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Raikkonen's car hits Ferrari mechanic after tire change

SAKHIR, Bahrain (AP) A Ferrari team mechanic was taken to the hospital for treatment after being struck by Kimi Raikkonen’s car during a botched tire change during the Bahrain Grand Prix on Sunday.

Raikkonen tops 3rd practice for Bahrain GP, Hamilton 4th

SAKHIR, Bahrain (AP) Kimi Raikkonen posted the fastest time in the third and final practice ahead of qualifying for the Bahrain Grand Prix on Saturday.

Sebastien Bourdais takes IndyCar in Phoenix

AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) Sebastien Bourdais took the IndyCar pole Friday night at ISM Raceway, bumping fellow Frenchman Simon Pagenaud on the final run of qualifying.

Ogier leads Tour of Corsica rally after Day 1

AJACCIO, Corsica (AP) Five-time defending world rally champion Sebastien Ogier won three of four stages Friday to take the lead in the Tour of Corsica rally, while fellow Frenchman Sebastien Loeb saw his hopes of victory vanish on his return to the Mediterranean island.

F1 owners unveil blueprint for the series as from 2021

SAKHIR, Bahrain (AP) Formula One owner Liberty Media plans to introduce a cost cap and help make engines cheaper and louder in their future blueprint for the series.

Dominant Mercedes has a point to prove at Bahrain Grand Prix

SAKHIR, Bahrain (AP) Usually so impressive, Mercedes is in the uncommon position of having a point to prove at the Bahrain Grand Prix this weekend.

Mercedes blames computer bug for Hamilton glitch

Mercedes blamed a computer bug from an offline software tool for the timing error which cost Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton a chance to win the Australian Grand Prix.

F1 reserve driver Kubica says return to racing is possible

WARSAW, Poland (AP) Robert Kubica says last year’s test drives for Renault have shown that a return to Formula One racing is possible despite almost losing his right hand in a 2011 rally crash.

Patrick's first laps at Indy since 2011 washed out by rain

Danica Patrick returned to Indianapolis Motor Speedway this week expecting to drive an Indy car for the first time since 2011.

Jeff Emig & Ralph Sheheen break down round 12 from Indianapolis | 2018 MONSTER ENERGY SUPERCROSS

Jeff Emig & Ralph Sheheen give you full highlights and analysis from a wild night in Indianapolis that saw Marvin Musquin score an almost 30-second victory over Dean Wilson.

McLaren shows new fight and speed at Australian GP

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) For three years, McLaren’s Fernando Alonso could only dream of having a car reliable enough to compete with the top teams in Formula One. Or at least finish races.

Vettel holds off Hamilton to win Australian GP

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel captured his third Australian Grand Prix on Sunday, holding off his hard-charging Mercedes rival Lewis Hamilton in a dramatic start to the new Formula One season.

Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel wins season-opening Australian Formula One Grand Prix

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel wins season-opening Australian Formula One Grand Prix.

Jeff Emig's InFROmation – Indianapolis | 2018 MONSTER ENERGY SUPERCROSS

Jeff Emig gives you everything you need to know for round 12 of the 2018 season from Indianapolis.

Vettel fastest in rainy final practice at Australian GP

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) Ferrari drivers Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen went one-two in the final practice session ahead of qualifying at the water-logged Australian Grand Prix on Saturday.

Crampton wins NHRA Gatornationals following lengthy absence

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) Richie Crampton was sitting home during the 2017 Gatornationals, distraught about being out of the sport just two years after winning five times.

Jean Éric-Vergne wins Uruguay thriller | 2018 ABB FORMULA E CHAMPIONSHIP

Jean Éric-Vergne holds of Lucas di Grassi to win the Punta del Este ePrix in thrilling fashion.

Jeff Emig & Ralph Sheheen break down round 11 from St. Louis | 2018 MONSTER ENERGY SUPERCROSS

Jeff Emig & Ralph Sheheen give you full highlights and analysis from a wild night in St. Louis that saw Eli Tomac score another dominating win.

Leah Pritchett packs NHRA schedule by racing in 3 events

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) Leah Pritchett stepped out of her old-school sneakers, slipped into her racing shoes and zipped up her fire suit.

Fast and reliable Red Bull may give Verstappen F1 title shot

Max Verstappen could finally have a Red Bull car fast and reliable enough to challenge for the Formula One title this year.

Bottas ready to challenge teammate Hamilton for F1 title

TURIN, Italy (AP) Valtteri Bottas has no intention of playing second fiddle to Lewis Hamilton and thinks the time is right for him to pip his Mercedes teammate to the title.

Hamilton, Vettel chasing 5th F1 title to match Fangio

PARIS (AP) Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel start the Formula One season in Australia on March 25 within touching distance of further greatness.

Sixteen-time Funny Car champ Force endures another fireball

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) John Force is perfect on the season: three NHRA events and three harrowing engine explosions.

Vautier, Spirit of Daytona land pole for 12 Hours of Sebring

SEBRING, Fla. (AP) Tristan Vautier will lead the field to the green flag to start the 12 Hours of Sebring.

A.J. Foyt briefly hospitalized after attack of killer bees

HOUSTON (AP) Four-time Indianapolis 500 winner A.J. Foyt was briefly hospitalized after an attack of Africanized killer bees he encountered while working on his ranch.

Hamilton “super relaxed” amid contract talks with Mercedes

TURIN, Italy (AP) Lewis Hamilton is ”super relaxed” amid ongoing contract negotiations with Mercedes and the four-time world champion hinted it could be his last deal as a Formula One driver.

Jeff Emig & Ralph Sheheen break down round 10 from Daytona | 2018 MONSTER ENERGY SUPERCROSS

Jeff Emig & Ralph Sheheen give you full highlights and analysis from a wild night in Daytona that saw Justin Brayton score his first career win.

IndyCar season off to a sloppy start on streets of St. Pete

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) The first race of the IndyCar season is off to a messy start on the streets of St. Petersburg.

New motor doesn’t end McLaren’s woes in F1 preseason

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) New engine. Same dismal result.

Oriol Servia to run Indy 500 for Scuderia Corsa and Rahal

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) Oriol Servia will enter the Indianapolis 500 in a joint effort with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing and Scuderia Corsa, which will be making its IndyCar debut.