Shock F1 ruling could rock Piastri title hopes
In a shock move that could seriously impact Oscar Piastri’s quest for a world title, F1 teams have been given just five days to make a significant change to cars ahead of the China GP.
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Awkward hurdle Piastri must clear to be a true F1 threat
Oscar Piastri has the skills, and the car, to challenge teammate Lando Norris. There’s just one thing missing. Here’s 10 things we learned from a wild F1 season-opener in Melbourne.
Inconsolable Piastri falls to F1 curse as fans fume over team order
Melbourne’s weather has wreaked havoc on the Australian Grand Prix, but Oscar Piastri says there’s no-one to blame but him, as his day ended in disaster – unlike his teammate Lando Norris.
Forget nightmare finish, Piastri shows he’s just getting started
He didn’t get his home race fairytale ending, but Oscar Piastri has shown the world that he can handle the heat and squashing any shadow of doubt that he is in over his head, JULIAN LINDEN writes.
Doohan disaster: Pressure builds on Aussie after Melbourne wipeout
After fending off ongoing speculation about his Formula 1 future all week, Aussie Jack Doohan will have more questions to answer after a disastrous result in Melbourne.
Piastri hits skid row, blames nobody but himself
It was lap 44 of 57 when Oscar Piastri came a cropper. In the McLaren garage, his mother yelled “No! No! No!”
Drivers left shattered as Supercars finale is abandoned
Heavy rain conditions and a packed F1 track schedule has put an anti-climactic end to the Supercars round, with the 14-lap sprint race abandoned, leaving Broc Feeney shattered.
Mixed emotions for Mercedes boss as Hamilton races in red
He might have had more than 12 months to prepare for Lewis Hamilton at Ferrari but Toto Wolff admits there will be certain feelings as his former World Champion driver moves on. He reveals his thoughts ahead of the Australian Grand Prix.
‘Special’: Why unflappable Piastri isn’t feeling the pressure
What pressure? Oscar Piastri swears he won’t be feeling any extra burden when he gets behind the wheel on Sunday for his shot at ending Australia’s curse at the Melbourne Grand Prix.
Australia’s F1 dreams refuse to be dampened by weather
As rain tumbles down at Albert Park, Oscar Piastri’s team says it is prepared for all scenarios the weather may bring as its young star chases a special Aussie achievement.
Lando backs up the hype but breaks Aussie fans’ hearts
McLaren’s Lando Norris has proved he can live up to the hype after breaking the hearts of Aussie fans and stealing pole position from Aussie teammate Oscar Piastri. Now all eyes are on the McLaren strategists.
Doohan’s national karting rival knew the F1 rookie would ‘go far’
The F1 has come to Melbourne, but behind the glitz and glamour is the brutal $4 million dollar reality of life as an aspiring driver. Plus Jack Doohan’s national karting rival reveals how they knew the Alpine rookie would ‘go far.’
F1’s famous feuds run far deeper than Verstappen and Russell
With all eyes on Max Verstappen and George Russell after a tumultuous end to 2024, JULIAN LINDEN reflects on Formula One’s most famous feuds.
And the Oscar goes to … the podium and then the world?
Can Oscar Piastri be world champion? ‘One hundred per cent,’ says McLaren boss Zak Brown. ‘And I wouldn’t bet against him this year.’
‘Feels pretty good’: Piastri tears up home track to be among fastest
If practice really does make perfect, then Oscar Piastri has the ideal shot at finally ending Australia’s long drought at the Melbourne Grand Prix. Find out why inside.
Why Formula One deserves its ‘podium’ position in business
Global Grand Prix boss Stefano Domenicali has overseen big revenue and profit increases in the sport. Investors, including Australia’s Caledonia, are betting on more financial upside for racing’s glamorous circuit.
Challengers line up but Max still reigns as F1 king
There’s plenty of challengers, but anyone writing off Max Verstappen’s chances of winning another Formula 1 title should know they will do so at their own peril, writes JULIAN LINDEN.
Why is everybody suddenly obsessed with F1?
A leading luxury group’s new 10-year partnership with Formula 1 cements the symbiotic relationship between fashion and sport. But what is it about the elite pursuit that has everyone from all of cultural spheres racing to be trackside?
What’s Doohan? Rumour mill hits overdrive as son of a gun makes Australian GP debut
Alpine has signed dynamic young Argentine Franco Colapinto as a reserve and possible replacement driver for Jack Doohan. The young Australian is bullish about the rumour mill going into overdrive.
Doohan to enjoy home debut as four reserve drivers chase his seat
Aussie Alpine rookie Jack Doohan knows that he has four reserve drivers knocking on his seat door as he vows to ‘enjoy every race as if it’s my last,’ REBECCA WILLIAMS writes.
Oscar and the importance of being champ
How does Piastri present himself? As an old man in a young man’s body. He’s reclining on a sofa and chatting away like he’s sipping coffee on a late-night TV show.
Howzat! Piastri whacks pommie press for six with Ashes sledge
Australia’s hope of a homegrown winner at Albert Park, Oscar Piastri is bullish of challenging teammate Lando Norris in 2025, while responding to English press with a brutal Ashes sledge.
Domenicali to remain F1 chief for another four years
On the eve of the F1 season opener, chief Stefano Domenicali put pen to paper to extend his reign at the head until 2029.
The epic rise of Liam Lawson, F1’s most unexpected rising star
The latest F1 driver to land a coveted spot alongside Max Verstappen at Oracle Red Bull Racing, 23-year-old New Zealander Liam Lawson, has a lot to prove. And all eyes will be on him as this season’s first grand prix roars into Melbourne.
He’s the maddest Max in anyone’s language
Max Verstappen’s an animal. He’s hardcore and let’s be honest about his rivals. On the Netflix doco, they can look a bit soft.
‘Got all the tools’: Why Max is still the man to beat
Driver movement and improvements across the board has made this Formula 1 season more exciting, but Formula 1 expert Martin Brundle believes Max Verstappen is the man to beat. This is why.
Forgive and forget? Why Aussies should embrace Ricciardo heir
There’s a lot of Aussie about the Kiwi who helped end Daniel Ricciardo’s F1 career, writes Julian Linden. He explains why Liam Lawson is a driver Australian F1 fans should get behind.
‘I can’: Piastri eyes Formula 1 world championship after deal
Oscar Piastri has declared he can become Formula 1 world champion this year, saying he had all the tools he needed to be the sport’s best as he locked in his long-term future with McLaren.
Supercars star brewing for success on and off the track
Tickford Racing’s Cam Waters has made a blistering start in pursuit of his maiden Supercars championship, and has revealed another passion keeping him busy.
Piastri lands massive contract upgrade in huge F1 coup
Oscar Piastri’s future has been locked in long-term, with the Australian superstar landing a massive new Formula 1 deal.
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