Champion Max Verstappen ends F1 season with 15th win
Max Verstappen, as usual this season, was far ahead of the rest on his way to a record-extending 15th win of the season. “Incredible to win again here, 15th win of the season is unbelievable,” Verstappen said. There was potential for a fight for second place on track and in the championship standings, but little real drama. Perez and Ferrari's Charles Leclerc came into the race equal on points, just like Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton did last year. Errors on track from Leclerc and in Ferrari's race strategy held them back too.
wftv.comFormula 1: Max Verstappen wins in Abu Dhabi as Charles Leclerc finishes 2nd in points
Perez and Leclerc entered the race tied for second in the points standings after Verstappen didn't pull over for his teammate on the final lap in Brazil. And while Perez charged towards Leclerc in the final laps, he was still over a second behind Leclerc at the checkered flag. Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz finished fourth to ensure that Ferrari finished second in the constructor’s standings to Red Bull while Mercedes’ George Russell was fifth. Perez won two races in 2022 as Red Bull won 17 of the season’s 22 races. Leclerc won three races while Sainz won the British Grand Prix.
wftv.comF1 qualifying: Sainz leads Ferrari front-row lockout for United States Grand Prix
F1 returns this weekend with the front end of a North American doubleheader in Austin, Texas and the United States Grand Prix. Here is what you need to know to for the United States Grand Prix:United States Grand Prix TV/streaming scheduleFans in the United States can watch practices, qualifying and the race on TV via the ABC/ESPN family of networks or stream it via ESPN or F1TV Pro. Perez and Mercedes Lewis Hamilton follow at +700 apiece, while Leclerc and Sainz Jr. both enter at +1000. No race at COTA has been won from outside the front row, making Saturday’s twilight qualifying session all the more important. United States Grand Prix weatherThe forecast calls for partly cloudy skies and temperatures in the upper 80s to lower 90s.
wftv.comF1 Japanese Grand Prix: TV schedule, qualifying and race results, top drivers and best bets at Suzuka
F1 continues the flyaway section of its schedule with the Japanese Grand Prix this weekend at the iconic Suzuka Circuit. Having hosted its share of dramatic title deciders in the past when it was the final race on the calendar, it could see another this weekend, although much less compelling than, say, Ayrton Senna vs. Alain Prost. Japanese Grand Prix TV scheduleFans in the United States can watch practices, qualifying and the race on TV via the ESPN family of networks or stream it via ESPN or F1TV Pro. Best odds for the Japanese Grand Prix (per BetMGM)Max Verstappen (-165)Charles Leclerc (+300)Lewis Hamilton (+800)Yahoo Sports' Nick Bromberg likes Mercedes' Russell to finish in the top six (-400) despite the low return and Mick Schumacher to finish ahead of Haas teammate Kevin Magnussen (+100). F1 drivers Top 5 entering SuzukaMax Verstappen, Red Bull - 341Charles Leclerc, Ferrari - 237Sergio Perez, Red Bull - 235George Russell, Mercedes - 203Carlos Sainz Jr., Ferrari - 202Japanese Grand Prix weekend weatherThe forecast calls for rain during Friday's practice sessions, clear conditions for qualifying on Saturday and showers on Sunday, so we could see some mixed tire strategies if the circuit is wet when the race starts.
wftv.comF1: Verstappen's title on hold after Perez wins in Singapore
SINGAPORE — (AP) — Max Verstappen's Formula One title celebrations were put on hold after the Red Bull driver placed seventh at a chaotic Singapore Grand Prix, won by his teammate Sergio Perez on Sunday. Perez was being investigated for a potential safety car infringement. Verstappen made a mistake after the second safety car restart, following AlphaTauri driver Yuki Tsunoda's crash on Lap 36. Tricky conditions saw the virtual safety car deployed three times and DRS was allowed with about 30 minutes remaining. The first safety car was on Lap 8 when Zhou Guanyu's Alfa Romeo was cut off by Nicholas Latifi’s Williams.
