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Hamilton, Bottas fastest in first practice for British GP

SILVERSTONE, England (AP) Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes teammate Valtteri Bottas were fastest during an incident-packed opening practice for the British Grand Prix on Friday.

Steve Matchett explains why Formula E's Gen 2 car will literally be a game changer

Hear Steve Matchett explain the incredible benefits that the Gen 2 car will bring to Formula E.

Hamilton hopes to watch England in World Cup final

SILVERSTONE, England (AP) Four-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton is keeping July 15 free in his diary in case England’s soccer team reaches the World Cup final.

Hamilton chasing record 6th British GP win at home race

SILVERSTONE, England (AP) Lewis Hamilton believes Mercedes’ mishaps in Austria will make the team stronger and help him become the British Grand Prix’s outright most successful driver on Sunday.

Motorsports matriarch Dee Ann Andretti dies at 76

Dee Ann Andretti, the wife of famed driver Mario Andretti and matriarch of one of the most prominent families in motorsports, has died. She was 76.

Racing director Eric Boullier resigns from McLaren

SILVERSTONE, England (AP) Struggling Formula One outfit McLaren has accepted Eric Boullier’s resignation as racing director and announced a restructure of its leadership.

Vettel sets track record to lead Austrian GP final practice

SPIELBERG, Austria (AP) Sebastian Vettel was fastest in the final practice for the Austrian Grand Prix on Saturday as Ferrari caught up with the upgraded Mercedes cars.

Hamilton fastest in upgraded car in practice for Austrian GP

SPIELBERG, Austria (AP) Lewis Hamilton posted the fastest lap time as Mercedes’ upgraded cars dominated the first practice session for the Austrian Grand Prix on Friday.

Norwalk Recap: The top five moments from the Summit Racing Equipment Nationals | 2018 NHRA DRAG RACING

Take a look back through the top 5 moments from the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals in Norwalk.

Walk 1000 feet with Doug Kalitta | 2018 NHRA DRAG RACING

Get to know Top Fuel driver Doug Kalitta as the walks 1000 feet with Amanda Busick.

Blake Alexander raced to first NHRA Top Fuel victory

NORWALK, Ohio (AP) Blake Alexander raced to his first Top Fuel victory Sunday in the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals.

The Latest: Power failure – Penske car has early problems

ELKHART LAKE, Wis. (AP) The Latest on the IndyCar race at Road America (all times local):

Team Penske leads the way in front row at Road America

ELKHART LAKE, Wis. (AP) Josef Newgarden leads a Team Penske sweep on the front row at the IndyCar series race at Road America.

NHRA: Clay Millican breaks Top Fuel track record in Norwalk

NORWALK, Ohio (AP) Clay Millican broke the Top Fuel track speed record Saturday in rain-shortened qualifying at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals

IndyCar rookie Robert Wickens returns to Road America

ELKHART LAKE, Wis. (AP) Robert Wickens emerged from his trailer after a meeting with engineers, taking a brief break after practice at Road America.

Newgarden takes pole at Road America, Penske claims 1st row

ELKHART LAKE, Wis. (AP) Defending IndyCar series champion Josef Newgarden won the pole Saturday for the race at Road America, leading a Team Penske sweep of the front row.

Heavy rain restricts French GP 3rd practice, Bottas fastest

LE CASTELLET, France (AP) Heavy rain kept drivers in the garage for most of the final practice of the French Grand Prix on Saturday with Valtteri Bottas of Mercedes ending up fastest in the washed-out third session.

Force sisters lead NHRA qualifying in Norwalk

NORWALK, Ohio (AP) Sisters Brittney and Courtney Force topped their divisions Friday in rain-shortened qualifying at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals.

Ricciardo mulling move from Red Bull to other F1 team

LE CASTELLET, France (AP) Daniel Ricciardo says over the next six weeks he wants to decide between staying at Red Bull or joining another Formula One team for next year.

F1 team Red Bull confirms expected switch to Honda engines

Honda will become Red Bull’s engine supplier from next season after the Formula One team confirmed its anticipated split with Renault on Tuesday.

Nadal gets 24 Hours Le Mans race underway

LE MANS, France (AP) Tennis great Rafael Nadal played the role of official starter on Saturday to get the 86th edition of the 24 Hours Le Mans classic endurance race underway amid light rain.

Mercedes loses ground in Formula One race

MONTREAL (AP) Mercedes arrived at the Canadian Grand Prix without the correct tires or an expected engine upgrade and left Montreal trailing in the Formula One championship standings.

Dixon surges to IndyCar points lead with 2 wins in 8 days

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) Even with all the speed, Scott Dixon still hadn’t led a lap all season when he left Indianapolis last month.

Fernando Alonso retires from Canadian GP, his 300th F1 race

MONTREAL (AP) Fernando Alonso’s 300th Formula One race ended early because of an exhaust failure.

Lucas di Grassi wins Zurich ePrix as Bird keeps title hopes alive | 2018 ABB FORMULA E

Lucas di Grassi wins his first race of the year at the Zurich ePrix as Sam Bird cuts Jean-Éric Vergne’s points lead to just 23.

The Latest: "Too Tall" for Indy; another Ed Jones intro

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) The Latest on IndyCar race at Texas Motor Speedway (all times local):

Courtney Force takes No. 1 qualifier in Virginia

DINWIDDIE, Va. (AP) Courtney Force took her sixth No. 1 qualifier of the year and fourth in the past five events Saturday in the inaugural Virginia NHRA Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park.

Verstappen posts more fast times in Canadian GP practice

MONTREAL (AP) Red Bull’s Max Verstappen posted the fastest lap at the Formula One Canadian Grand Prix for the third practice session in a row.

Courtney Force leads Funny Car qualifying in Virginia

DINWIDDIE, Va. (AP) Courtney Force led Funny Car qualifying Friday in the inaugural Virginia NHRA Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park.

Verstappen: Crash questions make me want to headbutt someone

MONTREAL (AP) Ask Max Verstappen about his recent Formula One crashes at your own risk.