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Grit and glamor: The magic of Monacoupdated: Wed May 23 2012 13:24:00

Put simply, there is no other Formula One race to match the glamor and sophistication of the Monaco Grand Prix.

SI.com: Bruce Martin: Five things we learned at the All-Star Raceupdated: Sun May 20 2012 18:25:00

The long NASCAR Sprint Cup schedule includes 34 races that pay drivers with points. Points they need to make the Chase. But for Saturday night's All-Star Race, it's just about winning.

Latest Formula One standingsupdated: Mon May 14 2012 06:23:00

Two-time world champion Sebastian Vettel remains top of the 2012 standings after finishing sixth in the Spanish Grand Prix.

Formula One 2012: Marussiaupdated: Mon May 14 2012 05:59:00

The rebranded Marussia team were plagued with difficulties in the buildup to the 2012 season, with the MR01 failing the 18th and final official crash test.

Formula One 2012: HRTupdated: Mon May 14 2012 05:58:00

Initially known as Campos Meta 1 and then Hispania Racing, the HRT team are still seeking stability after a less than spectacular entrance into Formula One in 2010.

Formula One 2012: Caterhamupdated: Mon May 14 2012 05:56:00

It's been a preseason of change at CNN-sponsored Caterham, with the team being rebranded after competing under the Lotus name for the past two years.

Formula One 2012: Force Indiaupdated: Mon May 14 2012 05:54:00

Force India entered the elite division of motorsport when Indian businessman Vijay Mallya and Dutchman Michiel Mol purchased the now-defunct Spyker team in 2007.

Formula One 2012: Sauberupdated: Mon May 14 2012 05:53:00

Sauber have been involved in Formula One since 1993, but arguably the team's greatest contribution to the sport has been handing a debut to double world champion Sebastian Vettel at the 2007 U.S. Grand Prix.

Formula One 2012: Williamsupdated: Mon May 14 2012 05:52:00

Williams' form in recent years has not been befitting of a team boasting one of Formula One's richest legacies.

Formula One 2012: Lotusupdated: Mon May 14 2012 05:50:00

Having competed under the Renault name in 2011, the rebranded Lotus team enter the new season hoping to avoid the off-track issues which blighted their preparations for the last campaign.

Formula One 2012: Mercedesupdated: Mon May 14 2012 05:48:00

Having taken over the world champion Brawn GP team ahead of the 2010 season, Mercedes have struggled to be serious title contenders in the past two years.

Formula One 2012: Ferrariupdated: Mon May 14 2012 05:47:00

Ferrari are the most successful team in Formula One history, with the legendary Italian marque boasting a record 16 constructors' titles and 15 drivers' championships.

Formula One 2012: McLarenupdated: Mon May 14 2012 05:45:00

British team McLaren are the third most successful team in Formula One history, with their total of eight constructors' championships only bettered by Williams and Ferrari.

Formula One 2012: Red Bullupdated: Mon May 14 2012 05:44:00

If the last two years are anything to go by, 2012 will once again see every other team and driver in Formula One desperately trying to keep pace with Red Bull.

Schumacher proud of German driversupdated: Sun May 13 2012 18:07:00

7 time Formula One champion Michael Schumacher talks to CNN about the 2012 season so far.

Maldonado takes maiden Grand Prix winupdated: Sun May 13 2012 18:07:00

Pastor Maldonado grabbed his first Formula One victory as the Venezuelan impressively held off Ferrari's Fernando Alonso to win the Spanish Grand Prix.

SI.com: Bruce Martin: What we learned in Darlingtonupdated: Sun May 13 2012 00:33:00

When it comes to "Old school, NASCAR racing" it doesn't get any better than the Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway. Saturday night's renewal of this classic contest was historic for many reasons as Hendrick Motorsports finally reached a milestone moment in what was just the third green, white, checkered flag finish in Darlington's history.

Take a ride with F1 champ Vettelupdated: Fri May 11 2012 13:36:00

F1 champ Sebastian Vettel has some fun on his day shooting a commercial, and CNN's Eunice Yoon goes along for the ride.

Vettel offers support to under-fire Pirelliupdated: Fri May 11 2012 13:36:00

It's the debate that just keeps going round in, well, circles. Are Pirelli's tires good or bad for Formula One? Seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher has already said the tires are like "driving on raw eggs," while racing legend Jackie Stewart warns they are a danger.

F1 legend: Pirelli tires are dangerousupdated: Wed May 09 2012 15:38:00

When Jackie Stewart speaks about driver safety in Formula One, it's worth listening. The racing legend was a pioneer in raising standards in an era when mortality rates were high, and his legacy has left F1 stars with greater support than ever before.

