Aussie eyes historic Dakar triumph
A Victorian rider is eyeing a history-making win in what is widely considered the world’s toughest motorsport race.
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Stadium’s radical transformation: Racetrack to NRL in 19 days
It hosts the biggest and best events in sport and entertainment but the metamorphosis that Sydney’s Accor Stadium will undergo in March is the most radical in its history. Here’s how it will work.
Sanders looking strong in Dakar Rally!
Dakar Rally: Aussie Daniel Sanders has held on to his lead after a week of racing at the Dakar Rally, with several stages to go!
Motorcycling Australia dispute forces establishment of rebel body
The battle between Motorcycling Australia and the state bodies over a new constitution has forced the people behind one series to break out on their own. Here is what we know.
Tate Hall POV
Territory driver Tate Hall’s POV of a karting race.
Elon Musk torn to shreds by F1 great
F1 great Martin Brundle has teed off on X owner Elon Musk, using a three-word insult to slap down the billionaire.
Aussie takes early lead in Dakar Rally
Dakar Rally: Daniel Sanders has secured an early lead in the Dakar Rally, while former champ Toby Price is currently ninth with time on his side….
Kyrgios, Kerr, Tszyu, Ricciardo: The Aussie athletes on comeback trail in 2025
Self-imposed gap years, injuries, shock setbacks, retirement backflips – these are the Australian athletes and coaches on the comeback to their respective sports in 2025.
2025 is going to be a big year for…
Some of Australia’s finest athletes are cruising into 2025 riding a wave of success while others face a career wipeout if they don’t find form soon. We look at who is on the way up, and who is on the way out.
Golden hauls, spats, tears: Top 100 sporting moments of 2024
From Australia’s record golden haul at the Paris Games to controversies that split the sporting world – we look back at 100 moments that shaped the sporting calendar.
New Zealand eyes extra race in major Supercars shake-up
After a 12-month hiatus, Supercars returned to New Zealand in April this year for the Taupō Super400. And now a second race could soon be added across the ditch.
Triple Eight founder severs ties with the Supercars powerhouse
The Dane family’s official involvement with Supercars powerhouse Triple Eight has come to an end with Roland Dane stepping down from his key off-track role.
Aussie rally queen the latest star to join Race of Champions
Rally queen Molly Taylor is the first female competitor confirmed for Sydney’s Race of Champions next year and she’s ready to take on the who’s who of motorsport, including Sebastian Vettel and Jamie Whincup.
Pressure on Doohan as Alpine signs young reserve driver
Aussie Jack Doohan is yet to start his first full season as an F1 driver, but already he’s looking nervously in his rear-view mirror after Alpine announced the signing of another promising young driver.
The only time Oscar Piastri has been rattled by pace
McLaren star driver Oscar Piastri is used to driving at speeds north of 300 km/h, but the Aussie doesn’t quite boast the same confidence out of the car… and on the cricket pitch.
Ricciardo’s harshest F1 critic ‘proven right’
The fortunes of Daniel Ricciardo have mirrored Australia’s battle with a nation that thoroughly outclassed Australia in sport in 2024.
‘Raise our hands’: RB accepts responsibility in Ricciardo failure
Daniel Ricciardo’s second chapter in Formula 1 met an early end at the Singapore Grand Prix this year and the RB team principal has made an admission about the team’s role in his ill-fated stint.
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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Schumacher reveals massive family news
Formula One legend Michael Schumacher’s daughter has shared some beautiful news about their family, months after her wedding.
Australia’s latest Formula 1 hopeful: James Wharton
Australia’s latest Formula 1 hopeful, Melbourne teenager James Wharton, has a pair of Aussie drivers in his corner as he aims to follow their…
The message from Aussie F1 pair to Melbourne’s latest hopeful
Australia’s latest Formula 1 hopeful, Melbourne teenager James Wharton, has a pair of Aussie drivers in his corner as he aims to follow their path to the top in motorsport. WATCH.
Red Bull confirm Lawson to drive in 2025
Formula One: Red Bull have confirmed that Liam Lawson will partner Max Verstappen in 2025 after the team axed Sergio Perez.
‘Absolute joke’: Fans react to Red Bull move
Red Bull Racing has finally made a call over who will replace Sergio Perez and partner Max Verstappen in the 2025 F1 season.
