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Giuliani's lawyers seek to withdraw from legal fight over $148M defamation judgment against him
Read full article: Giuliani's lawyers seek to withdraw from legal fight over $148M defamation judgment against himTwo attorneys representing Rudy Giuliani in a lawsuit related to a $148 million defamation judgment against him have asked a judge to remove them from the case over disagreements with the former New York City mayor.
Norris on pole for US Grand Prix after Verstappen wins sprint race as they restart F1 title fight
Read full article: Norris on pole for US Grand Prix after Verstappen wins sprint race as they restart F1 title fightMcLaren’s Lando Norris edged Red Bull’s Max Verstappen for the pole at the United States Grand Prix on Saturday.
What to stream: Jelly Roll, 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,' Cate Blanchett and Charli XCX remixes
Read full article: What to stream: Jelly Roll, 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,' Cate Blanchett and Charli XCX remixesSean Wang’s semi-autobiographical feature debut “Dìdi” and Jelly Roll's 22-track album “Beautifully Broken” are some of this week’s new streaming entertainment releases.
Hamilton says 'racial element' to FIA president's comments on drivers swearing during F1 races
Read full article: Hamilton says 'racial element' to FIA president's comments on drivers swearing during F1 racesLewis Hamilton says there is a “racial element” to FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem’s recent comments regarding drivers swearing during Formula 1 races.
Kimi Antonelli named as Lewis Hamilton’s replacement at Formula 1's Mercedes
Read full article: Kimi Antonelli named as Lewis Hamilton’s replacement at Formula 1's MercedesKimi Antonelli has been named as Lewis Hamilton’s replacement next year at Mercedes, a day after his Formula One debut ended in the 18-year-old driver hitting the wall.
Hamilton declared winner of F1 Belgian GP after Mercedes teammate Russell DQ for underweight car
Read full article: Hamilton declared winner of F1 Belgian GP after Mercedes teammate Russell DQ for underweight carLewis Hamilton has been promoted to first place at the Belgian Grand Prix after race officials disqualified his Mercedes teammate George Russell for driving an underweight car.
Hamilton finally stops counting the days since his last F1 win after brilliant British GP victory
Read full article: Hamilton finally stops counting the days since his last F1 win after brilliant British GP victoryLewis Hamilton was counting the days since his last Formula 1 win and the number was creeping toward 1,000.
Mercedes driver Russell wins Formula 1's Austrian GP after Verstappen, Norris clash at front
Read full article: Mercedes driver Russell wins Formula 1's Austrian GP after Verstappen, Norris clash at frontGeorge Russell has clinched Mercedes’ first win of the season at Formula 1’s Austrian GP after taking advantage of a late clash between McLaren driver Lando Norris and championship leader Max Verstappen in a Red Bull on Sunday.
F1 leader Verstappen dominates qualifying to take pole position for Austrian GP
Read full article: F1 leader Verstappen dominates qualifying to take pole position for Austrian GPMax Verstappen has followed up his victory in the sprint race with another dominant performance in qualifying for Formula 1’s Austrian Grand Prix to take pole position.
Mercedes boss says anonymous accusation that team is sabotaging Hamilton is groundless 'abuse'
Read full article: Mercedes boss says anonymous accusation that team is sabotaging Hamilton is groundless 'abuse'Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff says police are investigating an email sent to motorsport journalists and Formula 1 teams claiming Mercedes is sabotaging the performances of Lewis Hamilton following his decision to leave for Ferrari.
Hamilton praises F1 Academy director Susie Wolff over legal action against FIA
Read full article: Hamilton praises F1 Academy director Susie Wolff over legal action against FIASeven-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton has criticized FIA while supporting Susie Wolff’s “bravery” for filing a criminal complaint against auto racing's governing body in the French courts.
F1 great Lewis Hamilton kept his Ferrari move so quiet even his parents didn't know
Read full article: F1 great Lewis Hamilton kept his Ferrari move so quiet even his parents didn't knowFormula 1 great Lewis Hamilton says he kept his Ferrari move so closely guarded that he didn’t even tell his parents until the day it was announced.
Lewis Hamilton will stay focused on increasing diversity in F1 when he joins Ferrari next year
Read full article: Lewis Hamilton will stay focused on increasing diversity in F1 when he joins Ferrari next yearLewis Hamilton says his push to increase diversity within Formula 1 will continue when the seven-time champion moves to Ferrari next year.
Christian Horner with Red Bull team at start of F1 testing in Bahrain despite ongoing investigation
Read full article: Christian Horner with Red Bull team at start of F1 testing in Bahrain despite ongoing investigationTeam principal Christian Horner was with Red Bull as Formula 1 preseason testing began even as he faces an ongoing investigation by the team’s parent company into an alleged claim of misconduct.
