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Norris on pole for US Grand Prix after Verstappen wins sprint race as they restart F1 title fight
Read full article: Norris on pole for US Grand Prix after Verstappen wins sprint race as they restart F1 title fightMcLaren’s Lando Norris edged Red Bull’s Max Verstappen for the pole at the United States Grand Prix on Saturday.
UK royal social media accounts offer birthday wishes to Prince Harry
Read full article: UK royal social media accounts offer birthday wishes to Prince HarryBritain’s royal social media accounts have posted 40th birthday wishes for Prince Harry, marking the milestone celebration despite longstanding strains following the publication of his explosive memoir, “Spare.
German investigators detain third suspect in attempted blackmail of former Formula 1 driver's family
Read full article: German investigators detain third suspect in attempted blackmail of former Formula 1 driver's familyGerman investigators say they have arrested a third suspect in an attempt to blackmail the family of former Formula 1 race driver Michael Schumacher.
German investigators detain 2 men who allegedly tried to blackmail the family of Michael Schumacher
Read full article: German investigators detain 2 men who allegedly tried to blackmail the family of Michael SchumacherGerman prosecutors say two men who allegedly tried blackmailing the family of former Formula 1 champion Michael Schumacher were detained earlier this month.
Ferrari's Leclerc wins F1 Monaco GP after 1st lap crash takes out Perez and 2 other cars
Read full article: Ferrari's Leclerc wins F1 Monaco GP after 1st lap crash takes out Perez and 2 other carsFerrari driver Charles Leclerc won the restarted Monaco Grand Prix from pole position for his first Formula 1 victory in nearly two years.
Fast car, slow return: Ferrari stolen in 1995 from a Formula One driver is recovered by UK police
Read full article: Fast car, slow return: Ferrari stolen in 1995 from a Formula One driver is recovered by UK policeBritish police have recovered a Ferrari stolen from Formula One driver Gerhard Berger in Italy almost three decades ago.
From exclusive events to concerts: Stars and athletes plan to flock Las Vegas for Super Bowl events
Read full article: From exclusive events to concerts: Stars and athletes plan to flock Las Vegas for Super Bowl eventsLas Vegas will be flooded with so many pre-Super Bowl events that Shaquille O’Neal lowered the prices to his popular carnival-themed “Shaq’s Fun House.”.
Formula One's invitation for in-person meeting with Andretti Cadillac went to a spam email folder
Read full article: Formula One's invitation for in-person meeting with Andretti Cadillac went to a spam email folderFormula One's invitation to Andretti Cadillac for an in-person meeting about its application to join the motorsports series wound up in an email span folder.
Ferrari sweeps qualifying for Las Vegas Grand Prix, but penalty to Sainz drops him to 12th
Read full article: Ferrari sweeps qualifying for Las Vegas Grand Prix, but penalty to Sainz drops him to 12thFerrari rebounded from a disastrous first day of the Las Vegas Grand Prix with a Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz Jr. sweep of Friday night qualifying.
Andretti's F1 effort boosted by General Motors plan to supply engines starting in 2028
Read full article: Andretti's F1 effort boosted by General Motors plan to supply engines starting in 2028General Motors has registered with Formula One’s governing body to become an engine supplier starting in 2028 in what is seen as a huge boost to Michael Andretti’s bid to join the global motorsports series.
General Motors tells AP it is only interested in entering Formula One with Andretti Global
Read full article: General Motors tells AP it is only interested in entering Formula One with Andretti GlobalGeneral Motors will not break its partnership with Andretti Global to enter Formula One and is not interested in considering other teams to partner with to gain entry to the global motorsports series.
The booming business of F1 to be explored in CNBC documentary airing ahead of Las Vegas Grand Prix
Read full article: The booming business of F1 to be explored in CNBC documentary airing ahead of Las Vegas Grand PrixFormula One fanatics will get more behind-the-scenes access to the global motorsports series through a new CNBC documentary that explores the business aspects of the highest form of racing in the world.
Carín León and Formula One's Sergio Pérez discuss their musical collaboration, 'Por La Familia'
Read full article: Carín León and Formula One's Sergio Pérez discuss their musical collaboration, 'Por La Familia'In the music video for “Por La Familia,” a new track from Carín León and BorderKid, León is whisked away into a surrealist landscape inspired by Mexico.
