Why an F1 legend thinks Piastri can break Australia’s GP drought
Oscar Piastri has already won two Grand Prix races. He’s been the F1 rookie of the year. Now the blistering Aussie star is ready to deliver on his home track, one F1 legend believes.
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Max’s worrying Australian Grand Prix admission amid rival call
The F1 field hasn’t turned a practice lap for the season-opening race at Albert Park yet, but world champion Max Verstappen has already make a sobering call about Red Bull’s prospects.
‘Vulnerable’ Ricciardo reveals sad F1 truth
As Daniel Ricciardo said farewell to Formula One for the final time, he made a confession that suggested he was ready to retire.
‘Feel sick’: World erupts at shock F1 footage
Cameras have captured a star F1 driver in a seriously vulnerable state that’s left fans questioning whether he should have been filmed.
The 10 biggest talking points of the Australian Grand Prix
With surprise personnel changes, ongoing feuds and new rules, 2025 shapes as one of the biggest Formula One seasons in years. REBECCA WILLIAMS and JULIAN LINDEN break down the biggest talking points.
F1 shake-up confirmed with new team locked in for 2026
A new team has received final approval to become the 11th team in Formula One from the 2026 season, just over two months after reaching an in principle agreement with F1.
How a Michael Schumacher gift put Jack Doohan on path to F1
Jack Doohan’s motorsport story could very easily have been about a career on two wheels – like his famous dad – but seven-time F1 world champion Michael Schumacher set him on a different path.
Fans say same thing as Ricciardo goes viral
Daniel Ricciardo has been living his best life away from TV cameras for six months, but he’s now been compelled to return to the spotlight.
Daniel Ricciardo stars in new advertising campaign
Former F1 driver Daniel Ricciardo is the face of a new brand launched before the Australian Grand Prix.
The 100 most influential women in Australian sport revealed
They’re some of the biggest names in the country – world champions, powerful executives, perennial winners and the secret stars behind the scenes. Here’s our 2025 edition of Australian sport’s most powerful women.
Vettel, Bottas, Mostert: Supercars star’s call to Race of Champions
Supercars fan favourite Chaz Mostert has received a late call up the Sydney’s Race of Champions, set to compete against the likes of Sebastian Vettel and Valtteri Bottas.
Clean sweep: Waters the driver to beat after wet and wild win
Cam Waters has produced a stellar opening round clean sweep on a wet and wild Sydney track, claiming all three race wins to stamp himself as the driver to watch this season.
Driver fined, relegated to last after embarrassing teammate crash
Teammates Aaron Love and James Courtney were involved in a bizarre collision at the start of Supercars qualifying which left their team principal fuming.
Australia’s highest paid athletes revealed
Some of Australia’s brighest young stars are set for some truly eyewatering paydays as the sporting rich list gets a whole new look.
Schumacher, Bottas tipping Piastri to challenge for F1’s ultimate prize
Two former F1 drivers agree that 2025 could be the year Australia has a Formula 1 champion, tipping Oscar Piastri for a massive campaign ahead of the Melbourne Grand Prix.
‘I control you’: Aussie F1 star’s scary warning
Australia’s newest F1 driver has received an ominous warning from his team boss amid fears his seat is already under threat.
Fashion, friends and Ferrari: F1 champion’s most iconic looks
Not only a Formula 1 champion, the status of Lewis Hamilton spreads across fashion, entertainment and celebrity. Ahead of the Melbourne F1 opener, dive into the Ferrari star’s most iconic looks.
MotoGP championship comes down to wire after Bagnaia victory
Francesco Bagnaia claimed victory at the Malaysian Grand Prix to send the MotoGP championship to the final round, while Aussie Jack Miller’s race was cut short via an awful three-rider spill on the opening lap.
Vintage Marquez produces stunning Aus MotoGP victory
A stunning ride from eight-time world champion Marc Marquez has delivered him a brilliant victory at the Australian MotoGP despite a dramatic start off the grid, while Aussie Jack Miller came home strong.
‘Trying to work things out’: Optimism growing for Aussie rider
Despite almost writing his Motor GP career off a fortnight ago, Aussie rider Jack Miller says he is now optimistic of securing a seat for 2025, as he prepares for this weekend’s Austrian GP.
Miller defiant as Aussie closes in on 2025 MotoGP deal
A defiant Jack Miller has declared his MotoGP career is not done yet as speculation continues over a possible new deal for 2025.
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Already on the clock, the organisers of this weekend’s international Race of Champions at Sydney’s Accor Stadium have made a wild promise to the NRL they have to keep.
Papaya rules won’t allow Piastri to win?
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16-y/o Ciconte accepted into F1 academy
Formula 1: Joanne Ciconte is one step closer to her F1 dream, after the young Aussie was accepted into the F1 academy.
