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Zach Bates has sizzled around Mt Panorama with a record lap in practice. (Mark Evans/AAP PHOTOS)

MotorsportPremiumSupercars rookie's Bathurst 1000 tribute to late mum

Supercars rookie Zach Bates is out to turn his Bathurst 1000 provisional pole into the real deal after an emotional, record-setting lap at Mount Panorama.

Joanna Guelas

Max Verstappen guides his Red Bull to pole position for the sprint race in Singapore. (AP PHOTO)

MotorsportPremiumVerstappen on sprint pole, 'error' in race control

Max Verstappen will start on pole for Saturday's sprint race at the Singapore Grand Prix with Australia's Oscar Piastri in fourth place.

Staff Writers

Zach Bates has taken provisional pole for the Bathurst 1000 with a record lap of Mr Panorama. (Mark Evans/AAP PHOTOS)

MotorsportPremiumSupercars rookie takes Bathurst 1000 provisional pole

Brodie Kostecki's bid for a historic fourth consecutive pole at the Bathurst 1000 has hit a speed bump after a Supercars rookie stunned the grid in qualifying.

Joanna Guelas

Oscar Piastri hopes for an upturn in fortunes at the Singapore Grand Prix with his title hopes over. (EPA PHOTO)

MotorsportPremium'Back in the fight': Oscar seeking Singapore slingshot

McLaren's struggles have left Oscar Piastri out of contention for the F1 title but he's still hoping for a strong finish to the season, starting in Singapore.

Ian Chadband

Mercedes driver George Russell is hoping for a change of luck at the Singapore Grand Prix. (AP PHOTO)

MotorsportPremium'Tough to take': F1 star reflects on run of bad luck

Mercedes are dominating the F1 title race but one of their drivers is still cursing his luck in Singapore as he seeks to pursue his soaraway teammate.

Scott Hunt

Matt Payne (left) enjoyed a Bathurst win with Garth Tander but will have a new partner 12 months on. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

MotorsportPremiumDriver pairs to watch out for at the Bathurst 1000

Defending Supercars champion Chaz Mostert will be looking to snare his third Bathurst 1000 title in the Toyota Supra, while Broc Feeney has a new co-driver.

Joanna Guelas

Craig Lowndes will, as always, be thinking of Peter Brock when he next tackles Mount Panorama. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

MotorsportPremium'Live on forever': Brock inspires Supercars 20 years on

Marking 20 years since Supercars legend Peter Brock's death, Craig Lowndes' latest attempt at the Bathurst 1000 is fuelled by memories of his former mentor.

Joanna Guelas

Valtteri Bottas and Australian partner Tiffany Cromwell in the paddock at the 2026 Australian GP. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

MotorsportPremiumF1 driver on his bike from Malaysia to Singapore GP

Valtteri Bottas prepared for the grand prix in Malaysia by cycling with Australian pro cyclist partner Tiffany Cromwell, now he's pedalling to the Singapore GP.

Staff Writers

Heavy rain contributed to car problems as the start of the Bahrain Grand Prix was twice delayed. (AP PHOTO)

MotorsportPremiumFIA to review Bahrain GP chaos after cars fail in wet

FIA is to make a full review after embarrassing scenes at the delayed Bahrain Grand Prix when this season's new generation cars required a software update.

Philip Duncan

Red Bull's Max Verstappen has won the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. (AP PHOTO)

MotorsportPremiumVerstappen wins Bahrain GP in Malaysia; Piastri sixth

Max Verstappen took his first win of the year but George Russell's retirement handed a huge title boost to Kimi Antonelli at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.

Staff Writers

Oscar Piastri has endured another midfield finish in qualifying at the Bahrain Grand Prix. (AP PHOTO)

CricketPremium'Going to be tough': tricky day in prospect for Oscar

As Max Verstappen sets off from pole in the Malaysian-based Bahrain Grand Prix, Oscar Piastri is bracing for another difficult outing at Sepang.

