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Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri at McLaren's end-of-season presentation. Photo: X.

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Piastri’s brutal McLaren joke is too soon

McLaren’s boss has shocked employees with an expletive-filled roast of his championship-winning drivers that breaks all corporate protocol.

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TASHKENT, UZBEKISTAN - DECEMBER 12: In this handout provided by Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), Lando Norris of Great Britain and McLaren with his Formula One Championship Trophy, Oscar Piastri of Australia and McLaren with his Formula 1 3rd place trophy, Andrea Stella, Team Principal of McLaren and Zak Brown, Chief Executive Officer of McLaren with the Formula One Constructors Championship trophy during the FIA Awards 2025 on December 12, 2025 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. (Photo by Handout/FIA/DPPI via Getty Images )

‘F**king Alpine’: McLaren boss roasts Piastri, Norris at team party

McLaren boss Zak Brown has turned the end-of-season team party into his own personal roast session, poking fun at his drivers, with Oscar Piastri joining in on the fun.

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'Call me big daddy': McLaren boss goes rogue in loose speech

‘Call me big daddy’: McLaren boss goes rogue in loose speech

McLaren CEO Zak Brown praised Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris and joked they call him “big daddy” in an end-of-season speech to the team.

'Worn thin': Piastri cracks joke at McLaren's expense

‘Worn thin’: Piastri cracks joke at McLaren’s expense

Oscar Piastri has showed his personality, cracking a joke at McLaren’s end-of-season presentation.

There was a power struggle.

Red Bull drama explodes, Horner sabotage

Recently departed Red Bull adviser Helmut Marko has launched an extraordinary attack on former team principal Christian Horner.

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Oscar Piastri and Mark Webber

Piastri ‘went missing’, manager told to act

Oscar Piastri has been accused of going missing while an F1 great has told his manager to take action after a horror finish to the season.

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EMBARGO FOR WISH MAGAZINE. 07 MARCH 2025. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 01: Red Bull Racing Team Principal Christian Horner talks with Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing in the garage during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit on April 01, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)

Did Red Bull’s civil war cost Max Verstappen the F1 championship?

A former senior Red Bull advisor has claimed Max Verstappen would have won a fifth consecutive title if Red Bull had sacked the controversial Christian Horner earlier than July.

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McLaren are preparing to potentially lose Oscar Piastri. Image: Getty

McLaren identify Piastri replacement

McLaren has identified the man they wish to replace Oscar Piastri if the Aussie heads out the door, something that’s becoming increasingly likely.

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James Warburton Supercars boss read

Feeney might have cried – but there’s no going back for Supercars

Supercars boss James Warburton has defended the controversial finals format which cost Broc Feeney this year’s title and revealed the widespread impact of Toyota’s entry to the sport.

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James Warburton Supercars boss read

Feeney might have cried – but there’s no going back for Supercars

Supercars boss James Warburton has defended the controversial finals format which cost Broc Feeney this year’s title and revealed the widespread impact of Toyota’s entry to the sport.

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Corporate powerhouse Megan Foster has been appointed as the SuperCars sport’s first female CEO. Picture: Supplied

‘Macho sh*t’: V8 legend’s historic move

Dick Johnson Racing has made Supercars history with a groundbreaking CEO appointment that could reshape the sport’s male-dominated landscape forever.

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The new Toyota Supra set to make it debut in Supercars in 2026 during wind tunnel testing in the United States. Pic: Supplied (Supercars)

First look: New Toyota Supra’s critical testing ahead of Supercars

Supercars’ quest for three-way parity between the Ford Mustang, Chevrolet Camaro and newcomer Toyota is in full swing with crucial testing in the United States. Exclusive pictures inside.

