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Piastri escapes with stewards' reprimand at Monza GP

Piastri escapes with stewards' reprimand at Monza GP

World F1 championship leader Oscar Piastri had an eventful day at Italian Grand Prix practice, escaping with a reprimand after a pit-lane offence.

Aussie racing star concedes 'racing days are behind me'

Aussie racing star concedes 'racing days are behind me'

Aussie racing star concedes 'racing days are behind me'

Aussie racing star concedes 'racing days are behind me'

Declaring his racing days are over, Australian F1 star Daniel Ricciardo has announced he's becoming a global ambassador for the Ford Racing division.

How F1 icon fuelled teens' push for a pioneering drive

How F1 icon fuelled teens' push for a pioneering drive

How F1 icon fuelled teens' push for a pioneering drive

How F1 icon fuelled teens' push for a pioneering drive

Karlai Warner and Kade Davey want to be the first Indigenous drivers to race in Supercars - and a conversation with Lewis Hamilton's dad helped pave the path.

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'He's not out of the fight': Oscar wary of Lando threat

'He's not out of the fight': Oscar wary of Lando threat

Australian world championship leader Oscar Piastri says he knows from his junior racing days just why his F1 title race with Lando Norris is far from over.

Daytona 500 winner signs up for Supercars 'adventure'

Daytona 500 winner signs up for Supercars 'adventure'

NASCAR driver Austin Cindric, who won the 2022 Daytona 500, will head to Australia later this year to compete in this year's final Supercars event.

Tribalism and Toyota: Supercars hope for fandom revival

Tribalism and Toyota: Supercars hope for fandom revival

Toyota has unveiled the new Supra model that Supercars hopes can kickstart a fandom renaissance in the shadows of the traditional Holden-Ford rivalry.

Feeney covets Bathurst 1000 glory as Whincup goes again

Feeney covets Bathurst 1000 glory as Whincup goes again

Jamie Whincup hasn't won a Bathurst 1000 since 2012, but his Triple Eight protege and Supercars championship leader Broc Feeney is out to change that.

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'Not comfortable': Piastri plays down F1 advantage

'Not comfortable': Piastri plays down F1 advantage

'Not comfortable': Piastri plays down F1 advantage

'Not comfortable': Piastri plays down F1 advantage

Oscar Piastri is playing down his 34-point lead in the race for the F1 drivers' championship as Lando Norris promises to try to win every remaining race.

Oscar put on notice by flying teammate at Zandvoort

Oscar put on notice by flying teammate at Zandvoort

Oscar put on notice by flying teammate at Zandvoort

Oscar put on notice by flying teammate at Zandvoort

Lando Norris has laid down an early marker in his duel with Oscar Piastri at the start of Dutch Grand Prix weekend as he went quickest in first-day practice.

Eyes on the prize: advantage Oscar as F1 duel resumes

Eyes on the prize: advantage Oscar as F1 duel resumes

Eyes on the prize: advantage Oscar as F1 duel resumes

Eyes on the prize: advantage Oscar as F1 duel resumes

Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris are set to resume their world title duel after a month's F1 break, with the Australian just ahead in what looks a two-horse race.

Solar cars head into the outback under the Top End sun

Solar cars head into the outback under the Top End sun

Solar cars head into the outback under the Top End sun

Solar cars head into the outback under the Top End sun

Cars in the the World Solar Challenge race have been flagged away with 34 teams hoping to cross Australia from north to south under the blazing sun.

Young sensation Piastri to have stand named after him

Young sensation Piastri to have stand named after him

Young sensation Piastri to have stand named after him

Young sensation Piastri to have stand named after him

Young Melburnian Formula One ace Oscar Piastri will have a grandstand named after him when he returns to his home circuit for the Australian GP in 2026.

'Big change': Supercars icon locks in plans for 2026

'Big change': Supercars icon locks in plans for 2026

'Big change': Supercars icon locks in plans for 2026

'Big change': Supercars icon locks in plans for 2026

Craig Lowndes, among the most experienced and revered Supercars drivers, will race for a new team in 2026 after ending his long association with Triple Eight.

Feeney runs down Waters for dazzling second Ipswich win

Feeney runs down Waters for dazzling second Ipswich win

Feeney runs down Waters for dazzling second Ipswich win

Feeney runs down Waters for dazzling second Ipswich win

Supercars championship leader Broc Feeney held his nerve after pit lane chaos to prevail over Cam Waters and claim another victory in Ipswich.

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'Selfish' Brown denies Feeney to end Supercars drought

Defending Supercars champion Will Brown has won in Ipswich, capitalising on a controversial time penalty to Triple Eight teammate Broc Feeney.

Feeney not shaken, but stirred in Supercars title hunt

There's a Sprint Cup trophy and a spot in finals on the line in Ipswich, but Supercars series leader Broc Feeney says he isn't stressing.

Racing car driver killed during motor championship

A racing car driver has died at the scene of a crash during a motor race championship.

Verstappen too quick for Piastri in Belgium sprint

Australia's F1 Championship leader Oscar Piastri has lost out to Max Verstappen in the sprint race at the Belgian Grand Prix.

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Supercars star Feeney crowned king of Townsville

Broc Feeney has increased his lead at the top of the Supercars table after posting back-to-back wins at the Townsville 500.

Speedy pit stop sets up emphatic Supercars win

Supercars championship leader Broc Feeney pulled off an epic pit-stop overtake in Townsville to secure his sixth win from his past seven races.

Supercars champion Kostecki gets 'monkey off the back'

2023 Supercars champion Brodie Kostecki has won his first race for Shell V-Power Racing, converting from pole in Townsville.

Supercars leader calls for Darwin format reversal

Triple Eight speedster Broc Feeney pulled off one of the most difficult feats possible in the Supercars category as he raced towards a finals berth.

Unstoppable Feeney seals 'special' Darwin clean sweep

Three poles and three race wins made for a perfect Darwin Triple Crown outing for Supercars series leader Broc Feeney.

Feeney flies to fantastic four in dominant Darwin dash

Broc Feeney is closing in on the Darwin Triple Crown after winning both races on Saturday, while rookie Kai Allen secured his first career podium.

NZ duo withstand the heat to top fiery Darwin practice

Struggling Supercars outfit Brad Jones Racing had a good first day in Darwin, with all four drivers setting top-10 times in practice.

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