Now, the reasons drivers choose certain numbers vary. Verstappen’s race number is actually 33, but he races under the number 1 because that’s reserved for the reigning world champion. The title winner gets to choose whether to use 1 or stick with their race number.

The dramatic final act of the Mexico City Grand Prix played out behind Norris, as Verstappen tried to chase down Leclerc in the last few laps. The Red Bull driver pulled within DRS range of Leclerc on the penultimate lap, but then the Virtual Safety Car was deployed when Carlos Sainz Jr. stopped on the track, freezing the field.

Max Verstappen won the Austin Sprint race on Saturday, finishing ahead of George Russell and Carlos Sainz on podium. Ferrari duo Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc rounded out the Top 5. McLaren stars Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri provided the drama during the Sprint with their collision on Turn 1, forcing them both to retire from the race.

The vibes of Formula One and NASCAR blended in Saturday's F1 Sprint race at Circuit of the Americas, if not the actual drivers.

Apple and Formula 1 announced a five-year partnership that will bring F1 content to Apple TV in the U.S., following the success of last summer's film, "F1 The Movie" starring Brad Pitt.

Formula 1 racing is officially coming to Apple TV! “We’re thrilled to expand our relationship with Formula 1 and offer ..."

In 2021, F1 drivers received three points for winning the sprint, two for finishing second, and one for coming in third. As this offered little to no incentive to put cars on the line for drivers in the midfield, this was altered in 2022 to the rewards system, which remains in place this year.

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen raced to his third victory in four races Sunday at the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix, while McLaren’s Lando Norris took a huge chunk out of teammate Oscar Piastri’s championship lead by finishing second.

For the first time, maestro Mickey Mouse will take the stage in front of the Fountains of Bellagio for a live Disney performance featuring music, lights, and pyrotechnics. The Disneyland Band will also perform the national anthem on race day to mark 70 years of Disney magic.