netherlands GP pole

By Jerome Pugmire Sep. 04, 2021 07:17 AM EDT

The so-called Orange Army, fans of Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands, fill the stands to watch the first free practice ahead of Sunday's Formula One Dutch Grand Prix at the Zandvoort racetrack, Netherlands, Friday, Sept. 3, 2021. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)
Ferraris top Dutch GP 2nd practice as Hamilton breaks down

By Jerome Pugmire Sep. 03, 2021 07:33 AM EDT

Second place Williams driver George Russell of Britain, left, fist bumps with third place Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain after the qualification ahead of the Formula One Grand Prix at the Spa-Francorchamps racetrack in Spa, Belgium, Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021. The Belgian Formula One Grand Prix will take place on Sunday. (John Thys, Pool Photo via AP)
Verstappen takes pole position for Belgian GP, Russell 2nd

By Jerome Pugmire Aug. 28, 2021 07:28 AM EDT

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain steers his car during the Hungarian Formula One Grand Prix at the Hungaroring racetrack in Mogyorod, Hungary, Sunday, Aug. 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)
Ocon wins in Hungary, Hamilton 8-point lead after Vettel DQ

By Jerome Pugmire Aug. 01, 2021 11:26 AM EDT

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain celebrates with his team after he clocked the fastest time during the qualifying session for the Hungarian Formula One Grand Prix, at the Hungaroring racetrack in Mogyorod, Hungary, Saturday, July 31, 2021. The Hungarian Formula One Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (David W Cerny/Pool via AP)
Hamilton takes pole in Hungary as he aims for 100th F1 win

By Jerome Pugmire Jul. 31, 2021 07:34 AM EDT

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco steers his car during the second free practice at the Hungaroring racetrack in Mogyorod, Hungary, Friday, July 30, 2021. The Hungarian Formula One Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)
Bottas handles heat to top 2nd practice at Hungarian GP

By Jerome Pugmire Jul. 30, 2021 07:16 AM EDT

Mclaren driver Lando Norris of Britain is congratulated after taking third place in the Austrian Formula One Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring racetrack in Spielberg, Austria, Sunday, July 4, 2021. (Christian Bruna/Pool Photo via AP)
Dominant Verstappen driving - and sounding - like a champion

By Jerome Pugmire Jul. 04, 2021 10:39 AM EDT

First place for pole position, Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands, left, speaks with third place, Red Bull driver Sergio Perez of Mexico, right, after the qualifying session ahead of the Austrian Formula One Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring racetrack in Spielberg, Austria, Saturday, July 3, 2021. The Austrian Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (Christian Bruna/Pool Photo via AP)
F1: Verstappen takes pole for Austrian GP, Hamilton 4th

By Jerome Pugmire Jul. 03, 2021 07:22 AM EDT

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands steers his car during the first free practice for the Austrian Formula One Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring racetrack in Spielberg, Austria, Friday, July 2, 2021. The Austrian Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)
Hamilton leads Bottas in 2nd practice for Austrian GP

By Jerome Pugmire Jul. 02, 2021 06:51 AM EDT

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands steers his car during the Styrian Formula One Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring racetrack in Spielberg, Austria, Sunday, June 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic)
Verstappen dominates Styrian GP for his 4th win of F1 season

Jun. 27, 2021 10:36 AM EDT

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands poses after he clocked the fastest time during the qualifying session ahead of the French Formula One Grand Prix at the Paul Ricard racetrack in Le Castellet, southern France, Saturday, June 19, 2021. The French Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (Nicolas Tucat/Pool via AP)
Verstappen beats both Mercedes for pole at French GP

Jun. 19, 2021 11:18 AM EDT