Driver of the Day Dan scores precious points in Mexico

Daniel Ricciardo has stormed his way back into the FIA Formula 1 World Championship points thanks to a stellar drive in the Mexican Grand Prix on Monday morning.   After narrowly missing out on Q3 in qualifying, the West Australian started the third last round of the season from 11th place before working his way […]

FIA Motorsport Games wrap: Campbell wins Gold

Australian Matt Campbell has won gold in the GT Sprint category at the 2022 FIA Motorsport Games at Circuit Paul Ricard in France.   Campbell’s victory secured a sixth-place finish for Team Australia on the overall Games medal tally and the Asia Pacific Trophy for the best performing country in the region. Driving his Earl […]

Team Australia ready for FIA Motorsport Games success in France

Australia’s representatives at the FIA Motorsport Games have marched proudly in Marseille ahead of the second edition of the international event. This year 72 countries and 463 athletes will be in action, including Australia’s eight competitors across seven disciplines.   Team Captain Stephen Grove, who won a bronze medal with Brenton Grove at the Games […]

Ricciardo struggles in tough Texas

Daniel Ricciardo has had a tough outing in Texas after finishing 16th in the United States Grand Prix as Max Verstappen’s 13th win of the season secured Red Bull the Constructors’ Championship.   Throughout the weekend, Ricciardo struggled for pace with his best session coming in Friday’s second practice where he posted the third fastest […]

Toparis confirmed for FIA Motorsport Games

The final member of Team Australia’s 2022 FIA Motorsport Games campaign has been confirmed with Costa Toparis to compete in the Formula 4 Cup.  With the second instalment of the Games to occur later this month, Toparis’ inclusion is a major boost for Team Australia, who now have eight drivers competing in the “Olympic Games” […]

Two Aussies to head to Italy for FDA World Final

Motorsport Australia and the Ferrari Driver Academy (FDA) are proud to announce Jack Beeton and Gianmarco Pradel as the winners of the 2022 FDA Asia Pacific and Oceania Selection Program. The duo were part of a field of 24 talented teenagers from around the region chosen to attend the program at Sepang International Circuit, which […]

Aussies endure tough end to 2022 seasons

French Formula 4  An impressive season in the French Formula 4 Championship has left Hugh Barter with no reward after a disappointing weekend at the Circuit Paul Ricard.      After leading the championship for the majority of the season, Barter fell to second place after being ineligible to score points in the penultimate round […]

Gill secures landmark Rally Star victory in India

RSEA Safety Motorsport Australia Rally Championship (ARC) regular Taylor Gill has won the 2022 FIA Rally Star Asia-Pacific Final in India, securing a place in next year’s FIA Rally Star Training Season.   One of 40 drivers from seven different countries to take part in the regional rally selection program at the Madras International Circuit, […]

Aussies battle hard in F4 Championships

Italian F4 James Wharton has had a difficult weekend in the Italian F4 Championship after being unable to score any points in the latest round at Monza.   With heavy rain wreaking havoc on the round, and forcing one of the races to be cancelled, many of the drivers struggled to adapt to the conditions. […]

Three intense days await Aussie FIA Rally Star program representatives

The 2022 FIA Rally Star Asia-Pacific Final gets underway this week with six Australians taking part in the special competition. Held in India, the three-day intense competition will see 41 males and six females from nine countries completing a number of driving tests in identical Cross Cars – all of which will be critiqued by […]