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FILE - Drivers prepare for the start of the Chinese Formula One Grand Prix at the Shanghai International Circuit in Shanghai, China on April 14, 2019. Formula One has confirmed it will not replace the canceled Chinese Grand Prix. The decision leaves the 2023 season at 23 races. That is still a record for an F1 season. The race in Shanghai was canceled for the fourth year running in December. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan, File)
F1 not replacing canceled Chinese GP; 23 races in 2023

Jan. 17, 2023 09:04 AM EST

FILE - Drivers prepare for the start of the Chinese Formula One Grand Prix at the Shanghai International Circuit, Sunday, April 14, 2019, in Shanghai, China. Formula One confirmed Friday, Dec. 2, 2022 that the Chinese Grand Prix will not take place in 2023, making it the fourth year in a row the race has been canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan, File)
F1: Chinese Grand Prix canceled again over pandemic

Dec. 02, 2022 06:18 AM EST

McLaren driver Lando Norris, of Britain, speaks during a news conference at the Formula One U.S. Grand Prix auto race at Circuit of the Americas, Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
F1's Norris recovering from suspected food poisoning

By Mauricio Savarese Nov. 10, 2022 11:17 AM EST

FILE - NASCAR Cup Series driver Alex Bowman waves prior to the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Sunday, July 17, 2022, in Loudon, N.H. Bowman will return for the NASCAR season finale after missing five races with a concussion suffered in a crash in the new Next Gen car. Hendrick Motorsports said Bowman will be back in the No. 48 Chevrolet next weekend at Phoenix Raceway, his home track. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)
Bowman cleared to return from concussion at NASCAR finale

By Jenna Fryer Oct. 28, 2022 11:12 AM EDT

Alex Bowman (48) drives during the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022. (AP Photo/Larry Papke)
Alex Bowman to miss next 3 NASCAR races with concussion

By Jenna Fryer Oct. 12, 2022 06:32 PM EDT

Driver Jordan Anderson airlifted by a helicopter to a local hospital after a fiery crash during the NASCAR Trucks Chevrolet Silverado 250 auto race, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Talladega, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Anderson suffers second-degree burns in Talladega crash

Oct. 01, 2022 01:52 PM EDT

Williams driver Alexander Albon of Thailand walks on the pit lane during 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. (Christian Bruna/Pool via AP)
F1 driver Alex Albon surprised by speed of his own recovery

By Jerome Pugmire Sep. 29, 2022 11:11 AM EDT

Williams driver Alexander Albon of Thailand steers his car during 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/Antonio Calanni)
Albon returns to F1 racing in Singapore after appendicitis

Sep. 28, 2022 10:38 AM EDT

Williams driver Alexander Albon of Thailand steers his car during 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/Antonio Calanni)
F1 driver Albon suffered 'respiratory failure' after surgery

Sep. 12, 2022 01:37 PM EDT

Williams driver Alexander Albon of Thailand walks on the pit lane during 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. (Christian Bruna/Pool via AP)
De Vries to make race debut as Albon out with appendicitis

By Daniella Matar Sep. 10, 2022 07:42 AM EDT

FILE - NASCAR Cup Series driver Kurt Busch tips his cap prior to the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Sunday, July 17, 2022, in Loudon, N.H. Busch will miss the start of NASCAR’s playoffs with concussion-like symptoms that have sidelined him six weeks, so 23XI Racing on Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022, withdrew the medical waiver that was holding Busch’s spot in the playoffs. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)
Injured Kurt Busch to miss start of NASCAR playoffs

By Jenna Fryer Aug. 25, 2022 10:43 AM EDT

Kurt Busch drives down the front stretch during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Pocono Raceway, Saturday, July 23, 2022, in Long Pond, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Busch to miss 4th NASCAR race with concussion-like symptoms

By Jenna Fryer Aug. 10, 2022 05:09 PM EDT

Kurt Busch (45) spins as he takes part in qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series at Pocono Raceway, Saturday, July 23, 2022 in Long Pond, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Busch to miss 3rd NASCAR race with concussion-like symptoms

By Jenna Fryer Aug. 03, 2022 04:28 PM EDT

Williams driver Alexander Albon of Thailand arrives to 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)
Albon extends deal to continue driving for F1 team Williams

Aug. 03, 2022 12:06 PM 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)
Kurt Busch to miss Indy with concussion-like symptoms

By Jenna Fryer Jul. 27, 2022 05:06 PM 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)
Josef Newgarden taken to hospital; Pato O'Ward wins at Iowa

By Jenna Fryer Jul. 24, 2022 05:43 PM EDT

IndyCar makes Dr. Julia Vaizer first female medical director

By Dave Skretta Jul. 17, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Dr. Julia Vaizer, an an assistant professor of clinical emergency medicine at the Indiana University School of Medicine, will become the first female medical chief...

This photo provided by LakeSide Media shows the hood of NASCAR driver Brandon Brown’s Camaro featuring the cover design for “Brandon Spots His Sign,” a children’s book written by Sheletta Brundidge in honor of her son, Brandon Brundidge. Brown drove this Camaro at his Xfinity Series race Saturday at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wis. (Garrett Pace/LakeSide Media)
Boy helps Brown put new spin on 'Let's go, Brandon' chant

By Steve Megargee Jul. 02, 2022 07:52 PM EDT

A view of a part of the Baku circuit, in Baku, Azerbaijan, Thursday, June 9, 2022. The Formula One Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Sergei Grits)
Rosberg barred from F1 paddock over vaccine status

Jun. 10, 2022 10:11 AM EDT

Jill Gregory, executive vice president and general manager of Sonoma Raceway, poses on Dec. 10, 2021, near Sonoma, Calif. Gregory, a Modesto native and graduate of California Polytechnic State, returned home in early 2021 to run Sonoma Raceway as the executive vice president and general manager of the picturesque road course in wine country. She'd had a longtime career with NASCAR, but couldn't pass the opportunity to go home and run Sonoma when the job opened. (Kent Porter/The Press Democrat via AP)
California native Gregory ready to host full show at Sonoma

By Jenna Fryer Jun. 08, 2022 02:06 PM EDT