Lewis Hamilton says it feels 'surreal' to enter his last season at Mercedes with car launch
Read full article: Lewis Hamilton says it feels 'surreal' to enter his last season at Mercedes with car launchSeven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton says it feels “surreal” to be entering his last season with Mercedes before joining Ferrari for 2025.
Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur looks forward to 'huge opportunity' with Hamilton in 2025
Read full article: Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur looks forward to 'huge opportunity' with Hamilton in 2025Lewis Hamilton’s arrival will present “a huge opportunity” for Ferrari next year but signing the seven-time Formula One champion involved some uncomfortable phone calls, team principal Fred Vasseur said Tuesday.
Lewis Hamilton says driving for Ferrari will be a 'childhood dream' come true
Read full article: Lewis Hamilton says driving for Ferrari will be a 'childhood dream' come trueDriving for Ferrari next year will be a dream come true for Lewis Hamilton but the seven-time Formula One champion says he remains “100% committed” to Mercedes until then.
Seven-time F1 champion Lewis Hamilton will leave Mercedes at the end of 2024 to join Ferrari
Read full article: Seven-time F1 champion Lewis Hamilton will leave Mercedes at the end of 2024 to join FerrariSeven-time Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton has shocked the motorsports world by announcing he will leave Mercedes at the end of the season to join Ferrari.
Argentines ask folk cowboy saint Gauchito Gil to help cope with galloping inflation
Read full article: Argentines ask folk cowboy saint Gauchito Gil to help cope with galloping inflationThousands of faithful Argentines flock every year to the northern city of Mercedes to ask folk cowboy saint Gauchito Gil for protection and to thank him for past favors.
‘We want justice for our little baby:’ Vigil held for girl killed in Orlando hit-and-run crash
Read full article: ‘We want justice for our little baby:’ Vigil held for girl killed in Orlando hit-and-run crashAiyanna McCoy and her family were struck Saturday night by a silver Mercedes while they were in the Uber, a Nissan Pathfinder, on North Orange Blossom Trail near Ace Road in Orange County.
5-year-old girl killed in Orlando hit-and-run crash was traveling in Uber with family, attorney says
Read full article: 5-year-old girl killed in Orlando hit-and-run crash was traveling in Uber with family, attorney saysA 5-year-old girl killed in a hit-and-run crash in Orlando was traveling in an Uber with her aunt and sisters, according to her family's attorney.
Owner of Dancing Empanada ready to sell business he started out of trunk of his car
Read full article: Owner of Dancing Empanada ready to sell business he started out of trunk of his carDaniel Mercedes Jr. started the business that would become The Dancing Empanda by selling food out of the trunk of his car.
Hamilton and Russell trying to avoid more drama to finish F1 season strong for Mercedes
Read full article: Hamilton and Russell trying to avoid more drama to finish F1 season strong for MercedesLewis Hamilton walked away from his damaged car after a wreck he caused while Mercedes teammate George Russell zoomed by in the background in the Qatari desert.
F1 governing body FIA to review Hamilton's actions after crossing track at Qatar GP
Read full article: F1 governing body FIA to review Hamilton's actions after crossing track at Qatar GPFormula One’s governing body is reviewing a penalty given to seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton for crossing the track after climbing out of his car following a first-lap collision at last Sunday’s Qatar Grand Prix.
F1 drivers must change tires at least every 18 laps at the Qatar Grand Prix over safety concerns
Read full article: F1 drivers must change tires at least every 18 laps at the Qatar Grand Prix over safety concernsFormula One drivers will have to change tires at least every 18 laps in the Qatar Grand Prix.
Sainz wins thrilling Singapore Grand Prix as Verstappen and Red Bull's streaks end
Read full article: Sainz wins thrilling Singapore Grand Prix as Verstappen and Red Bull's streaks endCarlos Sainz Jr. has won the Singapore Grand Prix for Ferrari as Max Verstappen and Red Bull’s historic win streaks in Formula One came to an end.
Max Verstappen hits back at Mercedes team principal dismissing his Formula One record
Read full article: Max Verstappen hits back at Mercedes team principal dismissing his Formula One recordMax Verstappen has hit back at Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff’s dismissal of his Formula One record for consecutive wins and suggested his rivals might do better to draw inspiration from his achievements.
WATCH: Volusia Sheriff helps arrest man accused of driving off from traffic stop
Read full article: WATCH: Volusia Sheriff helps arrest man accused of driving off from traffic stopA man who drove away from a traffic stop in Deltona was arrested Thursday in Daytona Beach with the help of Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood, who was off duty at the time, according to deputies.
