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U-eys and meat pies: Finn favourite turning Aussie

U-eys and meat pies: Finn favourite turning Aussie

Valtteri Bottas has taken to a local delicacy as he prepares for his Formula One return with grid newcomers Cadillac at the Australian Grand Prix.

Won't see that person again: Why Hamilton flipped mood

Won't see that person again: Why Hamilton flipped mood

Won't see that person again: Why Hamilton flipped mood

Won't see that person again: Why Hamilton flipped mood

Seven-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton says he has binned the downtrodden figure of 2025, ready to fire again at the Australian grand prix.

Melbourne won't make or break F1 favourite Russell

Melbourne won't make or break F1 favourite Russell

Melbourne won't make or break F1 favourite Russell

Melbourne won't make or break F1 favourite Russell

Mercedes' George Russell expects plenty of twists and turns in a long Formula One season as he manages huge expectations as the championship favourite.

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No rebellious streak: Why Piastri will play team game

No rebellious streak: Why Piastri will play team game

Australian Oscar Piastri says he will only blow his shot at a title if he stopped playing the team game at McLaren, with no plans to defy orders in 2026.

F1 heads for Melbourne but other sport hit by conflict

F1 heads for Melbourne but other sport hit by conflict

The Australian grand prix remains on schedule but other sports events are being affected by the fall-out from the ongoing Middle East conflict.

'Stronger' Piastri has world champion traits: ex boss

'Stronger' Piastri has world champion traits: ex boss

Oscar Piastri is attempting to become Australia's first F1 world champion in 46 years and the traits he needs to do so have been there since he was a teen.

F1 chartering flights to Australian GP amid conflict

F1 chartering flights to Australian GP amid conflict

Australia's GP appears safe but there are doubts over F1 races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia while other events in the Middle East are being called off.

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Sports bosses 'closely monitoring' Middle East conflict

Sports bosses 'closely monitoring' Middle East conflict

Sports bosses 'closely monitoring' Middle East conflict

Sports bosses 'closely monitoring' Middle East conflict

Australian Grand Prix organisers are among sports organisations closely following the outbreak of conflict in the Middle East.

Piastri shines but Norris warns McLaren have work to do

Piastri shines but Norris warns McLaren have work to do

Piastri shines but Norris warns McLaren have work to do

Piastri shines but Norris warns McLaren have work to do

Oscar Piastri had another fruitful day at Bahrain pre-season testing, but his world champion teammate Lando Norris suggested McLaren were still off the pace.

'Recipe for disaster': Piastri's Melbourne F1 concerns

'Recipe for disaster': Piastri's Melbourne F1 concerns

'Recipe for disaster': Piastri's Melbourne F1 concerns

'Recipe for disaster': Piastri's Melbourne F1 concerns

Australian star Oscar Piastri had a fine day of pre-season testing in Bahrain but has warned of potential dangers ahead at race starts in the new-look F1 world.

'Runs smoothly': Piastri happy with first Bahrain test

'Runs smoothly': Piastri happy with first Bahrain test

'Runs smoothly': Piastri happy with first Bahrain test

'Runs smoothly': Piastri happy with first Bahrain test

Australian Oscar Piastri is happy with his first public outing of the new McLaren at Bahrain pre-season testing, after finishing fifth fastest.

Oscar defends McLaren, expects 'fair shot' at F1 title

Oscar defends McLaren, expects 'fair shot' at F1 title

Oscar defends McLaren, expects 'fair shot' at F1 title

Oscar defends McLaren, expects 'fair shot' at F1 title

As he awaits his step into F1's season of the unknown, Oscar Piastri believes he can show he's not just a "nice person" but is ready to be world champion.

All change for F1 - but McLaren stick with Papaya Rules

All change for F1 - but McLaren stick with Papaya Rules

All change for F1 - but McLaren stick with Papaya Rules

All change for F1 - but McLaren stick with Papaya Rules

World champs McLaren enter a brave new F1 world in 2026, promising "fairness and equal opportunities" for Oscar Piastri and drivers' champ Lando Norris.

Axed Aussie F1 driver quits team to seek opportunities

Axed Aussie F1 driver quits team to seek opportunities

Axed Aussie F1 driver quits team to seek opportunities

Axed Aussie F1 driver quits team to seek opportunities

Australian Jack Doohan who was dropped by Alpine early in the 2025 grand prix season, has quit the Formula 1 team to "pursue other opportunities".

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'Lando's not Superman': Oscar expects McLaren fair play

McLaren have lavished praise on defeated "team player" Oscar Piastri, but the Australian expects "fairness" from them now Lando Norris is F1 champion.

Piastri determined to regain 'unstoppable' feeling

Despite his title disappointment, Oscar Piastri says he's determined to regain the "unstoppable" feeling he felt at times during his 2025 F1 campaign.

Norris pays tribute to Piastri after F1 world title win

Lando Norris, world F1 champion after Max Verstappen won the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, has saluted teammate Oscar Piastri for helping push him to the title.

'I've got a chance': Piastri won't rule out F1 boilover

Oscar Piastri has warned he's not out of the Formula One title hunt yet, even if many only now have eyes on a Lando Norris-Max Verstappen duel for the crown.

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Piastri only third as Verstappen takes pole in finale

Aussie Oscar Piastri's hopes of the world F1 crown have slumped after title rivals Max Verstappen and Lando Norris finished ahead in Abu Dhabi GP qualifying.

Piastri struggles as Norris leads Abu Dhabi practice

Lando Norris has made the best start of the title contenders in practice at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix as Oscar Piastri endured a truncated, disappointing day.

'Bring it home for everyone': Oscar clings on to dream

It's the longest of long shots, but Oscar Piastri is comforted by one particular title oddity as he dreams of bringing home the F1 crown to Australia.

Would Oscar play kingmaker? Piastri ducks big question

Oscar Piastri has swerved the question of whether he might help Lando Norris lift the world F1 title in Abu Dhabi, saying McLaren haven't discussed the issue.

Red Bull sorry for claims Antonelli let Norris pass him

Online abuse of Kimi Antonelli has forced Red Bull into reverse over their claim that the Mercedes driver allowed McLaren's Lando Norris to overtake in Qatar.

Piastri speechless at McLaren error as title hopes dive

The F1 title race will go to the wire after Max Verstappen won the Qatar GP, a McLaren strategy error allowing him to overtake Oscar Piastri in the standings.

'Let's go, baby!' Piastri hails perfect day in Qatar GP

Australian ace Oscar Piastri has enjoyed a near-perfect day at the Qatar Grand Prix, winning the sprint and taking pole for the main race.

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