Fan reaction to the transfer of the iconic Holden Racing Team brand to dominant Supercars squad Triple Eight has at best been mixed.

Triple Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton supported Mercedes' decision to hire Valtteri Bottas early on and the team can hope for fewer fireworks between their drivers this season, boss Toto Wolff says.

Formula One world champion Nico Rosberg has warned Valtteri Bottas that it will not be easy to match Lewis Hamilton after hailing his bitter rival as "one of the best of all-time".

New Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas expected 'no issues' with teammate Lewis Hamilton after stepping into the hottest seat in Formula One on Monday as retired world champion Nico Rosberg's replacement.

Motorcycle rider Sam Sunderland became the first Briton to win the Dakar Rally in any category while French veteran Stephane Peterhansel won the car crown for his 13th career title.

Volvo's withdrawal from Supercars is likely to result in their cars continuing to race this year with engines from another manufacturer.

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

Reigning champion Toby Price is out of the Dakar Rally after suffering a broken leg in a motorcycle crash.

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. 

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A tough road always lay ahead in 2017 for Simona de Silvestro, the first full- time female Supercars driver in 32 years.

Formula one's new era in the USA is something Daniel Ricciardo plans to embrace

Queanbeyan's Formula One star Mark Webber reflects on a career of highs and lows after 20 years in motorsport.

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. 

Daniel Ricciardo expects formula one's new cars to pose a physical test next year that could expose the weaknesses of some of his rivals.

Robbie Maddison has taken his stunt riding to a new level: he has traded ramps and jumps for Hollywood movies and water.

Home in Perth and having a kick with the West Coast Eagles at Subiaco, formula one racer Daniel Ricciardo spells out what he wants from Santa Claus.

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.