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Reshuffle gives Ricciardo extra time to gel with new team McLaren
The postponement of the Australian Grand Prix could have a silver lining for Daniel Ricciardo as it will give him a week longer to work with his new team and pit crew.
- by Michael Lynch
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Piastri joins Brabham's illustrious honour roll
Young Melbourne race driver Oscar Piastri has joined some of Australia's greatest motor sport names as a recipient of the Sir Jack Brabham Award.
- by Michael Lynch
Grand Prix moved because F1 could not do 14-day quarantine
Martin Pakula and Andrew Westacott indicated on Wednesday that they hoped 14 days' quarantine will not be a requirement come November 21.
- by Anthony Colangelo
Toby Price crashes out of Dakar Rally
Two-time Dakar Rally motorcycle champion Toby Price was airlifted to hospital after crashing out of the race last night.
New target date for Australian Grand Prix: November 21
The Australian Grand Prix has found a new date on the 2021 calendar and will go ahead in November "subject to prevailing public health conditions".
- by Scott Spits
October or November Australian Grand Prix looms likely
The Victorian Government is expected to announce by the middle of next week whether the Australian Grand Prix will be moved to a date later in the year.
- by Michael Lynch
Price, Sainz off to winning starts at Dakar
Australian two-times champion Toby Price was 23 seconds clear of Kevin Benavides overall in the bikes category, while Carlos Sainz took the lead in the car category.
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Formula 1
Motorsport in 2020: Fiery crashes, COVID bites and a dominant Lewis Hamilton
Famously, the Formula One season began with the cancellation of the Australian Grand Prix. But it was Romain Grosjean's near-death experience that stood in the memory bank.
- by Michael Lynch
Formula One champion Hamilton wins BBC Sports Personality
Lewis Hamilton, who last month equalled Michael Schumacher’s record of seven F1 titles, overcame Jordan Henderson and Hollie Doyle to win the British broadcaster’s prestigious prize in a public vote.
Australian motor-sports heroes under-appreciated, says Doohan
Former world motorcycle champion Mick Doohan believes the deeds of Australia’s top race drivers and riders are under-appreciated – by politicians and the public.
- by Michael Lynch
Alonso, 39, is fastest in Formula One's 'young driver' test
Double world champion Fernando Alonso, 39, lapped fastest in a controversial appearance for Renault in Formula One's post-season "young driver" test at Abu Dhabi's Yas Marina circuit.