Motorsport News

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
Vettel wins Monaco Grand prix

Vettel wins Monaco Grand prix

Sebastian Vettel headed a Ferrari one-two in Monaco to extend his points lead over Lewis Hamilton in the World Drivers’ Championship. 29 May 2017
New Indycar aero kit unveiled

New Indycar aero kit unveiled

Indycar has released a new series of concept images of the car that will be used by all Verizon IndyCar Series competitors in 2018. 25 May 2017
MotoGP champ Nicky Hayden dies from cycling crash injuries

MotoGP champ Nicky Hayden dies from cycling crash injuries

Former MotoGP champion Nicky Hayden has died from injuries sustained when he was hit by a car while cycling in Italy last Wednesday. 23 May 2017
James Davison to replace injured Bourdais in Indy 500

James Davison to replace injured Bourdais in Indy 500

Australian driver James Davison has been chosen by Dale Coyne Racing to replace the injured Sebastien Bourdais for next Sunday’s Indianapolis 500. 22 May 2017
Holden hits back at Winton

Holden hits back at Winton

Defending Supercars champion Shane van Gisbergen ended Ford’s early season winning spree with a hard-fought victory at Winton. 22 May 2017
McLaughlin tops wet and wild Winton Supercars practice

McLaughlin tops wet and wild Winton Supercars practice

Scott McLaughlin was fastest in a wet first practice session at the Winton SuperSprint round of the Virgin Australia Supercars Championship. 19 May 2017
Supercars Australia up for sale

Supercars Australia up for sale

Archer Capital, the majority shareholder of Supercars Australia, is seeking to sell the Supercars business. 17 May 2017