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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

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

'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

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

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

Feeney retakes title lead in dramatic Supercars race

Feeney retakes title lead in dramatic Supercars race

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

Antonelli rollercoaster leads to front of Aus GP grid

Antonelli rollercoaster leads to front of Aus GP grid

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

'Very weird': Verstappen licks wounds after crash

'Very weird': Verstappen licks wounds after crash

'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

McLaren lash team-order critics as Piastri sets pace

McLaren lash team-order critics as Piastri sets pace

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

Kostecki's huge weekend continues at Albert Park

Kostecki's huge weekend continues at Albert Park

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

'Powerless' Aston Martin might not start Aus GP

'Powerless' Aston Martin might not start Aus GP

'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

Twisted and dark: Aussie opens up on F1 axing

Twisted and dark: Aussie opens up on F1 axing

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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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.

Sick lap: Kostecki chunders his way to Supercars win

Brodie Kostecki has given everything to win from pole position in the opening Supercars race in Melbourne, after vomiting in his helmet during qualifying.

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

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

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.

Piastri ready to throw himself into the unknown at home

Wide-sweeping changes to Formula One's regulations will make the Australian Grand Prix hard to predict, but Oscar Piastri believes he could benefit long term.

'We're in the mix': Piastri positive about Melbourne GP

With all new 2026 cars, Oscar Piastri doesn't know if he can win the Australian grand prix but feels his McLaren team have been making good progress.

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

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.

'Overheating' Feeney wins again for Supercars lead

Dodging chaos in ever-changing weather, Supercars star Broc Feeney has turned pole position into a race victory in the final Sydney 500 sprint.

De Pasquale ends Supercars drought with Sydney win

Team 18 driver Anton De Pasquale clinched victory from pole position in the second Sydney 500 race, prevailing in a late battle with Brodie Kostecki.

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