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Williams driver Nicholas Latifi of Canada steers his car during the third free practice at the Monza racetrack, in Monza, Italy, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. The Formula one race will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)
F1 team Williams releasing Nicholas Latifi at end of season

Sep. 23, 2022 06:49 AM 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)
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

FILE - Scott Dixon celebrates after winning the IndyCar Music City Grand Prix auto race, Aug. 7, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. Dixon knows IndyCar’s tightest championship race in nearly 20 years would have probably been long decided if not for a rare gaffe by The Iceman in the Indianapolis 500. Dixon was the dominant car at Indianapolis in May and led 95 laps until a late speeding penalty took the New Zealander out of contention. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
Dixon still in IndyCar title fight despite Indy 500 gaffe

By Jenna Fryer Sep. 09, 2022 06:44 PM EDT

Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz of Spain prepares at pits during the second 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 among drivers given grid penalties for Italian GP

By Daniella Matar Sep. 09, 2022 12:04 PM 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

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain arrives at the Monza racetrack, in Monza, Italy, Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022. The Formula one race will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
Hamilton wants to stay at Mercedes 'until the day I die'

By Daniella Matar Sep. 08, 2022 01:12 PM EDT

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands celebrates on the podium after winning the Formula One Dutch Grand Prix auto race, at the Zandvoort racetrack, in Zandvoort, Netherlands, Sunday, Sept. 4, 2022. At right is third placed Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong)
AUTO RACING: Auto Racing Glance

By The Associated Press Sep. 06, 2022 08:21 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 holds up his trophy on the podium after winning the Formula One Grand Prix at the Spa-Francorchamps racetrack in Spa, Belgium, Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022. (AP Photo/Geert Vanden Wijngaert)
AUTO RACING: NASCAR playoffs, title chase leads to intrigue

By The Associated Press Aug. 30, 2022 08:57 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

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain greets supporters 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/Anna Szilagyi)
Formula One's Lewis Hamilton joins Broncos ownership group

By Arnie Stapleton Aug. 02, 2022 02:37 PM 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

FILE - Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands celebrates after becoming the world champion after winning the Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi, UAE, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021. Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain stands in foreground. Formula One’s former race director Michael Masi has revealed the shocking abuse he received on social media following last season’s controversial call at the season-ending the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Max Verstappen won his first world title after overtaking Lewis Hamilton on the last lap following a controversial restart procedure. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar, File)
Ex-F1 race director Masi says he received death threats

By Jerome Pugmire Jul. 31, 2022 09:03 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