Chilling girlfriend threats before Aussie axed
Jack Doohan was privately dealing with terrifying matters behind the scenes before his F1 axing with emails coming to light.
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Marc Marquez breaks all-time lap record!
MotoGP: Ducati’s Marc Marquez set a new all-time lap record as he dominated the timed MotoGP practice session at Le Mans.
Feeney fires for clean sweep in Tassie
Supercars: Broc Feeney has enjoyed the perfect Friday by sweeping both Supercars practice sessions at Symmons Plains.
Triple Eight young gun fires first shot in practice
Triple Eight young gun Broc Feeney has launched the first strike in his bid to hit back from a podium-free round in New Zealand after blitzing practice at Symmons Plains.
Why ghosts of Webber loom large over Piastri in epic title quest
Oscar Piastri is favourite to claim a maiden F1 championship. But can’t afford to slip up, because he may never get a better chance. He only needs to look at his own manager, Mark Webber, for a reminder of that.
Aussie F1 star’s dad goes public with ‘receipts’
A motorsport legend has come out swinging in defence of his son after the Aussie young gun was unceremoniously axed from the F1 grid.
F1 star doomed, Aussie has ‘got in his head’
F1 commentators have pointed out a clear difference in how Max Verstappen treats Oscar Piastri amid a worrying trend for Lando Norris.
Verstappen’s new approach to racing ‘different animal’ in Piastri
F1 expert Martin Brundle says Max Verstappen has an altered game plan for Oscar Piastri compared to fellow McLaren Lando Norris, with the champion knowing that he’s racing a ‘different animal.’
Brown looking to bounce back in Tassie
Motorsport: Will Brown, who has impressed in Tasmania in recent years is looking to bounce back to form.
Young gun announces himself as title threat after home race win
Brodie Kostecki is yet to claim his maiden win with his new team as Grove Racing’s young gun Matt Payne claimed his home track title and announced himself as a serious championship challenger.
Lowndes set to pass another Brocky Bathurst benchmark
Craig Lowndes will be given the chance to continue racing Supercars at Bathurst beyond this year, despite his decision to leave the Triple Eight racing team.
‘Tough as it gets’: V8 great’s big switch warning to Triple Eight
Defending champions Triple Eight face the ultimate balancing act of battling for this year’s title while ominous switch looms on the horizon. Legend Mark Skaife breaks down the biggest Supercars talking points.
Supercars’ historic partnership to deliver biggest Townsville 500 ever
Two of North Queensland’s favourite sports will team up to deliver what could be Townsville’s biggest weekend of the year. Find out all the details of the historic Supercars agreement.
Shock arrest after bombshell F1 axing
The turmoil inside one F1 team’s garage has taken a shocking turn in the wake of two bombshell axings that rocked the sport.
‘Proud’ Aussie accepts brutal F1 demotion
The F1 world has turned on the Alpine team after it finally addressed Aussie Jack Doohan’s fate amid a “rotation” policy.
‘Tough to take’: Doohan’s F1 dream over as Alpine moves on
Jack Doohan’s Formula 1 career is all but over after Alpine confirmed the Australian had raced his last race. And the team has wasted no time in naming his replacement.
Piastri investigated as F1 rocked by spy storm
Oscar Piastri has reportedly been investigated by F1 officials over allegations of an illegal tactic used to win the Miami Grand Prix.
Who is the GOAT sporting family in Australia?
Australia has a long history of producing parent-child sporting greatness, but which famous name stands above the rest?
MotoGP championship comes down to wire after Bagnaia victory
Francesco Bagnaia claimed victory at the Malaysian Grand Prix to send the MotoGP championship to the final round, while Aussie Jack Miller’s race was cut short via an awful three-rider spill on the opening lap.
Vintage Marquez produces stunning Aus MotoGP victory
A stunning ride from eight-time world champion Marc Marquez has delivered him a brilliant victory at the Australian MotoGP despite a dramatic start off the grid, while Aussie Jack Miller came home strong.
‘Trying to work things out’: Optimism growing for Aussie rider
Despite almost writing his Motor GP career off a fortnight ago, Aussie rider Jack Miller says he is now optimistic of securing a seat for 2025, as he prepares for this weekend’s Austrian GP.
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Doohan dropped! Franco joins Alpine
F1: Aussie Jack Doohan was dropped by Alpine following his ‘horror’ Miami Grand Prix, Argentine Franco Colapinto will fill his seat.
Superbike tragedy much worse than realised
The double tragedy that rocked the motorsport world has turned simply devastating with private family details emerging.
Second head rolls as F1 ‘criminal’ takes over
There has been more carnage just days after Jack Doohan’s reported sacking with a “convicted criminal” taking over the basket case team.