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Chaz Mostert crowned the 2025 Supercars Champion at the 2025 bp Adelaide Grand Final, Event 13 of the Repco Supercars Championship, Adelaide Street Circuit, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia. 30 Nov, 2025. PICTURE: Mark Horsburgh/EDGE Photographics

‘Absolute joke’: Supercars’ finals system blasted after Feeney loss

Triple Eight co-driver Scott Pye has slammed the Supercars’ new final format, labelling it a “sad day for the sport” that Broc Feeney was denied the championship despite 10 more wins than title-winning Chaz Mostert.

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Formula One

Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri at McLaren's end-of-season presentation. Photo: X.

F111 minutes ago

Piastri’s brutal McLaren joke is too soon

McLaren’s boss has shocked employees with an expletive-filled roast of his championship-winning drivers that breaks all corporate protocol.

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TASHKENT, UZBEKISTAN - DECEMBER 12: In this handout provided by Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), Lando Norris of Great Britain and McLaren with his Formula One Championship Trophy, Oscar Piastri of Australia and McLaren with his Formula 1 3rd place trophy, Andrea Stella, Team Principal of McLaren and Zak Brown, Chief Executive Officer of McLaren with the Formula One Constructors Championship trophy during the FIA Awards 2025 on December 12, 2025 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. (Photo by Handout/FIA/DPPI via Getty Images )

‘F**king Alpine’: McLaren boss roasts Piastri, Norris at team party

McLaren boss Zak Brown has turned the end-of-season team party into his own personal roast session, poking fun at his drivers, with Oscar Piastri joining in on the fun.

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There was a power struggle.

Red Bull drama explodes, Horner sabotage

Recently departed Red Bull adviser Helmut Marko has launched an extraordinary attack on former team principal Christian Horner.

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Oscar Piastri and Mark Webber

Piastri ‘went missing’, manager told to act

Oscar Piastri has been accused of going missing while an F1 great has told his manager to take action after a horror finish to the season.

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Moto GP

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 22: (L-R) Ryan Walkinshaw team owner of Walkinshaw Andretti United and McLaren Executive Director Zak Brown look on during the Supercars Australian Grand Prix round at Albert Park on March 22, 2018 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Kalisz/Getty Images)

McLaren boss snubs Aussie motorsport with Supercars exit

Just weeks after its Supercars championship win with Chaz Mostert, McLaren boss Zak Brown has withdrawn his sponsorship from Walkinshaw Andretti United.

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The horror crash has left Dettwiler fighting for life. Photo: X

‘Multiple cardiac arrests’ after horror crash

A Moto3 rider who was hit from behind on a sighting lap was fighting for his life after the horror crash in Malaysia.

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It's about as horrific as it gets. Photo: X

Horrific crash rocks motorsport world

A disastrous crash before the race even began has left fans and officials praying for the best after two riders were airlifted to hospital.

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Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP team's Australian Moto2 rider Senna Agius celebrates on the podium after winning the Moto2 race at the MotoGP British Grand Prix weekend at Silverstone circuit in Northamptonshire, central England, on May 25, 2025. (Photo by Adrian Dennis / AFP)

Named after a legend, he’s our next big thing in motorsport

Senna Agius is fast making a name for himself in Moto2 and could take another major step in his burgeoning career this weekend at Phillip Island.

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Oscar Piastri's awkward position for a photo at the FIA awards. Photo: X

‘Just mean’: Viral photo stuns the F1 world

A photo from the F1 awards night summed up perfectly how many Australians felt after Lando Norris was crowned 2025 world champion.

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ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 07: Oscar Piastri of Australia and McLaren looks on during the F1 Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi at Yas Marina Circuit on December 07, 2025 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Andrew Ferraro/LAT Images)

Piastri the next F1 champion? Aussie bookies say no

Some would say that Oscar Piastri’s 2025 season would hold him in good stead for a title charge in 2026, but Aussie bookies have already written him off for the championship.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 22: (L-R) Ryan Walkinshaw team owner of Walkinshaw Andretti United and McLaren Executive Director Zak Brown look on during the Supercars Australian Grand Prix round at Albert Park on March 22, 2018 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Kalisz/Getty Images)

McLaren boss snubs Aussie motorsport with Supercars exit

Just weeks after its Supercars championship win with Chaz Mostert, McLaren boss Zak Brown has withdrawn his sponsorship from Walkinshaw Andretti United.

