Carly Electric on having her first horse in a Group 1
Sex worker Carly Electric talks to Ben Dorries about having her first runner in a Group 1 as a part-owner of Iowna Merc.
Motorsport
Yuki prepares for ‘dream’ Red Bull debut
F1: Yuki Tsunoda will make his Red Bull Racing debut at his home grand prix in Japan after Red Bull called him after dropping Liam Lawson.
Axed Red Bull star in ‘shock’ as fears revealed for young talent
Rising Kiwi star Liam Lawson has opened up on the ‘shock’ axing he never saw coming as Red Bull’s fears for the young driver are revealed in our talking points ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix.
Piastri contract clause changes everything
Oscar Piastri’s battle with Lando Norris will decide the F1 championship, and a detail in the Aussie’s contract proves the shackles are off.
What must happen for Perez to consider Formula 1 return
He was unceremoniously sacked by Red Bull at the end of 2024, leaving him without a seat, but Sergio Perez says he has been approached by “a few” teams about a return to Formula 1.
Yuki’s bombshell reveal on Ricciardo stoush
Preparing for his Red Bull debut this weekend, Yuki Tsunoda has opened up on his infamous road rage moment with Daniel Ricciardo.
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.
Tsunoda targets home race podium after ‘unreal’ car switch
Ahead of his first race as an official Red Bull driver – and Max Verstappen teammate- Yuki Tsunoda has set his sights at the top end of the grid, with a podium finish in store for his home race.
Bombshell Max prophecy flips F1 on its head
A ticking time bomb is set to explode on Red Bull, as the team grapples with a crippling problem and rumours swirl about Max Verstappen.
Townsville 500 in store for exciting Supercars shake-up in 2025
The NTI Townsville 500 is in for a major shake-up this year with Supercars set to announce a rejigged and re-energised entertainment extravaganza later this week. Find out what could be in store.
Supercars on hunt for new chief, with CEO on the move
Supercars Australia is on the hunt for a new head, with current CEO Shane Howard set to move into a fresh role, REBECCA WILLIAMS reports.
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.
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.
F1 rocked by excruciating image detail
Liam Lawson’s brutal axing from Red Bull has been summed up in one photo with the Kiwi driver breaking his silence on the decision.
‘OMG’: F1 world loses it at Red Bull reveal
The Formula 1 world has lost its collective mind after Red Bull lifted the curtain on one of the biggest changes they’ve made in years.
Former F1 team boss’ daring Piastri call amid title showdown
We’re only two rounds into the 2025 Formula 1 season, but former Haas team chief Guenther Steiner has already seen enough to know who he is putting his money on as the world champion.
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.
Miller defiant as Aussie closes in on 2025 MotoGP deal
A defiant Jack Miller has declared his MotoGP career is not done yet as speculation continues over a possible new deal for 2025.
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Marquez crashes out from first place
Moto GP: Francesco Bagnaia won a dramatic Grand Prix of the Americas after race leader Marc Marquez crashed on lap nine in America.
Marquez suffers first crash of season
MotoGP: Marc Marquez has suffered the first crash of the season in practice at Texas.
Cold-blooded F1 video exposes brutal detail
A video that inadvertently predicted the future has been uncovered and is going viral after Red Bull’s cold-blooded betrayal.
‘Bullying’: Verstappen move raises eyebrows
F1 star Max Verstappen has raised eyebrows with a bizarre social media act after Liam Lawson was dropped by Red Bull in favour of Yuki Tsunoda.
Crofty slams Red Bull “knee jerk reactions” after driver swap
Sky Sports Formula One commentator David Croft has hit out at the Red Bull team, over their driver swap, saying the team’s once strong driver development has lost its way.
Lawson dumped as Red Bull pulls trigger on driver swap
Red Bull has pulled the trigger on a key driver swap, with Liam Lawson sent back to the Racing Bulls after just two races – and Yuki Tsunoda finally promoted to race alongside Max Verstappen.
