MAX VERSTAPPEN

The Miami Grand Prix was hot, from the party scene to the weather, but it faced nearly impossible expectations. The celebrity watching was top level, certainly for a motorsports event. There was Paris Hilton, using a portable fan to cool herself as she danced in front of the McLaren garage on race day.

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.

Max Verstappen used an aggressive early pass on Formula One championship leader Charles Leclerc then controlled the inaugural Miami Grand Prix to pick up his third win of the season.

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.

Ferrari stormed to the front of the grid for the inaugural Miami Grand Prix as Formula One championship leader Charles Leclerc and teammate Carlos Sainz Jr. locked up the front row in Saturday qualifying.

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Italy Emilia Romagna F1 GP Auto Racing Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands steers his car during the Emilia Romagna Formula One Grand Prix, at the Enzo and Dino Ferrari racetrack in Imola, Italy, Sunday, April 24, 2022. (Guglielmo Mangiapane, Pool via AP) (Guglielmo Mangiapane)IMOLA, Italy — (AP) — Formula One champion Max Verstappen dominated Sunday in a Red Bull rout of Ferrari at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix. Verstappen won from the pole, logged the fastest lap and picked up his second win of the season while leading teammate Sergio Pérez to the first one-two Red Bull finish since Malaysia in 2016. “Lovely Sunday,” Verstappen radioed his Red Bull team. It was a disastrous race for Ferrari, racing on its home soil and hoping to celebrate a return to F1 dominance.

Formula One champion Max Verstappen dominated at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix and Red Bull embarrassed Ferrari on its home soil.

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.

Charles Leclerc has completed a dominant weekend in his Ferrari after converting pole position into a comprehensive triumph at the Australian Grand Prix.

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.

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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.

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.

Formula One defending champion Max Verstappen overtook Charles Leclerc three laps from the end of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix for his first win of the season and 21st of his career.

Red Bull's Sergio Perez edged the Ferraris to seal a superb and unexpected first pole position for Red Bull in his 219th Grand Prix, Sky Sports reports.

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?

Formula One champion Max Verstappen says he has a good relationship with Charles Leclerc and expects a clean title fight against the Ferrari driver this season.

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.

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.

Charles Leclerc let Max Verstappen pass him twice to gain an advantage later.

Bahrain F1 GP Auto Racing Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco makes a pit stop during the Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix it in Sakhir, Bahrain, Sunday, March 20, 2022. Hamilton had been lagging way behind in fifth when late drama on Lap 46 changed the race. Leclerc was leading comfortably from Verstappen when the back of Pierre Gasly’s AlphaTauri car caught fire forcing him to park it on the side of the track. From the restart, Leclerc got away and Verstappen started complaining about steering problems. ___More AP auto racing: https://apnews.com/hub/auto-racing and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsCopyright 2022 The Associated Press.

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.

Motorsport's governing body FIA concluded Saturday that ex-Formula One race director Michael Masi made a “human error” but acted in good faith at the controversial season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix last year. Masi was replaced as race director last month after the wild Abu Dhabi ending. Red Bull driver Max Verstappen won his first world title after overtaking Mercedes star Lewis Hamilton on the last lap following a controversial restart procedure.

Formula One champion Max Verstappen quickly got back to business for Red Bull by leading the second practice session at the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix under floodlights on Friday. Rival Lewis Hamilton continued to struggle for Mercedes and was only ninth fastest. “As you can see we're a long way off,” Hamilton said.

"We have far bigger challenges this time and they're not one-week turnarounds, I think it will take a little bit longer. That's not the usual fighting talk from Hamilton, F1's record holder with 103 wins and 103 poles. That was also the last race of a two-team era, dominated by Hamilton and Mercedes after Red Bull and Sebastian Vettel had enjoyed four years of joy. "I think it's one of the most exciting seasons we've ever embarked upon," Hamilton said when preseason testing started three weeks ago. It takes an inside look at F1 drivers and team officials, showing heated arguments and other incidents in the globetrotting racing series.

Lewis Hamilton believes fans will be in for an unusual surprise when the Formula One season starts next weekend and he begins his quest to wrestle back the title he agonizingly lost to Max Verstappen.