wftv.comF1: Heavy rain delays start of Singapore Grand Prix
SINGAPORE — (AP) — The start of the Singapore Grand Prix was delayed by more than one hour to clear water off the Formula One track following heavy rainfall on Sunday. The 8 p.m. (1200 GMT) start time was pushed back with the formation lap set to start at 9:05 p.m. (1305 GMT) local time. F1 said a full start procedure was expected, rather than starting behind a safety car. Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc was starting from pole position with runaway championship leader Max Verstappen going from eighth place after a team blunder in qualifying cost him pole. The 41-year-old Alonso has won two F1 titles and made his debut in 2001.
wftv.comF1 qualifying: Leclerc claims Singapore Grand Prix pole from Perez, championship leader Verstappen starts 8th
F1 enters the "flyaway" section of its schedule, with the final six rounds to be contested off the European continent, starting with the Singapore Grand Prix this weekend at the Marina Bay Street Circuit. Racing would have returned a week earlier, but the FIA canceled the Russian Grand Prix (scheduled for Sept. 25) after that country's invasion of Ukraine in February. Only Verstappen (11 wins), Leclerc (3), Perez and Sainz (1 apiece) have stood atop the podium this season. While Verstappen has the race wins edge this year over Leclerc at 11-3, Leclerc has won the pole position battle 8-5. Singapore Grand Prix weekend forecastThe weather in Singapore looks to be hot and muggy with precipitation possible, most likely on race day.
wftv.comVerstappen wins Italian GP for 1st time to close in on title
Verstappen now has a 116-point lead over Charles Leclerc, who finished second after another questionable strategy decision from Ferrari on its home track. With just six races remaining, the Dutch driver could mathematically clinch the title in Singapore next month. It was the first time Verstappen has set foot on the iconic Monza podium, with his highest previous finish being fifth in 2018. Verstappen started seventh after he was among a number of drivers hit by grid penalties in Monza but made his way up to third by the first corner of the second lap. Ferrari decided to bring Leclerc in to change to medium tires, allowing Verstappen to take the lead.
wftv.comVerstappen wins Dutch GP to seal 10th win and extend F1 lead
Verstappen’s 10th win matched his tally from last year and the Red Bull driver extended his championship lead to 109 points. George Russell finished second for Mercedes ahead of Leclerc, with Lewis Hamilton dropping from first to fourth. Hamilton misjudged his restart and Verstappen overtook him straight away to bring a huge roar from the Orange Army. Hamilton appeared to brake late when Russell overtook him and they nearly collided. It got worse as Leclerc overtook Hamilton to move into third on an otherwise poor day for a Ferrari team unable to cut out the most basic errors.
wftv.comVerstappen takes pole at Dutch GP, fan ejected for flare use
ZANDVOORT, Netherlands — (AP) — Max Verstappen produced a brilliant final lap to take pole position for Sunday's Dutch Grand Prix just ahead of Charles Leclerc. Leclerc had the leading time and went even faster on his final run to pressure Verstappen. Moments after Verstappen crossed the line, Perez spun off the track to bring a yellow flag for the closing seconds. Vettel looked good for Q2 but went wide into gravel near the end of his final run. Leclerc led Saturday's third and final practice by just .066 seconds from Russell and .161 ahead of Verstappen.
wftv.comVerstappen takes pole at Dutch GP, fan ejected for flare use
Max Verstappen produced a brilliant final lap to take pole position for Sunday's Dutch Grand Prix just ahead of Charles Leclerc. The Red Bull driver edged Leclerc's Ferrari by just .021 seconds on Saturday to huge roars from Verstappen's Orange Army of fans. The widespread use of flares from Verstappen’s fans has been a concern at some races, particularly at the Red Bull Ring in Austria in July and at last weekend's Belgian GP — both packed with Verstappen supporters.
news.yahoo.comF1 champ Max Verstappen surges from 14th to win Belgian GP
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium — (AP) — Formula One points champion Max Verstappen quickly carved his way through the field from 14th to win the Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday and widen his lead in in the title race. Verstappen was leading the race by lap 12, and he earned a bonus point for fastest lap. His third straight win was his ninth this season and 29th overall. Leclerc started 15th and finished fifth behind the Mercedes of George Russell, but Leclerc dropped to sixth after he was handed a five-second penalty for speeding in the pit lane. As for his title race with Verstappen?