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Corporate powerhouse Megan Foster has been appointed as the SuperCars sport’s first female CEO. Picture: Supplied

‘Macho sh*t’: V8 legend’s historic move

Dick Johnson Racing has made Supercars history with a groundbreaking CEO appointment that could reshape the sport’s male-dominated landscape forever.

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Oscar Piastri has been linked to Red Bull. Image: Getty

‘Musical chairs’: Piastri in bombshell rumour

Oscar Piastri is reportedly looking for a way out of McLaren after missing out on the F1 title, with claims emerging he’s focused on one team.

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TOPSHOT - McLaren's Australian driver Oscar Piastri celebrates after securing pole position at the end of the qualifying session ahead of the Formula One Qatar Grand Prix at the Lusail International Circuit in Lusail on November 29, 2025. (Photo by Andrej ISAKOVIC / AFP)

Where Piastri sits on F1, Aussie sport rich list after breakout season

Oscar Piastri has rocketed up the table of Australia’s highest-paid athletes and has become one of the top-earning F1 drivers after his breakthrough campaign. See full lists here.

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ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 07: Second placed Oscar Piastri of Australia and McLaren in the Drivers Press Conference during the F1 Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi at Yas Marina Circuit on December 07, 2025 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Millions fly in staggering Piastri F1 update

Oscar Piastri has been named in a staggering F1 report and it might go some way to easing the pain of his third-placed season finish.

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Lando Norris has declared his vehicle will have the No.1 on it next year, taking it off Max Verstappen. Image: Getty

New champ ruthlessly steals rival’s number

Newly crowned F1 champion Lando Norris has declared he will steal Max Verstappen’s number next season as the Brit basks in his new-found glory.

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The new Toyota Supra set to make it debut in Supercars in 2026 during wind tunnel testing in the United States. Pic: Supplied (Supercars)

First look: New Toyota Supra’s critical testing ahead of Supercars

Supercars’ quest for three-way parity between the Ford Mustang, Chevrolet Camaro and newcomer Toyota is in full swing with crucial testing in the United States. Exclusive pictures inside.

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Dave Hughesy rips into McLaren boss Zak Brown.

‘Shut up’: World turns on F1’s most hated man

Dave Hughes has absolutely popped off, launching a scorching take-down of McLaren’s boss following his divisive antics at the F1 season finale.

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Could 'Favouritism' force Piastri move?

Could ‘Favouritism’ force Piastri move?

F1: Michael Lamonato joined Fox Sports News after the end of the Formula 1 2025 season where Lando Norris took home the Drivers Championship….

How Lando Norris celebrated his championship win

How Lando Norris celebrated his championship win

McLaren star Lando Norris celebrated his maiden Formula 1 Drivers’ Championship win.

Lando Norris celebrating his F1 title

Queen and a McMuffin: Watch how Lando celebrated his F1 title

From Queen to Neil Diamond and a 6am McDonalds run, go inside Lando Norris’ all night celebration of his first F1 title in Abu Dhabi. WATCH THE VIDEO.

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ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 7: The parents, siblings, and partner of Oscar Piastri of Australia and McLaren gather for a photo in Parc ferme during the F1 Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi at Yas Marina Circuit on December 7, 2025 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Kym Illman/Getty Images)

Piastri photo detail too much for some

It’s been revealed Oscar Piastri and his family juggled a private “drama” before the F1 season-ending Grand Prix.

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Helmut Marko is retiring from F1.

Divorce after 20 years rocks Red Bull team

Max Verstappen’s position at Red Bull is on shaky ground after the bombshell exit of his “father figure” and closest ally.

