Standing on the Suzuka podium after his fourth victory in five races, one which all but guarantees him his fourth world title, Lewis Hamilton looked at the sea of faces below him and picked one out.

Underdog local team defeats international stars to take a famous victory at Mount Panarama.

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It is interesting listening to the man who became Formula One's youngest team principal back in 2004 putting the case for a more egalitarian sport.

After producing the "Lap of the Gods", Ford's record-breaking Scott McLaughlin was reduced to mere mortal status at Sunday's Bathurst 1000.

Daniel Ricciardo claims career-best ninth podium of the F1 season, finishing third at the Japanese grand prix in Suzuka behind teammate Max Verstappen and Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton.

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Red Bull Formula One pair Daniel Ricciardo and Max Verstappen will start from third and fourth on the grid at Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix in Suzuka.

Supercars series leader Scott McLaughlin fought back tears after breaking his own Mount Panorama lap record to claim pole position for Sunday's Bathurst 1000.

Series leader ''holding on for dear life'' at record pace on Mount Panorama.

We take you through the top teams to watch for Sunday's Bathurst 1000.

Canberra's Cameron Hill is primed to conquer Mount Panorama in the biggest race of his career.

Turbocharged machine represents the end of an era for Aussie V8s.

Daniel Ricciardo has dismissed comments by high-profile Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko which cast doubt on the Australian's future with the Formula One team.

Cult hero David Reynolds has sounded his intentions by threatening the record books in practice on Thursday for the Bathurst 1000. But defending series champion Shane van Gisbergen faces an anxious wait after a nasty crash in the third and final one-hour practice session.

Supercars will race under lights in 2018 after a night race was confirmed at Sydney Motorsport Park next August.

Australian MotoGP rider Jack Miller will miss this month's Japanese Grand Prix at Motegi after breaking his right leg in a training accident, his Marc VDS Honda team has announced.

American Roger Penske is out to add the title to his incredible tally of big-race victories.

Sebastian Vettel produced what was arguably the drive of the day in Malaysia, but may now face the prospect of a five-place grid penalty for this weekend's race in Japan.

Australia's Daniel Ricciardo has finished third behind Red Bull teammate Max Verstappen at the Malaysian Grand Prix.