Formula One

Williams driver Logan Sargeant, left, of the US and teammate Alexander Albon of Thailand react as they sit outside their team garage ahead of the Australian Formula One Grand Prix at Albert Park, Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, March 21, 2024. (AP Photo/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake)

F1: Logan Sargeant out of Australian Grand Prix after Williams gives his car to teammate Alex Albon

Williams driver Logan Sargeant will take no part in the Australian Grand Prix after his team chose to give his car to teammate Alexander Albon, whose own vehicle was wrecked in a crash in Friday’s practice.

Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz, left, of Spain talks with a teammate following the first practice session of the Australian Formula One Grand Prix at Albert Park, in Melbourne, Australia, Friday, March 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake)

Sainz returns to F1 racing in Australia after missing the Saudi GP because of appendix surgery

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen, right, of the Netherlands talks with director of the Red Bull racing Helmut Marko and team principal Christian Horner, centre, in the team garage following the first practice session of the Australian Formula One Grand Prix at Albert Park, in Melbourne, Australia, Friday, March 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake)

Controversies off the track follow Formula 1 to Australia for the season’s third Grand Prix

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain arrives at the Albert Park circuit ahead of the Australian Formula One Grand Prix in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, March 21, 2024. (AP Photo/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake)

Hamilton praises F1 Academy director Susie Wolff over legal action against FIA

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands reacts while talking to Red Bull team principal Christian Horner, left, outside their team garage ahead of the Australian Formula One Grand Prix at Albert Park, Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, March 21, 2024. (AP Photo/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake)

Verstappen says he plans to fulfil his Red Bull contract to 2028 amid Mercedes switch rumors

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FILE - Susie Wolff, current managing director of the F1 Academy arrives at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain, Thursday, March 2, 2023. Susie Wolff, the wife of Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff said Wednesday, March 20, 2024 she has filed a criminal complaint in the French courts “in relation to statements made about me” by Formula 1's governing body.(AP Photo/Frank Augstein, File)

Susie Wolff files criminal complaint against FIA following conflict of interest investigation

The wife of Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff says she has filed a criminal complaint in the French courts “in relation to statements made about me” by Formula 1’s governing body.

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Red Bull team principal Christian Horner is flanked by his wife Geri Alliwell after the Formula One Saudi Arabian Grand Prix at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit, in Jedda, Saudi Arabia, Saturday, March 9, 2024. (AP Photo/Giuseppe Cacace/Pool)

Column: F1 needs to take control of the Red Bull drama as Horner accuser files FIA complaint

AP Auto Racing Writer Jenna Fryer writes that nobody in Formula 1 seems to want to take control of the drama at Red Bull Racing.

Ferrari driver Oliver Bearman of Britain waits in the Ferrari garage prior to the start of the Formula One Saudi Arabian Grand Prix at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit, in Jedda, Saudi Arabia, Saturday, March 9, 2024. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)

Ferrari teen stand-in Oliver Bearman scores F1 points on dream debut at age 18

Eighteen-year-old British driver Oliver Bearman stole the show with seventh place for Ferrari at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands steers his car during the Formula One Saudi Arabian Grand Prix at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit, in Jedda, Saudi Arabia, Saturday, March 9, 2024. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)

Max Verstappen cruises to victory at Saudi Arabian GP to extend dominant start to F1 title defense

Max Verstappen stayed firmly on course for another season of dominance in Formula 1 by winning the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.

FILE - Ryan Hunter-Reay (28) leads in the Verizon IndyCar Grand Prix of Sonoma auto race, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, in Sonoma, Calif. Honda, not unlike many of the team owners, have concerns about a sense of stagnancy in a series that is otherwise a fantastic racing product. The decision by IndyCar to delay the introduction of a new hybrid engine until after the Indy 500 in May, didn't make anyone happy. (AP Photo/Elijah Nouvelage, File)

IndyCar hopes competitive on-track racing captures audience as F1 season looks to be another snoozer

IndyCar finally snapped six months of dormancy with a Felix Rosenqvist-led spirited Friday practice session that Formula 1 wishes it could reproduce.

FILE - Marcus Ericsson, left, Michael Andretti, center, and Kyle Kirkwood attend a news conference for the IndyCar Grand Prix of Long Beach auto race, Saturday, April 15, 2023 in Long Beach, Calif. The biggest offseason move was Ericsson, the 2022 Indy 500 winner, who left Chip Ganassi Racing for Andretti Global. (AP Photo/Jenna Fryer, File)

Andretti has crash-tested an F1 car even after series rejection, still interested in NASCAR

Michael Andretti shied away from discussing his rejection by Formula 1 in his first interview since the European series denied his application to join the grid as a true American team.

