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Raikkonen left frustrated as Vettel's strategy pays off

Kimi Raikkonen was disappointed to finish second after getting caught in lapped traffic after his stop.

Watch this five-car pileup from the Indianapolis 500

A five-car pileup struck with 17 laps left to go at the Indianapolis 500.

Fernando Alonso retires from Indy 500 with engine failure

Fernando Alonso’s engine blew up with 21 laps to go in the Indianapolis 500.

Here's what the drivers see during the Indianapolis 500

Visor cam is being used on two cars in the Indy 500, giving us a driver’s perspective of all the action.

Button's Monaco GP comeback ends with rebuke from Wehrlein

MONACO (AP) Jenson Button’s Formula One comeback ended with a crash at Sunday’s Monaco Grand Prix and a rebuke from the driver he ploughed into.

Frightening wreck knocks Scott Dixon out of Indianapolis 500

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Pole sitter Scott Dixon was knocked out of the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday by a terrifying crash that saw his car fly over the car of Jay Howard and land atop the inside safety fence, where it split in two amid sparks and flames.

Drivers in limbo after track owner's sex traffic arrest

WATERFORD, Conn. (AP) Adam Gada is not sure he’ll ever race again at the New London-Waterford Speedbowl, a small Connecticut racetrack that has been part of his family’s life since it opened in 1951.

Pascal Wehrlein's F1 car ends up on its side at Monaco

Wehrlein’s F1 car was turned up on its side during the Monaco GP.

Fernando Alonso calls Jenson Button at start of Monaco GP

“I’m going to pee in your seat.”

What time does the Indianapolis 500 start?

Everything you need to know, including green flag time, for the 101st Indianapolis 500:

All engines go on motorsports' biggest day

The Formula One series kicks things off with the Monaco Grand Prix on Sunday. It is shaping up to be a thrilling season, with four-time F1 champion Sebastian Vettel holding a slender six-point lead on three-time champion Lewis Hamilton. They have two wins each, but Vettel’s Ferrari looks much quicker than it did last year while Hamilton’s Mercedes is not as dominant. Vettel starts the race on the front row alongside teammate Kimi Raikkonen while Hamilton is way back.

Mercedes mystified as Lewis Hamilton starts 13th in Monaco

“I was devastated after the session, to the point where I couldn’t get out of the car.”

Sebastian Vettel admits to mistake on final qualifying run

A mistake may have cost Sebastian Vettel pole position at Monaco.

Carlos Sainz planning to 'attack' sister Red Bull cars in Monaco

Carlos Sainz qualified an impressive 6th for the Monaco GP, but he’s hungry for more.

BMW confirms M8 GTE for 2018

BMW has confirmed that its 2018 GTE contender will be based on the new M8 model.

Nicky Hayden Memorial Fund set up to benefit children

Nicky Hayden’s family has set up a memorial fund to benefit children.

Starting lineup for the Monaco GP

Here’s how the field will line up for Sunday’s Monaco GP.

Returning Button hit with 15-place penalty for engine change

MONACO (AP) Jenson Button’s one-off return to Formula One at the Monaco Grand Prix is proving problematic.

Vettel shows speed again with fastest time in final practice

MONACO (AP) Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel warmed up for qualifying at the Monaco Grand Prix with the fastest time in the third and final practice session on Saturday.

Stewart-Haas reaches agreement with former Patrick sponsor

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Stewart-Haas Racing and Nature’s Bakery have agreed to settle a $31 million breach-of-contract lawsuit the team had filed in a dispute with Danica Patrick’s former sponsor.

NASCAR trying to increase passing for Coca-Cola 600

CONCORD, N.C. (AP) NASCAR is trying to inject some excitement into Charlotte Motor Speedway, where recent races have been relatively predictable, even dull: When a lead car breaks free from the pack, it’s been nearly impossible to catch.

F1 proving harder than expected, admits Haas

Gene Haas admits that his entry into F1 has proved tougher than expected.

Esteban Ocon making a name for himself as a rising F1 star

MONACO (AP) Esteban Ocon is described by one member of his Force India team as a ”sponge” because of his capacity to absorb information.

F1 Global Fan Survey results revealed

The F1 Global Fan Survey results have been released, and fans are a lot more optimistic about the future of F1 than in 2015.

Harvick wins Charlotte pole; Cup leader Larson starts last

CONCORD, N.C. (AP) Kevin Harvick will start on the pole for the Coca-Cola 600 on Sunday, while Cup Series point leader Kyle Larson will begin NASCAR’s longest race at the rear of the field.

Alomania takes center stage at Indianapolis 500

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) It was opening day at Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Fernando Alonso chose a skateboard as his means of transportation through the paddock.