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'The car scared me': man facing jail for killing friend

'The car scared me': man facing jail for killing friend

Three seconds accelerating is all it took for a man to lose control of his modified "racing car" and kill his friend while demonstrating the vehicle's power.

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.

Bogans, burnouts and bad mullets: must be Summernats

Bogans, burnouts and bad mullets: must be Summernats

Bogans, burnouts and bad mullets: must be Summernats

Bogans, burnouts and bad mullets: must be Summernats

Bragging rights for Australia's best mullet and a $50,000 burnout prize are up for grabs as car enthusiasts gather for a premier petrol-fuelled festival.

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McLaren F1 boss leaves Supercars championship team

McLaren F1 boss leaves Supercars championship team

Supercars champion Chaz Mostert will race for a new-look team, with McLaren F1 boss Zak Brown stepping away from Walkinshaw Andretti United.

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

'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

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.

Webber's pain could translate to protege Piastri's joy

Webber's pain could translate to protege Piastri's joy

Oscar Piastri needs a miracle to win a maiden F1 world championship in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - but his manager knows from experience anything's possible.

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Mostert's title triumph offers new Supercars blueprint

Mostert's title triumph offers new Supercars blueprint

Mostert's title triumph offers new Supercars blueprint

Mostert's title triumph offers new Supercars blueprint

Claiming a maiden Supercars title amid controversy, Chaz Mostert's bold finals strategy with Walkinshaw Andretti United has set the tone for future titles.

Chaz Mostert wins maiden Supercars title in Adelaide

Chaz Mostert wins maiden Supercars title in Adelaide

Chaz Mostert wins maiden Supercars title in Adelaide

Chaz Mostert wins maiden Supercars title in Adelaide

Chaz Mostert is finally a Supercars champion, winning the competition's inaugural grand final as Broc Feeney's campaign ended in tears

Feeney win takes Supercars title race to the wire

Feeney win takes Supercars title race to the wire

Feeney win takes Supercars title race to the wire

Feeney win takes Supercars title race to the wire

Broc Feeney has delivered a sensational drive in Adelaide to take the penultimate race, setting the stage for a blockbuster finish at the Supercars grand final.

Mostert just 'trying to survive' in Supercars decider

Mostert just 'trying to survive' in Supercars decider

Mostert just 'trying to survive' in Supercars decider

Mostert just 'trying to survive' in Supercars decider

With little margin for error, championship hopeful Chaz Mostert admits he was just trying to survive a wet and wild opening race at the Supercars grand final.

'The answer is no': Piastri won't hand Norris the crown

'The answer is no': Piastri won't hand Norris the crown

'The answer is no': Piastri won't hand Norris the crown

'The answer is no': Piastri won't hand Norris the crown

The F1 title is now a long shot for Oscar Piastri but he won't help teammate and favourite Lando Norris in Qatar while he still believes he has a chance.

Mostert enters uncharted territory for Supercars title

Mostert enters uncharted territory for Supercars title

Mostert enters uncharted territory for Supercars title

Mostert enters uncharted territory for Supercars title

Reaching the first-ever Adelaide grand final, veteran driver Chaz Mostert is well aware he's the closest he's ever been to winning a maiden Supercars title.

Piastri battle just to end as runner-up after Vegas woe

Piastri battle just to end as runner-up after Vegas woe

Piastri battle just to end as runner-up after Vegas woe

Piastri battle just to end as runner-up after Vegas woe

Never mind winning the F1 title, Oscar Piastri now faces a struggle just to finish as the championship runner-up after McLaren's Las Vegas Grand Prix calamity.

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More woe for Piastri: McLaren disqualified in Las Vegas

Oscar Piastri has hit another speed bump in his chase for an F1 championship after being disqualified alongside McLaren teammate Lando Norris in Las Vegas.

Racing icon Allan Moffat dies, aged 86

Four-time Bathurst champion Allan Moffat has died surrounded by loved ones, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

Controversial CBD racetrack in pole position for start

A proposed inner-city motor racing track opposed by many locals, including one of the prime minister's allies, won't be assessed by an environmental watchdog.

'Oscar's fighting back': McLaren boss hails Piastri

Australian contender Oscar Piastri is not done yet in his fight for the Formula One drivers' championship, his boss at McLaren insists.

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'Compelling' season earns F1 flyer landmark honour

While Oscar Piastri's F1 season has stalled, his barnstorming start to 2025 has earned him the annual Don Award from the Sport Australia Hall Of Fame.

Feeney wins wet Sandown thriller as finalists locked in

Rookie Kai Allen will vie for an improbable Supercars championship after teammate Matt Payne and Cam Waters' seasons ended in a dramatic Sandown 500 clash.

Wingman Wood assists red-hot Mostert to grand final

Ryan Wood pulled off a defensive masterclass to block a rampaging Will Brown from catching teammate Chaz Mostert, who cruised to victory at Sandown 500.

Supercars legend Tander calls time on racing career

Six-time Bathurst 1000 winner Garth Tander has ended his racing career on a high note, announcing he will step back from his co-driving role at Grove Racing.

Mostert thankful for finals as he closes in on Feeney

Chaz Mostert was the hottest of the drivers vying for a berth in the inaugural Supercars grand final, coming second in both practice sessions at Sandown 500.

'What a journey': Whincup hits pause on Bathurst chase

Jamie Whincup's chase for a fifth Bathurst 1000 victory has been put on hold, with the Supercars legend finding a replacement at Triple Eight Race Engineering.

'This is about character': Piastri backed by ex-F1 ace

Oscar Piastri will have to show "character" after his recent F1 disappointments, says his manager, former Australian F1 ace Mark Webber.

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