Motorsport News

Ten year deal for Ipswich Supercar round

Ten year deal for Ipswich Supercar round

Queensland Raceway’s round of the Australian Supercars Championship looks set for the next 10 years following an agreement between the Ipswich City Council and Supercars Australia. 24 Jul 2017
Ricciardo: The king of fair play

Ricciardo: The king of fair play

Australian driver Daniel Ricciardo is the cleanest driver on the Formula 1 grid. 21 Jul 2017
New Yaris for Bates' ARC bid

New Yaris for Bates' ARC bid

Harry Bates’ Australian Rally Championship campaign is set to receive a boost later in the year when he debuts a brand new Toyota Yaris rally car. 21 Jul 2017
Halo cockpit protection device confirmed for F1 in 2018

Halo cockpit protection device confirmed for F1 in 2018

The FIA has declared that all Formula 1 cars in 2018 will be fitted with the controversial Halo cockpit protection system. 20 Jul 2017
VIDEO: Onboard at the British Grand Prix

VIDEO: Onboard at the British Grand Prix

While Lewis Hamilton was untroubled as he secured a fourth-straight win at the British Grand Prix, there was plenty of other action going on around the track on Sunday. 19 Jul 2017
Vettel deflated as Hamilton storms to home race victory

Vettel deflated as Hamilton storms to home race victory

Lewis Hamilton scored a dominant lights-to-flag victory in the British Grand Prix as world championship rival Sebastian Vettel was left to salvage seventh after a tyre failed on the Ferrari on the penultimate lap. 17 Jul 2017
F1 hopes cockpit shield has appeal

F1 hopes cockpit shield has appeal

The F1 ‘Shield’ cockpit protection device appeared for the first time in public at Silverstone ahead of its track debut during Friday free practice. 14 Jul 2017
Quick draw Bottas downs Vettel in Austria

Quick draw Bottas downs Vettel in Austria

Valtteri Bottas withstood a late challenge from Sebastian Vettel and survived a jump-start investigation to win the Austrian Grand Prix. 10 Jul 2017
Toyota backs Rally Australia

Toyota backs Rally Australia

Toyota Australia has marked the brand's return season to the FIA World Rally Championship by signing on as a leading sponsor of this year's Rally Australia. 7 Jul 2017
2018 SuperUtes unveiled in Townsville

2018 SuperUtes unveiled in Townsville

The first examples of the turbo diesel dual-cab SuperUtes that will replace the old V8 Ute Racing Holden and Ford utility vehicles were unveiled at Townsville ahead of the weekend’s Supercars round in north Queensland. 6 Jul 2017
Vettel apologises for Baku Safety Car fracas

Vettel apologises for Baku Safety Car fracas

Sebastian Vettel has conceded that his controversial swerving action into Lewis Hamilton behind the safety car in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix was an unjustifiable over-reaction. 5 Jul 2017
Ferrari team aims for back-to-back Bathurst wins

Ferrari team aims for back-to-back Bathurst wins

Entries have opened for the 2018 Liqui-Moly Bathurst 12 Hour and last year’s winning team has signalled its intention to shoot for back-to-back victories.. 3 Jul 2017
Ricciardo takes shock win in Baku

Ricciardo takes shock win in Baku

Daniel Ricciardo has claimed a surprise victory in a chaotic Azerbaijan GP. 26 Jun 2017
FIA pursues F1 teams over illegal oil burning

FIA pursues F1 teams over illegal oil burning

The FIA has signalled it will redouble its efforts to stop Formula 1 teams potentially attempting to gain an engine power increase by deliberately burning oil in the combustion procedure. 23 Jun 2017
'Diverging views’ cited over Kaltenborn split with Sauber

'Diverging views’ cited over Kaltenborn split with Sauber

The Sauber F1 team has confirmed the immediate departure of team chief Monisha Kaltenborn. 22 Jun 2017
McLaughlin dominates Darwin Supercars

McLaughlin dominates Darwin Supercars

Scott McLaughlin scored a dominant victory at Hidden Valley a day after having been forced to play second fiddle to Shell V-Power Racing team-mate Fabian Coulthard. 19 Jun 2017
Hamilton claims Canada GP as Vettel stumbles

Hamilton claims Canada GP as Vettel stumbles

Lewis Hamilton cut championship rival Sebastian Vettel's Formula 1 championship points lead after a dominant win in Canada. 13 Jun 2017
Holden reveals 2018 Supercar

Holden reveals 2018 Supercar

Holden has revealed concept images of the Commodore Supercar that will contest next year’s Virgin Australia Supercars Championship 9 Jun 2017
‘Big bash’ night race mooted for Supercars

‘Big bash’ night race mooted for Supercars

Supercars Australia is investigating the possibility of reintroducing night racing under lights in a ‘Big Bash’ cricket-style format. 2 Jun 2017
indoor motocross stadium planned for Eastern Creek

indoor motocross stadium planned for Eastern Creek

Australia is set to get its first permanent indoor motocross stadium with the announcement of a $5m facility to be built at Eastern Creek. 31 May 2017
Supercars championship round confirmed for Albert Park

Supercars championship round confirmed for Albert Park

Next year’s Supercars support races at the Australian Grand Prix will count for points in the Virgin Australia Supercars Championship. 30 May 2017