Twist in Doohan saga as Alpine boss suddenly quits
The shocks keep coming in Formula One. A day after it emerged Jack Doohan was set to be dropped, Alpine’s team principal Oliver Oakes has resigned.
Convicted criminal who dropped the axe on Aussie’s F1 dream
Jack Doohan’s F1 career is over after six races of the 2025 season. And the man sharpening the blade has a colourful history.
Motorsports world rocked, two dead in crash
The motorsport’s world has been rocked by a “catastrophic” event which has led to the deaths of two much-loved Superbike riders.
‘Curious’ timing of Jack Doohan dumping?
F1: Reports are coming that Alpine are considering dumping Aussie Jack Doohan from the starting grid, before the next F1 race.
Doohan dumped after nightmare start to F1 career
Australia’s Jack Doohan is set to lose his Formula 1 drive with Alpine ahead of the next grand prix.
Piastri act goes viral after Miami GP win
Oscar Piastri has performed a rare act after winning the drama-charged Miami Grand Prix which left Max Verstappen raging on radio.
F1 star a laughing stock after fresh blunder
Ex-racer Martin Brundle is known for some awkward moments on the F1 grid and he was at it again at the Miami Grand Prix.
Ruthless mentality that separates Piastri from main title threat
Australian Formula One star Oscar Piastri provided another reminder of his unfailing maturity as he outdrove and outwitted his older and more experienced rivals in Miami.
F1 stars lose it in never before seen race
Formula One drivers turned completely feral as the entire grid took part in a one-off stunt that had stars wreaking havoc everywhere
‘No idea’: Fresh disaster hits Aussie rookie in F1 nightmare
The noise is getting louder for Jack Doohan – the Australian F1 rookie who hit a fresh low on Monday. Plus Lewis Hamilton blows up at his Ferrari team. Here’s your Miami GP Talking Points.
Watch: The magical moves that delivered Piastri a Miami miracle
Oscar Piastri pulled off one of the best drives of his career – moving from fourth to first in a matter of moves – to win the Miami GP. See the breakdown of every move that made it happen.
Piastri turns F1 on its head with two words
There are two words Formula 1 commentators are obsessed with after the Miami Grand Prix with Oscar Piastri getting tongues wagging.
Ice cold Piastri hits the Griddy after history-making win
Rarely one to show his emotion, Oscar Piastri broke into seemingly impromptu dance after winning the Miami Grand Prix – but it wasn’t exactly voluntary.
F1 rocked by Hamilton’s savage outburst
Lewis Hamilton’s shocking start at Ferrari has continued and he gave his team a piece of his mind in some seriously savage messages.
F1 star fumes at Aussie over ‘wretched’ act
Jack Doohan’s turbulent start to his F1 career has continued as the Aussie crashed out in Miami to add pressure on his spot on the grid.
How Piastri got Max to outbreak himself
Formula 1: Sky Sports’ Antony Davidson breaks down how Oscar Piastri passed Max Verstappen to take the lead at the Miami Grand Prix.
Norris gets testy after Miami Grand Prix
Formula 1: Lando Norris tried his best to smile, after he was once again outshone by teammate Oscar Piastri
3 in a row! Piastri dominates in Miami
Formula 1: Oscar Piastri has claimed his third win in a row, after taking out the Miami Grand Prix in dominant fashion ahead of Lando Norris…
‘If I don’t go for it people complain’
Formula 1: Lando Norris has opened up on why he tried to aggressively pass Max Verstappen on the first lap of the Miami Grand Prix.
“Have a tea break while you’re at it!”
Formula 1: Lewis Hamilton didn’t bother to hide his displeasure after Ferrari were slow to issue team orders to Charles Leclerc to let his teammate…
‘Useless’ – Max fumes after Piastri move
Formula 1: Max Verstappen was helpless to do much after he was overtaken for the lead by Aussie Oscar Piastri
Doohan OUT on opening lap of MIami GP
Formula 1: Jack Doohan’s rotten luck has continued after he was forced to retire from the Miami Grand Prix on the opening lap.
‘What am I meant to do?!’
Formula 1: Lando Norris didn’t have an ideal start in Miami, after he lost multiple places while dueling with Max Vertsappen on Lap 1 of the…
Star threatens Piastri as feud erupts
Oscar Piastri has had his worst qualifying result of the year after a controversial incident that left a rival driver furious with the Australian.
Max upstages McLaren to take Miami pole
F1: Max Verstappen has beaten both Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris to take pole position for the Miami Grand Prix.
Race result overturned as chaos rocks F1
Oscar Piastri’s radio message said it all as the Miami Grand Prix sprint race descended into chaos with late penalties changing the final standings.
Piastri’s world title blow at bogey track after ‘cruel business’
Dudded by a safety car in the sprint race, Oscar Piastri will have it all to do in the main event after opening the door for his title rivals in a tight qualifying session.
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