Smith to take on Formula 3 in ‘23
Australian Tommy Smith will join the FIA Formula 3 Championship grid in 2023, adding another Aussie name to the list of rising stars in the Formula 1 pathway category. Smith will race with Van Amersfoort Racing next year, which includes a race on home soil at the Formula 1 Rolex Australian Grand Prix 2023. […]
Nott achieves lifelong dream of finishing Baja
Baja 1000 Kevy Nott took part in one of the world’s most challenging off road races, the BFGoodrich Score Baja 1000, over the weekend and was one of 137 entries to complete the event. In what was a remarkable achievement and a lifelong dream for the Queenslander, Nott ended up finishing the event in […]
Wharton to continue in premier F4 championship
Ferrari Driver Academy driver James Wharton has announced he will continue racing In Formula 4 with Prema Racing in 2023. Having raced with the powerhouse team in 2022 in both the Italian, German and UAE Formula Championships this year, Wharton will run a similar program for next season. The announcement comes off the […]
Groves unveil Team Australia GT livery
Team Australia’s GT discipline livery has today been unveiled, with the Porsche to be piloted by Stephen and Brenton Grove at the upcoming FIA Motorsport Games. Maintaining a similar look to their 2019 bronze medal winning vehicle, the signature boxing kangaroo remains on the Porsche – a hallmark of the Groves throughout their respective motorsport […]
Tough showing for Aussies in Europe
British Formula 4 The ninth round of the British Formula 4 season took young Australian Noah Lisle to the famous Silverstone Circuit. Lisle qualified in 11th position for the opening race of the weekend, later moving up five positions to finish in an impressive sixth place. He was unable to build upon his […]
Mekies reveals key to FDA regional selection success
After a long time in the making, Sepang International Raceway will finally host the Ferrari Driver Academy (FDA) – Asia Pacific and Oceania regional selection program later this month. In what is a jam-packed schedule, the 24 aspiring Formula 1 drivers will be battling it out at the famous Malaysian circuit in an attempt […]
Piastri receives second major Motorsport Australia award
Oscar Piastri has been named as the 2021 Sir Jack Brabham Award winner for the second consecutive year – highlighting yet another impressive year in motorsport. The award, which was named in honour of Australia’s first ever Formula 1 World Champion Sir Jack Brabham OBE, is one of Motorsport Australia’s highest honours and recognises […]
Piastri closing in on F2 title after strong display in Jeddah
Oscar Piastri is one step closer to securing his third championship title in three years after picking up two race wins during the penultimate round of the FIA Formula 2 Championship. Having entered the round in Saudi Arabia with a commanding lead over fellow Alpine academy driver Guanyu Zhou, Piastri continued his strong form right […]
Campbell secures consecutive podiums
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FIA World Endurance Championship Matt Campbell has wrapped up his fortnight in Bahrain with a second consecutive class podium. Contesting the Bahrain 8 Hour at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, the Queenslander played a major role in Dempsey-Proton Racing’s GTE-Am second place in the FIA World Endurance Championship’s last race for the year. […]
Riccardo 12th after tough Mexican standoff
A chaotic start to the 2021 Mexico City Grand Prix saw Daniel Ricciardo’s good work in qualifying undone as the Australian finished in 12th position. Having qualified in seventh, Ricciardo was confident of powering through the field in the 72-lap race of the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, only to sustain damage on the opening lap. […]