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Schumacher's family plans legal action over fake interview

The 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.

Haas cuts Mick Schumacher and replaces him with Hulkenberg

The Haas Formula One team has cut young driver Mick Schumacher and will replace him next season with Nico Hulkenberg.

Max Verstappen sets F1 season wins record with 14th victory

Max Verstappen set the Formula One record for wins in a season Sunday at the Mexico City Grand Prix, where he scored his 14th win to break the record shared with Michael Schumacher and Sebastian Vettel.

Verstappen beats Mercedes for pole, closes in on 14th win

Max Verstappen inched closer to a record 14th victory of the Formula One season by holding off a pair of Mercedes and Mexican favorite Sergio Perez to win the pole for the Mexico City Grand Prix.

Verstappen gets record-tying 13th win at US Grand Prix

Max Verstappen passed Lewis Hamilton late to earn a record-tying 13th win of the season at the United States Grand Prix on Sunday, and delivered a victory to honor the memory of Red Bull team founder and owner Dietrich Mateschitz.

Sainz on pole for US Grand Prix after Verstappen falters

Ferrariโ€™s Carlos Sainz will start on pole position for the United States Grand Prix.

Austin and its booming crowds an F1 favorite for drivers

Fernando Alonso remembers the quiet times in Austin.

Dixon still in IndyCar title fight despite Indy 500 gaffe

Scott Dixon knows IndyCarโ€™s tightest championship race in nearly 20 years would have probably been long decided if not for a rare gaffe by The Iceman in the Indianapolis 500.

Mick Schumacher stays silent on shaky Formula One future

Mick Schumacher is declining to discuss his future in Formula One amid speculation heโ€™ll be dropped by Haas at the end of the season.

AP Exclusive: Verstappen says drivers limited in taming fans

Formula One champion Max Verstappen supports banning abusive fans from races but believes drivers have limited influence in curbing the boorish behavior seen at recent events.

4-time F1 champion Vettel to retire at end of season

Four-time Formula One champion Sebastian Vettel says he will retire at the end of the season to spend more time with his family.

Hamilton believes he's close to F1 win, Sainz wants another

Lewis Hamilton believes he is close to winning again while Carlos Sainz Jr. is hungry for another Formula One victory heading into this weekendโ€™s Austrian Prix.

Hamilton visited by Michelle Obama, speaks on Roe v. Wade

Lewis Hamilton dipped into the Roe v.

Ferrari locks up front row for inaugural Miami Grand Prix

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.

Haas hopes rebound from worst in F1 helps American growth

Most Americans know Haas as the worst team in Formula One.

Magnussen back to F1 with Haas team that fired him in 2020

Kevin Magnussen will make a surprise return to Formula One this season with the same team that fired him a year ago.

F1 team Haas terminates Russian driver Mazepin's contract

The Haas Formula One team has terminated Russian driver Nikita Mazepinโ€™s contract โ€œwith immediate effectโ€ following Russiaโ€™s invasion of Ukraine.

Hamilton energized by time away to race for 8th F1 title

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

Hamilton ends silence, posts "I'm back!" on social media

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

French actor Gaspard Ulliel, 37, dies after ski accident

French actor Gaspard Ulliel has died at 37 after a skiing accident in the Alps.

COLUMN: Racing or entertainment? F1 teeters line at finale

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

Verstappen wins 1st F1 title with last lap pass of Hamilton

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

Verstappen beats Hamilton for pole ahead of F1 season finale

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

Mercedes, Red Bull play nice ahead of F1 championship

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.

F1 title contenders mellow headed into dramatic conclusion

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

In The Pits: F1 down to the wire in thrilling title fight

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.

Hamilton's win takes thrilling F1 season to final showdown

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

Tensions boil in Qatar between Mercedes and Red Bull

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 to make case for review of Verstappen non-penalty

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

Verstappen wins in Mexico, extends lead in F1 title chase

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

Verstappen wins F1 U.S. Grand prix, extends title chase lead

Verstappen wins F1 U.S. Grand prix, extends title chase lead

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.