‘Zak is a pr***’ – Horner torches rivals
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F1 boss’ four-word reaction to sext scandal
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From Ricciardo grid kid to the F1 Academy: Aussie teen called up
Melbourne teenager Joanne Ciconte has become the youngest driver to join the 2025 F1 Academy, following the announcement of fellow Australian Aiva Anagnostiadis.
‘Difficult’: Former Haas chief’s warning to Max and Red Bull
Former Haas chief Guenther Steiner has warned Red Bull that Max Verstappen would be ‘difficult to manage’ if they can’t deliver him a winning car in 2025.
Joanna Ciconte: The NEXT Aussie F1 star?
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F1 Power Rankings: Who will rise and challenge Max at the top?
The stars of F1 have had their time on the test track before the season revs up for round one in Melbourne. We take a look at the early driver power rankings ahead of the Australian Grand Prix
Marc Marquez wins Thai Moto GP
Moto GP: Marc Marquez has started the 2025 moto gp season with a win in both the sprint and main event in Thailand
The new F1 rule — and $200k fine — that has Piastri fuming
Formula 1 drivers could cop massive fines for using obscene language under a swearing ban being introduced at the Melbourne Grand Prix. Australia’s Oscar Piastri says the penalties are too harsh.
Piastri buoyant on form as pundits put McLaren top of F1 order
Aussie star driver Oscar Piastri is bullish in confidence heading into his home race after a ‘faultless’ pre-season testing with the 2025 challenger, while experts declare McLaren atop the pecking order.
Marquez starts season with a sprint win
Moto GP: While Marc Marquez claimed pole position and won the sprint in Thailand, Aussie Jack Miller crashed out.
Miller CRASHES out in Thailand Sprint
MotoGP: Aussie Jack Miller has crashed out of the Thailand Sprint race on turn eight with just six laps remaining.
Drama for Bagnaia, Bezzecchi crashes
Moto GP: Francesco Bagnaia failed to secure direct qualification in Thailand, while Jack Millier and Marco Bezzecchi had a spill
The AFL son-of-a-gun forging his own elite sporting career
The 19-year-old son of Western Bulldogs great Brad Johnson is making his Formula Ford motor racing debut this weekend, a dream forged as a five year old at the Melbourne Grand Prix.
Russell edges Verstappen to post fastest testing time
George Russell struck late on the third and final day of Formula One pre-season testing as he edged four-time reigning world champion Max Verstappen to post Friday’s fastest time.
Piastri involved in pre-season collision
F1: Oscar Piastri’s McLaren has been involved in a collision with Nico Hulkenberg during the F1’s pre-season testing.
Verstappen taunts media with sarcasm and fight claims
F1 world champion Max Verstappen has taunted the media with sarcasm, deflection and claims of a pub fight with title rival Lando Norris in retaliation to getting booed at the season launch.
Melbourne, then the world: Piastri opens up on ‘emotional’ dream
The pressure and expectation on Oscar Piastri at the Australian Grand Prix will be close to unbearable. But don’t fret, because he’s been preparing for this moment all his life.
Miller pumped to start with new team
MotoGP: Jack Miller is excited to kick off a new season of MotoGP with new team Pramac Yamaha
Piastri clipped in rare testing incident
Formula: McLaren’s Oscar Piastri and Sauber’s Nico Hulkenberg were involved in a very rare F1 testing incident.
‘Unique and cherished’: Aus GP lifts ban on post-race tradition
Fans at the Australian Grand Prix will be allowed to storm the track after this year’s race following the lifting of a ban thanks to unruly behaviour in 2023.
Waters reflects on epic narrow win
Supercars: Cam Waters joins Fox Sports News to reflect on the Saturday’s race win.
How a pink go-kart set teen on motorsport path of famous dad
The daughter of two-time Supercars champion Marcos Ambrose is following her famous dad into racing. She was born after his twin triumphs, Tabitha’s path started with one key moment.
Pirtek celebrates partnership with Tabitha Ambrose
A couple of names synonymous with Australian and world motorsport have rekindled their relationship with PIRTEK, celebrating its 45th year, being…
Aussie young gun spotted driving new wheels ahead of F1 debut
The son of MotoGP legend Mick Doohan has got behind the wheel of his new F1 car as things start to get serious for Jack Doohan ahead of his full-time debut.
Verstappen threatens to boycott future F1 launch events
Champion Max Verstappen has threatened to boycott future Formula 1 launch events, after copping heavy boos from English fans.
Waters dominates opening Supercars wkend
Supercars: Cam Waters made it three from three to clean sweep the opening weekend of Supercars in Sydney.
‘Bloody hopeless’: Why this car gives Aussie F1 great nightmares
An Australian motor racing legend will be reunited with the first Formula One car to drive on the iconic Adelaide street circuit – but it’s not a reunion he’s especially excited about.
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