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Paul Gover

Paul Gover

Paul Gover has rallied, raced and reported since the 1970s in the most varied career of anyone who has picked up a pen in Australian motorsport.

Adelaide is Dead

Adelaide is Dead

Of all the stunning news of Covid-2020, nothing is more stunning than the revelation that the Adelaide 500 is dead. That is D.E.A.D. Politicians in South Australia have decided that the biggest sporting event in the state, and a massive flag waver and money earner, is no

AGP Claims Pole Position

AGP Claims Pole Position

The easing of Coronavirus restrictions in Victoria has triggered a declaration by the Australian Grand Prix Corporation that it will open the 2021 Formula One season next March. A posting to the AGPC’s website gives the details. “The Australian Grand Prix Corporation (AGPC) has been busy gearing up for

Summer Is Here

Summer Is Here

I’m not a fan of drop-tops for two reasons: sunburn and floppy bodies. The sunburn is always mine and the floppy body usually belongs to a coupe that has been excessively filleted for open-air driving. Thankfully, 100 per cent UV protection is available in just 15 seconds with the

Pay Racers At Haas

Pay Racers At Haas

The sacking of Romain Grosjean and Kevin Magnussen has lit a new fuse on the Formula One drivers’ market. The annual ’silly season’ started much earlier than usual in 2020, with news that Fernando Alonso was returning to Renault and various other changes including Daniel Ricciardo to McLaren, Carlos Sainz

Full-Time For Rick

Full-Time For Rick

The phone will be running hot at Kelly Racing tomorrow following the news that Rick Kelly is done with full-time Supercars. His departure from the driving seat in the Castrol Mustang opens a big opportunity for someone in 2021 alongside the fast improving Andre Heimgartner. It also gives time to

Lewis Does It

Lewis Does It

Lewis Hamilton thanked his dog as he set another record in Formula One. Yes, you read that right. As he celebrated his 92nd grand prix victory in Portugal, easing past Michael Schumacher’s long-standing summit for success, he had kind words for almost everyone including his best mate the British

Memories Of Portimau

Memories Of Portimau

The last corner at Portimão looks foot-flat simple and easy in a Formula One car during the Portugese Grand Prix this weekend. But I have another view. Unlike the on-car camera ride with Lewis or Max or Daniel, mine was shaped through the windscreen of the BMW M3 and Jaguar