Jackie Stewart on Formula Oneupdated: Wed May 09 2012 15:38:00

Jackie Stewart sits down with Amanda Davies to discuss the state of Formula One racing.

Rosberg: Mercedes can challenge for F1 title updated: Tue May 08 2012 12:27:00

With four different drivers winning each of the four races so far, 2012 is shaping up as one of the most open seasons in Formula One history.

Schu on tire troubles: 'It's like driving on raw eggs'updated: Mon May 07 2012 12:54:00

Seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher has continued to pillory Pirelli's tires, complaining that they are like driving on "raw eggs."

SI.com: Cory McCartney: Keselowski resembling title contender after victory at Talladegaupdated: Mon May 07 2012 09:01:00

TALLADEGA, Ala. -- Five things we learned from the Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway.

SI.com: Cory McCartney: Remedy for a ho-hum season could come Sunday at Talladegaupdated: Thu May 03 2012 11:29:00

Cautions are down and fans are griping. Their many submissions to my inbox say they want drama. They want action. They want fits of aggression played out with 3,400-pound cars bumping and banging into each other. What they want is NASCAR as a Michael Bay production.

When F1 meets football: Sauber joins forces with Chelsea FC updated: Mon Apr 30 2012 12:50:00

The mystery behind the peculiar inscriptions "Out of the Blue" and "True Blue" which first appeared on Sauber engine covers at the Chinese Grand Prix has finally been revealed.

F1 test driver Susie Wolff: It's incredibly physical driving at 280 km/ph updated: Sat Apr 28 2012 09:21:00

Female drivers in Formula One are few and far between, but one woman aiming to change this is Susie Wolff. The 29-year-old is a development driver for Williams F1, where she works with engineers in a simulator and on track tests. She is about to compete in her seventh DTM racing car season for Mercedes Benz. She tells CNN about her journey so far.

Classic 1950s Silver Arrow back on trackupdated: Fri Apr 27 2012 12:46:00

It's no wonder the illustrious Silver Arrow has a special place in the Mercedes team's hearts. The car with the distinctive silver livery has delivered some of its greatest victories -- from successive world championships in the 1950s to the China Grand Prix earlier this month.

Shanghai's F1 design inspirationupdated: Fri Apr 27 2012 12:46:00

F1 designer Hermann Tilke gives CNN an inside track into the Shanghai International Circuit ahead of Sunday's race.

Pirelli hits back at Schumacher criticismupdated: Mon Apr 23 2012 12:46:00

Pirelli has reacted with surprise at seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher's criticism of its tires.

Champion Vettel holds off Raikkonen to win incident-free Bahrain GP updated: Mon Apr 23 2012 07:09:00

Two-time world champion Sebastian Vettel held off the surprise challenge of Kimi Raikkonen in a Lotus to win Sunday's Bahrain Grand Prix.

Formula One 2012: Toro Rossoupdated: Mon Apr 23 2012 04:58:00

Last year Toro Rosso continued to emerge from Red Bull Racing's shadow in only their second season as an independent constructor.

Despite protests, Bahrain Grand Prix runs without a hitchupdated: Sun Apr 22 2012 19:12:00

Days of escalating government protests failed to halt the Bahrain Grand Prix on Sunday, which took place even as nearby streets were blocked with burning tires and trash.

Vettel bounces back with Bahrain poleupdated: Sat Apr 21 2012 12:50:00

The last time Sebastian Vettel raced in Bahrain, it was the start of a season in which he became Formula One's youngest world champion.

As protests continue, Bahrain prince says Grand Prix 'builds bridges'updated: Sat Apr 21 2012 06:11:00

The Bahrain Grand Prix will act as a unifying force amid the nation's unrest, the Bahraini government said Friday, while opposition activists accused the Gulf kingdom's rulers of cracking down on demonstrations.

Security concerns in Bahrainupdated: Fri Apr 20 2012 13:09:00

Security will likely be a major issue during the Bahrain Grand Prix, as CNN's Fred Pleitgen reports.

Bahrain uneasy ahead of Grand Prixupdated: Fri Apr 20 2012 12:52:00

As CNN's Fred Pleitgen reports, Bahrain's government says the Formula One Grand Prix race should be trouble-free.

Bahrain Crown Prince insists grand prix will not bow to extremistsupdated: Fri Apr 20 2012 12:52:00

Bahrain Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa has insisted Sunday's grand prix in the Gulf kingdom will go ahead despite continued anti-government protests on the country's streets.

