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F1 has been ineffective and dysfunctional, says Carey

New Formula One chief Chase Carey.

​Chase Carey has given a bracing verdict on the problems facing Formula One after 40 years of Bernie Ecclestone's supremacy, describing decision-making within the sport as "somewhere between ineffective and dysfunctional".

Ecclestone replaced as Formula One boss

Bernie Ecclestone will be "chairman emeritus".

Bernie Ecclestone's 40-year reign as Formula One's commercial supremo ended on Monday with the sport's new owners Liberty Media replacing the 86-year-old Briton with American Chase Carey.

It won't be easy for Bottas: Rosberg

Plenty to prove: Valtteri Bottas.

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".

Sam Sunderland makes Dakar Rally history

Sam Sunderland celebrates victory with his team.

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.

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.