F1 Hamilton Re-Emerges Auto Racing FILE- Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton, of Britain smiles, after winning the pole position during qualifying for the Formula One Saudi Arabian Grand Prix auto race on Dec. 4, 2021, in Jiddah, Saudi Arabia. The Mercedes driver insisted Friday he never considered quitting F1 in protest. Hamilton dominated the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in December and was five laps away from breaking a tie with Michael Schumacher for most titles in F1 history. Hamilton on old tires had little chance to defend Verstappen, who passed the British driver to win his first world title. Mercedes has accepted the results of the review and Hamilton said he's ready for another run at the record book.

Lewis Hamilton took nearly two months to emotionally recover from the controversial Formula One finale that cost him a record an eighth championship.

Michael Masi will be replaced as Formula One's race director following the late controversy surrounding the title-deciding Abu Dhabi Grand Prix last December, FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem said Thursday. Motorsport's governing body reached its decision after conducting a detailed analysis of the wild ending at the season finale, where Red Bull driver Max Verstappen won his first world title after overtaking Mercedes star Lewis Hamilton on the last lap. The 44-year-old Masi is staying with the FIA but in an undetermined role.

Lewis Hamilton returned to social media Saturday following a lengthy silence that dates to last season's controversial Formula 1 finale. Hamilton had dropped out of public sight after he was denied a record eighth championship in the December finale in Abu Dhabi. Hamilton did one brief postrace interview following his Dec. 12 loss to Max Verstappen in Abu Dhabi. Hamilton declined to speak to the media at Windsor Castle and his last social media post had been the night before t he season finale. Sulayem has also promised a mid-February report on the results of the FIA’s extensive review of the Abu Dhabi finale.

Lewis Hamilton returned to social media Saturday following a lengthy silence that dates to last season’s controversial Formula 1 finale.

Lewis Hamilton returned to social media Saturday following a lengthy silence that dates to last season's controversial Formula 1 finale. Hamilton had dropped out of public sight after he was denied a record eighth championship in the December finale in Abu Dhabi. Hamilton did one brief postrace interview following his Dec. 12 loss to Max Verstappen in Abu Dhabi.

Abu Dhabi F1 GP Auto Racing Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain in leads Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands at the start of the Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, Dec. 12. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar) (Hassan Ammar)ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — (AP) — Mercedes withdrew its appeal Thursday of the Formula One series finale in which Lewis Hamilton lost the championship to Max Verstappen. Mercedes was protesting the use of the safety car following a crash with five laps remaining in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Mercedes said Thursday, ahead of the season-ending gala in Paris later in the evening, that it decided with Hamilton not to move forward with the appeal. “We left Abu Dhabi in disbelief of what we had just witnessed.

Mercedes has withdrawn its appeal of the Formula One season finale in which Lewis Hamilton lost the championship to Max Verstappen.

Hamilton was knighted by Charles, Prince of Wales, during a ceremony at Windsor Castle on Wednesday.

Larson attended his first ever F1 race as part of his weeklong visit to Dubai and Abu Dhabi during a vacation following his Cup championship win. The seven-time champion seemed so in control that Larson and his group had already headed for the exits when the yellow flew with five laps go. In Abu Dhabi, Larson ran into Fernando Alonso before he even entered the gate, and then Sergio Perez as soon as he got into the paddock. Alpine reserve driver Daniil Kvyat, who attended his first NASCAR race the week before the Cup Series championship in Virginia, recognized Larson immediately. Larson was surprised when IndyCar driver Pato O'Ward both recognized him and knew about his NASCAR season, and then took time to drive Larson around the track in a McLaren 720S.

NASCAR champion Kyle Larson is among those conflicted over the ending of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

NASCAR champion Kyle Larson's first Formula One race was the season finale and he is as conflicted as anyone over the controversial ending of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Funny, Larson was wondering how he could get into Formula One.

After a grueling season and an agonizing wait to be confirmed as Formula One champion, Max Verstappen was in a hurry to finally get the party started. The sun was already rising over Abu Dhabi when Verstappen left the celebrations around 7 a.m. local time. Verstappen may get to launch another round of celebrations after a possible verdict from FIA's International Court of Appeal. Mercedes could yet appeal the outcome of Sunday's season-ending race that saw Verstappen overtake Lewis Hamilton on the final lap to deny the reigning champion a record eighth world title.