Hamilton-Verstappen Formula 1 duel hits the track in Texas

Hamilton-Verstappen Formula 1 duel hits the track in Texas

The first practice sessions at the Formula One U.S. Grand Prix sparked new tension between championship leaders Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton.

Paralympic champion swimmer wins prestigious Spanish prize

Paralympic champion swimmer wins prestigious Spanish prize

Paralympic champion swimmer Teresa Perales has won Spainโ€™s annual Princess of Asturias award for sports.

Hamilton wins Spanish GP ahead of Verstappen

Hamilton wins Spanish GP ahead of Verstappen

Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes has beaten Max Verstappen in a thrilling duel to win the Spanish Grand Prix and increase his lead in the Formula One standings over his top rival.

Scott Dixon seeks motorsports milestone 7th championship

Scott Dixon seeks motorsports milestone 7th championship

Scott Dixon opens the IndyCar season in search of the motorsports milestone mark of seven championships.

Speedy Sir: Lewis Hamilton knighted in year-end royal honors

Speedy Sir: Lewis Hamilton knighted in year-end royal honors

Hamilton 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 โ€“ Lewis Hamilton is now a โ€œSirโ€ 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 honorsโ€™ evocation of the British Empire, the legacy of which has been debated anew amid campaigns against racism and colonialism around the world.

Hamilton lets tears flow as he clinches record 7th F1 title

Hamilton lets tears flow as he clinches record 7th F1 title

โ€œAll these emotions were running through me and I was trying to stop it,โ€ Hamilton said in his post-race news conference. I couldn't get out of the car because I just couldn't believe it," Hamilton said. Speaking a short time after his win, Hamilton was wiping away those tears as he prepared to mount the podium. Halfway through the race, Stroll and Perez were ahead of Hamilton but losing ground. The next step for Hamilton is signing a new contract, and he hinted contract talks will start soon.

Hamilton wins Emilia Romagna Grand Prix for 93rd F1 win

Hamilton wins Emilia Romagna Grand Prix for 93rd F1 win

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain holds up the trophy on the podium after winning the Emilia Romagna Formula One Grand Prix, at the Enzo and Dino Ferrari racetrack, in Imola, Italy, Sunday, Nov.1, 2020. (Miguel Medina, Pool via AP)IMOLA โ€“ Runaway championship leader Lewis Hamilton overcame a sluggish start to win the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix on Sunday for a record-extending 93rd Formula One victory. โ€œSeven times champs, something to tell my grandchildren,โ€ said Hamilton, who also clinched an extra point for the fastest lap. The safety car remained on the track following another crash as George Russell lost control and slammed into the track barriers. โ€œIt was an exhausting race, the speed we were having to go after a poor start," Hamilton said.

Still rising: Lewis Hamilton makes F1 history with 92nd win

Still rising: Lewis Hamilton makes F1 history with 92nd win

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain celebrates after winning the Formula One Portuguese Grand Prix at the Algarve International Circuit in Portimao, Portugal, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020. Observers questioned the move and in 2013 Hamilton won only one race while Vettel finished the season with 13. Hamilton was dominant in 2015, sealing his third F1 title at the U.S. Grand Prix with three races to spare. 2, Hamilton won the next two championships in 2017 and 2018 as Vettel blew midseason leads for Ferrari. Last year's title was emphatic as Hamilton won 11 races compared to three for Bottas, finishing 87 points clear of him.

