Clean sweep: Waters the driver to beat after wet and wild win
Cam Waters has produced a stellar opening round clean sweep on a wet and wild Sydney track, claiming all three race wins to stamp himself as the driver to watch this season.
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Driver fined, relegated to last after embarrassing teammate crash
Teammates Aaron Love and James Courtney were involved in a bizarre collision at the start of Supercars qualifying which left their team principal fuming.
He came, he saw, he conquered: Bulega rules at Phillip Island
Ducati star Nicolo Bulega had been quickest in testing, practice and qualifying – he then made his dominance complete when it mattered, reigning supreme over 20 laps.
Waters blitz converts qualifying pace to first win of the season
Tickford Racing star Cam Waters has fired the season-opening salvo for Ford after he converted his blistering qualifying pace to blitz the first race of the Supercars season.
Porn, cigs and gambling: who said F1’s gone woke?
While FIA president Ben Sulayem says drivers will be fined for swearing, he’s happy for F1 teams to be associated with tobacco, gambling and porn stars.
The day job keeping the Supercars reigning champion grounded
He finished 2024 a Supercars champion, but don’t think Will Brown is still riding that wave. The Triple Eight star reveals how he recharged in the off-season, and it’s not how some would think.
‘Inside of the car’: Golding escapes Supercars blaze at testing
James Golding has opened up about his dramatic escape after his car caught on fire during testing at Sydney Motorsport Park.
Every 2025 F1 car unveiled
We’ve got our first look at every car for the 2025 Formula One season. See them all.
Mostert’s plan to farewell Ford with a title before the big switch
Dual Bathurst 1000 champion Chaz Mostert is switching up manufacturers next year, but first he has sights on a fitting Gen3 farewell title for Ford.
Doohan: You’re always going to have pressure on your shoulders
The Formula 1 season is yet to begin, but Alpine’s Jack Doohan is already on the defence, shutting down suggestions his seat is under pressure after the signing of Franco Colapinto as a reserve.
New kids on the grid: The Supercars rookies daring to dream
They are the new kids on the Supercars grid, but that doesn’t mean Kai Allen and Cooper Murray can be taken lightly. Meet the 2025 championship rookies inside.
McLaren examine what will take Piastri to next level
Work carried out by McLaren and Oscar Piastri has helped identify areas the young Australian needs to improve as he heads into the 2025 Formula One season.
Team moves, series revamp: Your 2025 Supercars Ultimate Guide
The Supercars season is right around the corner – and there’s plenty that has changed since last year. Here’s everything you need to know about the series revamp, team changes and upcoming milestones.
Trump sets the pace on ‘hot lap’ during Daytona 500 visit
Donald Trump paid a flying visit to the iconic race, saluting fans as ‘your favourite president’ as he led drivers around the circuit in The Beast | WATCH
Netflix pitlane soap opera has F1 in the fast lane
While teams may not like the level of intrusion, the Netflix Drive to Survive series has boosted F1 audiences.
Police escort, Aussie icon: Champ’s Supercars title defence underway
Supercars launched its 2025 season with defending champion Will Brown leading a Gen3 fleet of cars with a spectacular drive over the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Now he’s ready to go back-to-back.
Feen with envy: Pain of near-miss fuels Supercars title ambition
Triple Eight young gun Broc Feeney found it hard watching Will Brown revel in the celebrations of his Supercars championship win. He opens up on missing out in the title fight and how it’s driving him this year.
Angry F1 drivers speak out as swearing ban looms
Two F1 stars have questioned plans to penalise drivers for swearing as those caught face possible sanctions or suspensions. HAVE YOUR SAY
Why Supercars boss is ‘positive’ on GM future after Ford defection
The Supercars season will kick off next week in Sydney after a preseason Ford bombshell. Supercars boss Shane Howard has his say on what it means for their rivals – and other talking points – ahead of the opening round.
‘I want much more’: Piastri primed after taste of early success
Australian Oscar Piastri has signalled his ambitions for the 2025 season while launching McLaren’s challenger on track at Silverstone with teammate Lando Norris.
Inside Mike Cannon-Brookes’ net zero agenda for F1
As new sponsor for Williams, the Atlassian billionaire says Formula 1 can show the world that it’s possible to achieve net zero emissions.
Supercars legend calls for the return of ‘rivalry and aggression’
James Courtney is about to embark on his final full-time season in Supercars, but the 2010 champion is not a fan of how ‘friendly’ the series has become compared to the fierce rivalries of the past.
Netflix consider bold move for F1 TV rights
After the success of the Drive to Survive series, Netflix are expected to make a bid on broadcast rights to stream Formula 1 live.
Former Formula 1 star set to race in Australia
A Formula 1 legend is heading to Australia to compete in the Race of Champions, with a month until some of the biggest names in motorsport line up on the grid at Accor Stadium.
BMW secures ‘perfect’ Bathurst win
International stars including Valentino Rossi took a landmark victory against Australia’s finest.
Champion near-drowning and photo finish closes out Iron Series
A close call and a photo finish fuelled a dramatic close to the Iron Series, with champions of the men’s and women’s competition named for the 2024-25 campaign.
Supercars team owner airborne in terrifying Bathurst crash
Supercars team owner Stephen Grove has been hospitalised after a scary airborne crash at the top of Mount Panorama in the Bathurst 12 Hour.
Gardner ready for home race after fast World Superbike testing
Remy Gardner’s strong showing in World Superbike testing in Portugal has the Australian raring to go in his home race at Phillip Island.
‘Dream of racing in red’: Hamilton era begins at Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton has said he will bring everything to delivering first Ferrari championship since 2007 as he declares he always dreamed of racing in the iconic red of the Italian team.
‘Instant chills’: Sanders wins Dakar Rally; second Aussie to win classic
Victorian motorbike racer Daniel Sanders has won the prestigious Dakar Rally, becoming only the second Australian to achieve the feat in 47 years.
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