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands celebrates after setting the pole position in the qualifying session ahead of the Formula One Saudi Arabian Grand Prix at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Friday, March 8, 2024. Saudi Arabian Grand Prix will be held on Saturday, March 9, 2024. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen on pole for Saudi Arabian GP. Ferrari teen stand-in Oliver Bearman 11th

Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen has qualified on pole position for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. It extends his strong start to the season amid turmoil at the Red Bull team.

Sauber driver Valtteri Bottas of Finland steers his car during the third practice session ahead of the Formula One Saudi Arabian Grand Prix at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Friday, March 8, 2024. Saudi Arabian Grand Prix will be held on Saturday, March 9, 2024. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)

Audi seals full takeover of Sauber ahead of becoming Formula 1 constructor in 2026

German automaker Audi says it has reached an agreement for a 100% takeover of the Sauber team ahead of its entry as a full Formula 1 constructor in 2026.

Ferrari driver Oliver Bearman of Britain watches at pits during qualifying session ahead of the Formula One Saudi Arabian Grand Prix at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit, in Jedda, Saudi Arabia, Friday, March 8, 2024. Saudi Arabian Grand Prix will be held on Saturday, March 9, 2024. (AP Photo/Giuseppe Cacace/Pool)

Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz Jr. out of Saudi GP with appendicitis. Oliver Bearman steps up at age 18

Carlos Sainz Jr. has been ruled out of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix with appendicitis. Ferrari handed 18-year-old Oliver Bearman his Formula 1 debut hours before qualifying and he placed 11th.

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner, left, speaks with Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands in the team's pit garage before the first practice session ahead of the Formula One Saudi Arabian Grand Prix at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Thursday, March 7, 2024. The Saudi Arabian Grand Prix will be held on Saturday, March 9, 2024. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)

Drama at Red Bull and the FIA dominates F1 ahead of Saudi Arabian GP

Formula 1 heads to the Saudi Arabian city of Jeddah for its first street race of the season on Saturday dogged by unresolved tension and open conflict.

FILE - Jos Verstappen, father of Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands arrives prior to the first free practice for the Austrian Formula One Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring racetrack in Spielberg, Austria, Friday, July 8, 2022. The Red Bull Formula One team will “explode” if Christian Horner stays on as team principal, according to Jos Verstappen, the father of three-time F1 champion Max Verstappen. The F1 spotlight has been almost entirely on Horner in the days leading up to the new season, over his alleged behavior towards a team employee. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader, File)

Red Bull star Max Verstappen defends his father after Horner criticism, says he is ‘not a liar’

Max Verstappen has defended his father amid turmoil at Red Bull and has addressed speculation that he could switch to Mercedes next season when Lewis Hamilton joins Ferrari.

Mercedes driver George Russell of Britain attends a news conference ahead of the Formula One Saudi Arabian Grand Prix at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Wednesday, March 6, 2024. Saudi Arabian Grand Prix will be held on Saturday, March 9, 2024. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)

F1’s George Russell calls for transparency after report FIA president sought to overturn penalty

Mercedes driver George Russell has called for transparency following a report alleging that the president of Formula 1’s governing body intervened to overturn a penalty.

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands, center, who qualified for pole position, speaks with FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem after qualification ahead of the Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain, Friday, March 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)

FIA confirms whistleblower complaints against president regarding Saudi Arabia and Las Vegas races

The FIA has confirmed its compliance officer has received two complaints “detailing potential allegations involving certain members of its governing body” in seeming reference to recent whistleblower claims against the president of Formula 1’s governing body.

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner, left, speaks with his wife Geri Halliwell prior to the Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain, Saturday, March 2, 2024. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)

Column: Horner dodges through messy F1 opening amid leaked evidence, Verstappen’s father, fan flames

Christian Horner said midway through the Red Bull internal investigation that it was “business as normal” for the Formula 1 team and star of “Drive to Survive,” and he wasn’t kidding.

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner during the Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain, Saturday, March 2, 2024. (Ali Haider, Pool Photo via AP)

Red Bull F1 team will “explode” if Christian Horner stays as team principal, Verstappen’s father says

Jos Verstappen says the Red Bull Formula One team will “explode” if Christian Horner stays on as team principal.

The checkered flag is waved as Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands crosses the finish line to take first place during the Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain, Saturday, March 2, 2024. (Ali Haider, Pool Photo via AP)

F1 champion Max Verstappen wins season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix amid Red Bull turmoil

Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen has eased to victory in the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix despite the turmoil surrounding his Red Bull team principal Christian Horner.