Lewis Hamilton wins Portuguese GP for record 92nd F1 victory

Lewis Hamilton wins Portuguese GP for record 92nd F1 victory

(Jorge Guerrero, Pool via AP)PORTIMAO โ€“ British driver Lewis Hamilton made Formula One history on Sunday, winning the Portuguese Grand Prix for a 92nd career victory to move one ahead of German great Michael Schumacher. Hamilton added five more F1 titles and the runaway championship leader is now set to equal Schumacherโ€™s record of seven. Hamilton took a record-extending 97th career pole position, starting ahead of Bottas and Verstappen on a track being used for the first time in F1. McLaren's Carlos Sainz Jr. briefly held the race lead and then Bottas led until Hamilton passed him on Lap 20. Kimi Raikkonen went from 16th to sixth with some typically daring moves but the 41-year-old Finn started to drift back while, up ahead, Bottas led until Hamilton overtook him.

Hamilton wins his 91st F1 race to match Schumacher's record

Hamilton wins his 91st F1 race to match Schumacher's record

Hamilton gets the helmet as a gift from Michael Schumacher's son Mick because he equals Schumacher's record of 91 wins in the Formula One. (Bryn Lennon, Pool via AP)NรœRBURG โ€“ NรœEven Lewis Hamilton once saw Michael Schumacher's record of 91 wins in Formula One as unbeatable. Hamilton took a big step closer to matching Schumacher's record of seven titles too after his teammate Valtteri Bottas failed to finish with an engine problem. Hamilton started faster than Bottas and had the inside line into the hairpin bend at turn one. After Hamilton matched Schumacherโ€™s record in front of a German crowd at a track where Schumacher won five times, he can surpass it on a track where F1 has never raced before.

Hamilton chases F1 record again as Schumacher's son debuts

Hamilton chases F1 record again as Schumacher's son debuts

Officially, the German Grand Prix is on hiatus this year, and this race โ€” a late replacement on the coronavirus-affected calendar โ€” is called the Eifel Grand Prix after a nearby mountain range. As many as 20,000 fans could attend, making it the best attended race of the season apart from the Russian Grand Prix. NEW GENERATIONIt's been eight years since Michael Schumacher's last F1 race, and now his son will officially be part of an F1 race weekend for the first time. Michael Schumacher hit his head on a rock and sustained severe brain injuries which left him requiring constant care. When Hamilton and Michael Schumacher last raced together at the Nรผrburgring in 2011, there were six Germans on the grid including then-world champion Sebastian Vettel.

Bottas wins in Russia as Hamilton misses F1 win record

Bottas wins in Russia as Hamilton misses F1 win record

Hamilton had been looking to match Michael Schumacherโ€™s record of 91 wins in Formula One but had to settle for third behind Bottas and Max Verstappen. Bottas built a sizeable lead over Verstappen with ease and cruised to his first win since the season-opening Austrian Grand Prix. Hamilton was already under investigation by the stewards when he started the race from pole position. It was the second time in three races that a team blunder cost the British driver a shot at victory. Albon has finished behind his teammate Verstappen every time they have both completed a race.

Hamilton wins hectic Tuscan GP, demands justice for Taylor

Hamilton wins hectic Tuscan GP, demands justice for Taylor

Taylor was a Black emergency medical worker fatally shot by police serving a narcotics search warrant in her home on March 13. โ€œJustice for Breonna Taylor,โ€ Hamilton said during his interview after winning. The first F1 race on a Mugello track with super-fast corners usually used by MotoGP riders was incident-packed. Ferrari reverted back to an age-old burgundy livery for its 1,000th F1 race, reflecting the color first used by the famed Italian manufacturer. Verstappen, meanwhile, was angry with his team after a second straight retirement following the Italian GP last weekend, where Gasly won his first F1 race.

Bottas fastest in final practice at Tuscan GP, Hamilton 3rd

Bottas fastest in final practice at Tuscan GP, Hamilton 3rd

Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas of Finland steers his car during the third practice session ahead of the Grand Prix of Tuscany, at the Mugello circuit in Scarperia, Italy, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020. The Formula One Grand Prix of Tuscany will take place on Sunday. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno, Pool)MUGELLO โ€“ Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas completed a sweep at the Tuscan Grand Prix when he posted the fastest time in third and final practice ahead of qualifying later Saturday. But Bottas test drove here with Williams back in 2012 and so far has looked more assured than Hamilton, who hasn't driven here before. Hamilton looked set to beat Bottas when he led on the first time split, only to fall back in the second and third sectors.

