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22/04 ‘I was that nervous’: Merrett’s Anzac Day advice to young Dons

Essendon captain Zach Merrett remembers it vividly.

16/04 ‘It’s a joke’: Dave Hughes fumes at ‘disrespectful’ Oscar Piastri snub

Comedian Dave Hughes has hit out at the decision for the Formula One broadcast not to show Oscar Piastri’s winning moment at the Bahrain Grand Prix.

15/04 Contract clause that could trigger Max Verstappen’s Red Bull exit

Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko has expressed “great concerns” over Max Verstappen’s future at the powerhouse team as the RB21 struggles to keep pace with rival cars.

14/04 ‘Gave him a piece of his mind’: Red Bull garage confrontation after Max shocker

Max Verstappen’s manager reportedly confronted Red Bull supremo Helmut Marko after a disappointing showing at the Bahrain Grand Prix that will do little to quell speculation the world champion could soon be driving for a different team.

11/04 ‘Unstable’: F1 hit by shock resignation as FIA chief quits with blunt statement

Mercedes star George Russell has slammed the FIA’s “unstable” leadership as the sport was thrown into turmoil.

03/04 Image goes viral after Liam Lawson’s truth bomb on Red Bull axing

Liam Lawson’s sad Red Bull fate has been perfectly summed up in one image.

02/04 Tsunoda’s revelation after famous Ricci rant

New Red Bull driver Yuki Tsunoda has opened up on his infamous feud with Daniel Ricciardo ahead of this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix.

01/04 ‘OMG’: Formula 1 world loses it over Red Bull reveal

The Formula 1 world have lost it after Red Bull unveiled a special livery for the upcoming Japanese Grand Prix.

31/03 Max Verstappen tipped to leave Red Bull in F1 bombshell

Red Bull’s 2025 Formula One season is poised to be a slow motion car crash that could well end with Max Verstappen leaving to join a rival team.

27/03 Max Verstappen’s astonishing Red Bull claim amid brutal Liam Lawson axing

Max Verstappen has claimed Red Bull’s car is harder to drive than the car of its junior team Racing Bulls in a worrying sign of the team’s downfall.

24/03 ‘Can’t imagine’: Bonkers rumour rocks Aussie, Formula 1 grid

Jack Doohan and Liam Lawson both have an axe hovering above their heads.

23/03 Report spells disaster for Red Bull rookie Liam Lawson

Liam Lawson’s future at Red Bull could be over before it ever truly got off the ground.

22/03 Aussie storms to first career pole

McLaren’s Oscar Piastri stormed to his first-ever pole position on Saturday at the Chinese Grand Prix ahead of Mercedes’ George Russell, after Lewis Hamilton won the sprint race.

21/03 Rookie’s nightmare sinks to horror depths at Chinese GP

Liam Lawson’s first official season as a full-time driver has gone from bad to a downright nightmare.

19/03 Red Bull supremo unveils key detail in Liam Lawson’s future

Formula One rookie Liam Lawson is said to be facing a five-race plan before any judgement on his seat alongside Max Verstappen will be passed.

17/03 Red Bull boss says rookie crying over heartbreaking crash was ‘embarrassing’

Red Bull motorsport adviser Helmut Marko says the sight of rookie Isack Hadjar crying following his pre-race crash at the Australian Grand Prix was “embarrassing”.

20/02 George Russell addresses fiery F1 feud with Max Verstappen

George Russell insisted he had “no concerns” about world champion Max Verstappen heading into the new Formula One campaign despite their furious row during last season’s final race in Abu Dhabi.

17/01 Aston Martin’s $2 billion Max Verstappen bombshell ‘mark new era’ in F1

Stunning reports out of England has linked four-time F1 driver’s champion Max Verstappen to a blockbuster move to Aston Martin for what would be the biggest contract in sporting history.

07/01 Martin Brundle slams Elon Musk for ‘globally interfering’

F1 commentator Martin Brundle has publicly voiced his frustration with social media site X and its owner Elon Musk in a series of tweets that have ignited a firestorm of debate.

19/12 Red Bull team principal reveals truth behind axing

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has stated it was Sergio Perez’s own decision to walk away from Formula 1.

17/12 Outrage as Red Bull drops axe, replacement revealed

Sergio Perez has reportedly been put out of his misery with Red Bull dropping the axe this week.

16/12 Ricciardo’s blunt admission to swirling Formula 1 return rumours

Daniel Ricciardo has delivered an emphatic response to swirling rumours he could be set to return to the Formula 1 grid.

12/12 Ash Barty, Daniel Ricciardo lose jobs as social update exposes truth

Daniel Ricciardo and Ash Barty have lost their jobs as Optus ambassadors.

11/12 Red Bull’s monster payout to get rid of Perez as replacement emerges

Sergio Perez has two years left on his F1 contract but there is growing doubt he’ll be on the start line next season as Red Bull held an audition of sorts to find his replacement.

04/12 Formula 1 drops bombshell on team after being axed

Esteban Ocon has dropped a bombshell on Alpine after his time behind the wheel came to an early end following the Qatar Grand Prix.

02/12 Bombshell Red Bull report sends shockwaves across Formula 1

The guillotine has fallen on Sergio Perez.

02/12 Red Bull boss’ remark is kiss of death for Sergio Perez

Christian Horner has sent the strongest hint yet that Sergio Pérez will not be driving for Red Bull in 2025 after he struggled again in the Qatar Grand Prix.

