‘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.
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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.
F1 legend growing ‘brand Piastri’ into Australia’s hottest commodity
His star continues to rise on the track – and his face is plastered across billboards around the city. This is how McLaren’s Oscar Piastri is also becoming Australian sport’s hottest commodity.
Software test: How Mike Cannon-Brookes plans to give Williams an edge
Mike Cannon-Brookes believes his flagship software will give Formula One team Williams an edge at the Grand Prix – and it will come down to milliseconds.
Poles apart – the glaring weakness of Oscar Piastri
Oscar Piastri is not exactly bunny-hopping, conking out, freaking out and needing roadside assistance from RACV, but there is one flaw he must fix at the Australian Grand Prix.
How to pick who’s who at the Australian F1 Grand Prix
Picking out who’s who at Melbourne’s Albert Park this weekend is far from an easy task. JULIAN LINDEN breaks down all you need to know for Australia’s F1 extravaganza.
Classy move proves how much F1 will miss Daniel Ricciardo
As his own Formula 1 career spiralled, Australia’s Daniel Ricciardo showed why he was the most popular man on the grid – and exactly the sport will miss in 2025 and beyond.
V8 great makes shock call on Triple Eight future
Supercars great Craig Lowndes has won six of his seven Bathurst 1000 crowns with Triple Eight. But he has made a huge call about his future ahead of their defection to Ford in 2026.
Fears, flights and chefs: What you don’t know about Oscar Piastri
Australian star Oscar Piastri reveals the truth about life on the F1 circuit and the biggest misconceptions people have about drivers ahead of the season opener in Melbourne. Click inside for a full Q&A with the star McLaren driver.
One and done: Blanchard Racing replace driver after first race
Blanchard Racing Team has explained its decision to part ways with second-year driver Aaron Love just one round into the 2025 Supercars championship, and quickly confirmed his replacement.
Webber backs Piastri to break the curse of Albert Park
Eye of newt and toe of frog – there’s been no homegrown winner of the Australian Grand Prix in 45 years. Mark Webber was among the victims of the curse of Albert Park, but he’s backing the nation’s rising star to finally break it.
Where’s Ricciardo? Rising star on F1’s elephant in the room
Australia will have two drivers racing in the Australian Grand Prix for the second year in a row. But the lament of rookie driver Jack Doohan is that Daniel Ricciardo is nowhere to be seen.
Athletes or the boardroom? Which women really wield power in sport
Women hold some of the most powerful positions in Australian sport – and boast some of the country’s most recognisable athletes. But who really holds the power?
Why an F1 legend thinks Piastri can break Australia’s GP drought
Oscar Piastri has already won two Grand Prix races. He’s been the F1 rookie of the year. Now the blistering Aussie star is ready to deliver on his home track, one F1 legend believes.
Max’s worrying Australian Grand Prix admission amid rival call
The F1 field hasn’t turned a practice lap for the season-opening race at Albert Park yet, but world champion Max Verstappen has already make a sobering call about Red Bull’s prospects.
The 10 biggest talking points of the Australian Grand Prix
With surprise personnel changes, ongoing feuds and new rules, 2025 shapes as one of the biggest Formula One seasons in years. REBECCA WILLIAMS and JULIAN LINDEN break down the biggest talking points.
F1 shake-up confirmed with new team locked in for 2026
A new team has received final approval to become the 11th team in Formula One from the 2026 season, just over two months after reaching an in principle agreement with F1.
Oscar’s dreams are now goals
Oscar Piastri has a burning desire to win the World Drivers’ Championship … this year.
How a Michael Schumacher gift put Jack Doohan on path to F1
Jack Doohan’s motorsport story could very easily have been about a career on two wheels – like his famous dad – but seven-time F1 world champion Michael Schumacher set him on a different path.
Schumacher, Bottas tipping Piastri to challenge for F1’s ultimate prize
Two former F1 drivers agree that 2025 could be the year Australia has a Formula 1 champion, tipping Oscar Piastri for a massive campaign ahead of the Melbourne Grand Prix.
Racing the clock: The promise to clean up Accor for NRL
Already on the clock, the organisers of this weekend’s international Race of Champions at Sydney’s Accor Stadium have made a wild promise to the NRL they have to keep.
All revved up: F1 champion Max Verstappen has his eyes on the prize
He is the pre-eminent driver of his generation, already considered an all-time great by many. We meet the father-to-be ahead of Formula One powering into Melbourne next week.
Fashion, friends and Ferrari: F1 champion’s most iconic looks
Not only a Formula 1 champion, the status of Lewis Hamilton spreads across fashion, entertainment and celebrity. Ahead of the Melbourne F1 opener, dive into the Ferrari star’s most iconic looks.
‘Worth the risk?’: Ricciardo bares his soul and signs off with a stiff drink
Daniel Ricciardo is racing for his career. It’s wet, slippery and deadly dangerous at the British Grand Prix. He asks himself, ‘Is it worth the risk?’ In other words, is this sport worth dying for?
From Ricciardo grid kid to the F1 Academy: Aussie teen called up
Melbourne teenager Joanne Ciconte has become the youngest driver to join the 2025 F1 Academy, following the announcement of fellow Australian Aiva Anagnostiadis.
‘Difficult’: Former Haas chief’s warning to Max and Red Bull
Former Haas chief Guenther Steiner has warned Red Bull that Max Verstappen would be ‘difficult to manage’ if they can’t deliver him a winning car in 2025.
Vettel, Bottas, Mostert: Supercars star’s call to Race of Champions
Supercars fan favourite Chaz Mostert has received a late call up the Sydney’s Race of Champions, set to compete against the likes of Sebastian Vettel and Valtteri Bottas.
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