Sainz wins thrilling Singapore Grand Prix as Verstappen and Red Bull's streaks end
Read full article: Sainz wins thrilling Singapore Grand Prix as Verstappen and Red Bull's streaks endCarlos Sainz Jr. has won the Singapore Grand Prix for Ferrari as Max Verstappen and Red Bull’s historic win streaks in Formula One came to an end.
Ex Formula One boss Ecclestone pleads not guilty to fraud charge
Read full article: Ex Formula One boss Ecclestone pleads not guilty to fraud chargeFormer Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone has formally pleaded not guilty to a fraud charge over his alleged failure to declare millions of dollars held in a trust in Singapore.
Schumacher's family plans legal action over fake interview
Read full article: Schumacher's family plans legal action over fake interviewThe family of Formula One great Michael Schumacher plans to take legal action against a German magazine for publishing what it claims to be an artificial intelligence-generated interview with Schumacher.
Ford returns to Formula One in partnership with Red Bull
Read full article: Ford returns to Formula One in partnership with Red BullFord will return to Formula One as the engine provider for Red Bull Racing in a partnership announced Friday that begins with immediate technical support this season and engines in 2026.
US driver Logan Sargeant set to drive in F1 in 2023
Read full article: US driver Logan Sargeant set to drive in F1 in 2023Logan Sargeant earned the Super License he needed to race for Williams in Formula One and will become the first American on the grid since 2015 when he makes his debut next season.
Horner says Red Bull cheating accusations are 'shocking'
Read full article: Horner says Red Bull cheating accusations are 'shocking'Red Bull team boss Christian Horner denied his championship-winning team gained any competitive advantage by a breach of Formula One’s spending rules and called suggestions that it amounted to cheating as “shocking.”.
Ex-Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone denies fraud charge
Read full article: Ex-Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone denies fraud chargeFormer Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone has denied a charge of fraud over his alleged failure to declare overseas assets worth more than 400 million pounds ($473 million.
Ex-F1 boss Ecclestone to be charged with fraud over assets
Read full article: Ex-F1 boss Ecclestone to be charged with fraud over assetsBritish prosecutors say former Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone will be charged with fraud by false representation following a government investigation into his overseas assets.
Formula 1 Miami 2022: South Beach watch party includes simulator
Read full article: Formula 1 Miami 2022: South Beach watch party includes simulatorThere is a Formula 1 celebration in South Beach. FTX, the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team, and IWC Schaffhausen are co-hosting a three-day festival starting on Friday at the beach along Ocean Drive.
Perez on pole for Saudi Arabian GP day after nearby attack
Read full article: Perez on pole for Saudi Arabian GP day after nearby attackSergio Perez takes his first career pole position at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix as Formula One races on amid heavy scrutiny, the day after an attack on a nearby oil depot.
Ricciardo rips laps in "hero" Earnhardt's classic No. 3
Read full article: Ricciardo rips laps in "hero" Earnhardt's classic No. 3Daniel Ricciardo lived his childhood dream at the Circuit of the Americas when he turned a few laps and spun some donuts in the late Dale Earnhardt's 1984 No. 3 Wrangler Chevrolet Monte Carlo.
Australian Grand Prix Formula 1 race canceled in November
Read full article: Australian Grand Prix Formula 1 race canceled in NovemberThe Australian Grand Prix has been canceled after local organizers and Formula One couldn’t come up with a compromise over Australia’s strict travel and quarantine issues relating to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Miami Gardens could get millions of dollars for F1 race, but still not enough for some residents
Read full article: Miami Gardens could get millions of dollars for F1 race, but still not enough for some residentsA Grand Prix race would bring millions of dollars to Miami Gardens, but still, some residents don't think it's compensation for the noise and inconvenience.
F1 season to start in Bahrain after Australian GP postponed
Read full article: F1 season to start in Bahrain after Australian GP postponedThe start of the 2021 Formula One season has been delayed after the Australian Grand Prix was postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic. The Australian race in Melbourne has been rescheduled from March 21 to November 21. (AP Photo/Andy Brownbill, File)LONDON – The start of the Formula One season was delayed by one week on Tuesday after the Australian Grand Prix was postponed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. With the race in Melbourne moved from March to November, the season will now start in Bahrain on March 28. The season will instead start with the Bahrain Grand Prix less than four months after the Sakhir venue held two races as part of the 2020 season.