Hamilton sets fastest lap in F1 history to take Monza pole

Hamilton sets fastest lap in F1 history to take Monza pole

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain celebrates after clocking the fastest time during the qualifying session for Sunday's Italian Formula One Grand Prix, at the Monza racetrack in Monza, Italy, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020. (Jennifer Lorenzini/Pool via AP)Lewis Hamilton set the fastest Formula One lap ever to grab pole position at the Italian Grand Prix, nudging Mercedes teammate Valtteri Bottas into second place by just 0.069 seconds on Saturday. Defending champion Hamilton raced around the 3.54 miles (5.79 kilometers) of asphalt at the so-called Temple of Speed in the fastest lap recorded in the sport at 164.267 mph (264.362 kph). That eclipsed Kimi Raikkonens one-lap record of 163.785 mph, set by the former world champion on his way to pole at Monza two years ago. But its a reality at the moment for us unfortunately.Vettel finished 17th after being hampered by traffic on his final lap.

Hamilton wins Belgian GP, now 2 behind Schumacher's record

Hamilton wins Belgian GP, now 2 behind Schumacher's record

Race winner Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain, right, speaks with second placed Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas of Finland after the Formula One Grand Prix at the Spa-Francorchamps racetrack in Spa, Belgium, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020. (Stephanie Lecocq, Pool via AP)SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS SPA-Lewis Hamilton led from start to finish at the Belgian Grand Prix to clinch his 89th career win and move two behind Michael Schumacher's Formula One record on Sunday. I can imagine its definitely not the most exciting (race), Hamilton said. Hamilton is favorite to win a seventh title to tie Schumacher's record. When Hamilton crossed the line, the forest was eerily silent and the only sound was his engine.

Lewis Hamilton wins Spanish GP for 88th career victory in F1

Lewis Hamilton wins Spanish GP for 88th career victory in F1

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain leads the pack out of the 1st curve during the Formula One Grand Prix at the Barcelona Catalunya racetrack in Montmelo, Spain, Sunday, Aug. 16, 2020. The talk before the race was whether Mercedes' tires would be vulnerable in the searing summer heat of Spain, after experiencing problems in the past two races at Silverstone. After narrowly securing a record-extending 92nd career pole position Hamilton made a strong start on the long straight to the first corner. Track temperatures on the circuit were around 50 degrees C (122 F) and Mercedes was concerned about catching too much sun. These black overalls are hot, Bottas said during the race, throwing in an expletive for emphasis.

Hamilton wins British GP to close in on Schumacher's record

Hamilton wins British GP to close in on Schumacher's record

When I heard his (Bottas' tire) went I looked at mine and it seemed fine.Charles Leclerc finished third for Ferrari with Daniel Ricciardo fourth for improving Renault and British driver Lando Norris fifth for McLaren. Hamilton set a track record and secured a record-extending 91st career pole and a record seventh at Silverstone on Saturday. Bottas qualified second ahead of Verstappen, who was racing in his 106th GP to equal his father Jos Verstappen's tally. Halfway through the race, Hamilton led Bottas by about two seconds and the British driver extended his lead comfortably as another Mercedes 1-2 finish looked certain. As he was last season, Verstappen looks the only driver capable of genuinely challenging Hamilton.

Hamilton takes pole position for British GP ahead of Bottas

Hamilton takes pole position for British GP ahead of Bottas

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain celebrates after he clocked the fastest time during the qualifying session for the British Formula One Grand Prix at the Silverstone racetrack, Silverstone, England, Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020. (Will Oliver/Poolvia AP)SILVERSTONE Lewis Hamilton set a new track record at the British Grand Prix and clinched a record-extending 91st pole position on Saturday. He was .313 seconds ahead of Bottas and about 1 second faster than Red Bull's Max Verstappen. Earlier, Bottas posted the fastest time in third and final practice ahead of Hamilton and Verstappen in somewhat cooler conditions following Fridays stifling heat. We definitely miss the fans.Mercedes won the first three races, Bottas clinching the season-opener in Austria and Hamilton winning the next two in Austria and Hungary.