27/09 ‘Couple of weeks ago’: F1 world trashes Red Bull over ‘disgraceful’ Daniel Ricciardo detail

It was the news the F1 world knew was coming but Daniel Ricciardo’s time in Formula One appears to be over.

27/09 Liam Lawson abused as Kiwi driver lets slip Daniel Ricciardo secret

Liam Lawson’s official introduction to the Formula 1 grid has been met with ugly backlash.

27/09 Helmut Marko’s classless Daniel Ricciardo clip after axing

Red Bull motorsport advisor Helmut Marko has never shied away from making ruthless comments and he did it again on Friday.

26/09 Ricciardo act leaves F1 rivals suspicious

What does a Christmas present for Daniel Ricciardo cost?

23/09 Kylie Minogue drops awful news on Daniel Ricciardo

Kylie Minogue says her love for Daniel Ricciardo is “pure” after finding herself in the unfortunate position of waving the chequered flag on her fellow Aussie’s career.

22/09 ‘Absolute snoozefest’: F1 world blast Singapore GP as McLaren reign supreme

McLaren star Lando Norris has romped to an easy victory in the Singapore Grand Prix with a commanding drive to keep the pressure on drivers’ championship leader Max Verstappen.

22/09 Max Verstappen stages press protest after swearing drama

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08/09 Shadowy F1 guru signs absurd deal drivers can only dream of

Adrian Newey will reportedly confirm his move to Aston Martin in coming days in what is reported to be one of the richest deals ever signed in the sport.

03/09 Michael Schumacher’s wife in rare public squabble over son

Michael Schumacher’s wife Corinna has been involved in a public squabble over her son Mick.

28/07 Straight to your inbox: meet the journalists shaking up local UK news

Local newspapers in the UK are disappearing fast, creating news deserts and leaving councils unscrutinised. Enter a new generation of online reporters…

11/07 More woes for the media industry as CNN to cut 100 jobs

More woes for the media industry as CNN to cut 100 jobs - CNN CEO told staff changes part of building ‘a billion dollar+ business of the future’

25/06 Nolte: Woke Gestapo Now Targeting WaPo CEO and Publisher Will Lewis

Now that the Woke Gestapo has successfully taken out Rob Winnett, CEO and publisher William Lewis is next on the chopping block.

22/05 CNN posts lowest-rated week in primetime since 1991 as new boss Mark Thompson dithers

The cable channel, which touts itself as “the most trusted name in news,” drew just 83,000 viewers aged 25 to 54 during the week of May 13-19 from 8 to 11 p.m. — its lowest-rated …

10/05 Poppy Harlow’s offer to stay at CNN was an ‘obvious demotion’: sources

Former “CNN This Morning” anchor Poppy Harlow parted ways with the struggling cable news network after turning down an “obvious demotion,” The Post has learned.

06/05 ‘Non-political’: McLaren defends Donald Trump welcome amid ‘lucky charm’ quip

Miami Grand Prix winner Lando Norris said Donald Trump joked he was the British driver’s ‘lucky charm’ after the former US President visited the McLaren team before Monday morning’s race.

03/05 Hamilton fuels defection rumours, Red Bull in danger of being ‘utterly ripped apart’

Lewis Hamilton has added fuel to the rumours over the future of departing Red Bull designer Adrian Newey, saying he would be an “amazing addition” for his future team Ferrari.

30/04 F1 rival set to table Max Verstappen insane $245m offer

Mercedes will reportedly table reigning F1 champion Max Verstappen a staggering €150m ($A245m) per season offer in a bombshell bid to poach the Red Bull star from 2025.

25/04 Red Bull in disarray as team guru drops sext scandal bomb

Legendary car designer Adrian Newey has decided to leave Red Bull.

21/04 Formula 1 China Grand Prix live race updates

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17/04 CNN boss Mark Thompson says network faces ‘existential crisis,’ plans eventual switch away from cable TV

Sir Mark Thompson told Financial Times that the network is facing an “existential” threat posed by viewers’ exodus away from traditional TV.

01/04 ‘First I’ve heard’: Daniel Ricciardo comes clean on ultimatum as axe dangles overhead

Aussie F1 star Daniel Ricciardo has insisted he is focusing on himself rather than the noise amid speculation he’s set to be replaced by Liam Lawson.

28/03 ‘Doesn’t have it anymore’: Damning Daniel Ricciardo truth

Daniel Ricciardo has failed to fire so far through three races and now a former driver has delivered a brutal reality for the Aussie.

26/03 Celebs embrace ‘bogan’ vibe in Melbourne

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25/03 Daniel Ricciardo’s F1 future hanging by a thread amid two-race ultimatum

Daniel Ricciardo has two races to save his F1 career with young gun Liam Lawson being groomed for his seat.

22/03 F1 team slammed for ‘disgusting behaviour’ as driver forced out of Australian GP

Williams have sacrificed Logan Sargeant by dumping him out of the Australian GP after his teammate Alex Albon smashed up his own F1 car.

20/03 ‘It’s horrible’: Daniel Ricciardo to ‘disappear’ from F1 grid in damning verdict

The Formula One season is only two races old but Daniel Ricciardo is already under pressure to prove he’s not washed up as fears grow this could be his last year in the sport.

15/03 ‘Disappointed’: Sext accuser speaks out after Red Bull suspension

Christian Horner’s accuser says she ‘feels let down’ by the Red Bull team after the F1 chief was cleared by an independent investigation.