Speedy Sir: Lewis Hamilton knighted in year-end royal honors
Read full article: Speedy Sir: Lewis Hamilton knighted in year-end royal honorsHamilton is now a Sir as well as a seven-time Formula One champion after being knighted Wednesday, Dec. 30 in Queen Elizabeth IIs New Year honors list. (Giuseppe Cacace, Pool via AP, File)LONDON – Lewis Hamilton is now a “Sir” as well as a seven-time Formula One champion. Supporters have suggested Hamilton would have been knighted sooner if not for his tax status. In descending order, the main honors are knighthoods, CBE, OBE and Member of the Order of the British Empire, or MBE. There is growing criticism of the honors’ evocation of the British Empire, the legacy of which has been debated anew amid campaigns against racism and colonialism around the world.
Hamilton positive for COVID-19, will miss F1's Sakhir GP
Read full article: Hamilton positive for COVID-19, will miss F1's Sakhir GPWorld 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. (Hamad Mohammed, Pool via AP, File)SAKHIR – Seven-time Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton has tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss this weekend's Sakhir Grand Prix. But Hamilton woke up Monday morning with mild symptoms and was then informed that a contact prior to arrival in Bahrain had subsequently tested positive, his Mercedes team said Tuesday. This led to a subsequent test returning a positive result, and Hamilton says he has gone into self-isolation for 10 days. Hamilton is the third F1 driver to test positive for COVID-19 this season, following Sergio Perez at Silverstone and Lance Stroll in Germany.
IndyCar back in St. Pete seven months later to finish season
Read full article: IndyCar back in St. Pete seven months later to finish seasonST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – IndyCar opened the second week of March giddy to finally start its season. The entire industry left St. Pete in March unsure how IndyCar could survive. Yet here IndyCar is, back on the St. Pete streets preparing to crown a champion in Sunday's season finale. Now this cruel 2020 season closes right back at St. Pete, the only street course to survive the schedule disruptions and where it all fell apart in March. Askew missed two races but returned for St. Pete, his final race in another unpopular firing by Arrow McLaren.
Sergio Perez out of Formula One British GP with coronavirus
Read full article: Sergio Perez out of Formula One British GP with coronavirusAll rights reserved.) Formula One driver Sergio Perez is out of Sunday's British Grand Prix after testing positive for the coronavirus. The Racing Point driver, who is Mexican, will now go into isolation. The race on Sunday will be the fourth in the pandemic-affected season that should have begun in March. ___More AP auto racing: https://apnews.com/apf-AutoRacing and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports
The Latest: Sports stars to be exempt from UK quarantine
Read full article: The Latest: Sports stars to be exempt from UK quarantineThe Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:___The UK government says selected sports stars are to be exempt from quarantine requirements when competing in England. However, those involved will instead live and work in bubbled environments behind closed doors, UK culture secretary Oliver Dowden announced on Sunday. The new measures will allow Formula One, international soccer, golf and snooker events to take place. Competitors involved in these events will be granted quarantine exemptions. International cricketers are also now formally exempt, although individual special arrangements have already been made for the touring West Indies and Pakistan teams this summer.
F1 announces new initiative to tackle racism and inequality
Read full article: F1 announces new initiative to tackle racism and inequalityPARIS Formula One announced an initiative on Monday aimed at tackling racism and encouraging more diversity within the series. F1 said in a statement that We Race As One will also address issues surrounding inequality, sustainability and the coronavirus pandemic, which has led to four F1 races being canceled and delayed the season's start from mid-March to July. We want our restart to show that as a sporting community we stand united against racism and we will do more to address inequality and diversity in F1, the statement said. The announcement comes after six-time F1 champion Lewis Hamilton said he is setting up a commission to increase diversity in motorsports. Hamilton previously criticized F1 for staying silent on racism, prompting a flurry of support on Twitter from F1 drivers such as Charles Leclerc and Daniel Ricciardo.
