Oscar Piastri is moving from the deep disappointment of his third place at Sunday’s Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix to the showpiece event on the Formula One calendar. There’s no question Verstappen’s raw aggression shook up the young Australian.
Pastor Ross Abraham is riding from Perth to Byron Bay to raise funds for ICU care bags in memory of his beautiful, crazy and dearly departed son, Jaaden.
On his way to becoming Australia’s F1 superstar, Oscar Piastri was a starry-eyed young fella who dared what-ifs to play pitch-and-toss at an English school with a very special alumni.
Australia’s legendary, nationally treasured and endlessly courageous Olympian Dawn Fraser wants to beat her serious health complications and witness the wonder of the Brisbane Games in 2032.
Amanda McLaren was four when her legendary father, Bruce, went to the great F1 garage in the sky after a fatal crash. Fifty-five years later, she’s applauded Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris.
He ain’t a plodder, but Jake Trbojevic no longer carries the aura of an on-field sheriff. At 31 years of age, his body must feel like it’s 100 after the beatings received and delivered. He’s been a mighty servant for the Blues, so what’s the matter?
Jannik Sinner was introduced to his Rome audience as ‘Il Maestro’. I doubt he’ll be so warmly greeted at the French Open after his doping ban. Parisians don’t need much encouragement to treat a foreign player like a contemptible scoundrel.
Lewis Hamilton’s move to Ferrari was thought to be the match made in revhead heaven. Formula One’s greatest star in cahoots with the most famous team. It’s a train wreck.
A day after Steph Gilmore beat world champion Caity Simmers, Julian Wilson’s comeback took off when he knocked over World No.1 Italo Ferreira at Burleigh Heads.
Steph Gilmore jumped on stage and played electric guitar with Spiderbait … then defeated California’s world champion Caity Simmers at Burleigh Heads. Gilmore is hands-down the greatest female surfer in history – and Australia’s coolest athlete.
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