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.
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.
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.
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