08/03 Max Verstappen rumour could tear Red Bull apart as F1 team investigates leaks

Max Verstappen has threatened to walk out from Red Bull if Helmut Marko is forced out as the explosive fallout from the Christian Horner investigation continues.

08/03 Oscar Piastri hits wall but beats McLaren teammate in Saudi Arabian qualification

Max Verstappen shut-out all the distractions surrounding his troubled Red Bull team to take pole position on Friday for Sunday’s Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.

07/03 Daniel Ricciardo torched for response to Red Bull ‘sexts’ scandal

Daniel Ricciardo has been torched over his first public response to the Red Bull “sext” scandal that’s rocked Formula 1.

05/03 Bombshell Max Verstappen contract clause adds fuel to potential Red Bull exit after Christian Horner sexting scandal

A bombshell revelation is adding fuel to rumors that Formula 1’s best driver could split from Christian Horner.

04/03 Spice Girl demands husband cuts ties with Red Bull colleague

Fuming Geri Halliwell has demanded her scandal-hit husband Christian Horner cut contact with the female colleague he is accused of sexting.

03/03 New detail makes Christian Horner ‘sext’ scandal so much worse

This is getting Spice-y.

02/03 Photo shows huge twist in Christian Horner Formula 1 ‘sext’ scandal

Geri Halliwell has been seen standing by her husband Christian Horner in Bahrain as the Red Bull Racing chief said he has “support” off the track.

02/03 Geri Halliwell ‘utterly humiliated’ as Christian Horner details emerge

Geri Halliwell was left “heartbroken and humiliated” after hundreds of sexts sent by hubby Christian Horner to a female employee were leaked.

01/03 CNN’s new boss scrambles to ease fears after slashing bonuses: ‘Deck chairs on the Titanic’

Mark Thompson cited the “changing economics of television” and the need to put CNN on “more sustainable economic footing” as he parceled out details on a turnaround he outli…

01/03 Ricciardo and Piastri dealt reality check in qualifying for F1 Bahrain Grand Prix

Max Verstappen delivered some much-needed relief for his Red Bull team on Friday when he resisted Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc to claim pole position for Saturday’s season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix.

01/03 Nolte: Report — CNN’s Cooper, Wallace, Tapper on ‘Chopping Block’

CNN CEO Mark Thompson is looking at the ratings, looking at the salaries of his overpaid anchors, and thinking it’s time to make some changes.

01/03 Spice Girl Geri Halliwell’s marriage with F1 boss Christian Horner ‘in question’ over scandal

Geri Halliwell’s marriage to Christian Horner is said to be “in question” after private texts sent by her husband to a female employee were leaked.

29/02 Spice Girl Geri Halliwell left stunned as alleged Christian Horner sexting exposed

Spice Girl Geri Halliwell has been left stunned by a “sext bomb” of flirty messages sent by her F1 boss husband to a female employee, The Sun reports.

29/02 Daniel Ricciardo plummets down timesheets in Bahrain Grand Prix practice

It was always going to be too good to be true, but the sight of Daniel Ricciardo sitting at the top of the timesheets at the Bahrain Grand Prix was still a shock nobody saw coming.

29/02 Alleged texts leaked after Horner cleared

A string of texts allegedly sent by Christian Horner have been leaked after he was cleared by Formula 1 team Red Bull of sexually inappropriate behaviour.

29/02 ‘Never been stronger’: Christian Horner breaks silence over investigation ‘hell’

Under-fire Red Bull F1 boss Christian Horner has broken his silence after he was cleared of inappropriate behaviour.

27/02 Christian Horner report may be kept secret by Red Bull

The full report of the “inappropriate behaviour” probe into Christian Horner may be kept secret by Red Bull.

27/02 F1 2024 ultimate guide: Commentator steps aside, How to watch Bahrain GP in Australia

Formula One is finally back.

24/02 Spice Girl has been unable to eat over husband’s ‘sext’ investigation

Geri Halliwell has been left “flattened” by the “sext” probe into her husband Christian Horner, friends close to her have claimed.

24/02 Fernando Alonso drops brutal truth bomb on Formula 1 grid

Sorry Formula 1 fans, the 2024 title has been decided. At least according to Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso.

23/02 ‘Not possible’: Hopes of a Michael Schumacher F1 return shut down

A former racing opponent of Michael Schumacher has opened up about how a return to F1 would “not be possible” for the stricken star.

22/02 Christian Horner speaks out on Red Bull ‘sexting’ probe

Christian Horner said he hopes the conclusion to a probe into claims he sent sexual messages to a colleague will come “as soon as possible”.

22/02 Formula 1 pre-season carnage unfolds as Daniel Ricciardo fires

Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz set the fastest time in Formula One testing on day two, delivering a timely reminder of his talents ahead of his final season with the Italian giants.

18/02 Spice Girls rally around Geri as Christian Horner allegations erupt

Geri Halliwell is being supported by her Spice Girls pals as her F1 chief hubby faces sex text claims.

16/02 Hush money payout details emerge against Christian Horner

Formula 1 chief Christian Horner last night faced new allegations that he tried to pay a £650,000 ($1.25m AUD) cash settlement to a woman employee who received “sexually suggestive” texts.

15/02 Nolte: Doomed CNN Forced to ‘Dramatically’ Slash Anchor Salaries

Within ten years, CNN will either be entirely gone or a squeaking little add-on gerbil at the Max streaming service.

15/02 McLaren bosses drop truth bombs during new F1 car launch

Over the back half of the 2023 season, McLaren emerged as a major player when it comes to snatching Formula 1 podiums.