Vettel aims to bounce back in Bahrainupdated: Fri Apr 20 2012 12:19:00

Sebastian Vettel is hoping to kickstart his season in Bahrain this weekend as he continues his bid to win a third consecutive world drivers' championship.

Safety fears raised as Bahrain protestors hurl petrol bomb over Force India carupdated: Thu Apr 19 2012 12:36:00

Two members of Force India's Formula One team have left Bahrain after a petrol bomb was thrown at one of the marque's cars during an anti-government protest.

Bahrain's 'calculated risk' auto raceupdated: Wed Apr 18 2012 13:27:00

The Bahrain circuit's chairman tells CNN's Fred Pleitgen about the decision to go ahead with the controversial F1 race.

Bahrain circuit boss: Race not a big riskupdated: Wed Apr 18 2012 13:27:00

Bahrain Grand Prix bosses have made a "calculated decision" to go ahead with the controversial race on Sunday, claiming civil rights protests have nothing to do with the event.

SI.com: Kahne wins Truck Series race at Rockinghamupdated: Sun Apr 15 2012 18:38:00

ROCKINGHAM, N.C. (AP) -- Kasey Kahne celebrated NASCAR's return to Rockingham Speedway with a win Sunday in the Truck Series race.

Rosberg breaks grand prix duck with victory for Mercedes in Chinaupdated: Sun Apr 15 2012 09:32:00

Nico Rosberg tasted grand prix success at his 111th attempt with a faultless drive to win the Chinese Grand Prix Sunday.

F1 chief gives Bahrain race green lightupdated: Sat Apr 14 2012 09:57:00

In an exclusive interview, Formula One chief Bernie Ecclestone is adamant the Bahrain Grand Prix would take place.

Bahrain Grand Prix will go ahead, says F1's ruling bodyupdated: Sat Apr 14 2012 09:57:00

Motorsport's governing body has ended uncertainty over the Bahrain Grand Prix by issuing a statement confirming that the Formula One race will go ahead next weekend.

Rosberg claims maiden pole for China GPupdated: Sat Apr 14 2012 09:46:00

Mercedes' Nico Rosberg has secured the first pole position of his career at the qualifying session for Sunday's Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai.

Funeral in Bahrain erupts in violenceupdated: Sat Apr 14 2012 09:07:00

Thousands of mourners defied government forces and took to the streets Friday in Salmabad, Bahrain, to attend the funeral of Ahmed Ismaeel, who was killed last week in anti-government protests, witnesses told CNN.

F1 chief Ecclestone: Sport and politics should not mixupdated: Fri Apr 13 2012 10:03:00

Should sport and politics mix? Bernie Ecclestone has told CNN that they should not -- and that is why he is happy for Bahrain to host a Formula One race next weekend despite protests from human rights groups unhappy with the kingdom's regime.

Schumacher: I feel safe in Bahrainupdated: Fri Apr 13 2012 06:57:00

Seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher has dismissed security fears ahead of next week's Bahrain Grand Prix.

Schumacher: Bahrain is safeupdated: Fri Apr 13 2012 06:57:00

F1 legend Michael Schumacher insists that Bahrain can safely stage its grand prix. CNN's Eunice Yoon reports.

F1's dilemma over Bahrain Grand Prixupdated: Thu Apr 12 2012 15:19:00

CNN's Dan Rivers explains how the controversy over a hunger striker is hanging over an F1 motor race in Bahrain.

Bahrain Grand Prix chief stands firm against 'scaremongering tactics'updated: Thu Apr 12 2012 15:19:00

Bahrain Grand Prix organizers insisted Tuesday that the Formula One race scheduled for the Gulf kingdom later this month will go ahead despite mounting pressure for it to be scrapped.

F1's new female driver aims to set wheels in motion for womenupdated: Thu Apr 12 2012 08:02:00

Susie Wolff, the second woman to join Formula One in recent weeks, hopes her new role will pave the way for more females in the elite level of motorsport.

F1 teams 'will not pull out of Bahrain GP' updated: Wed Apr 11 2012 18:29:00

Organizers for the controversial Bahrain Grand Prix have been given a boost after several Formula One teams, including world champions Red Bull, told CNN they will not unilaterally pull out of the race.

F1 urged to rethink Bahrain Grand Prix as protests continueupdated: Mon Apr 09 2012 09:46:00

Formula One bosses are under increasing pressure to review their decision to stage the Bahrain Grand Prix later this month.

Sauber boss backs F1 budget cap updated: Tue Apr 03 2012 11:35:00

The chief executive of Formula One team Sauber has backed recent calls for a budget cap saying that it would make the sport "more interesting."