wftv.comRefreshed Leclerc eyes F1 comeback; Hamilton encouraged
Charles Leclerc really needed the Formula One break to clear his mind. Leclerc won two of the first three races for Ferrari as Verstappen's Red Bull had reliability woes. The mental strain built up before the summer break for Leclerc as he was confronted with confusing team calls, while also getting furious at some of his own driving errors.
news.yahoo.comF1 Hungarian Grand Prix schedule: TV, streaming, odds, picks and what to watch for at the Hungaroring
The F1 circus is back after just one week for its final race before the traditional summer shutdown for the Hungarian Grand Prix. Here's everything you need to know about the Hungarian Grand Prix:Hungarian Grand Prix TV scheduleFans in the United States can watch practices, qualifying and the race on TV via the ABC/ESPN family of networks or stream it via ESPN or F1TV Pro. Despite the comparative lack of overtakes, the Hungaroring has a knack for producing the odd race winner. Leclerc is also the favorite for the race win at at +110 again ahead of Verstappen (+160) and Sainz (+600). Seven-time series champion Lewis Hamilton is a seven-time winner at the Hungaroring but clocks in at the fourth-best odds for pole (+800) and the race win (+1000).
wftv.comVerstappen wins French GP as Leclerc crashes, Hamilton 2nd
France F1 GP Auto Racing Track marshals remove car of Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco after he crashed into the track wall during the French Formula One Grand Prix at Paul Ricard racetrack in Le Castellet, southern France, Sunday, July 24, 2022. (Eric Gaillard/Pool via AP) (Eric Gaillard)LE CASTELLET, France — (AP) — Defending Formula One champion Max Verstappen won the French Grand Prix on Sunday after Charles Leclerc crashed out as Ferrari's woes resurfaced, falling 63 points behind the Red Bull driver in the championship. “We’ll add things up at the end of the season, but if we’re 25 or 30 points short at the season I can only blame myself," Leclerc said. You just can’t put a car into the wall.”Perez finished fourth ahead of Sainz, who took a bonus point for fastest lap. Sainz had passed Russell and Perez when his team told him to pit for new tires with 10 laps left.
wftv.comFormula 1: Max Verstappen wins French Grand Prix as Charles Leclerc crashes out
(Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)Max Verstappen now has a 63-point lead over Charles Leclerc after winning the French Grand Prix. Verstappen took the checkered flag 10 seconds ahead of Lewis Hamilton after Leclerc crashed out of the race from the lead before his first pit stop. Leclerc had held off Verstappen over the race’s opening laps and Verstappen pitted first. But Sainz was on worn medium tires and Ferrari called him in for a second pit stop. He also had to serve a five-second penalty on the pit stop for an unsafe release from his first pit stop under the caution.
wftv.comSainz helps Leclerc edge Verstappen for French GP pole
The French Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez) (Manu Fernandez)LE CASTELLET, France — (AP) — Charles Leclerc used help from Ferrari teammate Carlos Sainz Jr. to beat Formula One leader Max Verstappen and take pole position for the French Grand Prix on Saturday. Leclerc thanked Sainz on the team radio after his seventh pole of the season. Sainz's engine caught fire near the end of the last grand prix in Austria two weeks ago. Earlier Saturday, Verstappen comfortably led the third practice by .35 seconds from Sainz and .64 from Leclerc, with Hamilton fourth.
wftv.comF1 French Grand Prix schedule: TV, streaming, odds, picks and results as Max Verstappen eyes Paul Ricard repeat
(Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)After the standard fortnight break, F1 begins the second half of its season at Circuit Paul Ricard for the French Grand Prix. (ESPN2)Saturday, July 23Free Practice 3: 6:55 - 8 a.m. (ESPN2)Qualifying: 9:55 - 11 a.m. (ESPN2)Sunday, July 24Pre-show: 7:30 - 8:55 a.m. (ESPN)French Grand Prix: 8:55 - 11 a.m. (ESPN)Top drivers and best bets for the French Grand PrixIt's Max Verstappen on repeat. The next best moneyline belongs to 2018 and 2019 French Grand Prix winner Lewis Hamilton — making his 300th career start — at +650. Circuit Paul Ricard layout, what to expectThe first thing you notice about Paul Ricard are the blue and red striped run-off areas and myriad different configurations as it serves primarily as a test track. Forecast for the French Grand PrixHot with a chance of thunderstorms on Saturday.