14/02 Victoria Beckham ‘there for Geri’ as Christian Horner probe continues

Geri Halliwell is “being supported by” Victoria Beckham while husband Christian Horner is investigated for “inappropriate behaviour”.

10/02 Red Bull boss grilled over allegations of ‘controlling behaviour’ in marathon meeting

Formula One team boss Christian Horner was grilled for eight hours today over alleged “controlling” behaviour.

07/02 Fresh details emerge in Red Bull F1 boss Christian Horner allegations

Fresh details have emerged over the bombshell allegation against Red Bull F1 boss Christian Horner.

06/02 Spice Girl Geri Horner in ‘flood of tears’ after husband investigated

Spice Girl Geri Halliwell’s F1 boss husband is being investigated over claims of “inappropriate behaviour” towards a female colleague.

05/02 Red Bull boss under investigation after allegation of ‘inappropriate behaviour’

Red Bull Racing has launched an investigation into team boss Christian Horner over allegations of “inappropriate behaviour”.

26/01 Lando Norris, Charles Leclerc sign new deals, end speculation over F1 defection

Lando Norris signed a “multi-year” contract extension with McLaren on Friday to end speculation over his Formula One future.

23/01 CNN plunges behind History Channel, obscure Western network in prime time ratings

The network managed to generate the weak ratings despite coverage of the Iowa caucuses.

17/01 CNN’s new CEO taps controversial, hard-charging ‘a–hole’ Virginia Moseley to lead newsroom

“People are shocked,” said a source, explaining that the promotion demonstrates that the CEO hasn’t been listening to employees — and that it doesn’t bode well for CNN…

12/01 ‘Not a decent person’: Ex’s bitter swipe after Sven-Goran Eriksson’s cancer news

Sven-Goran Eriksson’s ex-partners Ulrika Jonsson and Nancy Dell’Olio have broken their silence following the shocking news of his cancer diagnosis.

22/12 ‘Unhealthy situation’: McLaren boss hits out at Red Bull setup

McLaren boss Zak Brown has delivered a not-so-subtle shot at Formula 1 rival’s Red Bull and AlphaTauri.

20/12 Michael Schumacher update as F1 boss makes sad ‘worst enemy’ remark

Formula 1’s boss has revealed he wouldn’t wish Michael Schumacher’s condition on his “worst enemy” as his situation remains “difficult”.

19/12 F1 cult hero Guenther Steiner dudded Mick Schumacher

The real reason Michael Schumacher’s son Mick was chewed up and spat out by Formula 1 is clear in the eyes of former driver Timo Glock.

12/12 Lando Norris ‘must be mortally wounded’ by Oscar Piastri achieving F1 milestone first

Formula One icon Martin Brundle believes Lando Norris would have been “mortally wounded” by his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri getting a race win before him.

09/12 Lewis Hamilton unloads on FIA’s ‘unacceptable’ investigation

Mercedes’ star driver Lewis Hamilton has hit out at the conflict of interest probe opened and then closed by motor sport’s governing body, the FIA, into the team’s boss Toto Wolff and his wife Susie.

05/12 Daniel Ricciardo’s career war laid bare after returning to Formula 1

Every internal teammate battle offers an intriguing subplot to every season — even in seasons as one-sided as 2023.

03/12 ‘Should just give up’: Daniel Ricciardo backflips on explosive comment

Daniel Ricciardo says he’s been re-born after finishing up his return season with AlphaTauri last weekend.

02/12 Daniel Ricciardo’s links with a Red Bull return won’t go away

The old saying states where there’s smoke, there’s fire and there is a whole lot of smoke linking Daniel Ricciardo to the world champion Red Bull team right now.

28/11 Max Verstappen breaks ‘unwritten rule’ with F1 dinner snub

Max Verstappen has broken an “unwritten rule” by not showing up the Formula One drivers’ end of season dinner in Abu Dhabi.

26/11 Max Verstappen, Red Bull celebrate F1 world championships in wild scenes

Max Verstappen completed a majestic and record-breaking season in familiar style on Sunday night when he cruised to a record-increasing 19th win of the year for Red Bull at an action-packed Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

25/11 Relief for Oscar Piastri as Mercedes flop in qualifying for last F1 race of the year

Max Verstappen shrugged off set-up problems with his Red Bull car to blitz to pole position and set up another assault on the record books in qualifying for Sunday’s season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

23/11 Formula 1 in meltdown over explosive Lewis Hamilton counterclaim

All hell has broken loose at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix with Formula 1’s two biggest stars in a war of words.

18/11 Las Vegas Grand Prix’s worst nightmare realised as F1 lawsuit launched

A lawsuit has been launched against the Las Vegas Grand Prix.

18/11 ‘Horrific’: F1 called out over missing word in Las Vegas statement

A 670 word statement from the Formula 1 CEO and Las Vegas Grand Prix CEO was five words short.

11/11 ‘Clear plan’: Truth bomb crushes Daniel Ricciardo’s hopes

This isn’t the news Daniel Ricciardo fans wanted to hear.

10/11 Sergio Perez hints at career change amid Red Bull uncertainty

Sergio Perez has hinted at a career away from F1 after starring in a shock new music video.

03/11 ‘Hero to zero’: Disaster for Daniel Ricciardo at Brazil Grand Prix

Daniel Ricciardo only had himself to blame for a qualifying disaster at the Brazilian Grand Prix.

03/11 ‘Absolutely insane’: Carnage as Formula 1 qualifying cancelled

Qualifying for the Brazil Grand Prix was red-flagged on Saturday morning with severe weather causing carnage.

