Auto Racing

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem picks a longtime Ford partner for top sports role

PARIS (AP) — FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem has picked a longtime partner of Ford to be the auto racing body's new deputy president for sport after the previous official resigned in protest at how the organization is run.

Apr 23, 2025 4:12 AM Read more >

NASCAR's Katherine Legge says she has been receiving death threats after Xfinity crash at Rockingham

NASCAR driver Katherine Legge said she has been receiving “hate mail” and “death threats” from auto racing fans after she was involved in a crash that collected veteran driver Kasey Kahne during the Xfinity Series race last weekend at Rockingham.

Apr 22, 2025 12:30 PM Read more >

'I cannot share my opinion': Max Verstappen stays tight-lipped on race-deciding penalty

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Max Verstappen refused to discuss a time penalty which dropped him out of the lead of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, saying after Sunday's race that he fears being punished for any criticism.

Apr 20, 2025 3:06 PM Read more >

McLaren driver Oscar Piastri wins F1's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix to take overall lead

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Oscar Piastri has shown he has the pace to fight for the Formula 1 title. In winning the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix on Sunday, he showed he can win an argument, too.

Apr 20, 2025 2:42 PM Read more >

Formula 1: How to watch the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix on TV and what to know

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Here's a guide that tells you what you need to know about Sunday's Saudi Arabian F1 Grand Prix. It's the fifth round of the 2025 Formula 1 season. How to watch the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix on TV — In the U.S., ESPN.

Apr 19, 2025 11:59 PM Read more >

Max Verstappen takes pole in Saudi Arabian qualifying after Lando Norris crashes

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Lando Norris showed just how fine the margins can be when he crashed while chasing pole position at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. Max Verstappen stayed just the right side of the limit.

Apr 19, 2025 1:48 PM Read more >

F1 title fight is increasingly focused on McLaren but Verstappen still hopeful

Ahead of Sunday's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix , this Formula 1 season is looking like McLaren vs. McLaren. Still, defending champion Max Verstappen of Red Bull says he hasn't lost hope.

Apr 18, 2025 12:11 PM Read more >

IndyCar will allow replacement drivers during Indy 500 as Kyle Larson again chases 'The Double'

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — IndyCar announced Wednesday the parameters for the use of a replacement driver for next month's Indianapolis 500, where NASCAR star Kyle Larson will once again attempt to complete the “Double” by running the entire IndyCar race an

Apr 17, 2025 2:06 PM Read more >

Max Verstappen says he's 'relaxed' despite speculation about his Formula 1 future

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen said he feels “very relaxed” amid speculation about his future with Red Bull, though he acknowledged on Thursday there is frustration within the team.

Apr 17, 2025 10:42 AM Read more >

Rob Gronkowski taking on entertainment role in 'Snake Pit' during first Indianapolis 500 next month

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Rob Gronkowski will have an entertainment role for his first Indianapolis 500 next month, serving as the grand marshal for the “Snake Pit,” the infield party that takes place during “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.

Apr 16, 2025 1:10 PM Read more >