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F1 Arcade launching locations where race simulators are only part of the experience

BOSTON (AP) — The low hum of a high-tech engine greets you when you first open the door to the F1 Arcade in Boston’s burgeoning Seaport District. Inside, the ceilings glow red with the outlines of the world’s iconic Formula 1 tracks.

Aug 5, 2024 12:55 PM Read more >

Juan Pablo Montoya to make 1st NASCAR start since 2014 when he races for 23XI at Watkins Glen

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Juan Pablo Montoya will return to NASCAR for the first time since 2014 when he races for 23XI Racing at Watkins Glen International next month.

Aug 2, 2024 8:29 AM Read more >

Formula 1 team Alpine hires 36-year-old Oliver Oakes as team principal to lead a turnaround

ENSTONE, England (AP) — Alpine named 36-year-old Oliver Oakes as its team principal on Wednesday as he aims to lead the team “back to competitiveness” in Formula 1.

Jul 31, 2024 5:18 AM Read more >

Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz agrees on two-year deal to join Williams Formula 1 team

GROVE, England (AP) — Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz has agreed on a two-year deal to join Williams.

Jul 29, 2024 12:48 PM Read more >

Verstappen to regroup during F1 summer break with McLaren and Mercedes right on his tailpipe

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — What a difference a year can make in Formula 1. Yes, Max Verstappen is still on pace for yet another world title – it will be No. 4 in a row for the Dutchman unless Red Bull self-implodes.

Jul 29, 2024 9:55 AM Read more >

Hamilton declared winner of F1 Belgian GP after Mercedes teammate Russell DQ for underweight car

SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium (AP) — Lewis Hamilton was promoted to first place at the Belgian Grand Prix after race officials disqualified his Mercedes teammate George Russell for driving an underweight car on Sunday.

Jul 28, 2024 12:59 PM Read more >

Leclerc to start Belgian GP from first after inheriting pole from penalized Verstappen

SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium (AP) — Charles Leclerc will start the Belgian Grand Prix from pole position after clocking the second best time in qualifying behind Max Verstappen, who faces a 10-place grid penalty for the race.

Jul 27, 2024 9:57 AM Read more >

Verstappen in defensive mode against hard-charging McLaren, takes 10-place penalty at Belgian GP

SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium (AP) — When Max Verstappen raced at the Belgian Grand Prix last season, he was cruising to a third straight Formula One world championship.

Jul 26, 2024 11:08 AM Read more >

Alpine principal Bruno Famin to step down. F1 team may drop homemade Renault engine in 2026

SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium (AP) — Struggling Formula 1 team Alpine is switching team principals midseason and may also ditch its homemade Renault engines in 2026.

Jul 26, 2024 10:39 AM Read more >

F1 driver Esteban Ocon to join American Haas team from next season

KANNAPOLIS, North Carolina (AP) — Frenchman Esteban Ocon will drive for Haas from next season as a replacement for Kevin Magnussen, the American Formula 1 team said on Thursday.

Jul 25, 2024 2:09 AM Read more >