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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.

Sick lap: Kostecki chunders his way to Supercars win

Sick lap: Kostecki chunders his way to Supercars win

Sick lap: Kostecki chunders his way to Supercars win

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

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.

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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.

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.

Piastri ready to throw himself into the unknown at home

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

'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.

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F1 heads for Melbourne but other sport hit by conflict

F1 heads for Melbourne but other sport hit by conflict

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

'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.

'Overheating' Feeney wins again for Supercars lead

'Overheating' Feeney wins again for Supercars lead

'Overheating' Feeney wins again for Supercars lead

'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

De Pasquale ends Supercars drought with Sydney win

De Pasquale ends Supercars drought with Sydney win

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.

New year, old Feeney in Supercars season-opening win

New year, old Feeney in Supercars season-opening win

New year, old Feeney in Supercars season-opening win

New year, old Feeney in Supercars season-opening win

Supercars heavyweight Broc Feeney has bounced back from last year's grand final loss by kicking off 2026 with a dominant win in Sydney.

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.

New car, no worries for Supercars star's title defence

New car, no worries for Supercars star's title defence

New car, no worries for Supercars star's title defence

New car, no worries for Supercars star's title defence

Not in a Ford or a Chevrolet will Chaz Mostert defend his title, with the Supercars champion to navigate uncharted territory in his hunt for more glory.

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Supercars final still hurts for Feeney as rivalry brews

Supercars champion Chaz Mostert is predicting a brewing rivalry to take centre stage, with last year's heartache still lingering for grand finalist Broc Feeney.

Ex-Supercars driver takes Bathurst 12-hour for Mercedes

Former Supercars racer Maro Engel's Team GMR has claimed the Bathurst 12-hour for Mercedes, overcoming an hour-long delay after a rival's car burst into flames.

'Up to him': Supercars star Feeney on Wood rift

Two months since his career-best season ended in tears instead of a Supercars championship, Broc Feeney is refusing to pay Ryan Wood extra mind.

'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.

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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.

'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

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

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.

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

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.

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