Gout Gout celebrates heat win with coach Di Sheppard
Sprint sensation Gout Gout wins a 200m heat with a time of 20.29 and shares a beautiful celebration with his coach
Verstappen’s humiliating Red Bull claim
A damning claim made by Max Verstappen says it all about Red Bull amid the team’s stunning decision to sack his teammate after two races.
Lawson DROPPED after tough F1 initiation
Formula 1: Red Bull have reportedly dropped Liam Lawson after just two races of the Formula One season.
F1 rocked in most brutal sacking seen
Red Bull have reportedly dropped the axe on their under siege driver after holding emergency crisis talks following a dire start to the year.
How one decision could fire up F1 silly season and save Doohan
Formula 1 silly season is firing up already with Red Bull’s Liam Lawson facing the sack after just two events, in a shock move that could save the seat for Australian Alpine driver Jack Doohan.
Red Bull rookie’s reality: Lawson faces axe from hardest job on grid
Liam Lawson is learning how hard it is to drive Red Bull car tailored to Verstappen, and could already face the chop from the hardest job on the grid after two races of the season.
‘Unimaginable’ rumour rocks Aussie, F1 grid
Formula 1’s silly season has exploded with rumours an “unimaginable twist” could save Jack Doohan, who may still be a dead man walking.
F1 Fallout: Piastri a cool operator, Lawson pressure, Ferrari’s blunder
Oscar Piastri says it’s too soon to be talking about his title hopes, but the Australian knows what he must do to turn his dreams into a reality. All the fallout from the Chinese Grand Prix inside.
Albon explains why Red Bull drivers fail
F1: Alex Albon has offered a fascinating insight into why so many drivers have failed to replicate similar results to Max Verstappen in the Red…
Piastri bounces back with China triumph
Formula 1: Oscar Piastri has bounced back from the Australian GP with an important win in China.
‘Absolutely flawless’ Aussie claims China GP
Australia’s Oscar Piastri saluted a perfect Chinese Grand Prix weekend as he led a McLaren one-two and got his third career victory.
Oscar Piastri claims China GP from pole!
Formula 1: Oscar Piastri has rebounded from his Albert Park heartbreak in style, claiming his third career Formula One victory at the Chinese…
Max snatches late pass on Charles!
Formula 1: Max Verstappen overtook Charles Leclerc during lap 53 of 56 after a tense battle in China.
Piastri sends warning to F1 rivals with perfect Chinese GP performance
Oscar Piastri has sent an emphatic message to his chief Formula One rivals after a dominant victory at the Chinese Grand Prix.
F1 team’s epic Lewis Hamilton blunder
Lewis Hamilton’s former Mercedes race engineer is still adjusting to life without the British great judging by an awkward gaffe in China.
F1 star pulled away by PR after shock answer
There has been mayhem in the Red Bull garage with the team boss being ambushed and a star driver being pulled away by a media minder.
Red Bull boss asked absolutely brutal question
Red Bull boss Christian Horner was put on the spot in front of a global TV audience.
Piastri secures first ever pole position
F1: Oscar Piastri has taken his first career pole position after qualifying first in the Chinese Grand Prix.
Aussie storms to first career F1 pole
Aussie youngster Oscar Piastri chalked up a huge career first, while Red Bull’s Liam Lawson had another spectacular failure.
Piastri takes POLE after record lap time
F1: Oscar Piastri has set a new lap record in Shanghai to take pole in the Chinese Grand Prix, beating teammate Lando Norris who qualified third….
Lawson’s qualifier: ‘Not good enough’
F1: Liam Lawson has labeled his recent performances for Red Bull as ‘just not good enough’ during the Chinese GP.
Piastri (2nd) beats Norris in sprint
F1: Oscar Piastri has finished second in the Chinese Sprint Race, beating teammate Norris who finished eighth.
Doohan last after costly collision
F1: Aussie Jack Doohan has finished the Chinese Sprint in last place after a late lunge backfired for the Alpine star.
Lewis Hamilton’s first win for Ferrari!
F1: Lewis Hamilton has crossed the line in first place for the first time as a Ferrari driver during the Chinese GP Sprint Race.
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