McLaren lash team-order critics as Piastri sets pace
Oscar Piastri has gone quickest on the first day of practice for the Australian grand prix, as his team boss hit out at so-called conspiracy theorists.
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Ferrari flies as Piastri recovers from shaky start
Oscar Piastri has produced the sixth-fastest time in the opening practice session for the Australian F1 Grand Prix, with Ferrari the early pacesetters.
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.
Supercars focus on home rounds, over big global moves
New Zealand looks likely to remain as the Supercars only overseas destination, with Australian street races the priority over a return to Asia or beyond.
‘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
Dodging chaos in ever-changing weather, Supercars star Broc Feeney has turned pole position into a race victory in the final Sydney 500 sprint.
Toyota effect: Japanese fans lured to Supercars
No longer relying on the Holden-Ford rivalry to generate interest, the Supercars championship can look to the Toyota Supra to attract Japanese fans.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘Oscar’s fighting back’: McLaren boss hails Piastri
Australian contender Oscar Piastri is not done yet in his fight for the Formula One drivers' championship, his boss at McLaren insists.
Feeney wins wet Sandown thriller as finalists locked in
Rookie Kai Allen will vie for an improbable Supercars championship after teammate Matt Payne and Cam Waters' seasons ended in a dramatic Sandown 500 clash.
Wingman Wood assists red-hot Mostert to grand final
Ryan Wood pulled off a defensive masterclass to block a rampaging Will Brown from catching teammate Chaz Mostert, who cruised to victory at Sandown 500.
Mostert thankful for finals as he closes in on Feeney
Chaz Mostert was the hottest of the drivers vying for a berth in the inaugural Supercars grand final, coming second in both practice sessions at Sandown 500.
‘What a journey’: Whincup hits pause on Bathurst chase
Jamie Whincup's chase for a fifth Bathurst 1000 victory has been put on hold, with the Supercars legend finding a replacement at Triple Eight Race Engineering.
Norris claims Brazil pole after Piastri’s sprint crash
Lando Norris has grabbed pole place for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix to pile more misery on Australian title rival Oscar Piastri, who crashed in the earlier sprint.
Defiant Piastri: ‘I’ve still got what it takes to win’
Aussie F1 ace Oscar Piastri has given a defiant answer at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix to critics who say he can't handle the pressure in the championship race.
Toyota to make Supercars debut in Sydney for 2026
Toyota will open its Supercars chapter at the Sydney 500 as the championship prepares to host its first New Zealand double header in 2026.