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Piastri-Norris boilover 'inevitable' in F1 title hunt

Piastri-Norris boilover 'inevitable' in F1 title hunt

McLaren star Lando Norris says an on-track confrontation with teammate and Formula One leader Oscar Piastri is a matter of "when'' as the title race heats up.

Why James Courtney cried after Supercars podium finish

Why James Courtney cried after Supercars podium finish

Why James Courtney cried after Supercars podium finish

Why James Courtney cried after Supercars podium finish

Supercars veteran James Courtney admits he shed tears at Perth's Wanneroo Raceway after breaking through for Blanchard Racing Team's first podium finish.

Flawless Feeney too fast with Perth back-to-back wins

Flawless Feeney too fast with Perth back-to-back wins

Flawless Feeney too fast with Perth back-to-back wins

Flawless Feeney too fast with Perth back-to-back wins

Supercars championship leader Broc Feeney held his nerve despite late drama in Perth to claim back-to-back wins, beating rival Matt Payne.

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Highs and lows for Wood as Feeney boosts Supercars lead

Highs and lows for Wood as Feeney boosts Supercars lead

Young gun Ryan Wood had a day he'll never forget at the Supercars round in Perth, claiming a maiden win then being cruelly denied in the second race.

Practice makes perfect as Payne pips Supercars rivals

Practice makes perfect as Payne pips Supercars rivals

Grove Racing young gun Matt Payne has set the early pace in Perth, determined to back up his win in Tasmania and surge up the Supercars championship standings.

How 22-year-old Supercars leader is handling the hype

How 22-year-old Supercars leader is handling the hype

Describing his Supercars championship lead as nothing special, Red Bull driver Broc Feeney has a clear goal in mind when he hits the track in Perth.

Controversial Perth Supercars plan wins a famous fan

Controversial Perth Supercars plan wins a famous fan

The WA government wants to build a motorsport street track near Optus Stadium, but the idea has been met with stiff resistance by local residents.

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Piastri powers to brilliant Spanish Grand Prix victory

Piastri powers to brilliant Spanish Grand Prix victory

Piastri powers to brilliant Spanish Grand Prix victory

Piastri powers to brilliant Spanish Grand Prix victory

Australia’s Oscar Piastri has extended his Formula One championship lead by claiming a superb victory at the Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona.

F1 leader Piastri claims pole position for Spanish GP

F1 leader Piastri claims pole position for Spanish GP

F1 leader Piastri claims pole position for Spanish GP

F1 leader Piastri claims pole position for Spanish GP

F1 championship leader Oscar Piastri seized pole position for the Spanish Grand Prix on Saturday with teammate Lando Norris completing a McLaren one-two.

Piastri's lead down to three points as Norris wins out

Piastri's lead down to three points as Norris wins out

Piastri's lead down to three points as Norris wins out

Piastri's lead down to three points as Norris wins out

Oscar Piastri's world championship lead is down to three points after a third-place finish in Monaco where McLaren team-mate Lando Norris came out on top.

Piastri clouts barrier in Monaco as Leclerc sets pace

Piastri clouts barrier in Monaco as Leclerc sets pace

Piastri clouts barrier in Monaco as Leclerc sets pace

Piastri clouts barrier in Monaco as Leclerc sets pace

Oscar Piastri lost the front wing of his McLaren in a shunt in second practice at Monaco leaving Charles Leclerc to find the fastest way around the circuit.

Aussie to drive for NASCAR team of legendary NFL coach

Aussie to drive for NASCAR team of legendary NFL coach

Aussie to drive for NASCAR team of legendary NFL coach

Aussie to drive for NASCAR team of legendary NFL coach

Jack Perkins, son of six-time Bathurst 1000 winner Larry Perkins, will become the latest Supercars driver to test their mettle against NASCAR stars.

Supercars clutch New Zealand double-header for 2026

Supercars clutch New Zealand double-header for 2026

Supercars clutch New Zealand double-header for 2026

Supercars clutch New Zealand double-header for 2026

Supercars are tapping into New Zealand's motorsport fan base, with the Australian touring car category hosting a double-header across the Tasman in 2026.

Warburton returns as Supercars chief after media stint

Warburton returns as Supercars chief after media stint

Warburton returns as Supercars chief after media stint

Warburton returns as Supercars chief after media stint

James Warburton has been appointed as the new Supercars chief executive, returning to the touring car series for his second stint in the top job.

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Piastri up for Italian job after 'special' family day

The cosmopolitan Oscar Piastri has enjoyed meeting his distant relatives in Italy before setting out to win his fourth successive F1 grand prix race at Imola.

Oscar winner out to emulate Senna's four-in-a-row

Australia's Oscar Piastri is entering rarefied territory as he seeks to win a fourth Formula One grand prix in a row at Imola this weekend.

Price is right for a third dose of Dakar Rally glory

Australian motorsport ace Toby Price won't give up on his bid for a third Dakar Rally championship, eyeing a long career in the same vein as Carlos Sainz.

Pleasure as Payne pips Feeney in Supercars sprint

Grove Racing ace Matt Payne has claimed the final sprint in Tasmania with a sensational drive, denying Triple Eight rival Broc Feeney by 0.0550 seconds.

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Upgrades revved up for Australia's F1 Grand Prix venue

Formula One fans in Australia are set to flock to Melbourne for years to come, with upgrades coming to the Albert Park track to meet international standards.

Broc Feeney sprints to Supercars lead with Tassie wins

Broc Feeney has put on a dominant display against Tickford rival Thomas Randle to claim back-to-back wins in Tasmania and take the Supercars championship lead.

Red-hot Feeney tops Supercars practice in Tasmania

Triple Eight star Broc Feeney has made a strong start to the Tasmania Super440 at Launceston's Symmons Plains, topping the timesheets in both practice sessions.

'Proud' Aussie Doohan dumped as Alpine F1 driver

Jack Doohan's F1 stint at Alpine is over after six races, but the young Aussie has received support from compatriot, and championship leader, Oscar Piastri.

Piastri enjoying life on top with swift return in Miami

Australian F1 drivers' championship leader Oscar Piastri has set the pace in practice at the Miami Grand Prix but there was some embarrassment for McLaren.

Piastri explains why Norris knockers have it wrong

Oscar Piastri believes Lando Norris' emotions are part of his teammate's style - and there's a key reason why it'd be wrong for the Briton to change his ways.

'Oscar is using his talent' - Verstappen on Piastri

Defending world champion Max Verstappen has lauded new F1 leader Oscar Piastri for his calmness and lack of mistakes in his third season.

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