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World champ Lando Norris re-signs with McLaren through 2030Reigning Formula 1 world champion Lando Norris has extended his contract with McLaren through at least 2030.,The deal announced Saturday includes a multi-year option to commit beyond that date for the 26-year-old British driver.,Norris has registered 13 wins, 18 pole positions and 48 podium finishes...

Jets' Woody Johnson buys minority stake in Aston Martin F1 teamNew York Jets owner Woody Johnson acquired a minority stake in the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One team and joined the latter's board of directors as vice chairman, effectively immediately.,The F1 team announced Thursday that Johnson's focus will be to support the outfit's commercial growth -- espec...

F1 opts against second Vegas race if Qatar, Saudi Arabia are movedFormula One will not double down on Las Vegas should it need to change the race schedule at the end of the season due to the ongoing war in Iran.,The Las Vegas Grand Prix will be held Nov. 21, with races in Qatar on Nov. 29 and Abu Dhabi on Dec. 6 scheduled to follow to end the season. A proposal fo...

Lewis Hamilton wins in Barcelona for first victory with Ferrari

Seven-time Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton won his first race as part of the legendary Ferrari team, capturing victory at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix in Spain on Sunday.,The triumph came in his 31st race with Ferrari in a year of resurgence for Hamilton. The 41-year-old is in second place...

Las Vegas signs 10-year extension for Formula 1 race

Formula 1 announced a 10-year extension Thursday to keep a race in Las Vegas through 2037.,F1 came to the agreement with Las Vegas Grand Prix Inc., officials in Clark County and the city's tourism agency, the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority.,The Las Vegas Grand Prix debuted in November 2...

Report: Formula 1 to cancel Bahrain, Saudi Arabia races amid war

Formula 1 leaders intend to cancel scheduled races in the Middle East because of the war in Iran and instability in the region, ESPN reported Friday.,The decision is expected to be announced over the weekend.,Grand Prix races were set for April 12 in Bahrain and April 19 in Saudi Arabia. The decisio...

F1 chartering flights to Australian GP amid Middle East conflict

With the ongoing conflict in the Middle East causing widespread disruptions to travel, Formula 1 officials have chartered flights to get key team staff to Melbourne for this weekend's 2026 Australian Grand Prix, according to The Athletic.,Approximately 1,500 paddock personnel -- including team staff...

Report: F1 driver Kimi Antonelli unhurt in car accident

Formula One driver Kimi Antonelli was unhurt in a single-car accident near his home in San Marino, The Athletic reported Tuesday.,"We can confirm that Kimi was involved in a traffic accident on Saturday night close to his home in San Marino," read a statement from his team, Mercedes, that was provid...