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ISACK HADJAR GETS THE FINAL BULL RUN

It's no great surprise that Red Bull has promoted one of its juniors to fill the final vacant seat for 2025. French-Algerian Isack Hadjar will slide in alongside at Yuki Tsunoda at the Racing Bulls, after impressing in Formula 2 over the 2024 season. He is the 18th

BOTTAS IS BACK AT BENZ

The answer to the question on his helmet at Abu Dhabi – What's Next? – has been answered for Valtteri Bottas. He is returning to Mercedes-AMG. The 'honorary Aussie' will not be racing, but instead will serve as the reserve and SIM driver alongside George Russell and Kimi

LIAM LAWSON GETS HIS SHOT

Checo is out and Liam is in at Red Bull Racing. A day after confirming the end of Sergio Perez's time at the team, Christian Horner has announced the promotion of Liam Lawson to the 'big team' at the bulls. After a short but promising stint

DOWNSHIFTING: David Reynolds

1. What makes you laugh? My kids, Ryu and Ravayah! 2. What’s on your playlist? Mostly podcasts like the hard yarns and Rogan or music from the '70s, '80s and '90s 3. What was the last movie you saw? Moana (Ravayah's favourite) 😂 4. One

THE AXE HAS FALLEN ON SERGIO PEREZ

Red Bull Racing will soon be deciding on a replacement for Sergio 'Checo' Perez after the entirely predictable end to the Mexican's time at the team. The official announcement of his departure came with press statements by Perez and team principal Christian Horner. Perez says: “I’

INDYCAR CHOOSING BETWEEN OLD AND BOLD

A brawl is brewing in Indycar racing as its heavy hitters warm up for an internal battle the design of an all-new car for the 2027 season. The choices are between mild and mind-blowingly wild. Major league team owners such as Chip Ganassi, Dale Coyne, Bobby Rahal, Michael Shank and

WHY A MUSTANG CANNOT WIN BATHURST

The summit of Mount Panorama is too high for the Ford Mustang to climb. But it’s not the height itself, or the long run up Mountain Straight, which creates the challenge for the Ford Coyote V8 at the Bathurst 1000. Instead, it’s the atmospheric pressure on the mountain

TRACTION CONTROL TRIGGERS SPRINTCAR INTRIGUE

There’s a dirty little secret lurking on Australia's speedway ovals these days. No-one is talking openly, but there is a very real chance that illegal traction control devices are being used in the sport’s premier category - the 950 horsepower winged Sprintcars. Quietly and with almost

HOT SHOTS: Lewis Hamilton with Toto Wolf

Take a close look at this picture and you will see why Lewis Hamilton has such a cheeky smile during a farewell drive in one of his old Mercedes-AMG racers at Silverstone in the UK. That's right – Lewis and Toto are standing tall and eye-to-eye. Yet Lewis measures

MAX VERSTAPPEN TOPS THE F1 RICH LIST – AGAIN

Max Verstappen earned an estimated $118 million on the way to his fourth Formula One world championship with Red Bull Racing in 2024. The four-time title winner finished ahead of Lewis Hamilton, who took home an estimated $89 million despite only finishing seventh with Mercedes-AMG, while championship runner-up Lando Norris

DOWNSHIFTING: Roland Dane

The 'retired' trump at Triple Eight Racing Engineering still has plenty to keep him busy. So, what is the most successful Supercars team boss of the past 20 years thinking? 1. What makes you laugh? Listening to Peter Cook and Dudley Moore play “Pete and Dud”. Google it.

CHAZ MOSTERT PREDICTS GLOVES OFF IN SUPERCARS

Supercars racing is set for a torrid change in season 2025 if Chaz Mostert is right. He predicts the new three-stage championship format – Sprint Cup followed by Enduro Cup and The Finals – will trigger tougher competition and more car-to-car contact. Mostert said the Sprint Cup battle will trigger the change

FERRARI BAGS CADILLAC FOR FORMULA 1

General Motors will be a Ferrari customer when it enters Formula One in 2026. The Ferrari deal is essential for the upcoming Cadillac program, as GM will not have its own powerplant until 2028. The new deal will see GM/Cadillac take over the Ferrari supply from Sauber, which is

SAINZ MAKES EARLY SWITCH TO WILLIAMS FOR F1 TESTING

Carlos Sainz has already shut the door on his time at Ferrari. The day after his final race with the red team, where he finished third, he was on track at Abu Dhabi with Williams in a private run under the 'filming session' regulations which allow several short