F1's Hamilton on new Mercedes contract: 'It'll get done when it's done'
Read full article: F1's Hamilton on new Mercedes contract: 'It'll get done when it's done'Mercedes hoped to have an update on a contract extension for seven-time Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton by the time the series arrived at the Canadian Grand Prix.
Hamilton hopes to sign new F1 contract in coming weeks
Read full article: Hamilton hopes to sign new F1 contract in coming weeksSeven-time Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton says he’s not been approached by Ferrari and is hopeful a contract extension with Mercedes will be finalized “in the coming weeks.”.
Miami Heat's home arena will get new name after FTX collapse
Read full article: Miami Heat's home arena will get new name after FTX collapseThe arena where the Miami Heat play will soon have a new name, after the team and Miami-Dade County decided Friday to begin actions to terminate their relationship with FTX on the same day that the cryptocurrency exchange filed for bankruptcy.
Verstappen wins French GP as Leclerc crashes, Hamilton 2nd
Read full article: Verstappen wins French GP as Leclerc crashes, Hamilton 2ndDefending Formula One champion Max Verstappen has won the French Grand Prix after Charles Leclerc crashed out as Ferrari’s woes resurfaced, falling 63 points behind the Red Bull driver in the championship.
Hamilton optimistic for Mercedes progress in F1 'adversity'
Read full article: Hamilton optimistic for Mercedes progress in F1 'adversity'Lewis Hamilton says he’s optimistic Mercedes has made progress toward challenging the Formula One leaders and the “adversity” of struggling to keep up has brought the team closer together.
K-9 named Zorro captures Florida man after high-speed chase
Read full article: K-9 named Zorro captures Florida man after high-speed chaseAuthorities say a 20-year-old man drove a stolen Mercedes SUV as fast as 178 mph as he led law enforcement officers on a chase through six counties along Florida’s Turnpike and Interstate 95.
Russia war could further escalate auto prices and shortages
Read full article: Russia war could further escalate auto prices and shortagesRussia’s devastating war on Ukraine is bringing a whole set of new problems to the global auto industry, just as it was starting to recover from the pandemic and computer chip shortages.
Hamilton worried Mercedes lacks speed heading into F1 opener
Read full article: Hamilton worried Mercedes lacks speed heading into F1 openerLewis Hamilton believes fans will be in for an unusual surprise when the Formula One season starts next weekend and he begins his quest to wrestle back the title he agonizingly lost to Max Verstappen.
New video shows Mercedes sought in serial road rage shootings in Orange County
Read full article: New video shows Mercedes sought in serial road rage shootings in Orange CountyThe sheriff’s office says they’ve had multiple reports of road rage incidents on the east side of the county since Dec. 27 involving the vehicle, a black Mercedes.
78-year-old man shot multiple times, run over by own car in violent carjacking, affidavit shows
Read full article: 78-year-old man shot multiple times, run over by own car in violent carjacking, affidavit showsA 78-year-old man was killed after being shot multiple times with an AR-15 and run over by his own vehicle when he was carjacked Sunday at a CVS in Orange County, according to new details revealed in an arrest affidavit.
Lewis Hamilton wins pole for inaugural Qatar Grand Prix
Read full article: Lewis Hamilton wins pole for inaugural Qatar Grand PrixLewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen have qualified 1-2 for the inaugural Qatar Grand Prix, setting up a showdown between the Formula One championship contenders at the very start of Sunday’s race.
Bottas takes pole as Mercedes goes 1-2 in Mexico qualifying
Read full article: Bottas takes pole as Mercedes goes 1-2 in Mexico qualifyingValtteri Bottas has won pole position for the Mexico City Grand Prix and Mercedes earned its first front-row lockout of the season as Lewis Hamilton will start second.
Verstappen wins F1 U.S. Grand prix, extends title chase lead
Read full article: Verstappen wins F1 U.S. Grand prix, extends title chase leadMax Verstappen held off Formula One title rival Lewis Hamilton over the final laps of the U.S. Grand Prix on Sunday to win his eighth race of the season double his lead in the championship standings.
Hamilton-Verstappen's Formula 1 duel hits the track in Texas
Read full article: Hamilton-Verstappen's Formula 1 duel hits the track in TexasMercedes drivers Valtteri Bottas and Lewis Hamilton were both quicker than Red Bull's Max Verstappen in the first practice session of the U.S. Grand Prix in Texas.
