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F1's Japanese GP has storylines that may be as fleeting as the country's cherry blossoms

SUZUKA, Japan (AP) — The Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday is only the third Formula 1 race of the season, and several plots are developing that promise a few twists.

Apr 4, 2025 4:44 AM Read more >

Red Bull-demoted Liam Lawson doesn't sound hopeful of a move back up to its top F1 team

SUZUKA, Japan (AP) — No one knows better than Liam Lawson how quickly things can change in results-driven, money-driven Formula 1.

Apr 3, 2025 1:55 AM Read more >

Red Bull's Tsunoda is the latest in a long line of Japanese drivers seeking F1 success

SUZUKA, Japan (AP) — Yuki Tsunoda finally has his promotion at Red Bull. That was difficult enough, elevated to the top team last week as Liam Lawson was demoted to Red Bull's No.

Apr 3, 2025 12:13 AM Read more >

Former Red Bull driver Sergio Perez says he's been approached by teams about a return to F1

LONDON (AP) — Former Red Bull driver Sergio Perez says he is in talks with Formula 1 teams about a return to the grid after having his contract ended two years early.

Apr 2, 2025 7:54 AM Read more >

Red Bull chose Lawson over Tsunoda, then gave the youngster just 2 weeks before bouncing him

CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Liam Lawson pulled a nearly $100,000 Raptor pickup truck into the parking lot of the Ford Performance Center running a little bit late during his packed schedule of appearances as Red Bull's newest Formula 1 driver.

Mar 31, 2025 11:44 AM Read more >

Denny Hamlin reveled in his zest for trash talk after ending a long winless drought at Martinsville

To a familiar mixture of cheers and boos, Denny Hamlin climbed onto his No. 11 Toyota’s doorsill and unfurled a blue flag emblazoned with “11 Against The World.

Mar 31, 2025 9:19 AM Read more >

Denny Hamlin ends 10-year win drought at Martinsville Speedway

MARTINSVILLE, Va. (AP) — At the track he loves to dominate, Denny Hamlin was back on top with a new face atop his pit box.

Mar 30, 2025 6:52 PM Read more >

Wood Brothers Racing makes triumphant return to Martinsville

Wood Brothers Racing returned to a spirited welcome this weekend at Martinsville Speedway.

Mar 29, 2025 2:40 PM Read more >

Red Bull Formula 1 team drops Liam Lawson and replaces him with Yuki Tsunoda

Red Bull dropped Liam Lawson as the teammate of Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen after just two rounds of the season and replaced him with Yuki Tsunoda on Thursday.

Mar 27, 2025 3:30 AM Read more >

23XI and Front Row call NASCAR countersuit on antitrust claims an "act of desperation"

CHARLOTTE, N.C.

Mar 26, 2025 4:40 PM Read more >