30/10 ‘Gasps of horror’: Ferrari gun booed after Mexico Grand Prix incident

Charles Leclerc has felt the full wrath of the angry local crowd after home-town hero Sergio Perez crashed out of the Mexico Grand Prix on Monday morning.

27/10 Red Bull are taking extra steps to protect Max Verstappen in Mexico

Red Bull have hired bodyguards for Max Verstappen ahead of this week’s Mexico Grand Prix.

20/10 Red Bull shuts down Sergio Perez ‘ultimatum’ rumours as Daniel Ricciardo returns to F1

Red Bull boss Christian Horner has moved to squash rumours the team has given Sergio Perez an ultimatum to improve by season’s end or else be sacked.

17/10 Oscar Piastri’s rapid rise causing teammate ‘discomfort’

McLaren boss Andrea Stella believes Lando Norris’ “discomfort” at being challenged by Oscar Piastri will only push him to be even better.

11/10 Nolte: Disgraced CNN CEO Says Network ‘Nowhere Near Ready for the Future’

CNN’s latest chief executive, the disgraced Mark Thompson, says CNNLOL is “nowhere near ready for the future.”

10/10 Sergio Perez’s ‘worrying’ spiral opens door for Daniel Ricciardo

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner revealed he is set for crunch talks with Sergio Perez in a bid to help him rediscover his early season form as the struggling star continues to flounder.

09/10 F1 drivers slam conditions after brutal Qatar Grand Prix

Formula 1 is already the toughest test available in the intense world of motorsport.

07/10 Oscar Piastri wins Qatar race as Verstappen claims world title

Max Verstappen has claimed his third straight Formula 1 world title on Sunday morning after a truly chaotic Qatar Grand Prix Sprint race.

06/10 Aussie Oscar Piastri cruelly robbed on live TV in F1 anarchy

Oscar Piastri was cruelly robbed at the Qatar Grand Prix in scenes of complete anarchy following a dramatic qualifying session on Saturday morning.

06/10 Fernando Alonso snubs Lewis Hamilton in best since Schumacher swipe

Two-time F1 world champion Fernando Alonso has divided opinions in the paddock, suggesting Max Verstappen was Formula One’s best driver since Michael Schumacher and snubbing seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton.

24/09 Sergio Perez roasted by F1 rivals as pressure mounts after all-time shocker

The wheels are falling off for Sergio Perez, and it’s a surprise they didn’t detach from his Red Bull at a disastrous Japanese Grand Prix, where Aussie rookie Oscar Piastri claimed his maiden podium finish.

23/09 Red Bull rumour answered as Daniel Ricciardo signs contract

Daniel Ricciardo has locked in a contract extension with Red Bull sister team AlphaTauri for the 2024 Formula One World Championship.

05/09 ‘Barely contained fury’: McLaren ‘feeling the heat’ amid Oscar Piastri’s ‘cardinal sin’

The honeymoon period for McLaren’s new pairing is over, with a shifting dynamic leading one former F1 driver to declare Lando Norris is “feeling the heat” from Oscar Piastri.

04/09 ‘People make mistakes’: Grand Final honour for flag coach

Former premiership-winning player and coach Mark “Bomber” Thompson will return to the AFL fold with a special role on grand final day.

04/09 Daniel Ricciardo’s return to the F1 grid dealt cruel blow

Daniel Ricciardo fans, look away now.

03/09 Can Mark Thompson revive CNN’s struggling fortunes?

The former BBC and New York Times chief has been tasked with revitalizing a news network that seems to have lost its way

03/09 Mark Thompson takes the reins in CNN at a hugely sensitive time

After a turbulent 18 months, the news network will hope to recover ground under its experienced new chief

30/08 Nolte: Disgraced New York Times Chief Mark Thompson to Head CNN

Far-left CNN has another new chief in the form of Mark Thompson, who comes from the far-left New York Times and far-left BBC.

30/08 CNN names Mark Thompson, ex-BBC director general, new chief executive

Thompson, 66, the top executive at the New York Times between 2012 and 2020, aims to revive network’s sagging ratings

30/08 CNN names former BBC and New York Times executive Mark Thompson as new leader

CNN is bringing in former Mark Thompson, a former leader at The New York Times and BBC, in an attempt to turn around its fortunes. Parent company Warner Bros.

30/08 CNN expected to name former New York Times exec Mark Thompson as CEO

Multiple senior executives at Warner Bros. Discovery have already been notified of his apparent hiring, according to the New York Times.

25/08 Daniel Ricciardo’s startling admission over McLaren issues

Daniel Ricciardo has made a startling admission regarding his time at McLaren.

22/08 Daniel Ricciardo Red Bull rumour gathers momentum - but one question mark looms

Daniel Ricciardo has been labelled as “perfect” to partner Max Verstappen at Red Bull at the end of 2024, with Sergio Perez under pressure as Formula One gets ready to return from its summer hiatus.

18/08 Red Bull powerbroker spills beans on Ricciardo plans for 2024

Red Bull motorsport advisor Helmut Marko has hinted that Daniel Ricciardo will stay at AlphaTauri for the 2024 season if he continues to perform.

06/08 Red Bull’s barbaric contract clause exposes brutal Ricciardo detail

Sergio Perez is facing the brutal reality he is about to get a significant pay cut because of teammate Max Verstappen.