wftv.comLeclerc's smile is back after Austrian GP win, Sainz unhappy
After winning the Austrian Grand Prix on Sunday, Leclerc's beaming smile was back. Sainz won last weekend at the British GP, where Leclerc dropped from first to fourth. After missing out there, Leclerc bounced back to hold off Verstappen in Austria by 1.5 seconds for a third win this season. After second place at the United States GP in May, Leclerc's five races included two DNFs, two fourth places and one fifth. But with around 20 laps to go Verstappen led again after Ferrari pitted Leclerc and Sainz in quick succession.
wftv.comF1 drivers slam abusive behavior of some fans at Austrian GP
Austria F1 GP Auto Racing Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands steers his car during the Sprint Race qualifying session at the Red Bull Ring racetrack in Spielberg, Austria, Saturday, July 9, 2022. The Austrian F1 Grand Prix will be held on Sunday July 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader) (Matthias Schrader)SPIELBERG, Austria — (AP) — Formula One drivers were quick to condemn the behavior of some abusive fans at the Austrian Grand Prix. Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton was upset when he heard about what had taken place at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg. “These things shouldn't happen.
wftv.comLeclerc's smile is back after Austrian GP win, Sainz unhappy
Charles Leclerc had kept putting on a brave face as success escaped him and tensions mounted at Ferrari in a run of five F1 races without a podium spot for the driver. After winning the Austrian Grand Prix on Sunday, Leclerc's beaming smile was back. Leclerc faced a big challenge in the closing laps as his throttle was not working properly, making it more difficult to control his speed into turns.
news.yahoo.comVerstappen cruises from pole to win Austrian GP sprint
Verstappen's second sprint win of the season gave him an additional eight points. Leclerc picked up seven points for second place and Sainz got six for finishing third with the top eight scoring points. Verstappen improved to 189 points in the overall standings and leads his Red Bull teammate Sergio Perez by 38 points and Leclerc by 44. Verstappen will start at the front as he aims for a fifth win at his team's home track in Spielberg. Earlier, British GP winner Sainz led the second practice ahead of Leclerc with Verstappen finishing third.
wftv.comMax Verstappen cruises from pole to win Austrian GP sprint
Austria F1 GP Auto Racing Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands steers his car during the Sprint Race qualifying session at the Red Bull Ring racetrack in Spielberg, Austria, Saturday, July 9, 2022. Verstappen's second sprint win of the season gave him an additional eight points. Verstappen will start at the front as he aims for a fifth win at his team's home track in Spielberg. In the first sprint race of the season, Verstappen overtook Leclerc to win the Emilia-Romagna GP sprint in April, then won the GP race with a fastest lap bonus for a maximum of 34 points overall. Earlier, the British GP winner Sainz led second practice ahead of Leclerc with Verstappen finishing third.
wftv.comVerstappen cruises from pole to win Austrian GP sprint
Max Verstappen was untroubled as he won the sprint race from pole at the Austrian Grand Prix, his effort made easier by Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz Jr. scrapping each other behind him for one meager point. The positions from the sprint set the grid for Sunday’s grand prix, so Verstappen starts at the front as he aims for a fifth win at his Formula One team’s home track in Spielberg.
news.yahoo.comHamilton and Russell crash in qualifying, Verstappen on pole
Lewis Hamilton and George Russell both walked back to the paddock after separate crashes, while Formula One leader Max Verstappen narrowly won the pole for the sprint race ahead of both Ferraris. The sprint race sets the starting lineup for Sunday’s grand prix. Verstappen earned his third pole of the year, while Hamilton was chasing his first since the penultimate race of last season.
news.yahoo.comSainz wins 1st career F1 race with British GP victory
Britain F1 GP Auto Racing Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz of Spain celebrates after winning the British Formula One Grand Prix at the Silverstone circuit, in Silverstone, England, Sunday, July 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham) (Matt Dunham)SILVERSTONE, England — (AP) — Carlos Sainz Jr. won his first career Formula One race on Sunday with a victory at the British Grand Prix — the most dramatic race so far this season. But a safety car came out and Ferrari brought Sainz into the pits for fresher, grippier soft tires. Sergio Pérez passed Hamilton and Leclerc after the restart and finished second behind Sainz. Speaking after the race, Hamilton signaled his support for the protesters.
