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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 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

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

'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

'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

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.

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

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

'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.

McLaren F1 boss leaves Supercars championship team

McLaren F1 boss leaves Supercars championship team

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

'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

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.

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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.

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 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

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.

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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 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

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

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.

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.

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