Nicholas Latifi
Williams driver Nicholas Latifi of Canada during practice for the Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Friday, Dec. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)
Latifi received death threats after chaotic F1 season finale

Dec. 21, 2021 01:51 PM EST

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain in leads Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands at the start of the Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, Dec. 12. 2021. Max Verstappen ripped a record eighth title away from Lewis Hamilton with a pass on the final lap of the Abu Dhabi GP to close one of the most thrilling Formula One seasons in years as the first Dutch world champion. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)
Mercedes withdraws appeal of Formula 1 season finale

By Jenna Fryer Dec. 16, 2021 05:31 AM EST

Red Bull team chief Christian Horner, center, celebrates with his driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands after winning the Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021. Max Verstappen ripped a record eighth title away from Lewis Hamilton, left, with a pass on the final lap of the Abu Dhabi GP to close one of the most thrilling Formula One seasons in years as the first Dutch world champion. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)
Formula One finale to be reviewed by FIA for future lessons

By Jenna Fryer Dec. 15, 2021 04:35 PM EST

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain waves as he walks onto the podium after finishing second in the Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, Dec. 12. 2021. Max Verstappen ripped a record eighth title away from Lewis Hamilton with a pass on the final lap of the Abu Dhabi GP to close one of the most thrilling Formula One seasons in years as the first Dutch world champion. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)
COLUMN: Racing or entertainment? F1 teeters line at finale

By Jenna Fryer Dec. 13, 2021 07:05 AM EST

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands wins the Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)
Mercedes loses both its protests after Hamilton loses title

By Jerome Pugmire Dec. 12, 2021 11:55 AM EST

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands celebrates after becoming F1 drivers world champion after winning the Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, Dec. 12. 2021. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili, Pool)
Verstappen wins 1st F1 title with last lap pass of Hamilton

By Jenna Fryer Dec. 12, 2021 09:55 AM EST

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands kneels next to his car after he became the world champion after winning the Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)
Champion Verstappen's dramatic win ends stunning F1 season

By Jerome Pugmire Dec. 11, 2021 10:53 AM EST

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

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

Albon agrees to race for Williams, secures 2nd chance in F1

Sep. 08, 2021 09:09 AM EDT
LONDON (AP) — Alex Albon will return to Formula One next season after reaching a deal to race for Williams, the team said Wednesday. The...

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

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 first practice session prior to the Formula One Grand Prix at the Spa-Francorchamps racetrack in Spa, Belgium, Friday, Aug. 27, 2021. The Belgian Formula One Grand Prix will take place on Sunday. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)
Verstappen leads 2nd practice for Belgian Grand Prix

By Jerome Pugmire Aug. 27, 2021 06:47 AM EDT

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain steers his car during the second free practice at the Baku Formula One city circuit, in Baku, Azerbaijan, Friday, June 4, 2021. The Formula one race will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic)
Perez fastest in practice for Azerbaijan GP, Mercedes slow

Jun. 04, 2021 05:48 AM EDT

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco, center, waves after the qualifying session at the Monaco racetrack, in Monaco, Saturday, May 22, 2021. The Formula One race will take place on Sunday with Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco in pole position. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
Ferrari's Leclerc takes pole for Monaco GP, Verstappen 2nd

By Jerome Pugmire May. 22, 2021 07:29 AM EDT

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands follows the safety car during the Emilia Romagna Formula One Grand Prix, at the Imola racetrack, Italy, Sunday, April 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
Verstappen beats Hamilton in dramatic Emilia-Romagna GP

By Daniella Matar Apr. 18, 2021 11:18 AM EDT

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain, top, and Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas of Finland, steer their car during qualifying practice for Sunday's Emilia Romagna Formula One Grand Prix, at the Imola track, Italy, Saturday, April 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
Hamilton takes pole for Emilia-Romagna GP ahead of Red Bulls

By Daniella Matar Apr. 17, 2021 06:28 AM EDT

F1 team Williams unveils new car after hackers foil launch

Mar. 05, 2021 10:43 AM EST
GROVE, England (AP) — The Williams team presented its new Formula One car on Friday — after hackers foiled plans for an “augmented reality” launch — revealing...

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain steers his car during the Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix in Sakhir, Bahrain, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili, Pool)
Russell gets chance to shine for Mercedes at Sakhir GP

By Jerome Pugmire Dec. 03, 2020 12:56 PM EST

FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020 file photo Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain celebrates after wining the Formula One race in Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain. World champion Lewis Hamilton tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss the Sakhir Grand Prix this weekend, his Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team said Tuesday Dec. 1, 2020. (Tolga Bozoglu, Pool via AP, File)
Jack Aitken to drive for F1 team Williams at Sakhir GP

Dec. 02, 2020 02:56 AM EST