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McLaren rule Miami sprint but Piastri woe in qualifying

McLaren rule Miami sprint but Piastri woe in qualifying

McLaren have enjoyed a one-two in the Miami Grand Prix sprint with Lando Norris winning, but runner-up Oscar Piastri then struggled in qualifying.

Piastri, McLaren feel alive again in Miami

Piastri, McLaren feel alive again in Miami

Piastri, McLaren feel alive again in Miami

Piastri, McLaren feel alive again in Miami

McLaren appear ready to challenge Mercedes again after a slow start to the F1 season, with Lando Norris taking sprint pole in Miami and Oscar Piastri third.

Piastri ready to race as F1 season gets green light

Piastri ready to race as F1 season gets green light

Piastri ready to race as F1 season gets green light

Piastri ready to race as F1 season gets green light

Given a month-long enforced break, Australia's Formula One star Oscar Piastri will be keen to regain lost momentum when racing resumes in Miami.

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Payne completes 'perfect' Supercars double in NZ

Payne completes 'perfect' Supercars double in NZ

Reigning Bathurst 1000 winner Matt Payne has dealt with a late safety car to win a dramatic conclusion to the final race of the Christchurch round.

Bathurst champ scores 'epic' first Supercars season win

Bathurst champ scores 'epic' first Supercars season win

Reigning Bathurst 1000 champion Matt Payne has put in a flawless drive in Christchurch to break through for his first win of the Supercars season.

Young gun Allen salutes in NZ for first Supercars win

Young gun Allen salutes in NZ for first Supercars win

Precocious Ford talent Kai Allen has secured his first Supercars win, keeping championship leader Brodie Kostecki at bay in a historic race in Christchurch.

Young Kiwi Wood claims Toyota's first Supercars win

Young Kiwi Wood claims Toyota's first Supercars win

Emerging New Zealand star Ryan Wood has secured Toyota's first Supercars victory, driving flawlessly in the final race in Taupo.

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Supercars changes Taupo schedule to deal with cyclone

Supercars changes Taupo schedule to deal with cyclone

Supercars changes Taupo schedule to deal with cyclone

Supercars changes Taupo schedule to deal with cyclone

Supercars have made big moves for their Taupo round to deal with a potentially "life-threatening" cyclone that is expected to hit New Zealand's North Island.

Warburton exits Supercars CEO role after nine months

Warburton exits Supercars CEO role after nine months

Warburton exits Supercars CEO role after nine months

Warburton exits Supercars CEO role after nine months

James Warburton has stood down as Supercars CEO by "mutual agreement", leaving the sport searching for its second new boss in the space of a year.

Fast Piastri start can't stop Antonelli's Suzuka win

Fast Piastri start can't stop Antonelli's Suzuka win

Fast Piastri start can't stop Antonelli's Suzuka win

Fast Piastri start can't stop Antonelli's Suzuka win

Oscar Piastri has finished his first race of the F1 season and come home second behind championship leader Kimi Antonelli at the Japan Grand Prix.

'Feeling's positive': Piastri buoyed by Suzuka pace

'Feeling's positive': Piastri buoyed by Suzuka pace

'Feeling's positive': Piastri buoyed by Suzuka pace

'Feeling's positive': Piastri buoyed by Suzuka pace

McLaren driver Oscar Piastri has been left buoyed by finishing the opening day at Suzuka as the quickest driver in Japanese Grand Prix practice.

McLaren want answers after Piastri burnt by double blow

McLaren want answers after Piastri burnt by double blow

McLaren want answers after Piastri burnt by double blow

McLaren want answers after Piastri burnt by double blow

Oscar Piastri began 2026 trying to become Australia's first world champion in 46 years, but both he and McLaren's woes have already left his hopes in disarray.

Piastri nightmare continues as Italian wins in Shanghai

Piastri nightmare continues as Italian wins in Shanghai

Piastri nightmare continues as Italian wins in Shanghai

Piastri nightmare continues as Italian wins in Shanghai

Oscar Piastri's nightmare start to the F1 season has continued, with both McLarens ruled out before the start of the Chinese GP, won by an Italian teenager.

McLaren back Piastri, but catching up won't be easy

McLaren back Piastri, but catching up won't be easy

McLaren back Piastri, but catching up won't be easy

McLaren back Piastri, but catching up won't be easy

McLaren believe Oscar Piastri will bounce back stronger from his Australian nightmare, but circumstances may make it hard for the team to catch Mercedes.

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Norris warns something will go horribly wrong in new F1

Lando Norris has warned a car could end up flying over a fence under Formula One's new regulations, with Max Verstappen also doubling down on criticism.

'Sorry' Piastri crashes before home GP, Russell wins

Australian Oscar Piastri has crashed before even making it to the start line for his home F1 grand prix, with George Russell claiming victory in Melbourne.

Feeney loses title lead in massive Supercars smash up

Broc Feeney is one of three drivers forced to retire in a first-corner crash, as Brodie Kostecki takes the Supercars title lead with victory in Melbourne.

It sucks: F1 season starts with new cars in spotlight

Lando Norris claims Formula One's new cars are the worst the sport has had, unhappy with them ahead of the Australian Grand Prix.

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Feeney retakes title lead in dramatic Supercars race

Broc Feeney is back atop the Supercars championship after the third Melbourne SuperSprint race, which featured a number of clashes and two safety cars.

Antonelli rollercoaster leads to front of Aus GP grid

Kimi Antonelli almost didn't make it out of the pits for Australian Grand Prix qualifying, but capitalised on a red flag to give Mercedes a front-row lockout.

'Very weird': Verstappen licks wounds after crash

Four-time world champion Max Verstappen will start the Australian Grand Prix from the back of the grid after crashing out during qualifying.

McLaren lash team-order critics as Piastri sets pace

Oscar Piastri has gone quickest on the first day of practice for the Australian grand prix, as his team boss hit out at so-called conspiracy theorists.

Kostecki's huge weekend continues at Albert Park

Brodie Kostecki has won his second straight race at the Melboune SuperSprint, while Matt Payne extended his Supercars championship lead in second.

'Powerless' Aston Martin might not start Aus GP

Aston Martin face a fight just to put a car on the grid at the Australian Grand Prix amid troubles they've laid squarely at the feet of engine partner Honda.

Twisted and dark: Aussie opens up on F1 axing

Jack Doohan has detailed the hurt of his 2025 axing from Alpine, with the Australian believing his fate was sealed before he really had a chance to race.

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