Lewis Hamilton continued his imperious form by posting a record-breaking lap of the Circuit of the Americas en route to completing a practice double for the United States Grand Prix.

Lewis Hamilton kick-started his bid to seal a fourth world championship in the best possible fashion after topping the time sheets in opening practice for the United States Grand Prix.

Lewis Hamilton insists it is beyond belief that he finds himself closing in on a fourth world title after his victory at the Japanese Grand Prix.

The days of Formula One taking millions from deep-pocketed nations with little history in car racing to stage Grand Prix events may be over. New owner Liberty Media Corp wants to end a “deal-of-the-day” mentality to focus on key markets, including the US and Europe.

Sebastian Vettel has warned Mercedes that there is more to come from Ferrari after the Italian team beat their rivals to a practice one-two ahead of the Chinese Grand Prix.

Lewis Hamilton has been crowned Formula One world champion after winning the US Grand Prix in the most dramatic of circumstances.

Sebastian Vettel feels it will be "a shame" if he is unable to run in qualifying ahead of Sunday’s US Grand Prix but admits his hands are tied by the regulations.

Putting his swimming career on hold after his second drink-driving arrest, Olympic champion Michael Phelps began a six-week programme today that he said “will provide the help I need to better understand myself”.

The Grand Prix of America has been put on hold for one year, with the race to now make its debut in 2014.

Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone has welcomed the return of the United States to the sport’s calendar.

The boss of the Monticello Motor Club in upstate New York claims his circuit is in the running to host a United States Grand Prix following positive talks with Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone.

Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone is set to make a decision on the future of the United States Grand Prix by July 12, Indianapolis Motor Speedway officials announced on Saturday.

The future of the United States Grand Prix will not be resolved until after this year’s race.

A season of pain has pricked Ferrari into action in order to reclaim their place at the top of the Formula One tree, according to the team’s managing director Jean Todt.

Ticket-holders from the farcical US Grand Prix at Indianapolis in June are now being invited to apply for refunds.

Ticket-holders from the farcical US Grand Prix at Indianapolis in June are now being invited to apply for refunds.

Eight drivers are to miss a planned meeting next month with Max Mosley, president of world governing body the FIA.

KIMI RAIKKONEN admits he must start taking points off championship leader Fernando Alonso if he is to stand any chance of winning the F1 world title.

DAVID COULTHARD insists there will be no strike by Formula One drivers this season in an apparent U-turn by the Scot.

David Coulthard insists there will be no strike by Formula One drivers this season in an apparent u-turn by the Scot.

David Coulthard has warned that Formula One drivers could go on strike if their safety demands are not met.

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WORLD governing body the FIA will hand down their verdict on the Indianapolis debacle in Paris today, with Formula One braced for a backlash if seven teams are dealt a harsh punishment.

FORMULA One teams could boycott future races if they get severe penalties for their role in the US Grand Prix fiasco, warned Minardi boss Paul Stoddart yesterday.

WORLD governing body FIA yesterday detailed exactly why they have charged seven Formula One teams with bringing the sport into disrepute.

MICHELIN teams will face disciplinary action after their unsafe tyres prompted a mass pull-out in the US Grand Prix at Indianapolis.

FERRARI’S Michael Schumacher emerged with the victory in a US Grand Prix turned into a parade yesterday by the withdrawal of 14 Formula One cars running on suspect Michelin tyres.

GERMAN Formula One driver Ralf Schumacher got an eerie reminder of his horrific crash in last year’s US Grand Prix when he hit the wall at almost the same spot in practice yesterday for the 2005 edition of the race.

WORLD champion Michael Schumacher does not expect a repeat of Ferrari’s double Canadian podium in this weekend’s United States Grand Prix at Indianapolis.

World champion Michael Schumacher does not expect a repeat of Ferrari’s double Canadian podium in this weekend’s United States Grand Prix at Indianapolis.

Williams last night positioned himself in Ralf Schumacher’s corner as he backed the German to make a “vital” contribution to his team’s fortunes in the year’s final two grands prix.

Frank Williams tonight positioned himself in Ralf Schumacher’s corner as he backed the German to make a “vital” contribution to his team’s fortunes over the final two grands prix of the year.

The US Grand Prix is to return to the MotoGP calendar next year after an 11-year absence.

Juan Pablo Montoya hopes the second half of the Formula One season will bring with it better fortunes than the first.

It has been reported that BMW Williams driver Ralf Schumacher will miss Sunday's French Grand Prix after his high-speed crash during the US Grand Prix.

FRANK Williams is adamant his team did not cheat in Sunday’s Canadian Grand Prix, but has conceded they were “very clumsy”.

Ross Brawn cannot see a career beyond Ferrari – providing he is still enjoying his time with the all-conquering Italian team.

Motorsport chief Max Mosley wants to radically overhaul Formula One’s driver penalty system before next season.

JUAN PABLO MONTOYA claims “unfair” rulings ended his world championship hopes this season.

Renault have issued a hands-off warning to Ferrari over rising young star Fernando Alonso.

Justin Wilson heads for Japan today determined to do everything he can to secure his Formula One future in the season finale.

MICHAEL SCHUMACHER won the United States Grand Prix yesterday, withstanding rain showers and challenges from his two rivals for the crown to virtually guarantee an unprecedented sixth Formula One world championship.

Michael Schumacher swept to victory in the United States Grand Prix at Indianapolis to move within touching distance of his sixth world title.

World championship leader Michael Schumacher took advantage of a hesitant start by title rival Juan Pablo Montoya to move up the field in today’s United States Grand Prix at Indianapolis.

MICHAEL Schumacher may be within sight of an historic sixth World Championship but in North America he is still just another face in the crowd.

JUAN PABLO MONTOYA has never finished on the podium in a US Grand Prix, but unless Michael Schumacher disappoints this weekend, he’s going to have to repeat his visit to Victory Lane at the Indy 500 three years ago to stay in serious title contention.

Michael Schumacher believes Sunday’s United States Grand Prix will play a crucial role in deciding the destination of the drivers’ crown – and he is confident of coming out on top.

JUAN PABLO MONTOYA will draw on memories of his greatest triumph to date as he looks to close the gap on championship leader Michael Schumacher at this weekend’s United States Grand Prix.

Jenson Button is desperate to end the season on a high and has targeted a strong qualifying showing as the key to his hopes in next weekend’s United States Grand Prix.