Perez axed by Red Bull for 2025
Formula One: Sergio Perez will not be driving for Red Bull in 2025 after the team parted ways with the Mexican driver after a rough season.
‘Shameless’: Outrage as Red Bull drops axe
Red Bull has finally put a star driver out of his misery, but the decision on his replacement has caused a stir across the Formula 1 grid.
Ricciardo’s three word reply to F1 rumours
Australian Formula 1 star Daniel Ricciardo has delivered an emphatic response after he was thrust into the rumour mill.
Formula 1 celebrates FIA in Rwanda
F1: Formula 1 drivers have celebrated a dramatic 2024 with their end of season FIA awards in Rwanda.
Ricciardo comes clean on bombshell rumour
Daniel Ricciardo has finally responded to a bombshell rumour regarding his next move that’s sending the Formula One world wild.
‘Get tested’: F1 legend’s desperate plea
Formula 1 legend Eddie Jordan has a strong message after the former team owner detailed his own “aggressive” health battle.
Joanna Ciconte: The NEXT Aussie F1 star?
F1: At just 15-years old, Aussie Joanna Ciconte has taken over Europe in Formula 4 after being selected into the FIA Girls on Track program.
Piastri pockets $26 Million bonus
F1: Oscar Piastri has walked away with a bonus of $26 Million after finishing fourth in the Drivers Standings and winning the 2024 Constructors…
‘Kick in the guts’: Barty, Ricciardo lose jobs
A simple social media update has exposed the truth as Daniel Ricciardo and Ash Barty were quietly released.
Oscar Piastri celebrates huge personal news
Oscar Piastri has every reason to smile after some huge news dropped at the end of the Aussie’s successful F1 season with McLaren.
Replacement emerges, axe hovers over F1 star
Red Bull will have to pay a massive amount to get rid of Sergio Perez as speculation mounts that the team has settled on his replacement.
Gridiron brawl
Footage of a brawl at an under-18 Geelong Buccaneers v Western Crusaders match.
Brad Pitt’s unforgivable F1 act angers fans
F1 fans have taken aim at Brad Pitt after the Hollywood star took over the season finale and rubbed salt in the wound for a beloved driver.
Aussie torches Verstappen in six words
Oscar Piastri told the world how he really feels with a scathing radio message as world champ Max Verstappen crossed the line
Mad Max apologises to Piastri for ruining McLaren celebrations
It was a day of celebration for Oscar Piastri’s McLaren team, however they were short-lived thanks to the world champion Max Verstappen, who apologised to Piastri post-race.
Feuds, sackings and scandals: The 2024 Formula 1 year in review
The chequered flag has waved on the 2024 Formula 1 season after the year-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. From feuds and off-track scandals to emotional farewells and bombshell moves, we look back on the F1 year that was.
Ricciardo’s shock ‘blank cheque’ offer
Motorsport fans from across the world were devastated when Daniel Ricciardo was axed from his F1 seat, but his career isn’t over yet.
‘Idiot’: Lewis Hamilton incident is just sad
Lewis Hamilton has been given a public apology after an “idiotic” incident on a sad day at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
‘Not good’: Fiery F1 feud twist as Piastri tears up Abu Dhabi track
Oscar Piastri is setting himself for a big finish to the F1 season, clocking the second-fastest time in practice ahead of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix – but all eyes were on the sport’s feuding stars.
‘Little miracle’: F1 champ Verstappen announces new addition
Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen has announced he is expecting his first child with girlfriend Kelly Piquet.
‘Thousands of hours’ prove Aussie is ready for $12m F1 gamble
After having his F1 career accelerated, with a debut drive in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix this weekend, Australian Jack Doohan has been thrust into a crucial $12m battle. See why he’s ready.
F1 photo goes viral as feud goes nuclear
A photo of the F1 grid has sent fans into meltdown, as George Russell hit back at Max Verstappen and their feud went nuclear.
F1 feud explodes over wild Mad Max allegation
There’s one race left in the Formula One calendar – but the action has reached boiling point off the track, with champion Max Verstappen’s feud with George Russell taken to the next level.
F1 photo goes viral for worst reason possible
A photo featuring Aussie Oscar Piastri has gone viral in F1 circles this week as a team’s brutal transformation stunned commentators.
Shock F1 announcement fuels Max rumours
A surprise announcement has taken the F1 world by surprise and fuelled speculation about Max Verstappen’s future in the sport.
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