F1 star Hamilton to set up commission to increase diversity
Read full article: F1 star Hamilton to set up commission to increase diversityLONDON Six-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton is to set up a commission to increase diversity in motorsport. The Mercedes driver said the aim of the Hamilton Commission would be to make the sport become as diverse as the complex and multicultural world we live in." He wrote in the paper that the institutional barriers that have kept F1 highly exclusive persist, adding that the thousands of people employed in motorsport need to be more representative of society. Winning championships is great, but I want to be remembered for my work creating a more equal society through education, he added. ___More AP sports: https://apnews.com/apf-sports and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports
The Latest: 3 more F1 races canceled because of virus
Read full article: The Latest: 3 more F1 races canceled because of virusThe Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:___Formula One races in Azerbaijan, Singapore and Japan have been canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic. Organizers say the long lead times required to construct street circuits in Singapore and Azerbaijan made it impossible to host those races during a period of uncertainty. The Japanese Grand Prix in October was canceled because of ongoing travel restrictions. F1 had already announced a revamped schedule that confirmed the first eight races of the 2020 season. It is planning to have from 15-18 races in total.
Formula 1 cancels races in Azerbaijan, Singapore, Japan
Read full article: Formula 1 cancels races in Azerbaijan, Singapore, JapanDriving around Formula One tracks without fans cheering loudly at Silverstone and Monza would literally feel very empty for world champion Lewis Hamilton. The first 10 races this season have been postponed or canceled amid the coronavirus pandemic, and if F1 does start this summer no fans can watch. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)Formula One races in Azerbaijan, Singapore and Japan were canceled on Friday because of issues arising from the coronavirus pandemic. The Azerbaijan Grand Prix was due to be rescheduled after the postponement of its original race date on June 7, while the Singapore Grand Prix was scheduled for Sept. 20. Further races are scheduled for Spain on Aug. 16 and Belgium on Aug. 30, with Italy completing the European swing on Sept. 6.
Hamilton a big sporting voice in Black Lives Matter movement
Read full article: Hamilton a big sporting voice in Black Lives Matter movementPrevented from doing his day job by the coronavirus outbreak, Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton is standing out during the pandemic through his passionate campaigning against racial injustice. The Mercedes driver took to Instagram on Monday in support of demonstrators who toppled a statue of a 17th-century slave trader in the English city of Bristol during one of the many global protests in the Black Lives Matter movement. All statues of racist men who made money from selling a human being should be torn down! Hamilton wrote on the social-networking site. I would have thought by now you would see why this happens and say something about it but you cant stand alongside us. The season is now scheduled to start on July 5 in Austria.
F1 says racing will continue if driver tests positive
Read full article: F1 says racing will continue if driver tests positiveLONDON Formula One races won't be canceled if a driver tests positive for the coronavirus or if a team withdraws, CEO Chase Carey says. F1 wants to avoid a repeat of the season opener in Australia in March, which was canceled when the McLaren team withdrew after a staff member tested positive for the virus. But we will have a procedure in place that finding infection will not lead to a cancellation, Carey said on the F1 website Tuesday. Carey said team members will be tested for the coronavirus before they depart for a race and then every two days. "When a car pulls into a pit and has to change four tires, there wont be two meters between every individual.
F1 will start with 2 races at the Austrian GP in July
Read full article: F1 will start with 2 races at the Austrian GP in JulyPARIS Formula One will finally get underway with back-to-back races at the Austrian Grand Prix in July as part of an eight-race European swing. Further races are scheduled for Spain on Aug. 16 and Belgium on Aug. 30, with Italy completing the European swing on Sept. 6. It is currently expected that the opening races will be closed events, the FIA said. "But it is hoped fans will be able to join events again when it is safe to do so.Four races have been canceled this season because of the coronavirus pandemic the season-opening Australian GP, the Monaco GP, the French GP and the Netherlands GP. As well as initially holding races without fans, other measures will be used to limit risk.
Some residents unhappy with decision to bring Formula 1 racing to Hard Rock Stadium
Read full article: Some residents unhappy with decision to bring Formula 1 racing to Hard Rock StadiumThe speed limit near Hard Rock Stadium will be raised significantly after an agreement was reached to bring a Formula One race to South Florida. Copyright 2019 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved.