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.
Motorsport
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.
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.
‘Lambo Guy’ helps put petrolhead festival streets ahead
Billionaire car enthusiast Adrian Portelli celebrated the success of his first year helping run Summernats in Canberra, a ‘passion project’ which may serve as a distraction for his recent legal woes.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
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 Kiwi young gun for 2025 as Perez is axed
After months of speculation, Red Bull has officially handed under pressure driver Sergio Perez the axe, with Kiwi Liam Lawson confirmed to fill that elusive RB seat in 2025.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
‘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 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.
Senna legacy fuels art and inspiration
Thirty years after his death, the Formula 1 world champion has transcended his sport to become a cultural icon.
Son-of-a-gun showed ‘bravery’ of F1 driver from early years
Jack Doohan was always a strong chance to pursue a career in motorsport given his family genes, showing that from an early age, but an accident at age five turned him away from following his famous father on two wheels.
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