‘Absolute superstar’: Team linked to Ricciardo
With a team on the lookout for big-name drivers, Aussie great Mark Skaife has urged them to contact the country’s biggest star.
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Iceman 2.0: How the floodgates opened on Piastri’s title charge
The ‘floodgates have opened’ on Oscar Piastri’s F1 championship charge according to one former driver – with the Australian compared to one great of the sport.
Legend’s shock push to bring Ricciardo to Supercars
General Motors have been urged to look beyond the current Supercars driver pool in order to add a marquee name to its team – including the biggest name in Australian motorsport.
What Piastri can learn from Hamilton’s social media empire
Lewis Hamilton is the clear-cut king of social media on the Formula 1 grid. This is how he forged his empire, and how far Oscar Piastri has to go to catch up.
Schumacher’s ex-boss shares tragic update
A notorious F1 kingpin previously thought to be outside the Schumacher family circle of trust has shared a tragic insight into Michael Schumacher’s condition.
New footage exposes F1 champ’s dirty act
Max Verstappen is on the verge of being banned from an F1 race as new footage emerged of his fiery blow-up at the Spanish Grand Prix.
‘Inappropriate’: Verstappen admits fault for Russell collision in Spain
A day after being penalised for ramming Mercedes driver George Russell, Max Verstappen has admitted the incident at the Spanish Grand Prix was his fault and ‘inappropriate’.
Star breaks silence on unforgivable incident
Four-time Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen has spoken out following a horror incident during the Spanish Grand Prix.
Petulant F1 billionaire injured in secret tirade
The real reason behind Aston Martin driver Lance Stroll’s disappearance at the Spanish Grand Prix has emerged after months of rumours.
‘Never seen that’: F1 in meltdown over Max
There have been calls for Max Verstappen to be banned from Formula 1 racing after a mind-blowing incident at the Spanish Grand Prix.
‘Lives on the line’: Verstappen torched over ‘deliberate’ crash
The Formula One world is up in arms after a moment of madness from Max Verstappen at the Spanish GP.
Piastri wins again, thrown under the bus
Australian Oscar Piastri has continued his F1 dominance with victory in Spain, before he was thrown under the bus by his teammate.
McLaren drama, Piastri’s message says it all
Oscar Piastri got the last laugh in qualifying for the Spanish Grand Prix after his McLaren teammate attempted a brazen move on him.
Piastri stuns F1 rivals to snatch pole position in Spain
Oscar Piastri got one back over his McLaren teammate Lando Norris with a stunning performance in qualifying at the high-speed Catalunya circuit in Barcelona.
Piastri responds to ludicrous proposition by British F1 media
Britain’s cheerleading F1 media are getting behind their man, Lando Norris, and his McLaren teammate, Aussie Oscar Piastri has fired back at their suggestions, writes JULIAN LINDEN.
‘Gimmick’ threatens F1’s $36bn juggernaut
A motorsport legend has dropped a truth bomb on F1 as the glamour sport grapples with a massive problem with no obvious solution.
‘Rumours’ fly as rule change shakes up F1
F1 is clamping down with a new rule this weekend, with teams hopeful it will be a “game changer” and help end McLaren’s dominance.
‘Game-changer’: New rule to level Formula One field
Ferrari is set to be the biggest beneficiaries of a regulation change to be introduced for the Spanish F1 Grand Prix. Reasons for the change, how it will be tested and reaction from the paddock here.
Ricciardo move sends F1 world into frenzy
F1 fans are convinced Daniel Ricciardo is set to make a shock return to the grid – and it’s all to do with a single image.
‘Cold blood’: What Norris’ Monaco win means for Oscar Piastri
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella predicted the “cold blood” victory from Lando Norris in Monaco could mark the start of a charge from the Brit in an ominous warning to his title leading teammate Oscar Piastri.
‘Embarrassed’: F1 made a laughing stock
A Formula 1 star has made a public apology as drivers were left “embarrassed” following ugly scenes at the Monaco Grand Prix.
Piastri retains F1 lead with record-breaking podium in Monaco
Oscar Piastri survived two close shaves with the crash barriers to finish third at the Monaco Grand Prix and retain the Formula One series lead while also chalking up an impressive milestone.
McLaren star’s historic 17-year first
Lando Norris has claimed his first ever Monaco Grand Prix and clawed back the gap to Oscar Piastri in the championship fight.
Iconic race halted as field wiped out
Carnage has unfolded in Monaco with almost the entire field being caught up in wild scenes that took place on the opening lap.
Rumours swirl over F1 star’s love life
McLaren driver Lando Norris’ love life has been thrust into the spotlight after an old flame was spotted in the garage in Monaco.
‘F*** Lewis’: F1 stars in huge Monaco drama
Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen have clashed in tense scenes following a frenetic qualifying for the F1 Monaco Grand Prix.
Piastri escapes catastrophe but suffers Monaco blow
Oscar Piastri has his work cut out for him if he’s going to win the Monaco Grand Prix, with an eventful qualifying session opening the door for his main title rival.
Rule change could make or break Piastri at Monaco Grand Prix
After disaster in Imola, Oscar Piastri will be relying heavily on McLaren engineers and strategists to make the right calls at the right time after a new rule was added to the Monaco Grand Prix.
Inside Australian motorsport’s bittersweet history with Monaco
Monaco remains the holy grail of motor racing, but it has been the home of more heartbreak than triumph for Australians who have endured a bittersweet history with the mecca of motorsport.
Piastri on edge as Ferrari shines in Monaco
Oscar Piastri was taken aback by Ferrari drivers in both practice sessions at the Monaco Grand Prix as the Aussie escaped a ‘very messy day’.
‘A very messy day’ but Piastri still second fastest in Monaco
Oscar Piastri had a ‘messy day’ in practice at Monte Carlo but still managed to finish second fastest as local hero Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc surprised everyone by recording the fastest time.
‘Coolest driver in F1 history’: How Piastri pulled off the impossible
Oscar Piastri isn’t just dominating on the track this year – he’s also done the impossible off it. And it has led to the humble Australian being labelled the ‘coolest driver in F1 history’.
F1 star completely spoils new Brad Pitt movie
F1 fans might not be too happy with one driver after he accidentally spoiled the ending to Brad Pitt’s new movie about the sport.
$38m units and $15k jeans: F1 stars’ obscene wealth revealed
If you want to live like a Formula 1 star, you’re going to need to have deep pockets or a winning Lotto ticket. We take you inside the lives of F1 stars in the glamorous principality of Monaco.
Nation turns on Aussie family, lie goes too far
The Formula 1 world has been left devastated for Aussie driver Jack Doohan with disgusting messages causing outrage.
‘Stop harassing my family’: Doohan slams fake social media post
Axed Australian Formula One star Jack Doohan has publicly pleaded with fans to stop ‘harassing’ his family after fake social media post went viral.
McLaren savaged over baffling calls in shock Oscar flame-out
McLaren’s strategic calls at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix have come under fire from former world champion Jacques Villeneuve – as Oscar Piastri flamed out after starting in pole position.
‘F***ing Piastri’: Aussie brutally tormented
Oscar Piastri was forced to endure a cruel moment with Max Verstappen with a radio message saying it all after a dramatic race.
Piastri rues ‘tough day’ after botched start, pit stop error
A split-second mistake cost Oscar Piastri, who was also left to rue an ill-advised pit stop strategy — but the Australian star still held on for a podium finish on a “tough day” at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.
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