Verstappen won his first world championship Sunday at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix with a pass of Lewis Hamilton on the final lap of a riveting season. “You only need one racing lap!” Red Bull team principal Christian Horner said in urging Masi to get Latifi's mess cleaned up in time to give Verstappen one final shot at Hamilton. Masi then moved the lapped traffic out of Verstappen's way and gave him and Hamilton one final lap over 3.2 miles to decide the championship. The final lap was the only lap Verstappen led all day; Hamilton led 51 of the 58 trips around Yas Marina Circuit. The lack of gimmicks — think playoffs, green-white-checkered flag finishes, stage racing — is what open wheel racing fans love.

Max Verstappen requested race stewards not interfere with the Formula One title-deciding finale with any questionable or inconsistent calls.

Mercedes filed two protests after Lewis Hamilton lost the Formula One world title to Max Verstappen on the final lap of the last race at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday. Verstappen overtook Hamilton on Lap 58 in thrilling style after a crash involving Nicholas Latifi brought out the safety car with just a few laps left and confusion surrounded the restart. One protest was regarding the overtaking and the other concerned the safety car restart procedure. Before Latifi's crash, Hamilton was coasting to world title No. 8.

Abu Dhabi F1 GP Auto Racing Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain leads at the start the Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, Dec. 12. F1 sent out the safety car for a cleanup and resumed the race with one lap remaining. Hamilton and Verstappen started side-by-side for one final trip around Yas Marina Circuit and the British driver surged to the lead. Multiple rival drivers headed to the grid to congratulate Verstappen as Hamilton sat motionless inside his Mercedes. The defeat ended his reign of four consecutive titles and denied Hamilton a chance to pass Schumacher as best all-time in F1.

Max Verstappen has won his first Formula One championship by passing Lewis Hamilton on the final lap of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

The most dramatic Formula One season in years ended, of course, in one of the most dramatic finishes possible when Max Verstappen snatched the world championship away from Lewis Hamilton with a pass on the final lap of the Abu Dhabi GP. Hamilton was five laps away from passing Michael Schumacher in the record books with an eighth championship Sunday until a crash gave Verstappen and Red Bull one final chance. Whatever Hamilton said over his radio when Nicholas Latifi crashed to bring out the safety car was only played as one long beep to cover the expletives.

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Abu Dhabi F1 GP Auto Racing Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands in action during the qualifying for the Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Saturday Dec 11, 2021. But the Dutchman salvaged his mistake with a lap at 1 minute, 22.109-seconds around Yas Marina Circuit to put his Red Bull on top. Hamilton attempted to bump him from the pole as the clock wound down on the final qualifying session of the season. Sergio Perez was fourth for Red Bull, followed by Carlos Sainz of Ferrari and at last Hamilton's outgoing Mercedes teammate Valtteri Bottas in a disappointing sixth. “I couldn't beat that time that he did; he deserved the pole.”The polesitter has won the last six races at Abu Dhabi.

Abu Dhabi F1 GP Auto Racing Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain in action during practice for the Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili) (Kamran Jebreili)ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — (AP) — Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes paced the final practice ahead of Saturday qualifying for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix with rival Max Verstappen right behind him for Red Bull. Hamilton on Saturday set the fastest time of the weekend in the third and final practice session with a lap of 1 minute, 23.274 seconds around Yas Marina Circuit. Hamilton has won three consecutive races to wipe out the 19-point lead Verstappen held after his Nov. 7 victory in Mexico City. This is the fewest victories in a season for the British driver since 2013, when Hamilton won just once.

Max Verstappen overcame a mistake in qualifying to grab the pole for the Formula One title-deciding Abu Dhabi GP.

Abu Dhabi F1 GP Auto Racing Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands talks to his team members during practice for the Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Friday, Dec. 10, 2021. Hamilton, winner of four straight titles, has used the last three races to pull within reach of breaking a tie with Michael Schumacher with a record eighth F1 championship. To be tied with Lewis has been amazing journey, an amazing championship,” Horner said. Verstappen in Abu Dhabi has maintained he has been targeted by the stewards and is treated harsher than his fellow competitors. “And that will influence how you think and how you see the world,” Wolff said.

The heads of Mercedes and Red Bull have shaken hands and wished one another good luck as drivers Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen head into the title-deciding Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Pure coincidence, Hamilton said, but it sure looked as if he was ready for the finale of his title fight with Max Verstappen. As Hamilton and Verstappen sat next to each other for their joint news conference, the F1 championship trophy strategically placed between them, the race was already on. No, not for the F1 title, but rather which driver could more convincingly appear as if they didn't have a care in the world headed into the climactic conclusion. He had a pretty decent hold on this title race until last month. Hamilton now has a record eighth F1 title in reach.

Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen head into Sunday's season finale tied in the championship standings — the first time since 1974 the Formula One title contenders have been level ahead of the deciding race.

The most dramatic championship fight in decades will be settled in Formula One's season finale this week at Abu Dhabi with Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen tied for the points lead.

Next weekend's Abu Dhabi showdown will see Hamilton crowned for a record eighth time — or Verstappen win his first title. Hamilton’s nail-biting win at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix on Sunday was his third straight to pull him level with Verstappen on 369.5 points. I feel really grateful that I didn’t take us both out.”During the race Hamilton used an expletive in describing Verstappen as “crazy” and called his driving “dangerous." Once he passed Verstappen, Hamilton controlled the finish and stayed competitive in his post-race news conference. “We’re talking more about white lines and penalties than Formula One racing and that’s a bit of a shame."

Saudi Arabia F1 GP Auto Racing Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands, left, and Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain in action during the Formula One corniche circuit, in Jiddah, Saudi Arabia, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021. “That's more like it, let's keep pushing!”A dejected Verstappen, who has seen his hold on the title race evaporate over the last three races, was dejected. But once the seven-time world champion passed Verstappen for good, Hamilton controlled the finish and won for the third consecutive race. Hamilton is the four-time defending F1 champion and seeking an eighth title to break the all-time record he shares with Michael Schumacher. The 24-year-old Verstappen is seeking his first championship and had dominated the season for Red Bull until this late three-race charge by Mercedes and Hamilton.

Lewis Hamilton has won his third consecutive grand prix to pull even on points with Max Verstappen.

Lewis Hamilton passed Max Verstappen with six laps remaining Sunday to win the chaotic inaugural Saudi Arabian Grand Prix and pull even on points with his rival as Formula One's thrilling championship race heads into the title-deciding finale. Red Bull was allowed to negotiate a penalty for Verstappen, Mercedes head Toto Wolff slammed his headset in rage, and Hamilton drove into the back of his title rival before ultimately passing Verstappen for the win. Verstappen was dejected after finishing second and incredulous over the bizarre debut race in Saudi Arabia.

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Hamilton, who also won last week in Brazil, has trimmed 11 points from Verstappen's lead in the title race in seven days. Red Bull was mystified by the grid penalty for Verstappen, who lost any chance to challenge Hamilton for the win when he was penalized. Despite the penalty, Verstappen needed only five laps to recover and drive back to where he was originally slated to start. “I'm feeling really good, I'm really, really happy with the car,” Hamilton said. He was aided by the pre-race penalties to Verstappen and Bottas, which moved the Spaniard up to third on the starting grid.

During the Depression, Doña Lucia Rodriguez opened the doors of the Mitla Café in San Bernardino, Calif., along old Route 66, because she didn't want her family members to go hungry. Since then, the Mexican restaurant has fed generations from all walks of life, and served as a gathering spot for community organizing. Correspondent Lilia Luciano steps inside the family-run business that also served as an inspiration for another notable establishment, Taco Bell.

Qatar F1 GP Auto Racing Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands talks to media after qualifying session qualifying session in Lusail, Qatar, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021 ahead of the Qatar Formula One Grand Prix. (Hamad I Mohammed, Pool via AP) (Hamad I Mohammed)LOSAIL, Qatar — (AP) — Formula One championship leader Max Verstappen was given a five-spot grid penalty on Sunday ahead of the inaugural Qatar Grand Prix for violating a yellow flag in qualifying. But he reported to the track under investigation, along with Valtteri Botas and Carols Sainz, for violating yellow flag rules when a caution came out near the end of qualifying. Red Bull principal Christian Horner said Verstappen did not see the yellow flag when it was displayed for Gasly's punctured tire on Saturday. There needs to be grown-ups making grown-up decisions.”Hamilton, who received a three-place grid penalty earlier this year in Austria, believed the ruling from the stewards against his rival was correct.

Lewis Hamilton inched closer to the Formula One championship lead with a dominating victory in the inaugural Qatar Grand Prix.

Formula One championship leader Max Verstappen was given a five-spot grid penalty on Sunday ahead of the inaugural Qatar Grand Prix for violating a yellow flag in qualifying. Verstappen holds a 14-point lead over Lewis Hamilton in the standings and was scheduled to start second alongside the seven-time champion on the front row at Losail International Circuit.

