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Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands crosses the finish line to win the Italian Grand Prix race at the Monza racetrack, in Monza, Italy, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Ciro De Luca, Pool via AP)
Safety car at Italian GP revives bad memories for Hamilton

By Daniella Matar Sep. 11, 2022 02:08 PM EDT

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands crosses the finish line to win the Italian Grand Prix race at the Monza racetrack, in Monza, Italy, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Ciro De Luca, Pool via AP)
Verstappen wins Italian GP for 1st time to close in on title

By Daniella Matar Sep. 11, 2022 10:48 AM EDT

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco celebrates after setting the pole position during the qualifying session at the Monza racetrack, in Monza, Italy, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. The Formula one race will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
Leclerc pole at Italian GP, penalties boost Russell to 2nd

By Daniella Matar Sep. 10, 2022 11:48 AM EDT

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands arrives prior to the first free practice at the Monza racetrack, in Monza, Italy, Friday, Sept. 9, 2022. The Formula one race will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
Verstappen hoping to end Monza struggles at Italian GP

By Daniella Matar Sep. 09, 2022 08:24 AM EDT

Team chief Mattia Binotto of Ferrari grimaces at the Monza racetrack, in Monza, Italy, Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022. The Formula one race will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
Ferrari heads to Monza with new look but same problems

By Daniella Matar Sep. 08, 2022 02:16 PM EDT

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

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands celebrates after clocking the fastest time in the qualifying session ahead of Sunday's Formula One Dutch Grand Prix auto race, at the Zandvoort racetrack, in Zandvoort, Netherlands, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong)
Verstappen takes pole at Dutch GP, fan ejected for flare use

Sep. 03, 2022 10:26 AM EDT

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

First place Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands waves to the crowd as he steps on to the podium during the Formula One Grand Prix at the Spa-Francorchamps racetrack in Spa, Belgium, Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022. (AP Photo/Geert Vanden Wijngaert)
F1 champ Max Verstappen surges from 14th to win Belgian GP

Aug. 28, 2022 10:52 AM EDT

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands steers his car during the third practice session 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)
Sainz benefits from penalties to start from pole in Belgium

Aug. 27, 2022 12:04 PM EDT

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

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

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

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

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

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

Josef Newgarden waves after winning the IndyCar Series auto race Saturday, July 23, 2022, at Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
AUTO RACING: NASCAR Cup Series, IndyCar head to Indianapolis

By The Associated Press Jul. 26, 2022 09:45 PM EDT

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands celebrates after winning the French Formula One Grand Prix at Paul Ricard racetrack in Le Castellet, southern France, Sunday, July 24, 2022. (Eric Gaillard/Pool via AP)
Verstappen wins French GP as Leclerc crashes, Hamilton 2nd

Jul. 24, 2022 10:53 AM EDT

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands steers his car 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)
Sainz helps Leclerc edge Verstappen for French GP pole

Jul. 23, 2022 08:17 AM EDT

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