Bottas wins, frustrated Hamilton loses F1 lead to Verstappen
Read full article: Bottas wins, frustrated Hamilton loses F1 lead to VerstappenMercedes driver Valtteri Bottas won the Turkish Grand Prix for his first victory of the season while Max Verstappen finished second to reclaim the overall lead from title rival Lewis Hamilton.
Wrong-way driver on SR 414 narrowly misses oncoming traffic, stopped by troopers and police
Read full article: Wrong-way driver on SR 414 narrowly misses oncoming traffic, stopped by troopers and policeA Florida Highway Patrol trooper was on his way home early Sunday morning when he spotted a wrong-way driver on State Road 414 in Maitland.
Ocon wins in Hungary, Hamilton 8-point lead after Vettel DQ
Read full article: Ocon wins in Hungary, Hamilton 8-point lead after Vettel DQFrenchman Esteban Ocon has won a chaotic Hungarian Grand Prix while an exhausted Lewis Hamilton moved up from third to second in the race after Sebastian Vettel’s disqualification.
Hamilton delights home crowd ahead of historic F1 weekend
Read full article: Hamilton delights home crowd ahead of historic F1 weekendLewis Hamilton and George Russell thrilled their home crowd Friday night as the British drivers dazzled in Formula One’s first attempt at a new sprint qualifying format.
Leclerc on pole for Azerbaijan after crashes halt qualifying
Read full article: Leclerc on pole for Azerbaijan after crashes halt qualifyingCharles Leclerc will start the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on pole position after a crash by Yuki Tsunoda halted qualifying early and stopped rivals from challenging his time.
Palm Bay police determine 1 vehicle, not 2 struck sisters in fatal crash
Read full article: Palm Bay police determine 1 vehicle, not 2 struck sisters in fatal crashPalm Bay police investigators said in an update Monday that they are no longer investigating the crash that killed two sisters last week as a hit-and-run.
Verstappen beats Hamilton in dramatic Emilia-Romagna GP
Read full article: Verstappen beats Hamilton in dramatic Emilia-Romagna GPMax Verstappen has won a dramatic Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix after world champion Lewis Hamilton hit a wall and the race was temporarily suspended following a separate incident involving Hamilton’s Mercedes teammate Valtteri Bottas.
Hamilton holds off Verstappen to win tense F1 season-opener
Read full article: Hamilton holds off Verstappen to win tense F1 season-openerThe race was effectively decided when Verstappen overtook Hamilton on Lap 53 of 56 but went too wide on a turn and off track limits. Verstappen still had a few laps to catch Hamilton and he almost did, finishing .74 seconds behind the Mercedes driver. Verstappen took a superb pole position on Saturday, the fourth of his career, and started immediately ahead of Hamilton under floodlights at the desert track. Hamilton was 1.5 seconds behind Verstappen when Mercedes took the bold strategy to switch him to hard tires on Lap 14. Bottas came in for the same tire change three laps after Hamilton, and Verstappen came in on Lap 18 but again for medium tires.
Mercedes recalls vehicles for emergency-call location error
Read full article: Mercedes recalls vehicles for emergency-call location errorFILE - In this June 23, 2015 file photo a van is pictured in a light tunnel at the Mercedes-Benz automobile plant in Ludwigsfelde, near Berlin. (Photo/Michael Sohn, file)NEW YORK – Mercedes-Benz is recalling more than 1.3 million vehicles because the software in their emergency-call systems could send responders to the wrong location after a crash. The recall comes after Mercedes-Benz learned of a crash in Europe where the automatic emergency-call system sent the wrong position of the vehicle. The recall covers many vehicles from the 2016 through 2021 model years, including those classed CLA, GLA, GLE, GLS, SLC, A, GT, C, E, S, CLS, SL, B, GLB, GLC, and G. The company's Daimler Vans also announced recalls of 2016-2020 Metris vehicles and 2019-2020 Sprinter vehicles. Mercedes-Benz said that it will notify affected owners and update the software systems at no charge, according to filings with the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Man shot at ex’s boyfriend at least 94 times, Orlando police say
Read full article: Man shot at ex’s boyfriend at least 94 times, Orlando police sayORLANDO, Fla. – A man fired a gun at least 94 time while targeting his ex-girlfriend’s current boyfriend during a drive-by shooting Saturday night, according to the Orlando Police Department. Records show the shooting happened at about 11:30 p.m. in the area of South Kirkland Boulevard and Ivey Lane. The woman claimed Howard was jealous of his ex’s relationship, even though she and Howard are broken up and Howard is married. Howard, his ex, and her current boyfriend were all on the phone yelling at each other before the shooting and Howard made a threat toward the other man, records show. That woman’s boyfriend said he saw a man who had his face covered hanging out of the sunroof of a black Mercedes while firing a gun, records show.