wftv.comSainz Jr. wins 1st career F1 race with British GP victory
Britain F1 GP Auto Racing Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco steers his car during the British Formula One Grand Prix at the Silverstone circuit, in Silverstone, England, Sunday, July 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein) (Frank Augstein)SILVERSTONE, England — (AP) — Carlos Sainz Jr. won his his first career Formula One race on Sunday with a victory at the British Grand Prix — the most dramatic race so far this season. But a safety car came out and Ferrari brought Sainz into the pits for fresher, grippier soft tires. Leclerc was left on older, hard tires and Sainz soon passed his teammate to regain the lead and pull away for his first victory in his 150th F1 start. Vamos!” Sainz radioed Ferrari.
wftv.comSainz takes 1st pole, Verstappen booed at British GP
(AP Photo/Frank Augstein) (Frank Augstein)SILVERSTONE, England — (AP) — It took 151 attempts for Carlos Sainz to earn his first Formula One pole. Verstappen was booed by some in the crowd after Saturday's action-packed qualifying session in the rain, and said he could barely hear his on-track interview questions over the jeers. I don’t care.”Sainz set the fastest time late in the third qualifying session to edge Verstappen by just .072 seconds. “First pole position, it's always special, and especially to do it in Silverstone in the wet,” Sainz said. The incident further heightened their often-bitter rivalry in a title race ultimately won by Verstappen, and turned some British fans against Verstappen.
wftv.comSainz takes 1st career pole position for British Grand Prix
The British F1 Grand Prix is held on Sunday July 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein) (Frank Augstein)SILVERSTONE, England — (AP) — Carlos Sainz was fastest in the rain in Saturday qualifying for the British Grand Prix to earn his first career pole position in his 150th start. "I don’t care.”Sainz set the fastest time late in the third qualifying session to edge Verstappen by just .072 seconds. “First pole position, it's always special, and especially to do it in Silverstone in the wet,” Sainz said. Verstappen and Hamilton collided in last year's race, with Verstappen hitting the wall while Hamilton overcame a penalty to win.
wftv.comSainz qualifies on pole for British Grand Prix
Britain F1 GP Auto Racing Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz of Spain steers his car during the qualifying session for the British Formula One Grand Prix at the Silverstone circuit, in Silverstone, England, Saturday, July 2, 2022. The British F1 Grand Prix is held on Sunday July 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein) (Frank Augstein)SILVERSTONE, England — (AP) — Carlos Sainz was fastest in the rain at the British Grand Prix to earn his first career pole position in his 150th start in Saturday qualifying. It was the seventh pole in 10 races for Ferrari this season, though it was Sainz teammate Charles Leclerc on pole prior to Sainz's surprise run. “I didn’t expect that one,” Sainz told his team over the radio.
wftv.comVerstappen edges Alonso to win pole for Canadian Grand Prix
F1 Montreal GP Auto Racing Red Bull Racing Max Verstappen of the Netherlands, drives during the third practice session during the third practice session at the Formula One Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal, Saturday, June 18, 2022. (Jacques Boissinot/The Canadian Press via AP) (Jacques Boissinot)MONTREAL — (AP) — Max Verstappen overcame slick conditions to win his second pole of the season, and Fernando Alonso used the wet track to earn his first front row start in a decade in rainy qualifying for the Canadian Grand Prix. The Saturday run for Verstappen, the reigning Formula One champion and current points leader, was no surprise even though its the Dutchman's first career pole at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. Instead, it was 40-year-old Alonso who brought the crowd to its feet with a thrilling run to qualify second. Sergio Perez crashed his Red Bull in the second session and wound up 13th — the first time he'll start lower than fifth this year.
wftv.comLeclerc receives 10-place penalty for new Ferrari engine
Charles Leclerc received a 10-place grid penalty because Ferrari changed his engine ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix. An engine failure knocked Leclerc out of last week's Azerbaijan Grand Prix while leading and Ferrari has since deemed the engine “beyond repair.” The FIA announced after Friday's second practice that Leclerc had taken his third fresh power plant of the year and would be penalized at the start of Sunday's race.