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner, right, walks with his wife Geri Halliwell prior to the Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain, Saturday, March 2, 2024. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)

FIA president: Red Bull boss Christian Horner controversy is ‘damaging the sport’ - report

The president of Formula 1’s governing body tells the Financial Times the controversy around Red Bull team principal Christian Horner is damaging the sport but that the FIA won’t conduct its own inquiry unless it receives a complaint.

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands steers his car during qualification ahead of the Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain, Friday, March 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)

Verstappen on pole for F1 season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix overshadowed by scrutiny of team boss

Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen has qualified on the pole for the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix as scrutiny of Red Bull’s boss overshadows the start of the new season.

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner during the first practice session ahead of the Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain, Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)

Red Bull’s Horner dismisses ‘anonymous speculation,’ denies misconduct after alleged evidence dump

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner is dismissing “anonymous speculation” after alleged evidence in his misconduct investigation was widely distributed from a generic email account.

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands steers his car during the first practice session ahead of the Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain, Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)

Practice in Bahrain starts marathon F1 year after a dramatic offseason

After the most dramatic offseason in recent Formula 1 history comes its longest ever season. Thursday practice for the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix begins the first of 24 race weekends this season.

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner sits in the paddock during Formula One pre season testings at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain, Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)

Red Bull F1 team boss Christian Horner stays in charge after complaint dismissed

Red Bull has dismissed the allegations of misconduct against team principal Christian Horner, closing an investigation that has overshadowed the start of the Formula 1 season.

Williams driver Logan Sargeant of the US steers his car for a Formula One pre season test at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain, Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)

American Logan Sargeant heads into 2nd F1 season stronger, hopes to deliver for Williams

Even before Logan Sargeant finished his rookie Formula 1 season, a set of expectations were given to the American on what he needed to do to keep his ride at Williams.

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner, left, and Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands are in the garage during Formula One pre season testings at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain, Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)

Investigation into Red Bull boss overshadows new F1 season as Verstappen aims for fourth title

A still-unresolved investigation into the boss of Formula 1’s champion team is overshadowing the start of the new season this week at the Bahrain Grand Prix.

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands sits in his car before a Formula One pre season test at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain, Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)

Verstappen calls on F1 tracks to ‘double-check’ safety after loose drain cover stops testing again

Max Verstappen has called for Formula 1 venues to “double-check” the safety of objects around the track after a loose drain cover interrupted preseason testing for the second day running.

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner, centre, chats with Red Bull driver Sergio Perez of Mexico, left, and Helmut Marko, director of the Red Bull Formula One teams, right, at the pits during Formula One pre season test at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain, Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)

Red Bull chief Horner says he wants investigation resolved ‘as soon as possible’

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner indicates he hopes the ongoing investigation into alleged misconduct by him will be resolved “as soon as possible” as the Formula 1 season nears.

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner, right, chats with Red Bull driver Sergio Perez of Mexico at the pits during Formula One pre season test at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain, Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)

Christian Horner with Red Bull team at start of F1 testing in Bahrain despite ongoing investigation

Team principal Christian Horner was with Red Bull as Formula 1 preseason testing began even as he faces an ongoing investigation by the team’s parent company into an alleged claim of misconduct.

ARCHIVO - Michael Andretti durante una rueda de prensa del Gran Premio de Long Beach de la IndyCar, el sábado 15 de abril de 2023, en Long Beach, California. (AP Foto/Jenna Fryer)

General Motors insists Andretti Cadillac effort in F1 can be competitive

General Motors reiterated Friday that work with Michael Andretti on a Formula 1 entry is “continuing to develop our car at pace” and that it completely disputes F1’s assertion that an Andretti Cadillac effort would not be competitive.

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner walks from the garage during the second practice session for the Formula One Miami Grand Prix auto race, Friday, May 5, 2023, at the Miami International Autodrome in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Red Bull principal Christian Horner denies wrongdoing amid investigation as team launches new car

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner insisted it was “business as normal” as he helped the team launch its car for the new Formula 1 season, even as he faces a company investigation into an alleged claim of misconduct.

FILE - Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain arrives at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain, Thursday, March 2, 2023. Lewis Hamilton's arrival will present “a huge opportunity” for Ferrari next year but signing the seven-time Formula One champion involved some uncomfortable phone calls, team principal Fred Vasseur said Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein, File)

Lewis Hamilton says it feels ‘surreal’ to enter his last season at Mercedes with car launch

Seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton says it feels “surreal” to be entering his last season with Mercedes before joining Ferrari for 2025.