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Verstappen holds off McLaren challenge to take 3rd sprint race victory of the season at Austrian GP

SPIELBERG, Austria (AP) — Formula 1 leader Max Verstappen held off an early attack by Lando Norris before pulling away from the two McLarens to comfortably secure his third sprint race victory of the year Saturday at the Austrian Grand Prix.

Jun 29, 2024 5:31 AM Read more >

Verstappen under pressure from Norris ahead of Austrian GP. Red Bull star wins pole for sprint race

SPIELBERG, Austria (AP) — Lando Norris has closed the speed gap to Max Verstappen and will try to beat the Formula 1 ace on Red Bull's home track. Norris has steered his McLaren to consecutive runner-up finishes behind the defending world champion.

Jun 28, 2024 9:58 AM Read more >

Max Verstappen commits to sticking with Red Bull in 2025

SPIELBERG, Austria (AP) — Three-time defending Formula One champion Max Verstappen dispelled any lingering doubts about his immediate future by saying he will remain at Red Bull next season.

Jun 27, 2024 10:06 AM Read more >

French F1 driver Pierre Gasly signs multi-year contract extension with Alpine team

ENSTONE, England (AP) — Formula 1 driver Pierre Gasly has signed a multiyear contract extension with the Alpine team. Alpine said in a statement Thursday the deal “will take Pierre into the 2025 season and beyond." No further details were given.

Jun 27, 2024 5:35 AM Read more >

Canadian driver Lance Stroll will continue racing for Aston Martin into 2026 season

SILVERSTONE, England (AP) — Canadian driver Lance Stroll will continue racing for Aston Martin into the 2026 season, the Formula 1 team said Thursday.

Jun 27, 2024 5:32 AM Read more >

Chase Briscoe named to replace outgoing Martin Truex Jr. at Joe Gibbs Racing

HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Chase Briscoe and Joe Gibbs Racing confirmed that the NASCAR driver will replace the retiring Martin Truex Jr. in the No.

Jun 25, 2024 12:12 PM Read more >

Joe Gibbs driver Christopher Bell emerges as a NASCAR championship contender

LOUDON, N.H. (AP) — Joe Gibbs has fielded Cup cars for Denny Hamlin since 2005, got a decade out of Tony Stewart and is about to replace Martin Truex Jr. , who has driven for the team for the last six years of a 21-year career.

Jun 24, 2024 7:39 AM Read more >

Christopher Bell takes the checkered flag on rain tires in the NASCAR Cup race at New Hampshire

LOUDON, N.H. (AP) — Christopher Bell raised a broom over his head and clutched a 24-pound lobster in victory lane all because he earned his third Cup win of the season in an outcome that would have been impossible before this NASCAR season.

Jun 23, 2024 8:11 PM Read more >

Alex Palou reclaims IndyCar championship lead with win at Laguna Seca

MONTEREY, Calif. (AP) — Two-time IndyCar champion Alex Palou reclaimed the lead in the points standings by winning from the pole Sunday at Laguna Seca Raceway.

Jun 23, 2024 8:02 PM Read more >

NASCAR masters the art of racing after the rain on wet-weather tires at New Hampshire

LOUDON, N.H. (AP) — After decades of races shortened or delayed by sprinkles or severe storms, NASCAR may have finally mastered the art of racing in the rain. Well, at least on a damp track.

Jun 23, 2024 7:42 PM Read more >