news.yahoo.comVerstappen wins in Azerbaijan after Leclerc engine failure
Azerbaijan F1 GP Auto Racing Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands leads Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz of Spain during the Azerbaijan Formula One Grand Prix at the Baku circuit, in Baku, Azerbaijan, Sunday, June 12, 2022. Verstappen extended his Formula One championship lead by winning the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on Sunday after Leclerc retired from the lead with an engine failure. Leclerc started from pole but immediately lost the lead to Sergio Pérez, Verstappen's Red Bull teammate, in the first corner. The slump in Ferrari reliability comes as Red Bull seems to have solved its own issues. Verstappen leads the standings by 21 points over Pérez, while Leclerc dropped to third and is 34 points behind Verstappen.
wftv.comLeclerc takes pole position for Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Azerbaijan F1 GP Auto Racing Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco celebrates after setting the pole position in the qualifying session at the Baku circuit, in Baku, Azerbaijan, Saturday, June 11, 2022. (Hamad Mohammed, Pool Via AP) (Hamad Mohammed)BAKU, Azerbaijan — (AP) — Charles Leclerc is back on pole. Leclerc has been first or second in every qualifying session this year, but has failed to convert any into victories since the Australian Grand Prix in April. He was also on pole in Azerbaijan last year, when he finished fourth. Pérez was the winner in Azerbaijan last year and is coming off his victory in the Monaco Grand Prix.
wftv.comHamilton optimistic for Mercedes progress in F1 'adversity'
Azerbaijan F1 GP Auto Racing Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain steers his car during the first free practice at the Baku circuit, in Baku, Azerbaijan, Friday, June 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Sergei Grits) (Sergei Grits)BAKU, Azerbaijan — (AP) — Lewis Hamilton is optimistic Mercedes has made progress toward challenging the Formula One leaders and said the “adversity” of struggling to keep up has brought the team closer together. No, but it is an experience and it's bringing the team closer," Hamilton said Friday, speaking before practice. “Obviously in Monaco there was plenty to analyze because we’ve done some mistakes," said Leclerc, who trails Verstappen by nine points. Now a title contender in his own right, 15 points off Verstappen, Pérez said the contract talks didn't define him as Verstappen's wingman.
wftv.comPerez wins chaotic Monaco GP, Ferrari blows it for Leclerc
Monaco F1 GP Auto Racing Red Bull driver Sergio Perez of Mexico celebrates on the podium after winning the Monaco Formula One Grand Prix, at the Monaco racetrack, in Monaco, Sunday, May 29, 2022. Verstappen now leads Leclerc by nine points in the standings; Leclerc has two wins this season, Verstappen and Perez have combined for five victories as Red Bull and Ferrari have claimed all seven races. Red Bull team principal Christian Horner patted Perez on the back as he walked alongside the driver following the race. Perez is in a contract year and both Red Bull and Perez have said discussions on an extension would ramp up over the summer months. When the rain subsided enough to start the race, Leclerc led the field on a rolling start and started clocking fastest laps.
wftv.comLeclerc puts Ferrari on pole in Monaco GP as Perez crashes
Monaco F1 GP Auto Racing Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco steers his car during qualifying session at the Monaco racetrack, in Monaco, Saturday, May 28, 2022. (AP Photo/Daniel Cole) (Daniel Cole)MONACO — (AP) — Charles Leclerc positioned himself to reclaim the Formula One points lead from reigning champion Max Verstappen by winning the pole for the Monaco Grand Prix. Leclerc was already atop the leaderboard Saturday when a crash by Sergio Perez stopped the session with about 30 seconds remaining. Despite the contact with Perez, Sainz qualified second as Ferrari locked out the front row for Sunday's race. He won the pole a year ago but was unable to start the race because of damage to his Ferrari suffered in warmup.
