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F1 circuits upgraded to cope with faster cars

Safety changes: F1 circuits will all have to implement specific measures for safety reasons.

Formula One's governing body is writing to every circuit on the calendar to advise them of specific measures that need to be carried out for safety's sake due to faster cars and higher cornering speeds.

Supercars rules to be overhauled

Shane Van Gisbergen crosses the finish line to win the Supercars Drivers Championship for the Sydney 500 on December 4, 2016.

Supercars' controversial graded penalties for driving offences are set to be dropped as part of a major overhaul of the judiciary for this season.

Ricciardo ready for another podium in Melbourne

Daniel Ricciardo has his eyes on a podium finish in Melbourne.

Formula one driver Daniel Ricciardo is aiming for a world title this year and believes his team will give him a car that's podium competitive from the first weekend at the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne. 

Ricciardo, the Dan most likely

The 2016 season was ultimately a triumph for Daniel Ricciardo   who finished third in the world championship despite a ...

To win the 2017 F1 title, Daniel Ricciardo needs a competitive car, be consistently ahead of his teammate and overcome the dominance of Lewis Hamilton. 

Mercedes wait on Rosberg's F1 replacement

Retired F1 driver Nico Rosberg.

Mercedes may wait until the end of January before announcing Nico Rosberg's replacement, with non-executive Niki Lauda admitting the team are yet to make a decision on who will take the world champion's seat.

Tander back to where it all began

Reprise: Garth Tander is rejoining Garry Rogers Motorsport after more than a decade away.

For V8 veteran Garth Tander, his return to the team where he started his Supercars career nearly two decades ago is not about going back to the future.

Verstappen made most F1 overtakes in 2016

Young F1 driver Max Verstappen made 78 passes in 2016.

Red Bull's Max Verstappen made the most overtaking manoeuvres last season and more than any Formula One driver since such data was first collected in 1983, according to figures issued by Pirelli.