05/08 ‘Would be a real shame’: Why Ricciardo can’t let ‘wingman’ history repeat in F1 comeback

F1 pundits believe it would be a “real shame” if Daniel Ricciardo were to return to a “wingman” role alongside Max Verstappen at Red Bull if he does rejoin the team.

02/08 ‘Always going to be hard on myself’: Ricciardo’s reality check amid Aussie’s F1 ‘reset’

Daniel Ricciardo “didn’t feel like the car was on” in his second race with AlphaTauri in a reminder expectations might need to be tempered in his return to the F1 grid.

30/07 Daniel Ricciardo has some bad news for his new F1 teammate

Daniel Ricciardo had plenty to prove as he made his return to Formula 1 racing after more than six months away from the grid.

29/07 F1 boss ruthlessly axed mid-season as team descends into chaos

Formula One team Alpine have axed team boss Otmar Szafnauer and sporting director Alan Permane - halfway through the Belgian GP.

29/07 Red Bull boss Christian Horner insists Sergio Perez is safe amid Daniel Ricciardo failure

Comments by Red Bull team principal Christian Horner could spell doom for Daniel Ricciardo’s career amid a qualifying failure from the Australian overnight that will see him start at the back of the grid for the 2023 Belgian Grand Prix.

24/07 Daniel Ricciardo’s pre-race handshake with Red Bull bosses says it all

Daniel Ricciardo has long been one of Formula 1’s most popular drivers and some of his fans now firmly believe there are indications he will soon be back with Red Bull’s top team.

23/07 ‘He’ll be fuming’: Oscar Piastri dudded by McLaren teammate

The most painful thing for those close to Oscar Piastri will be that McLaren’s dubious strategy to favour his teammate was ultimately vindicated.

22/07 Max Verstappen admits he never wanted Daniel Ricciardo to leave Red Bull

Max Verstappen has made a huge admission on Daniel Ricciardo’s shock return to the Formula One grid, saying that he never wanted the Australian to leave despite the clear tension between the pain while they were teammates.

21/07 Where Ricciardo can strike in 12-race F1 comeback bid — including some of his best tracks

This weekend’s Hungarian Grand Prix is the first of 12 grands prix in which Daniel Ricciardo will attempt to prove he’s still deserving of a race-winning car.

17/07 Team forced to delete Daniel Ricciardo photo after angry backlash

AlphaTauri has been forced to delete a photo of Daniel Ricciardo days before the Australian makes his return to Formula 1 at the Hungarian Grand Prix this weekend.

17/07 Former F1 driver Mark Webber says Daniel Ricciardo ignored a key piece of advice from his compatriot

Mark Webber has revealed Daniel Ricciardo, the man who replaced him at Red Bull Racing back in 2014, failed to heed his advice before the West Australian’s Formula 1 career nosedived.

16/07 Ricciardo spills on phone call that locked in his Formula 1 return

Daniel Ricciardo kept himself ready for the moment an opportunity to return to the grid presented itself.

12/07 Sheer genius behind Ricciardo’s bombshell career gamble

This is just the start.

11/07 Daniel Ricciardo’s bombshell return to F1 confirmed in new report

A new report has revealed F1 icon Daniel Ricciardo is set for an immediate return to the Formula One grid, just six months after his unceremonious exit.

08/07 Deafening calls for Ricciardo to return to Red Bull after Perez’s shock exit

Sergio Perez, this is not the way to keep the wolves at bay.

01/07 ‘Four races’ ultimatum opens door for Daniel Ricciardo return

Daniel Ricciardo could be a matter of four races away from an F1 return after rumours spread of AlphaTauri’s Nyck De Vries being on borrowed time.

29/06 Red Bull bigwig reveals why Daniel Ricciardo was snubbed for Sergio Perez

The old adage is that money makes the world go round, and in no sport is it more true than Formula One.

27/06 ‘It’s preposterous’: F1 icon slams Alpine’s $1.34 billion Ryan Reynolds deal

Former F1 supremo Eddie Jordan has questioned Ryan Reynolds’ investment in Alpine, questioning the new valuation of the team and suggesting the move is just a publicity stunt.

28/05 Piastri’s big turnaround on the streets of Monte Carlo

The Monaco Grand Prix is celebrating its 80th birthday this year with a qualifying session for the ages and one of the modern era’s great laps.

28/05 ‘It hit the flags!’: Little-known ‘quirk’ almost turns Suns-Dogs clash

The umpiring in last night’s Suns-Dogs clash at TIO Stadium has raised eyebrows around the league, with the fans livid over some of the decisions made during the Sir Doug Nicholls Round match in the Top End, but it was one “quirk of footy” that saw fans and commentators alike scratching their heads.

28/05 Ferrari’s dismal F1 season has taken another hammer blow in Monaco

Ferrari’s dreadful 2023 Formula 1 season is showing no signs of slowing down.

27/05 World does double take as Maria Sharapova steals show at Monaco Grand Prix

Maria Sharapova has stolen the show at the Monaco Grand Prix with a surprise appearance alongside Max Verstappen.

27/05 Rookie axe rumours fuel Ricciardo return

Under-pressure rookie Nyck de Vries has been given another warning to lift his game as speculation swirls he could be axed from AlphaTauri before the end of the season.

26/05 Daniel Ricciardo burnt by brutal reality check

Daniel Ricciardo has been brought back down to Earth with a brutal reality check from a Red Bull head honcho.

21/05 McLaren pledges to give promising Aussie Oscar Piastri a faster Formula 1 car

Just five races into his Formula 1 career, Oscar Piastri has been labelled “a future world champion”.

