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Hungary F1 GP Auto Racing
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands steers his car during the Formula One Hungarian Grand Prix auto race, at the Hungaroring racetrack in Mogyorod, near Budapest, Hungary, Sunday, July 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)

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Your auto racing coverage, from the global circuits to the checkered flag

From Formula 1 to Dakar, the AP delivers fast, reliable coverage of motorsport’s biggest moments, emerging talents, dramatic finishes and global rivalries — on and off the track. Covering every championship twist and turn in series including NASCAR and open-wheel single-seater racing such as Formula 1 and IndyCar.

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FILE – Alfa Romeo driver Guanyu Zhou of China crashes at the start of the British Formula One Grand Prix at the Silverstone circuit, in Silverstone, England, Sunday, July 3, 2022. The photo was honored by the Associated Press Sports Editors as best sports action photo of 2022 at their annual winter meeting. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein, File)

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Our journalists are embedded with exclusive access at circuits around the world, delivering real-time coverage from the biggest stories at the biggest races.

Hungary F1 GP Auto Racing
Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco steers his car during the Formula One Hungarian Grand Prix auto race, at the Hungaroring racetrack in Mogyorod, near Budapest, Hungary, Sunday, July 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)

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We don’t just report laps and winners. We dissect strategies, innovations, safety developments and the personalities that make the sport roar.

 

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Multi-format storytelling

Whether it’s dynamic video highlights, immersive photos, interactive graphics or clear text reportage, our multimedia formats bring race weekend drama to life.

NASCAR Daytona 500 Auto Racing
William Byron celebrates after winning the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)

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In today’s fast-paced environment, we optimize coverage for digital engagement — covering viral moments, onboard reactions and trend angles that resonate beyond the track.

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FILE – Alfa Romeo driver Guanyu Zhou of China crashes at the start of the British Formula One Grand Prix at the Silverstone circuit, in Silverstone, England, Sunday, July 3, 2022. The photo was honored by the Associated Press Sports Editors as best sports action photo of 2022 at their annual winter meeting. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein, File)
Hungary F1 GP Auto Racing
Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco steers his car during the Formula One Hungarian Grand Prix auto race, at the Hungaroring racetrack in Mogyorod, near Budapest, Hungary, Sunday, July 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)
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NASCAR Daytona 500 Auto Racing
William Byron celebrates after winning the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)

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