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Martin Truex Jr., celebrates winning the NASCAR Cup series auto race in Richmond, Va., Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
AUTO RACING: Gibbs drivers surge as NASCAR goes to Bristol

By The Associated Press Sep. 15, 2021 08:10 AM EDT

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain walks away after crashing with Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands during the Italian Formula One Grand Prix, at Monza racetrack, in Monza, Italy, Sunday, Sept.12, 2021. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
Mercedes calls for change after crash between title rivals

By Daniella Matar Sep. 13, 2021 08:16 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 Valtteri Bottas of Finland leads Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands during the Sprint Race qualifying session at the Monza racetrack, in Monza, Italy , Saturday, Sept.11, 2021. The Formula one race will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
Bottas wins sprint at Italian GP; Verstappen takes pole

By Daniella Matar Sep. 11, 2021 07:27 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

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain attends a press conference ahead of Sunday's Italian Formula One Grand Prix, at the Monza racetrack, in Monza, Italy, Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno, Pool)
F1 leader Verstappen looking to end poor run at Monza

By Daniella Matar Sep. 09, 2021 02:13 PM EDT

Denny Hamlin looks at the trophy after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race Sunday, Sept. 5, 2021, in Darlington, S.C. (AP Photo/John Amis)
AUTO RACING: NASCAR's playoffs move to Richmond

By The Associated Press Sep. 08, 2021 04:47 PM 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...

Williams driver George Russell of Britain steers his car during the third free practice session ahead of Sunday's Formula One Dutch Grand Prix at the Zandvoort racetrack, Netherlands, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)
Bottas leaving Mercedes F1 team to join Alfa Romeo

By Jerome Pugmire Sep. 06, 2021 08:18 AM EDT

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands celebrates after winning the Formula One Dutch Grand Prix, at the Zandvoort racetrack, Netherlands, Sunday, Sept. 5, 2021. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)
Verstappen's like royalty as Dutch king watches home win

By Jerome Pugmire Sep. 05, 2021 10:46 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

Orange-clad fans wait on a dune 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)
Max Verstappen fans turn a seaside town orange for Dutch GP

By Mike Corder And Jerome Pugmire Sep. 03, 2021 08:29 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

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain attends a press conference ahead of Sunday's Formula One Dutch Grand Prix at the Zandvoort racetrack, Netherlands, Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021. (Andrej Isakovic, Pool via AP)
Verstappen says Dutch fans are free to boo F1 rival Hamilton

By Jerome Pugmire Sep. 02, 2021 11:53 AM EDT

Williams driver George Russell of Britain attends a press conference ahead of Sunday's Formula One Dutch Grand Prix at the Zandvoort racetrack, Netherlands, Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021. (Andrej Isakovic, Pool via AP)
Russell already knows if he'll drive for Mercedes in 2022

By Jerome Pugmire Sep. 02, 2021 11:34 AM EDT

First place for pole position Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands holds the prize after 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 hopes his fans get a win to remember at Dutch GP

By Jerome Pugmire Sep. 01, 2021 10:44 PM EDT

Chase Briscoe (14), Kyle Larson (5), Kevin Harvick (4), Austin Dillon (3), Daniel Suarez (99) and Corey LaJoie (7) crash in Turn 3 on the final lap of a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/John Chilton)
AUTO RACING: NASCAR playoffs open at Darlington

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2021 02:14 PM EDT

El piloto de Red Bull Max Verstappen rueda detrás del coche de seguridad durante la vuelta de formación del Gran Premio de Bélgica de la Fórmula Uno, el domingo 29 de agosto de 2021, en Spa-Francorchamps. (AP Foto/Olivier Matthys)
Verstappen wins rain-marred Belgian GP after short restart

By Jerome Pugmire Aug. 29, 2021 10:00 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

Aston Martin driver Lance Stroll of Canada steers his car during the second 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)
6 drivers from W series need medical checks after big crash

By Jerome Pugmire Aug. 27, 2021 01:23 PM EDT