wftv.comVerstappen leads Red Bull 1-2 in Spain, Leclerc abandons
Spain F1 GP Auto Racing Red Bull driver Max Verstappen, of the Netherlands, celebrates on the podium after winning the Spanish Formula One Grand Prix at the Barcelona Catalunya racetrack in Montmelo, Spain, Sunday, May 22, 2022. Then Verstappen's own Red Bull team intervened by ordering Sergio Pérez to get out of Verstappen's way. Then the Dutchman thanked Pérez, who might have won himself but settled for second when Red Bull issued team orders. But with 17 laps remaining, Red Bull told him to get out of Verstappen's way. “I am happy for the team, but we need to speak later,” Pérez told his team by radio after the 1-2 Red Bull finish.
wftv.comFerrari's Leclerc sweeps all three practices at Spanish GP
Spain F1 GP Auto Racing Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco waits in the pit during the third practice session at the Barcelona Catalunya racetrack in Montmelo, Spain, Saturday, May 21, 2022. The Ferrari driver was just 0.072 seconds faster than Verstappen of Red Bull. Spanish driver Carlos Sainz, the best shot to win on home soil, was fifth-fastest Saturday morning in his Ferrari. He was 12th in Saturday morning practice for Alpine, accused the FIA of incompetence in race control, and was penalized during one of Friday's practices. Hamilton has won the Spanish GP six times, and for each of the past five years.
wftv.comVerstappen cruises to win in inaugural Miami Grand Prix
APTOPIX F1 Miami Grand Prix Auto Racing Red Bull mechanics and crew cheer as Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands crosses the finish line to win the Formula One Miami Grand Prix auto race at the Miami International Autodrome, Sunday, May 8, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee) (Wilfredo Lee)MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — (AP) — Max Verstappen used an aggressive early pass on Formula One championship leader Charles Leclerc then controlled the inaugural Miami Grand Prix for his third victory of the season. The reigning world champion started third Sunday, but Red Bull quickly got the best of Ferrari for a second consecutive race. In Miami, Ferrari settled for second and third for Leclerc and Sainz. Perez was fourth for Red Bull and Mercedes showed much improvement with a fifth and sixth place finish for George Russell and Lewis Hamilton. Serena Williams ducked into Mercedes' hospitality and Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny arrived at the venue with Perez and spent most of pre-race at Red Bull with the Mexican driver.
wftv.comFerrari locks up front row for inaugural Miami Grand Prix
It's the first front row this season for Sainz, who has been outqualified by Leclerc in all five sessions. The race marks the first of two this year in the U.S. — which has not hosted two F1 races in the same year since 1984. He'll start third on Sunday; Leclerc and Verstappen have split the first four races, two wins apiece. “I just don't think I have the confidence in the car today,” Russell radioed his Mercedes team. Michael Andretti failed last year to buy an existing F1 team and has since applied for expansion to start a new two-car team.
wftv.comFerrari driver Charles Leclerc wins Formula 1 Australian GP
Australia F1 GP Auto Racing Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco steers his car out of pit lane after a tire change during the Australian Formula One Grand Prix in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, April 10, 2022. (Simon Baker, Pool via AP) (Simon Baker)MELBOURNE, Australia — (AP) — Charles Leclerc has completed a dominant weekend in his Ferrari after converting his pole position into a comprehensive triumph in the Australian Grand Prix on Sunday. The 24-year-old Leclerc extended his lead in the drivers’ championship while claiming his second win of the season following victory in the season-opening race in Bahrain. But Verstappen never really challenged Leclerc, whose Ferrari was clearly the quicker car under race conditions in Melbourne. His teammate Carlos Sainz, who finished on the podium in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, had less luck in a testing weekend.
wftv.comFerrari driver Charles Leclerc wins Formula 1 Australian GP
Riding high after a decisive victory for Ferrari in the Australian Grand Prix on Sunday, Charles Leclerc’s belief in the team's prospects are growing by the race. A grand prix billed as a showdown between Leclerc’s Ferrari and the Red Bulls of Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez finished with the Monaco driver as a one-sided winner. The 24-year-old Leclerc extended his lead in the drivers’ championship to 34 points while claiming his second win of the season after victory in the season-opening race in Bahrain.