14/05 ‘No way’: F1 personality delivers brutal Daniel Ricciardo truth

Daniel Ricciardo wouldn’t be able to challenge Sergio Perez in a battle for the No. 2 seat at Red Bull, Formula 1 personality Eddie Jordan says.

12/05 Daniel Ricciardo bombshell shut down as billionaire heiress’ wedding sparks rumour

AlphaTauri has shut down reports Aussie F1 star Daniel Ricciardo was being lined up to take the seat of rookie driver Nyck de Vries.

11/05 Ricciardo linked to mid-season F1 comeback as rival driver faces the axe

Daniel Ricciardo has been linked to a mid-season return to AlphaTauri in the place of struggling rookie Nyck de Vries.

09/05 Billionaires Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos attended the Miami GP as speculation grows over their F1 interest

Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos were spotted at the Miami F1 Grand Prix over the weekend, amid speculation the billionaires are considering investing in the glamour sport.

08/05 Daniel Ricciardo revels at McLaren horrorshow

Turns out it wasn’t all Daniel Ricciardo’s fault.

07/05 Big problem as Elon Musk proposes new F1 event at Miami Grand Prix

The Formula One paddock was greeted by Elon Musk ahead of the Miami Grand Prix.

04/05 ‘Too selfish’: Daniel Ricciardo’s frank admission

Daniel Ricciardo has admitted his selfish attitude got the better of him during the end of his Red Bull tenure.

30/04 ‘Struggling’ Piastri fights off brutal F1 ordeal in Baku

Oscar Piastri has once again shown the Formula One world his steel and grit, losing about six kilograms over the course of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix weekend, but managing to still fight through to the chequered flag.

28/04 ‘OK, I’m not perfect’: Daniel Ricciardo ’humbled’ by McLaren failure

Daniel Ricciardo has opened up on the failures of his time at McLaren, admitting he was “humbled” by his two years of misery at McLaren, culminating in his departure from the Formula One grid to join his old team as a reserve driver.

24/04 Ricciardo hints at future team as he edges closer to return bid

Daniel Ricciardo has taken another step towards returning to the Formula One grid, hinting to fans and potential employers what a team needs to do to be able to sign the eight-time Grand Prix winner.

24/04 Exiled driver sues nation in hopes of miracle F1 comeback

Nikita Mazepin is hellbent on returning to Formula One, with the exiled former Haas driver taking the Canadian government to court over sanctions imposed on him as a Russian athlete in May 2022 after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

22/04 ‘I’m ready again’: Daniel Ricciardo talks revealed

Daniel Ricciardo’s potential return to the grid continues to build.

19/04 F1 team on the brink as driver feud exposed

A simmering tension between two Formula 1 drivers is threatening to tear one team apart at the seams.

18/04 Daniel Ricciardo drops hint on next F1 destination as he outlines 2024 plan

If you were lucky enough to be part of the capacity crowd at the Australian Grand Prix, you’d have been forgiven for thinking Daniel Ricciardo was still racing this season.

12/04 Max Verstappen’s plan to ‘get fat’ shut down by girlfriend

Max Verstappen has revealed his desire to get “as fat as a pudding sandwich” when he retires, but his girlfriend Kelly Piquet has other ideas.

08/04 Lando Norris says Piastri pushes him harder than Ricciardo did

Lando Norris has opened up on the challenge he faces from new teammate Oscar Piastri, saying his new teammate pushed him harder than Daniel Ricciardo ever did.

07/04 Trust fund kid’s crazy net worth after inheriting half of Red Bull

The world’s richest 30-and-under has been revealed, with Austrian Red Bull heir Mark Mateschitz on top.

03/04 Daniel Ricciardo ‘bombshell’ after very bad look at Aussie GP

Daniel Ricciardo has given his most definitive declaration yet that he will be back in 2024.

02/04 ‘You resent it’: Daniel Ricciardo will never be the same

It may be his “dream job”, but Daniel Ricciardo is learning he can’t have it all.

01/04 ‘Inevitable’ equality transformation would change F1 forever

Red Bull chief Christian Horner said on Friday it was inevitable that gender equality would reach Formula One amid reports that a team employing an equal split between men and women was looking to enter the sport.

31/03 Fans fume as fun police strike ahead of Australian Grand Prix

Formula One teams have been told they can no longer celebrate drivers’ victories on the pitwall in another barmy ruling by the FIA.

31/03 ‘It was a mess’: Daniel Ricciardo reveals where it all went wrong

Daniel Ricciardo has given a surprisingly honest glimpse of why it all went so wrong for him and his former McLaren team last year.

30/03 ‘Big question’ Daniel Ricciardo needs to answer about future in ‘defining’ weekend

Daniel Ricciardo’s future in Formula One could be decided this weekend at the Australian Grand Prix.

22/03 Simmering ‘friction’ threatens Red Bull’s F1 reign

Tensions at Red Bull between Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez could boil over in 2023.

20/03 Star furious over teammate’s treatment

Saudi Arabia Grand Prix winner Sergio Perez isn’t happy with his own team despite securing a comfortable victory on Monday.

19/03 Lewis Hamilton wishes both his mums a Happy Mother’s Day

Lewis Hamilton posted a heartwarming message to both his mums for Mother’s Day at the Saudi GP.

17/03 Max Verstappen struck down by illness ahead of Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

Double world champion Max Verstappen has delayed his arrival at this weekend’s Saudi Arabian Grand Prix by 24 hours due to a stomach illness and missed Thursday’s media day.