Qatar F1 GP Auto Racing Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain reacts after qualifying session qualifying session in Lusail, Qatar, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021 ahead of the Qatar Formula One Grand Prix. Hamilton overcame a nagging stomachache Saturday to beat rival Max Verstappen for the pole at the inaugural Qatar Grand Prix, this week's host for F1's dramatic title fight. “It's been just a bit more tricky for us in qualifying,” Verstappen said. We've never done a race here, so there's a lot of unknowns.”The race is the first in a 10-year deal between F1 and Qatar. Hamilton, winner last week in Brazil, has been front and center in Qatar and outspoken on several issues.

Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen have qualified 1-2 for the inaugural Qatar Grand Prix, setting up a showdown between the Formula One championship contenders at the very start of Sunday’s race.

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The most dramatic Formula One title fight in at least a decade further intensified when Christian Horner and Toto Wolff traded barbs at the Qatar Grand Prix.

Mercedes will argue for a review of the decision to not penalize Red Bull driver Max Verstappen at the Brazilian Grand Prix.

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton has ended a turbulent weekend with a stunning victory.

Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas has won the sprint race to take pole position for the Brazilian Grand Prix.

Lewis Hamilton is running out of time in his quest to win a fifth straight Formula One title and the Brazilian Grand Prix offers the British driver little hope of catching leader Max Verstappen.

Max Verstappen stretched his lead over Lewis Hamilton in the Formula One season championship with a dominant victory at the Mexico City Grand Prix.

Valtteri Bottas has won pole position for the Mexico City Grand Prix and Mercedes earned its first front-row lockout of the season as Lewis Hamilton will start second.

Formula One championship leader Max Verstappen dominated the second practice for Mexican Grand Prix with enough speed that he should be the race favorite.

Max Verstappen held off Formula One title rival Lewis Hamilton over the final laps of the U.S. Grand Prix on Sunday to win his eighth race of the season double his lead in the championship standings.

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen edged championship rival Lewis Hamilton for pole position in qualifying Saturday at the Formula One U.S. Grand Prix.

Mercedes drivers Valtteri Bottas and Lewis Hamilton were both quicker than Red Bull's Max Verstappen in the first practice session of the U.S. Grand Prix in Texas.

Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas won the Turkish Grand Prix for his first victory of the season while Max Verstappen finished second to reclaim the overall lead from title rival Lewis Hamilton.

Lewis Hamilton had the fastest qualifying time at the Turkish Grand Prix but a 10-place grid penalty prevented him from extending his record pole streak.

Lewis Hamilton has become the first Formula One driver to win 100 races with victory in the Russian Grand Prix to retake the championship lead from Max Verstappen.

Championship leader Max Verstappen and defending champion Lewis Hamilton have crashed out of the Italian Grand Prix.

Max Verstappen thrilled his home crowd by winning the Netherlands Grand Prix in style to reclaim the Formula One championship lead from Lewis Hamilton.

Max Verstappen has won a rain-soaked Belgian Grand Prix.

Frenchman Esteban Ocon has won a chaotic Hungarian Grand Prix while an exhausted Lewis Hamilton moved up from third to second in the race after Sebastian Vettel’s disqualification.

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Lewis Hamilton roared back from a first-lap incident that sent championship leader Max Verstappen to the hospital and overcame a 10-second penalty to win the British Grand Prix and reignite his title defense.

Max Verstappen out-dragged Lewis Hamilton at the start of Formula One’s experimental first sprint qualifying race to take the pole for the British Grand Prix.

Lewis Hamilton and George Russell thrilled their home crowd Friday night as the British drivers dazzled in Formula One’s first attempt at a new sprint qualifying format.

Formula One championship leader Max Verstappen won the Austrian Grand Prix from pole position to clinch a third straight victory and extend his lead over title rival Lewis Hamilton to 32 points after nine races.

Formula One championship leader Max Verstappen has dominated the Styrian Grand Prix to win back-to-back races for the first time in his career.

Formula One championship leader Max Verstappen overtook Lewis Hamilton on the penultimate lap to win the French Grand Prix and extend his lead over his title rival to 12 points.

Sergio Perez won the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in a two-lap shootout after championship leader Max Verstappen crashed while leading with a tire failure and Lewis Hamilton went off at the restart.