Sergio Perez
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain attends a news conference at the Red Bull Ring racetrack in Spielberg, Austria, Thursday, June 24, 2021. The Styrian Formula One Grand Prix will be held on Sunday, June 27, 2021. (Christian Bruna/Pool via AP)
Verstappen strives for season-best 4th win at Styrian GP

Jun. 24, 2021 01:30 PM EDT

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands celebrates after winning the Monaco Grand Prix at the Monaco racetrack, in Monaco, Sunday, May 23, 2021. (Sebastien Nogier, Pool via AP)
Verstappen leads title race, with focus on Red Bull's wings

Jun. 03, 2021 09:58 AM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020 file photo, Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas of Finland celebrates after clocking the fastest time during qualification ahead of Sunday's Emilia Romagna Formula One Grand Prix, at the Enzo and Dino Ferrari racetrack, in Imola, Italy. The new season starts Sunday March 28, 2021 with the Bahrain Grand Prix and ends in December 2021 at Abu Dhabi. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno, Pool, File)
Driving diversity: Hamilton ready to chase 8th F1 title

By Jerome Pugmire Mar. 22, 2021 01:21 AM EDT

Verstappen leads last day of testing to give Red Bull hope

By Jerome Pugmire Mar. 14, 2021 05:49 PM EDT
Having won the last race of the 2020 Formula One season, Red Bull showed it might be a strong challenger to Mercedes this year after leading the final day of...

Racing Point driver Sergio Perez of Mexico celebrates wining the Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix in Sakhir, Bahrain, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020. (Brynn Lennon, Pool via AP)
Perez stays calm to win chaotic Sakhir GP for 1st F1 win

By Jerome Pugmire Dec. 06, 2020 03:00 PM EST

Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas of Finland steers his car during the third free practice at the Formula One Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. The Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix will take place on Sunday. (Brynn Lennon, Pool via AP)
Bottas takes pole position for Sakhir GP ahead of Russell

Dec. 05, 2020 10:21 AM EST

FILE - In this Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020 file photo Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain participates in a media conference prior to the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix at the International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain. The Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix will take place on Sunday. World champion Lewis Hamilton tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss the Sakhir Grand Prix this weekend, his Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team said Tuesday Dec. 1, 2020. (Mario Renzi, Pool via AP, File)
Hamilton positive for COVID-19, will miss F1's Sakhir GP

Dec. 01, 2020 02:41 AM EST

Racing Point driver Lance Stroll of Canada celebrates his pole position after the qualifying session at the Istanbul Park circuit racetrack in Istanbul, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. The Formula One Turkish Grand Prix will take place on Sunday. (Clive Mason/Pool via AP)
Stroll takes pole position in chaotic Turkish GP qualifying

Nov. 14, 2020 09:31 AM EST

Team members cheer as Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas of Finland steers his car to win the Russian Formula One Grand Prix, at the Sochi Autodrom circuit, in Sochi, Russia, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020. (Bryn Lennon, Pool via AP)
Mercedes team member has virus ahead of F1 race in Germany

Oct. 08, 2020 09:51 AM EDT

Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas of Finland, right and Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain steer their cars during the Russian Formula One Grand Prix, at the Sochi Autodrom circuit, in Sochi, Russia, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020. (Bryn Lennon, Pool via AP)
Bottas wins in Russia as Hamilton misses F1 win record

Sep. 27, 2020 09:21 AM EDT

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands looks on after the qualifying prior to the Formula One Grand Prix at the Barcelona Catalunya racetrack in Montmelo, Spain, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020. (Albert Gea, Pool via AP)
Spanish GP: Hamilton aims for 88th F1 win after taking pole

By Jerome Pugmire Aug. 15, 2020 02:47 PM EDT

F1 driver Perez will race in Spain after negative virus test

Aug. 13, 2020 06:43 AM EDT
MONTMELO, Spain (AP) — Sergio Perez will race at the Spanish Grand Prix this week after testing negative for the coronavirus. Governing...

Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas of Finland steers his car during the qualifying session at the 70th Anniversary Formula One Grand Prix at the Silverstone circuit, Silverstone, England, Saturday, Aug. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein, Pool)
Bottas on pole for Silverstone GP ahead of teammate Hamilton

Aug. 08, 2020 10:44 AM EDT

Racing Point driver Nico Hulkenberg of Germany attends the press conference in the build-up to the 70th Anniversary Formula One Grand Prix at the Silverstone circuit, Silverstone, England, Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020.(Mark Sutton/Pool via AP)
Perez to miss 2nd F1 race after positive coronavirus test

Aug. 07, 2020 04:31 AM EDT

Race winner Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain adjusts his hair after getting out of his car after the British Formula One Grand Prix at the Silverstone racetrack, Silverstone, England, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2020. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein, Pool)
Hamilton wins British GP to close in on Schumacher's record

Aug. 02, 2020 11:37 AM EDT

Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas of Finland steers his car during the third free practice session for the British Formula One Grand Prix at the Silverstone racetrack, Silverstone, England, Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020. The British Formula One Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (Andrew Boyers/Pool via AP)
Bottas leads 3rd practice for British GP ahead of qualifying

Aug. 01, 2020 07:30 AM EDT

Racing Point driver Nico Hulkenberg of Germany steers his car during the first free practice at the Silverstone racetrack, Silverstone, England, Friday, July 31, 2020. The British Formula One Grand Prix will be held on Sunday. (Will Oliver/Pool via AP)
Hulkenberg to race at British GP after Perez tests positive

Jul. 31, 2020 06:33 AM EDT

A sign announces that the field is closed at Vernon Hills Athletic Complex in Vernon Hills, Ill., Thursday, July 30, 2020. Governor J.B Pritzker introduced new restrictions for recreational sports leagues in Illinois Wednesday, as the number of coronavirus cases continues to rise across the state. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
The Latest: Duke says 25 returning athletes test positive

By The Associated Press Jul. 31, 2020 05:25 AM EDT

Racing Point driver Sergio Perez of Mexico steers his car during the Hungarian Formula One Grand Prix at the Hungaroring racetrack in Mogyorod, Hungary, Sunday, July 19, 2020. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)
Sergio Perez out of Formula One British GP with coronavirus

Jul. 30, 2020 03:30 PM EDT

Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas of Finland steers his car during the Styrian Formula One Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring racetrack in Spielberg, Austria, Sunday, July 12, 2020. (Joe Klamar/Pool via AP)
Hamilton wins Styrian GP ahead of Mercedes teammate Bottas

By Jerome Pugmire Jul. 12, 2020 11:34 AM EDT