15/03 Mark Skaife responds to Shane van Gisbergen ‘kick in the teeth’ swipe

Supercars great Mark Skaife has reached out to Triple Eight management in a bid to clear the air over his on-air criticism of Shane van Gisbergen’s post-race media conduct in Newcastle, claiming there was “nothing spiteful” intended.

14/03 AFL rocked as footy greats launch unprecedented lawsuit

The AFL is bracing for its biggest legal battle after 60 players on Tuesday launched unprecedented legal action against the league.

12/03 BBC chief refuses to quit despite chaos sparked by Lineker removal

Britain's finance minister on Sunday said "people's confidence" in the BBC needed to be restored as the broadcaster's boss vowed not to quit amid the chaos surrounding Gary Lineker's removal as Match of the Day host.

10/03 Red Bull’s surprising helping hand for ailing McLaren

Oscar Piastri and McLaren’s woes may be set to finally come to an end, after new developments in the engine supply market were revealed this week.

09/03 The half inch that ruined Oscar Piastri’s debut Grand Prix

The eyes of the Formula One world were on Oscar Piastri in Bahrain, as were a nation of Australian motorsport fans looking for a new hero after the departure of Daniel Ricciardo.

08/03 McLaren ‘in trouble’ as rumours swirl over Lando Norris defection

Formula One commentators believe McLaren should be seriously worried about losing star driver Lando Norris to a rival team.

07/03 F1 curse hangs over Max Verstappen’s head after Bahrain win

Lewis Hamilton may not be out of the Formula One title race just yet.

07/03 Aston Martin Valkyrie unleashed on track

Aston Martin shot for the moon with the Valkyrie.

27/02 Glaring issue with Netflix’s smash hit Drive to Survive

Netflix’s smash hit Drive to Survive released it’s newest season worldwide on Friday as motorsport fans revelled in the ability to binge over the weekend.

25/02 Haas‘ bizarre money-saving move goes viral

A Formula 1 team is doing something never seen before on the pit straight.

23/02 Oscar Piastri’s nightmare start to his Formula 1 career

Australian rookie Oscar Piastri made a slow but steady start to F1 testing in Bahrain as the new McLaren driver took part in the first of six sessions ahead of next week’s season opener.

23/02 F1 boss delivers brutal swipe after Oscar Piastri bombshell

Oscar Piastri left the Formula 1 world in shock last season when he abruptly shrugged off the team that had invested in him during his junior years.

22/02 Cameras capture Daniel Ricciardo’s $10m contract demand following 2022 disaster

Haas team principal Guenther Steiner has reportedly let slip Daniel Ricciardo’s F1 contract demands after the Aussie was dumped by McLaren at the end of the 2022 season.

22/02 ‘Change your f***ing car’: Mercedes’ F1 rivalry with Red Bull erupts

One of the fiercest rivalries in Formula 1 has added its latest chapter with a behind-closed-doors moment captured and shown off to the world.

17/02 Daniel Ricciardo responds to brutal Netflix sledge

Daniel Ricciardo has responded in quintessential Daniel Ricciardo fashion after copping a brutal swipe from Netflix ahead of the release of season five of Drive to Survive.

16/02 Tim Watson breaks silence on James Hird relationship

Tim Watson has expanded on recent reports about his strained relationship with James Hird, saying he holds no ill-will towards the former Bombers coach but that the pair ‘don’t have a relationship’.

13/02 Third woman alleges footy star sex abuse

A third woman claims Barry Cable molested her as a child, as a trial against the Australian rules legend continues.

06/02 AFL legend ‘learning on the run’ at Storm

Former Geelong champion Joel Selwood has been impressed by the leadership qualities of superstar Cameron Munster declaring he’s “getting more comfortable by the day” in his new role at Melbourne Storm.

03/02 Ricciardo melts hearts with answer to pressing F1 question

Daniel Ricciardo delivered the perfect response that melted hearts of Formula 1 fans during an appearance on late night TV in America.

02/02 Mick Schumacher signs on with McLaren as reserve driver

Mick Schumacher has received an extra boost to his Formula 1 career after being axed in 2022.

27/01 F1 boss cleaning house after dogged season

Ferrari’s new team principal, Frederic Vasseur says the sport’s most storied team have “everything to win”, but is still ready for a clean-out ahead of the first race of the 2023 season in Bahrain.

24/01 F1 legend Lewis Hamilton called N-word, pelted with bananas during school

Lewis Hamilton has spoken about how he had bananas thrown at him and was repeatedly called the N-word during a “traumatising” school career.

22/01 Star addresses Tom Cruise drugs feud

Brooke Shields’ documentary, Pretty Baby, has dredged up a public disagreement between the actress and Tom Cruise.

17/01 How Ricciardo can still race for Red Bull

Sergio Perez has been warned he needs a “software update” in order to stay in front of Daniel Ricciardo at Red Bull by former driver turned commentator David Coulthard.

06/01 Heavyweight champ reveals he’s in a throuple with singer and model

David Haye is in a three-way relationship with The Saturdays singer Una Healy and model Sian Osborne.

06/01 ‘Don’t want to do this anymore’: Lewis Hamilton’s frank F1 reveal

Seven-time F1 world champion Lewis Hamilton has revealed he often thinks about quitting the sport, despite being set to take up one more contract.

06/01 Private Michael Schumacher chat helped make Daniel Ricciardo in F1

Daniel Ricciardo has revealed a private chat with Michael Schumacher in his second season in F1 was one of his formative memories as an F1 driver.