Ian Chadband

McLaren's Oscar Piastri improved in second practice at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Sepang. (AP PHOTO)

MotorsportPremium'Tiny step behind': Piastri hopeful of Sepang bounce

McLaren's Oscar Piastri was sixth-fastest in second practice at the Bahrain Grand Prix but feels the team will still be in the hunt in qualifying at Sepang.

Ian Chadband

Enduro racing royalty Daniel Milner competing in Brookton.

Enduro racingPremiumMilner the star of the show but Lynch claims overall crown

Spectators at the final round of the Brookton Pony Express were treated to returning enduro royalty as Daniel Milner, the six-time national champion came out of retirement to compete.

Claire Middleton

Fernando Alonso driving the Aston Martin at the 2026 Australian grand prix, Melbourne. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

MotorsportPremiumVeteran F1 driver signs on for another year, at least

Fernando Alonso has signed on to drive i Formula One for Aston Martin past his 46th birthday next year and says he feels he could go on for longer.

Staff Writers

Lando Norris has walked back his call for Franco Colapinto to be banned. (AP PHOTO)

MotorsportPremiumNorris says his call for Colapinto ban was 'wrong'

The British world champion demanded serious action after Colapinto triggered a three-car pile-up.

By Philip Duncan, Press Association F1 Correspondent

George Russell celebrates after winning a dramatic Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku. (AP PHOTO)

MotorsportPremium'Rookie error': more Piastri Baku woe as Russell wows

The Azerbaijan GP where Oscar Piastri's title hopes started to sink in 2025 has haunted the Australian again as he came 14th behind victorious George Russell.

Ian Chadband

Mercedes driver George Russell will take pole position for the Azerbaijan grand prix. (AP PHOTO)

MotorsportPremiumRussell takes Baku GP pole after Antonelli hits wall

Formula 1 standings leader Kimi Antonelli has crashed out of qualifying for the Azerbaijan GP, putting his Mercedes teammate George Russell in the driving seat.

Staff Writers

George Russell clocked the fastest time in first practice for the Azerbaijan F1 Grand Prix. (EPA PHOTO)

MotorsportPremiumRussell makes most of teammate's woes in Baku practice

British driver George Russell was fastest in the first practice session ahead of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, with Australian Oscar Piastri sixth.

Philip Duncan

Oscar Piastri smiling at the Azerbaijan GP, the race with which he has a "love-hate relationship". (AP PHOTO)

MotorsportPremiumOscar's Bak-u for more at 'love-hate' Azerbaijan track

From ecstasy to despair, Oscar Piastri reckons he's had a love-hate relationship with the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on the streets of Baku.

Ian Chadband

Scammers are targeting Australia’s newest motor racing event more than a year before it is due to take place.

MOTORSPORTPremiumNew Aus MotoGP race hit by scam scandal

Authorities have issued a warning to MotoGP fans about a scam website falsely claiming to be the official ticket vendor for Adelaide’s debut race.

David Hannant

Record crowds at Albert Park watch Mercedes' George Russell during the 2026 Australian Grand Prix. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

MotorsportPremium'Come at a cost': Australian GP defends ticket prices

With fans expected to dig deep into their pockets to attend next year's Australian Grand Prix, organisers have responded.

Sebastian Tan

Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton has denied trying to ghave Ferrari staff replaced at Maranello. (AP PHOTO)

MotorsportPremiumF1 great denies trying to have team staff replaced

Seven-times F1 champion Lewis Hamilton has denied a report that claimed he's tried to get Ferrari staff replaced amid tensions at the Italian giants.

Staff Writers

Fortescue is going racing with plans to enter the Formula E World Championships. (PR IMAGE PHOTO)

EnergyPremiumAussie mining giant hits the track in Formula E debut

An Australian team could join the world's biggest electric racing series, with the company behind its rapid-charging technology preparing to step onto the grid.

Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

The ever popular Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park will feature a sprint race for the first time. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

MotorsportPremiumAussie GP loses season-launch honour, gains sprint race

The Australian Grand Prix won't open the 2027 F1 season as it did this year -- but it will be bigger than ever as it stages its first sprint race.

Ian Chadband