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SPA, BELGIUM - JULY 27: Race winner Oscar Piastri of Australia and McLaren Second placed Lando Norris of Great Britain and McLaren and Third placed Charles Leclerc of Monaco and Scuderia Ferrari leave the podium during the F1 Grand Prix of Belgium at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps on July 27, 2025 in Spa, Belgium. (Photo by Mark Sutton - Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images)

Papaya rules or brain fades? What really decided the F1 title race

Seven pivotal race incidents separated Lando Norris from Oscar Piastri as the McLaren driver secured his maiden world title by the narrowest of margins. Watch how it really happened.

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All four over the white line.

Blatant image that proves F1 conspiracy

Those claiming Oscar Piastri was dudded have been screaming for months about McLaren’s injustice. But there was far more behind the 2025 championship.

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Max Verstappen's engineer was inconsolable after the race.

Pic proves era is over, Max to ‘switch teams’

An image of Max Verstappen’s right-hand man has sparked rumours about Red Bull as F1’s rumour mill went into overdrive.

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Oscar Piastri has found the silver lining from the heartbreaking end to his record-breaking F1 season. Picture: Getty

Aussie return looms, but where to next for Oscar after F1 heartbreak?

Oscar Piastri’s F1 championship dreams may have crumbled – but there is a silver lining heading into 2026, and it involves his plans for his return home to Australia.

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Piastri's season will forever be a what if. Photo: Getty Images

‘One of the worst things I’ve seen in F1’

Oscar Piastri won’t have to look too hard to work out where his season all went wrong after a brutal end to the F1 world championship.

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Piastri and Norris rotator thumb

Tears, hugs, heartbreak: How Piastri, Norris reacted to F1 finale

Oscar Piastri overtook his teammate early and drove a brilliant race but it wasn’t enough for the Australia star as Lando Norris clinched the F1 title. See how the McLaren teammates reacted.

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Oscar Piastri has opened up on the F1 conspiracy theories surrounding his title collapse. Picture: Getty

‘He’s not Superman’: Piastri’s final thoughts on F1 conspiracy theory

Oscar Piastri expects ‘full fairness’ from McLaren next season, after the Australian driver watched his F1 title lead evaporate on the back of crucial pit crew errors this year.

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Lando Norris with Magui Coreceiro

Lando’s girlfriend infuriates F1 grid

Portuguese model Magui Coreceiro was there to celebrate her beau at his world-title win, but her appearance hasn’t been welcomed by all.

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ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 07: 2025 F1 World Drivers Champion and Third placed Lando Norris of Great Britain and McLaren lifts his trophy on the podium during the F1 Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi at Yas Marina Circuit on December 07, 2025 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

F1 trophy celebration exposed as total lie

As McLaren’s Lando Norris clinched his maiden F1 title in Abu Dhabi, he was denied the chance to celebrate with the winner’s trophy.

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Close but no cigar for Oscar Piastri

Close but no cigar for Oscar Piastri

Oscar Piastri has finished third in the world championship after securing second place in Abu Dhabi.

Awkward Hamilton radio exchange

Awkward Hamilton radio exchange

F1: An Awkward moment in the F1 with Lewis Hamilton and his team.

Lando champion, awkward scenes post race

Frosty post-race scene after F1 title decided

A new F1 champion has been crowned after a gruelling season but it was the awkward post-race scenes that raised more than a few eyebrows.

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Oscar Piastri congratulates Lando Norris. Photo: Fox Sports.

Piastri boss twists knife with two words

McLaren supremo Zak Brown has been criticised for a final classless message to Oscar Piastri after Lando Norris was crowned world champ.

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Norris claims maiden World Title

Norris claims maiden World Title

F1: Lando Norris has claimed his maiden World Title, with a third place finish in the final race of the season.

Oscar Piastri is consoled by his girlfriend Lily.

Piastri, girlfriend in heartbreaking F1 scenes

Oscar Piastri has shared a touching moment with his girlfriend after his bid to win the Formula One world championship ended in heartbreak.

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