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Verstappen hopes to use Japan's high-speed Suzuka circuit to reassert his dominance in Formula 1

SUZUKA, Japan (AP) — Max Verstappen said he found Japan's Suzuka circuit "intimidating” the first time he navigated a Formula 1 car around the figure-eight layout with its high-speed corners and narrow confines.

Apr 5, 2024 3:57 AM Read more >

Japanese drivers try to break through in Formula 1 but face linguistic and geographical barriers

SUZUKA, Japan (AP) — About two dozen Japanese drivers have raced in Formula 1 over almost 50 years, and success has been limited. A Japanese driver has never won an F1 race, which means Ayumu Iwasa's goals are unbelievably high.

Apr 5, 2024 2:26 AM Read more >

Russell was 'waiting for a disaster to happen' after he crashed at the Australian GP

SUZUKA, Japan (AP) — George Russell spoke for the first time about his dramatic crash with Fernando Alonso in the Australian Grand Prix last month and said Thursday that race officials need to respond quicker to such incidents to avoid a catastrophe.

Apr 4, 2024 3:49 AM Read more >

Gibbs has good problem after Hamlin's pit crew steals a win from dominant, agitated Truex

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Joe Gibbs probably expects the organizational meeting of his four NASCAR Cup Series teams to be somewhat challenging this week, even after a weekend sweep at Richmond Raceway.

Apr 1, 2024 1:40 PM Read more >

Late caution gives Hamlin a second chance and he beats Gibbs teammate Truex at Richmond Raceway

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Denny Hamlin won the race off pit road with Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Martin Truex Jr. after a caution with two laps to go and won in overtime at Richmond Raceway on Sunday night.

Mar 31, 2024 9:54 PM Read more >

Chandler Smith wins spring NASCAR Xfinity race at Richmond Raceway for the second year in a row

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Chandler Smith took the lead with 59 laps to go Saturday and won the spring NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Richmond Raceway for the second year in a row.

Mar 30, 2024 3:41 PM Read more >

Larson wins pole for NASCAR Cup Series race at Richmond on Easter

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Kyle Larson turned a fast lap at 120.332 mph on Saturday to win the pole position for Sunday night's NASCAR Cup Series race at Richmond Raceway .

Mar 30, 2024 12:08 PM Read more >

Hendrick Motorsports teammates Byron, Larson say Richmond Raceway challenges their confidence

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — William Byron already has a pair of victories just six races into the NASCAR Cup Series season, and Hendrick Motorsports teammate Kyle Larson has one, too. Neither comes to Richmond Raceway brimming with confidence.

Mar 30, 2024 12:00 PM Read more >

Darlington will honor late NASCAR Cup champion Yarborough during throwback weekend in May

DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) — Darlington Raceway will pay tribute to the late NASCAR Hall of Famer Cale Yarborough by displaying his No. 29 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass during its throwback weekend at the Goodyear 400 in May.

Mar 27, 2024 10:28 AM Read more >

Another Byron win has Hendrick on a roll heading toward NASCAR team's 40th anniversary party

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Hendrick Motorsports has a lot to be happy about as the team barrels toward its big 40th anniversary celebration in two weeks.

Mar 25, 2024 11:51 AM Read more >