news.yahoo.comVerstappen vs. Leclerc shaping up as F1 rivalry of 2022
Saudi F1 GP Auto Racing Second placed Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco, left, and first placed Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands stand at the podium after the Formula One Grand Prix it in Jiddah, Saudi Arabia, Sunday, March 27, 2022. After coming close, Leclerc congratulated his rival on the radio and then gave him a thumbs-up afterward. But it was a clever dummy by Leclerc, who dived straight back inside Verstappen on Turn 1 of the next lap. Leclerc missed out on a fourth career win, as Verstappen edged him by half a second, but remains top of the standings after two races. Leclerc held off Verstappen when the race restarted on Lap 21.
wftv.comVerstappen overtakes Leclerc late on to win Saudi Arabian GP
Leclerc missed out on a fourth career win, as Verstappen edged him by half a second, but remains top of the standings after two races. Verstappen overtook on the outside at the end of Lap 42. But it was a clever dummy by Leclerc, who dived straight back inside Verstappen on Turn 1 of the next lap. Perez started ahead of Leclerc, Sainz and Verstappen on the Jiddah circuit, which is about 11 kilometers (seven miles) from Friday’s attack. Perez got away cleanly from pole and Verstappen snaked past Sainz on the outside to move into third behind Leclerc.
wftv.comAP Exclusive: Max Verstappen talks F1 battle with Leclerc
Leclerc won last week's season-opening race in Bahrain in part by outlasting Verstappen in a wheel-to-wheel, back-and-forth passing battle in the early laps. Leclerc went on to win from the pole for Ferrari; Verstappen failed to finish as both Red Bull cars retired with fuel pump issues. Verstappen is 16 days older than Leclerc and the two began racing against each other in karts when they were just 12. He'd started from the pole and led 58 of the 71 laps until Verstappen ran him off course with three laps remaining. My opinion is not going to change.”So how does a new fan learn more about Verstappen, the son of former F1 driver Jos Verstappen?
wftv.comAP Exclusive: Max Verstappen talks F1 battle with Leclerc
Max Verstappen loathes exaggerated rivalries and the Formula One champion won't be pulled into a manufactured feud with Charles Leclerc as he attempts to defend his title this season. Leclerc won last week's season-opening race in Bahrain in part by outlasting Verstappen in a wheel-to-wheel, back-and-forth passing battle in the early laps. Leclerc went on to win from the pole for Ferrari; Verstappen failed to finish as both Red Bull cars retired with fuel pump issues. Verstappen is 16 days older than Leclerc and the two began racing against each other in karts when they were just 12. Their relationship is just fine, Verstappen told The Associated Press on Thursday, debunking a report that Leclerc has “never forgiven” Verstappen for a 2019 incident in the Styrian Grand Prix.
news.yahoo.comLeclerc shows why he has potential to challenge for F1 title
It took three laps for Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc to show why he is a potential Formula One title contender, heading into this weekend's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. Sure, the slick driver from Monaco won the season-opener in Bahrain last Sunday in style: from pole position and with the fastest lap. Verstappen overtook him three times on Laps 17-19, only for Leclerc to show poise, control and aggression to win his place back on each occasion.
news.yahoo.comLeclerc wins Bahrain GP as Verstappen retires near the end
Formula One champion Max Verstappen’s title defense turned into a nightmare when the Red Bull star retired near the end of the Bahrain Grand Prix and Ferrari clinched a 1-2 with Charles Leclerc winning ahead of teammate Carlos Sainz Jr. Seven-time F1 champion Lewis Hamilton took an unexpected third place after Sergio Perez’s Red Bull also retired with the finish line in sight as the race finished under a yellow flag.
Hamilton holds off Verstappen to win tense F1 season-opener
The race was effectively decided when Verstappen overtook Hamilton on Lap 53 of 56 but went too wide on a turn and off track limits. Verstappen still had a few laps to catch Hamilton and he almost did, finishing .74 seconds behind the Mercedes driver. Verstappen took a superb pole position on Saturday, the fourth of his career, and started immediately ahead of Hamilton under floodlights at the desert track. Hamilton was 1.5 seconds behind Verstappen when Mercedes took the bold strategy to switch him to hard tires on Lap 14. Bottas came in for the same tire change three laps after Hamilton, and Verstappen came in on Lap 18 but again for medium tires.