Mercedes’ rookie’s teenage pace impresses Verstappen
Mercedes teen Kimi Antonelli has impressed the entire F1 world in his rookie year and Max Verstappen isn’t at all surprised. The young star will start third at the Miami Grand Prix.
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Star threatens Piastri as feud erupts
Oscar Piastri has had his worst qualifying result of the year after a controversial incident that left a rival driver furious with the Australian.
Max upstages McLaren to take Miami pole
F1: Max Verstappen has beaten both Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris to take pole position for the Miami Grand Prix.
Race result overturned as chaos rocks F1
Oscar Piastri’s radio message said it all as the Miami Grand Prix sprint race descended into chaos with late penalties changing the final standings.
Piastri’s world title blow at bogey track after ‘cruel business’
Dudded by a safety car in the sprint race, Oscar Piastri will have it all to do in the main event after opening the door for his title rivals in a tight qualifying session.
Safety car costs Piastri in wild sprint
F1: A crash from Fernando Alonso has cost Oscar Piastri in the Miami sprint, teammate Lando Norris taking the win for McLaren.
“Definition of unsafe” – Pit lane crash
F1: Red Bull have been called out and penalised by the FIA following an unsafe release that caused a pit lane crash between Max Verstappen and…
McLaren boss pours fuel all over F1 feud
McLaren team boss Zak Brown has delivered a not-so-subtle jab at Red Bull in the latest chapter of the long-running F1 feud.
Kamfari’s 53rd edition to put riders to the test
One of the Territory’s most beloved motorcycle endurance events makes its return promising breathtaking action for its 53rd outing, with one rider looking to make it four wins in a row.
Young gun announces himself as title threat after home race win
Brodie Kostecki is yet to claim his maiden win with his new team as Grove Racing’s young gun Matt Payne claimed his home track title and announced himself as a serious championship challenger.
Lowndes set to pass another Brocky Bathurst benchmark
Craig Lowndes will be given the chance to continue racing Supercars at Bathurst beyond this year, despite his decision to leave the Triple Eight racing team.
‘Tough as it gets’: V8 great’s big switch warning to Triple Eight
Defending champions Triple Eight face the ultimate balancing act of battling for this year’s title while ominous switch looms on the horizon. Legend Mark Skaife breaks down the biggest Supercars talking points.
Supercars’ historic partnership to deliver biggest Townsville 500 ever
Two of North Queensland’s favourite sports will team up to deliver what could be Townsville’s biggest weekend of the year. Find out all the details of the historic Supercars agreement.
F1 world stunned as teen makes history
Mercedes teenager Kimi Antonelli has put the entire grid on notice after obliterating the record books with a never before seen feat.
‘More pace’: Piastri’s ominous warning ahead of Miami sprint
Oscar Piastri has picked up where he left off in qualifying second for the sprint race in Miami ahead of rivals Max Verstappen and teammate Lando Norris but behind the youngest pole holder in F1 history.
‘Unacceptable’: Aussie F1 star has had enough
Aussie Jack Doohan has blown up on team radio and was still visibly fuming as he walked down pit lane at the Miami Grand Prix.
Controversy over Verstappen’s big baby news
Max Verstappen has shared massive, private relationship news just hours after his shock no-show at the Miami Grand Prix was explained.
Who is the GOAT sporting family in Australia?
Australia has a long history of producing parent-child sporting greatness, but which famous name stands above the rest?
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.
Antonelli becomes youngest pole sitter
F1: At just eighteen years of age, Mercedes’ Antonelli has become the youngest pole sitter in F1 history.
Kimi pips Oscar to take 1st pole
F1: Mercedes teen sensation Andrea Kimi Antonelli has taken his first pole position after securing first for the Miami Sprint race.
“Didn’t get a chance” – Doohan responds
F1: Jack Doohan faced the media after his explosive tirade directed towards his team, after he was blocked by teammate Gasly in the pit lane….
Doohan rages at Alpine after mix up
F1: Jack Doohan has blasted his team over the radio following a pit-lane mix up between himself and teammate Pierre Gasly.
‘Can’t do this’: NRL has ‘officially lost the plot’
Mitchell Moses was incensed and let his feelings show after a controversial moment that had TV commentators speaking up on his behalf.
Verstappen becomes a father for the first time
Although the start to his world championship defence has not been ideal, that now becomes secondary as Max Verstappen and his partner are given their ‘greatest gift’.
Doohan dismisses sacking speculation
F1: Jack Doohan has dismissed speculation that he could be sacked after this weekend’s Miami GP.
Max’s mystery absence explained as Piastri reacts to ‘weak’ critique
Max Verstappen has been a notable absentee in the build-up to the Miami Grand Prix – but for good reason. Meanwhile, Oscar Piastri has leapt to the defence of teammate Lando Norris.
F1 extends Mexico GP for 3 more years
Formula 1: The Mexican Grand Prix will remain a fixture on the F1 calendar, after an extension was signed until 2028.
Ferrari unveil new look for Miami GP
Formula 1: Ferrari have unveiled an all-new look ahead of the Miami Grand Prix.
Doohan dismisses axing rumours
Formula 1: Jack Doohan has dismissed rumours he’s set to be axed from his seat in the Alpine, following the Miami Grand Prix.
‘Immune to it’: Doohan plays down replacement speculation
Jack Doohan has heard the speculation that he will be replaced at Alpine by Argentinian Franco Colapinto so many times that he is now immune to the noise heading into this weekend’s Miami Grand Prix.
‘Inevitable’: McLaren boss’ worrying Piastri premonition
Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris are teammates – but also fierce rivals. And their boss believes it’s only a matter of time before there are fireworks on the track between the F1-leading McLaren duo.
Schumacher’s first public act ignites hopes
There is fresh hope surrounding F1 legend Michael Schumacher after his first public act in 12 years was spotted by a good friend.
Norris to be black-listed by top F1 teams
Englishman Lando Norris’ recent Formula 1 struggles could have serious implications for the McLaren star’s future in the sport.
Jones: ‘Weak’ Lando no match for Piastri
F1: Aussie F1 legend Alan Jones explains why Oscar Piastri has the edge over teammate Lando Norris and backs him to win the F1 World Championship…
Aussie legend goes nuclear on F1 star
The last Aussie to win a F1 world championship is backing Oscar Piastri to win the title, labelling his McLaren teammate “weak”.
Aussie F1 champ’s stunning shot at ‘mentally weak’ Piastri rival
Oscar Piastri is heavily favoured to break a 45-year F1 championship drought for Australian drivers – with the last one to do it taking a surprising shot at the McLaren driver’s teammate and rival.
Heartbreaking photo shows devastating twist
The fiancee of a motocross star killed in a horror crash has revealed her pregnancy in a heart breaking post mourning his death.
Elite motocross rider dies in horror crash
A world renowned motocross rider has died after crashing at a speedway in Adelaide.
How an F1 juggernaut was conceived in a Vegas bar
David Croft is the voice of Formula One – and, to many people, as synonymous with the sport as Max Verstappen or Oscar Piastri. What does a day in the life of Crofty look like? We go behind the scenes.
Alex Marquez tastes perfect home victory
MotoGP: Alex Marquez took his maiden MotoGP victory by winning his home Spanish Grand Prix.
Marquez wins sprint after Fabio crash
Moto GP: Marc Marquez has won the Spanish GP Sprint after Fabio Quartararo crashed out with 11 laps to go.
Champion in waiting: The numbers that prove Piastri’s title credentials
Is this another false dawn for Australia’s F1 fanatics – or is Oscar Piastri actually the real deal? JULIAN LINDEN crunched the numbers to prove the McLaren driver is destined to break a 45-year wait.
Max’s ‘disrespectful’ Piastri act causes stir
Max Verstappen has been called out for a cold act towards Oscar Piastri that has raised eyebrows after the Aussie’s Grand Prix win.
Formula 1 rocked by bombshell theory
A new storm is brewing after a year of internal warfare that threatened to up-end the contract of the sport’s most prized asset.
‘Going to be painful’: F1 star’s sad reveal
One of the biggest moves in sporting history is already showing signs of crumbling into an embarrassing heap in 2025.
World all says same thing about Piastri
Oscar Piastri is the talk of the Formula 1 world and there is one thing everybody has noticed about the Australian driver.
Red Bull submits evidence to strip Piastri
One of the sport’s most controversial figures caught the attention of millions with a frantic last-ditch attempt to steal Oscar Piastri’s race.
Why even the ruthless Verstappen is in awe of Piastri
The first Australian in 15 years to lead the world drivers’ championship, Oscar Piastri is not getting carried away. But title rival Max Verstappen says the rising star has got it in him to go all the way.
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