Stroll quickest at 2nd British GP practice; Vettel struggles

Stroll quickest at 2nd British GP practice; Vettel struggles

Racing Point driver Lance Stroll of Canada steers his car during the second practice session for the British Formula One Grand Prix at the Silverstone circuit in Silverstone, England, Friday, July 31, 2020. (Bryn Lennon/Pool via AP)SILVERSTONE Lance Stroll led the second practice for the British Grand Prix on Friday while struggling Ferrari had another bad day, with Sebastian Vettel spending most of it stuck in the team garage. Stroll finished fourth at the Hungarian GP two weeks ago for Racing Point, which uses Mercedes engines and has been showing good pace this season. There's a lot of heat coming from the cockpit, the championship leader Hamilton said right at the end of a session held amid hot and humid conditions. The second session was interrupted half way through when Albon span off the track and slammed backward into the crash barrier.

F1's pandemic pause spurs Hamilton to race on for 2-3 years

F1's pandemic pause spurs Hamilton to race on for 2-3 years

The coronavirus has hit the Silverstone race with Sergio Perez forced out after testing positive on Thursday. After dominating the Hungarian Grand Prix earlier this month, Hamilton then accused Grand Prix Drivers Association director Romain Grosjean of failing to convince the grid to be united in kneeling before the race. But he also apologized to Hamilton for indicating that it might have been the wrong call. Romain originally reached out to me and we had a great conversation, added Hamilton. Red Bulls Max Verstappen and Ferraris Charles Leclerc are among those drivers who have stood rather than taking a knee.

Hamilton wins 8th Hungarian GP to equal Schumacher F1 record

Hamilton wins 8th Hungarian GP to equal Schumacher F1 record

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain steers his car during the Hungarian Formula One Grand Prix race at the Hungaroring racetrack in Mogyorod, Hungary, Sunday, July 19, 2020. (Leonhard Foeger/Pool via AP)BUDAPEST Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton won the Hungarian Grand Prix for the eighth time to equal Michael Schumacher's single-venue record and take the championship lead on Sunday. Hamilton's latest victory from pole position was as comfortable as the nearly 9-second margin over second-place Max Verstappen suggested. The British driver's 86th GP win moved him just five behind the German great Schumacher's F1 record of 91. Hamilton took a record-extending 90th career pole on Saturday to match Schumacher's record for seven poles on the 4.4-kilometer (2.7-mile) track nestled among rolling hills outside of Budapest.

Hamilton takes Hungarian GP pole position ahead of Bottas

Hamilton takes Hungarian GP pole position ahead of Bottas

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain reacts after winning the qualifying for the Hungarian Formula One Grand Prix at the Hungaroring racetrack in Mogyorod, Hungary, Saturday, July 18, 2020. The Hungarian F1 Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (Mark Thompson/Pool via AP)BUDAPEST Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton beat Mercedes teammate Valtteri Bottas on Saturday to take pole position for the seventh time at the Hungarian Grand Prix. Earlier, Bottas led Hamilton by .042 seconds in overcast conditions for the third and final practice. Bottas won the season-opening Austrian GP and six-time F1 champion Hamilton clinched the Styrian GP the following week in Austria after a brilliant pole position in teeming rain.

