Schumacher’s bodyguard ‘stole 1500 photos in $23m blackmail plot’
Markus Fritsche is alleged to have used his access to all aspects of the F1 champion’s medical care to plan an extortion scheme after he was sacked.
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Inner sanctum plot to blackmail Schumachers for $24m exposed
A bodyguard working for the family of Michael Schumacher stands accused of stealing 1,500 photographs and 200 videos in an attempt to blackmail them.
Aussie young gun Doohan set for shock F1 debut in Abu Dhabi
Jack Doohan is reportedly set to be handed a shock F1 debut at this weekend’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix after a final falling out between Esteban Ocon and the Alpine team.
‘Lost all my respect for him’: Mad Max fumes as Piastri takes third
Victory in Qatar didn’t stop Max Verstappen from taking a swipe at one of his rivals post-race, as Oscar Piastri claimed third in a dramatic race that was flipped by a controversial penalty.
Piastri claims third in Qatar sprint qualifying, Norris on top
McLaren’s Lando Norris finished first in qualifying for the sprint race at the Qatar Grand Prix with his Australian teammate Oscar Piastri just 0.159 seconds behind him in third.
How Piastri has McLaren on verge of snapping 25-year drought
Rising Australian Formula 1 star Oscar Piastri is on track to help McLaren to a 25-year first, valued at more than a quarter of a billion dollars.
Star brothers’ Supercross clash in Australia a decade in the making
The two biggest names in world Supercross return to Australia and make a startling admission about the arena circuit, as the brothers realise a dream a decade in the making.
Aussie swan song for F1 cult figure, but not at Melbourne GP
One of F1’s most successful drivers, and ‘adopted Aussie’, Valtteri Bottas is set to cap off his racing career in Australia next year, just not where you’d possibly expect.
Verstappen wins fourth world title after Vegas jackpot
Was there ever any doubt? Red Bull’s Max Verstappen is officially a four-time world champion in Las Vegas, as Mercedes take out the race in a 1-2 finish.
Verstappen eyes fourth world title after a Las Vegas qualifying win
In a wild start to the Las Vegas Grand Prix, Max Verstappen moved a step closer to his fourth Formula One drivers’ championship, after beating his only remaining challenger in qualifying.
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.
‘Full circle’: Emotional homecoming for Winterbottom in 2025
Just days after signing off as a full-time Supercars driver at the Adelaide 500, Mark Winterbottom’s next move has been confirmed – and it will be an emotional homecoming.
Former champion’s ‘relief’ to sign off from decorated full time career
An emotional Mark Winterbottom has revealed his ‘relief’ to sign off from his decorated full time racing career, and received a pit lane guard of honour to celebrate the end of a chapter.
Penalty chaos: Supercars champ trumps teammate in Adelaide 500
In a dramatic conclusion to the 2024 Supercars campaign, Broc Feeney took the chequered flag, but two time penalties handed the race win to teammate and Supercars champion Will Brown.
Brown crowned Supercars champ after Feeney wins Adelaide 500
Will Brown has sealed his maiden Supercars championship after opening up an unbeatable lead over his teammate and title rival Broc Feeney, who led home a Triple Eight one-two in the first leg of the Adelaide 500 on Saturday.
Investigation finalised after fiery Adelaide 500 crashes
Two drivers were lucky to walk away from a pair of fiery crashes which kickstarted the opening day of racing at the Adelaide 500 – but their actions were put under the spotlight – and a verdict reached.
Last-minute call earns Murray surprise Adelaide debut
Cooper Murray has just a couple of days to get his head around a Supercars debut after a last minute call-up for Erebus to replace imminent new dad, Jack Le Brocq.
‘Extraordinary’: Mark Skaife’s hits and misses from season 2024
Ahead of the final round of the season on the streets of Adelaide, Supercars great Mark Skaife shares his top performers, drives and those who didn’t live up to expectations in 2024.
Bit of banter driving rivalry for Supercars championship
The Supercars championship is down to a race in two, teammates in fact, and for the man with an 180 point lead he is keeping the mood jovial, even joking about the one thing that would be disaster for his team during the Adelaide 500 this weekend.
X Games stunt superstar Sydney-bound for global motorsport event
Global Nitro Circus superstar, Travis Pastrana is heading to Sydney to compete in Australia’s inaugural Race of Champions and he’s bringing his five million Instagram followers along for the ride.
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