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FILE - Washington Wizards' Michael Jordan waves as he walks off the court at the end of an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers on April 16, 2003, in Philadelphia. It was Jordan's last NBA game. (AP Photo/Miles Kennedy, File)
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Aug. 17 1933 — Lou Gehrig of the New York Yankees plays his 1,308th straight game to break Everett Scott’s record of 1,307. ...

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...

FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020 file photo, Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain celebrates after wining the Formula One race in Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain. Hamilton is now a “Sir” as well as a seven-time Formula One champion after being knighted Wednesday, Dec. 30 in Queen Elizabeth II’s New Year honors list. The awards also recognize British performers, politicians and public servants, as well as people outside the limelight who have worked to defeat the coronavirus and its devastating impact. (Giuseppe Cacace, Pool via AP, File)
Speedy Sir: Lewis Hamilton knighted in year-end royal honors

By Jill Lawless Dec. 30, 2020 05:30 PM EST

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain in action during the Formula One race at the Yas Marina racetrack in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, Dec.13, 2020. (Hamad Mohammed, Pool via AP)
7-time F1 champion Hamilton wins BBC's top sports prize

Dec. 20, 2020 07:31 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

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

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco steers his car during a practice session at the Istanbul Park circuit racetrack in Istanbul, Friday, Nov. 13, 2020. The Formula One Turkish Grand Prix will take place on Sunday. (Murad Sezer/Pool via AP)
Verstappen best on a Turkey track Hamilton calls 'ice rink'

By Jerome Pugmire Nov. 13, 2020 09:10 AM EST

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain steps out of his car after clocking the second fastest time during qualification ahead of Sunday's Emilia Romagna Formula One Grand Prix, at the Enzo and Dino Ferrari racetrack, in Imola, Italy, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno, Pool)
Hamilton qualifies 2nd and predicts a 'boring' race in Imola

By Andrew Dampf Oct. 31, 2020 12:44 PM EDT

Toto Wolff, Executive Director Mercedes, speaks during a media conference ahead of Sunday's Emilia Romagna Formula One Grand Prix, at the Enzo and Dino Ferrari racetrack, in Imola, Italy, Friday, Oct. 30, 2020. (Mark Sutton, Pool via AP)
Returning to Imola, Hamilton still has vivid Senna memories

By Andrew Dampf Oct. 30, 2020 01:46 PM 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 attends a media conference prior to the Russian Formula One Grand Prix, at the Sochi Autodrom circuit, in Sochi, Russia, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020. The Russian Formula One Grand Prix will take place on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020. (Mark Sutton, Pool via AP)
Hamilton aims to match Schumacher's F1 win record in Sochi

Sep. 24, 2020 11:43 AM EDT

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain attends a press conference ahead of Sunday's Italian Formula One Grand Prix, at the Monza racetrack in Monza, Italy, Thursday, Sept. 3 , 2020. (Mark Sutton, Pool via AP)
Ferrari's struggles unlikely to end at home race at Monza

By Daniella Matar Sep. 03, 2020 12:30 PM 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

Renault driver Daniel Ricciardo of Australia gestures as he 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)
Hamilton uncomfortable negotiating new deal during pandemic

Aug. 06, 2020 02:54 PM 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

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain 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)
F1 expanding in Europe, not reaching the Americas in 2020

By Jerome Pugmire Jul. 24, 2020 10:30 AM EDT