Hamilton wins Styrian GP ahead of Mercedes teammate Bottas

Hamilton wins Styrian GP ahead of Mercedes teammate Bottas

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain steers his car during the Styrian Formula One Grand Prix race at the Red Bull Ring racetrack in Spielberg, Austria, Sunday, July 12, 2020. (Mark Thompson/Pool via AP)SPIELBERG Lewis Hamilton won the Styrian Grand Prix from pole position on Sunday to clinch an 85th career win and move within six of Michael Schumacher's Formula One record. Most of Schumacher's wins were during a dominant spell with Ferrari, but his old team is struggling badly. For the second time in the past four races, Charles Leclerc and Sebastian Vettel crashed into each other and went out. Bottas won last weekend's season-opening Austrian GP on the same Red Bull Ring track in Spielberg at the foot of the Styrian mountains hence the name change.

Harvick takes advantage of Hamlin's crash to win Brickyard

Harvick takes advantage of Hamlin's crash to win Brickyard

INDIANAPOLIS Kevin Harvick turned up the heat on Denny Hamlin late in the Brickyard 400. It's the Brickyard, this is what I grew up wanting to do so to come here and win for the third time is something I couldn't have dreamed up." For the third straight race, Harvick and Hamlin were in a league of their own. And since racing resumed at Darlington in mid-May, Hamlin and Harvick have combined to win seven of 12 races. But the crash ended Hamlin's run of four straight top-five finishes with Joe Gibbs Racing.

NASCAR races on at Indy after Johnson contracts coronavirus

NASCAR races on at Indy after Johnson contracts coronavirus

Seven-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson will miss what was supposed to be his final Brickyard 400 as he quarantines following the Friday test result. Johnson said he was disappointed and worried about the emotional impact of the positive tests on his young children. Johnson also spent a day this week in Dallara's simulator as preparation for a now-postponed Indy car test. With both races on network, we do hope fans will tune in and get to see really great racing," Penske said. And then there is Keselowski, the first Team Penske driver to give the boss a Cup Series win at his favorite race track.

Jimmie Johnson 1st NASCAR driver to test positive for virus

Jimmie Johnson 1st NASCAR driver to test positive for virus

FILE - In this May 16, 2019, file photo, NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson, center, talks with Will Power, left, of Australia, and Josef Newgarden during practice for the Indianapolis 500 IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis. NASCAR seven-time champion Jimmie Johnson will test an Indy car next week on the road course at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Johnson earlier Friday held a Zoom session with reporters to discuss Sunday's race and an upcoming test of an Indy car on the road course at the fabled venue. Although Stewart-Haas Racing and Team Penske both said they've had positive tests from shop-based team members, Johnson is the first driver. Johnson earlier Friday discussed the Indy car test scheduled with Chip Ganassi Racing, which he said was the first step in determine if actual races are in his future.

Formula 1 season starts 4 months later in a different world

Formula 1 season starts 4 months later in a different world

Four months after the opening race was called off amid last-minute pandemonium the Formula One season finally gets underway this weekend in Austria. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft, File)SPIELBERG Four months after the opening race was called off at the last minute, the Formula One season finally gets underway this weekend on another continent and in a different-looking world. It is so important that we seize this moment, said Hamilton, the only Black driver to become F1 champion. F1 still hopes to rearrange some of the postponed races in order to finish the season with 15-18 of the scheduled 22. The 22-year-old Verstappen showed last season that he is closing the gap to Hamilton in terms of wheel-to-wheel driving.

Lewis Hamilton 'could go on until he's 40,' says dad Anthony

Lewis Hamilton 'could go on until he's 40,' says dad Anthony

Lewis Hamilton prepares to drive on the grid before the F1 Grand Prix of Japan at Suzuka Circuit on Oct. 13, 2019, in Suzuka, Japan. After wrapping up his sixth world title in Austin on Sunday, Hamilton stands alone as the sport's second most successful driver in history, behind only Michael Schumacher. "I keep telling him, he's 34 years young," Hamilton Sr. told CNN Sport. I think, personally, he could go on till he's 40 because you're only as young as you feel. READ: Lewis Hamilton clinches sixth F1 world titleThough he is still one behind the German's all-time record, at 34 years of age time is on his side.

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