Lotus v Lotus: What's in a name?updated: Thu Mar 29 2012 12:43:00

In the glitz and glamor world of Formula One, image is everything.

The value of the 'Lotus' nameupdated: Thu Mar 29 2012 12:43:00

Clive Chapman, son of Lotus founder Colin Chapman talks to CNN about the value of the Lotus name in Formula One.

Can anyone catch Red Bull Racing?updated: Wed Mar 28 2012 11:14:00

As the 2012 Formula One season begins, some are asking if anyone can stop Red Bull Racing and driver Sebastian Vettel?

Hamilton on pole as McLaren dominate F1 qualifying in Australiaupdated: Wed Mar 28 2012 11:14:00

Lewis Hamilton had a 2011 season to forget, but the former world champion showed on Saturday that he and McLaren teammate Jenson Button are ready to challenge Red Bull's Formula One supremacy.

SI.com: Bruce Martin: Three key storylines to watch as IndyCar series heads to Barberupdated: Wed Mar 28 2012 10:52:00

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Now that the long-awaited IZOD IndyCar Series opener has finally concluded, it's time to move away from the storyline that has cast its shadow over the sport since the tragic death of Dan Wheldon at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Beginning with this weekend's Honda Grand Prix, the new season marches forward. Here are three key questions to keep an eye on as the season progresses.

SI.com: Dustin Long: Despite slow starts, Gordon and Kahne have time to recoverupdated: Mon Mar 26 2012 15:58:00

Stung by a season in which his teams failed to finish in the top five in points for the first time in more than a decade, car owner Rick Hendrick challenged his organization in front of dozens of cameras and approximately 200 reporters in late January.

Ferrari's Alonso wins rain-hit Malaysian Grand Prix updated: Mon Mar 26 2012 07:19:00

Ferrari's Fernando Alonso won a rain-hit Malaysian Grand Prix Sunday holding off a thrilling challenge from young Mexican Sergio Perez.

Danica Patrick enters world of NASCARupdated: Sat Mar 24 2012 16:20:00

Danica Patrick enters the world of NASCAR and NASCAR is hoping to cash in on a new demographic.

Hamilton claims pole from McLaren teammate Button in Malaysiaupdated: Sat Mar 24 2012 07:10:00

Lewis Hamilton extended McLaren's early season dominance by claiming pole for the Malaysian Grand Prix Saturday.

Rubens Barrichello makes IndyCar debutupdated: Fri Mar 23 2012 10:29:00

Rubens Barrichello makes IndyCar debut this weekend driving for the KV Racing Technology team.

F1 teams dismiss share flotation idea; Hamilton heads Sepang practiceupdated: Fri Mar 23 2012 10:29:00

From the outside, Formula One looks like a sport brimming with money, with millions of dollars spent on cars, sponsorship and the rights to host races.

Schumacher: Malaysia will be acid test for F1 title hopefulsupdated: Wed Mar 21 2012 13:31:00

By qualifying fourth for the season-opening Australian Grand Prix, Michael Schumacher offered a tantalising hint he was ready to shake off the indifferent form he has displayed since returning to Formula One in 2010.

Flyover: Australian Grand Prixupdated: Sun Mar 18 2012 10:52:00

Get an aerial view of the Melbourne Formula One circuit ahead of the race on Sunday.

Pit lane to football pitch: Fernandes' plans for sporting successupdated: Tue Mar 13 2012 13:47:00

Malaysian businessman Tony Fernandes is a big believer in steady progress.

Ecclestone tells F1 teams to cut spendingupdated: Mon Mar 12 2012 13:53:00

Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone has told the elite motorsport's teams to cut their spending and get back to basics ahead of the new season's opening race in Australia this weekend.

Sebastian Vettel 'hungry' for successupdated: Fri Mar 09 2012 13:56:00

Red Bull chief Christian Horner tells CNN driver Sebastian Vettel is still evolving and can only get better.

Petrov eyes improvement with Caterham ahead of Russia's F1 bowupdated: Wed Mar 07 2012 13:15:00

Vitaly Petrov made motorsport history in 2010 by becoming the first Russian driver to compete in Formula One, and now he is focused on improving with his new team ahead of his country's inaugural grand prix in 2014.

SI.com: Bruce Martin: Five things we learned from Hamlin's win at Phoenixupdated: Sun Mar 04 2012 21:36:00

After a spectacular start to the season at the Daytona 500, the real racing began Sunday as NASCAR made its first trip to a more traditional race course. That meant putting away the restrictor plates until Talladega and making the season's first trip to the one-mile oval at Phoenix International Raceway for the Subway Fresh Fit 500.

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