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Lucky 13? Indy 500 starting spot means everything to rookie

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Zach Claman De Melo got the subtle tattoo three years ago, a small, black ”13” just behind his right ear.

Leclerc carries memories of his father & Bianchi at Monaco

MONACO (AP) When Charles Leclerc races for the first time at the Monaco Grand Prix on Sunday, he will carry with him the memories of his father and his close friend Jules Bianchi.

Women back on the grid at Monaco GP, but in a different role

MONACO (AP) Women will make a return of sorts to the Formula One grid at this weekend’s Monaco Grand Prix, although not in the previous ”grid girls” role now discarded.

Danica Patrick eases into final race of her career

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Danica Patrick strolled into Indianapolis Motor Speedway with a sunburn, a surprise gift from an afternoon spent in Green Bay, reading books while lying in the grass with boyfriend Aaron Rodgers.

Brother's memory keeps Stefan Wilson racing for a cause

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Stefan Wilson feels the presence of his late brother everywhere he turns at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Tony Kanaan heads to AJ Foyt Racing for another Indy shot

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) For all the success Tony Kanaan has had inside an Indy car, from winning the series title to his long-sought Indianapolis 500 triumph, you’d think he would have landed with one team for good.

Rally driver Meeke fired due to high number of crashes

PARIS (AP) Northern Ireland driver Kris Meeke and his co-driver have been dropped from Citroen’s World Rally Championship team because of ”an excessively high number of crashes.”

Uncertainty about when Hamilton will sign his new contract

MONACO (AP) Although Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes management are not saying precisely what is holding up his new deal, others think they know.

Riccardo fastest ahead of Red Bull teammate Verstappen

MONACO (AP) Daniel Ricciardo posted the fastest time in the first practice session for the Monaco Grand Prix on Thursday.

Indestructible Foyt back at Indy after another health scare

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) A.J. Foyt still cuts an imposing figure around Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Close calls force Indy 500 to learn lessons, coping skills

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Takuma Sato learned a tough, painful lesson from his spectacular final lap crash at the 2012 Indianapolis 500.

Hinchcliffe no longer pursuing options to run in Indy 500

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) James Hinchcliffe has stopped looking for a way to get back into Sunday’s Indianapolis 500 and says barring ”unforeseen circumstances” he will not race this weekend.

Danica Patrick to host 25th annual ESPYS in July

LOS ANGELES (AP) Danica Patrick has lined up her first post-retirement gig: hosting The ESPYS.

Ferrari looking to get back on track in F1 at Monaco GP

MONACO (AP) For Ferrari to win in Formula One, it needs to stop gifting points to Mercedes.

Curses! Andretti weary of talking Indy 500 disappointment

PHILADELPHIA (AP) Marco Andretti had already wagered a few bucks with teammate Alexander Rossi on the Super Bowl and then decided to up the ante. Andretti tweeted that if the Philadelphia Eagles beat the New England Patriots, he’d meet fans at his hometown’s downtown circle .

Takuma Sato back to defend Indy 500 victory with new team

The fans lined up one by one in the most orderly fashion, waiting for their chance to take a photograph or snag an autograph from the first Japanese winner of the Indianapolis 500.

Brickyard to toy bricks: Danica Patrick gets Lego statue

NEW YORK (AP) When Danica Patrick drives her final race in the Indy 500 on Sunday, she’ll certainly be the only competitor with a Lego statue in her image.

ABC poised to bring its final Indy 500 to fans

As the Indianapolis 500 prepares to leave ABC, its only home for the past 54 years, for new partner NBC next season, The Associated Press asked those who will produce the telecast for their memories:

Baffert thinks Justify has right stuff to win Triple Crown

Bob Baffert has a good feeling about Justify’s chances of winning the final leg of the Triple Crown at the Belmont Stakes.

Column: Celebrating bumping at Indy a short-sighted victory

Bumping was back at Indianapolis Motor Speedway and everyone was thrilled.

NHRA Heartland Nationals postponed until Monday

TOKEKA, Kan. (AP) Courtney Force reached the Funny Car semifinals Sunday in the Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals before dewy conditions following rain postponed the eliminations at Heartland Motorsports Park.

Indy 500 field won’t be expanded for Hinchcliffe, Mann

Only 33 cars will start the Indianapolis 500 and the field will not be expanded to include James Hinchcliffe and Pippa Mann, two popular drivers bumped out of the race in qualifying.

Clay Millican tops qualifying in NHRA Heartland Nationals

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) Clay Millican took the No. 1 qualifying position Saturday in the Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals at Heartland Motorsports Park.

The Latest: IndyCar drivers will get power boost in 2021

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) The Latest on the first of two qualifying days for the Indianapolis 500 (all times local):

Return of Bump Day could give Indy 500 qualifying real boost

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Roger Penske still bemoans the memories from the 1995 Indianapolis 500.

James Davison walks away from practice crash at Indy

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) IndyCar driver James Davison climbed out of his car after crashing hard during Indianapolis 500 practice.

Pietro Fittipaldi a spectator at Indy after breaking legs

Pietro Fittipaldi thought he would be preparing for his Indianapolis 500 debut this week. Instead, he is recovering from multiple leg fractures and watching someone else drive his race car.

Newgarden sticks to Penske plan as others grab spotlight

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Josef Newgarden brought Team Penske’s prestigious No. 1 car to Indianapolis. Since then, the defending series champion has mostly been out of the spotlight.

Marco Andretti leads field on 2nd day of Indy 500 practice

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Marco Andretti led four Honda drivers atop the speed chart on the second day of practice for the Indianapolis 500.

Mercedes driver Bottas fastest in F1 testing in Barcelona

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas had the fastest lap on the final day of Formula One testing in Barcelona on Wednesday.