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'Journey into the history books': Lewis Hamilton leaves Mercedes after six titles and 246 F1 races

Lewis Hamilton left Mercedes with one last overtake and a heartfelt message to the team where he won the Formula 1 title six times.

Dec 8, 2024 10:43 AM Read more >

Lando Norris wins season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to seal constructors' title for McLaren

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Lando Norris ended McLaren's 26-year wait for the Formula 1 constructors' title as he won the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday.

Dec 8, 2024 10:33 AM Read more >

Hamilton gets apology from Mercedes after qualifying debacle in his last race with team

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff apologized to Lewis Hamilton on Saturday for a strategy error which cost him as he placed 18th in qualifying for his last race with the Formula 1 team.

Dec 7, 2024 1:59 PM Read more >

Norris takes pole for season-ending Abu Dhabi GP and Hamilton 18th in Mercedes farewell

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — McLaren's 26-year wait for a Formula 1 constructors' title could soon be over. Lewis Hamilton's time with Mercedes is set to end on a low.

Dec 7, 2024 12:55 PM Read more >

Grid penalty for Charles Leclerc deals a blow to Ferrari hopes in F1 constructors' title race

A grid penalty for Charles Leclerc leaves him and Ferrari needing an “amazing recovery” to beat McLaren to the Formula 1 constructors' title.

Dec 6, 2024 2:42 PM Read more >

'Hello to my brother': Charles and Arthur Leclerc team up for Ferrari in F1 practice

What a way to say hello. Charles Leclerc and his younger brother Arthur drove side-by-side in matching Ferraris at the end of the first practice session Friday for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Dec 6, 2024 4:37 AM Read more >

Chinese Grand Prix to stay in F1 until at least 2030 as Zhou Guanyu leaves the grid

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The Chinese Grand Prix will stay on the Formula 1 calendar until at least 2030 in a contract extension announced Friday.

Dec 6, 2024 3:56 AM Read more >

F1 champion Max Verstappen to become first-time father with girlfriend Kelly Piquet

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen is set to become a father for the first time with his girlfriend Kelly Piquet, he said Friday. There's racing heritage on both sides of the family.

Dec 6, 2024 2:35 AM Read more >

Cadillac F1 names motorsports veteran Graeme Lowdon team principal in preparation for 2026 debut

The new Cadillac F1 team will be led by veteran motorsports and Formula 1 team executive Graeme Lowdon, TWG Global and General Motors said Thursday.

Dec 5, 2024 2:18 PM Read more >

George Russell accuses Max Verstappen of bullying and threatening behavior as F1 feud deepens

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Mercedes driver George Russell has accused Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen of bullying and threatening behavior as a dispute between the two at last week's race in Qatar deepened Thursday.

Dec 5, 2024 7:28 AM Read more >