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SUPERCARS - Pictured are punters watching on in the rain on Mount Panorama during the first practice session of the Bathurst 1000 today. Picture: Tim Hunter.

Fears of Bathurst chaos as fans, drivers brace for wild weekend

Fans have been warned about the danger of camping and driving in heavy storms as drivers brace for a weekend of more than 60mm of rain at the Bathurst 1000.

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SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE - OCTOBER 02: Race winner Sergio Perez of Mexico and Oracle Red Bull Racing is congratulated by seventh placed Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing in parc ferme during the F1 Grand Prix of Singapore at Marina Bay Street Circuit on October 02, 2022 in Singapore, Singapore. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images,)

Japan F1: Preview and how to watch

Suzuka. Over the past three decades that can only mean one thing in F1 parlance. The season is reaching its business end. Everything you need to know for this weekend.

Supercars Champion Shell racing team team boss Dick Johnson at unveiling the new 2021 Ford Mustang GT Supercar today at the Gold Coast Motor Museum in Upper Coomera. Picture Glenn Hampson

Ford legend ready to spoil Holden’s Bathurst fairytale

It is the end of an epic Bathurst rivalry, but Ford legend Dick Johnson won’t be upset at seeing the last of Holden at Mount Panorama this weekend.

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SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE - SEPTEMBER 29: Daniel Ricciardo of Australia and McLaren looks on in the Paddock during previews ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Singapore at Marina Bay Street Circuit on September 29, 2022 in Singapore, Singapore. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images,)

‘Pretty sad’: Ricciardo’s take on season-best

Australian driver Daniel Ricciardo produced a season-best finish in a waterlogged Singapore Grand Prix but had a sombre take on the result.

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MONZA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 08: Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Mercedes and Daniel Ricciardo of Australia and McLaren attend the drivers press conference during previews ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Italy at Autodromo Nazionale Monza on September 08, 2022 in Monza, Italy. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

‘Five more years’: What does Hamilton call mean for Ricciardo?

Lewis Hamilton has privately revealed plans for a long term F1 future, which could spell trouble for Daniel Ricciardo and his dream drive at Mercedes.

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TAILEM BEND, AUSTRALIA - JULY 29: (EDITORS NOTE: A polarizing filter was used for this image.) Cameron Waters driver of the #6 Monster Energy Racing Ford Mustang poses during previews for the OTR Supersprint round of the 2022 Supercars Championship Season at The Bend on July 29, 2022 in Tailem Bend, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Kalisz/Getty Images)

The question that leaves Supercars star ‘sick’

As he prepares for another tilt at the Bathurst 1000 title, Ford star Cameron Waters bristles when one particular topic is raised.

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Supercars drivers Chaz Mostert, Shane van Gisbergen and Cam Waters ahead of the 2022 Townsville 500. Picture: Shae Beplate.

McLaughlin’s surprise tip to take out Bathurst 1000

Scott McLaughlin is chasing his IndyCar dream in the states, but he is still a keen observer of V8 Supercars. And he has revealed who he thinks will take out the iconic race.

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Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen (L) speaks with his team before a practice session ahead of the Formula One Singapore Grand Prix night race at the Marina Bay Street Circuit in Singapore on October 1, 2022. (Photo by MOHD RASFAN / AFP)

Verstappen unleashes furious F-bomb tirade

Max Verstappen let fly with an expletive-peppered tirade after bombing out in the top-10 shootout for pole position at the Singapore Grand Prix.

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ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 12: Race winner and 2021 F1 World Drivers Champion Max Verstappen of Netherlands and Red Bull Racing celebrates on the podium during the F1 Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi at Yas Marina Circuit on December 12, 2021 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)

Red Bull accused of 2021 budget cap breach

If a ‘material’ breach is discovered, the FIA can apply an ‘exclusion from the championship,’ threatening Verstappen’s first place finish.

SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE - SEPTEMBER 29: Daniel Ricciardo of Australia and McLaren looks on in the Paddock during previews ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Singapore at Marina Bay Street Circuit on September 29, 2022 in Singapore, Singapore. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images,)

Fans in a spin as Ricciardo spotted with F1 rivals

Daniel Ricciardo’s F1 future remains up in the air but the Australian driver might have just given a clue as to where he will be in 2023.

SATURDAY TELEGRAPH. DECEMBER 4, 2021. Pictured is James Courtney with his partner Tegan Woodford at Mount Panorama today for the Repco Bathurst 1000. Picture: Tim Hunter.

Secret wedding, Bathurst, and a baby: Courtney’s massive month

Just a week out from the biggest race of the year, James Courtney has opened up on a busy month, after secretly eloping with partner Tegan Woodford before their baby arrives.

MADISON, IL - AUGUST 19: NTT IndyCar series driver Colton Herta watches from the pits during practice for the Bommarito Automotive Group 500 on August 19, 2022, at World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison, Illinois. (Photo by Brian Spurlock/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Americans in demand as F1 teams prepare for 2023

Four seats remain available for the 2023 season after Alfa Romeo retain Zhou Guanyu for a second campaign, writes REBECCA CLANCY.

Oscar Piastri. Source: Instagram

F1 boss in savage review of ‘ungrateful’ Aussie

An F1 boss has unleashed a brutal review of Aussie rookie Oscar Piastri’s arrogant behaviour in the contract saga that consumed the sport and ultimately ousted Daniel Ricciardo.

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MONZA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 08: Daniel Ricciardo of Australia and McLaren attends the Drivers Press Conference during previews ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Italy at Autodromo Nazionale Monza on September 08, 2022 in Monza, Italy. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

A new project on the horizon for Dan Ricciardo

Daniel Ricciardo’s hopes of securing a competitive Formula One seat for 2023 are dwindling, but that doesn’t mean the Aussie driver is out of options.

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MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - OCTOBER 27: Pole position qualifier Daniel Ricciardo of Australia and Red Bull Racing celebrates with Red Bull Racing Team Principal Christian Horner in parc ferme during qualifying for the Formula One Grand Prix of Mexico at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez on October 27, 2018 in Mexico City, Mexico. Mark Thompson/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

F1 boss admits regrets over Aussie ace

Former Red Bull boss Christian Horner has revealed his Oscar Piastri regrets while offering some advice regarding Daniel Ricciardo’s merits.

DAILY TELEGRAPH. DECEMBER 5, 2021. Pictured is Lee Holdsworth and Chaz Mostert celebrating on the podium after winning the Repco Bathurst 1000 at Mount Panorama today. Picture: Tim Hunter.

Jabs thrown between Bathurst 1000 winners

When 2021 Bathurst champions Chaz Mostert and Lee Holdsworth come together to collect a plaque commemorating their victory the atmosphere is going to be frosty.

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Mark Winterbottom (left) gets into a heated argument with Erebus Motorsport team boss Barry Ryan (middle) and driver Will Brown (right) after their crash at Pukekohe Park Raceway. Photo: Fox Sports

Supercars stewards issue penalty for pit lane shove

Erebus Motorsport boss Barry Ryan has learned his fate over a ‘forceful’ shove on veteran driver Mark Winterbottom in the pits at Pukekohe.

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MONZA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 09: Daniel Ricciardo of Australia and McLaren is pictured as Formula 1 holds a minutes silence in mourning of Queen Elizabeth II prior to practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Italy at Autodromo Nazionale Monza on September 09, 2022 in Monza, Italy. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

‘Terrible’ Ricciardo savaged by F1 legend

Former F1 world champ Jacques Villeneuve has savaged Daniel Ricciardo saying he won’t be surprised if no team wants the Aussie.

MONZA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 11: Daniel Ricciardo of Australia and McLaren walks in the Paddock prior to the F1 Grand Prix of Italy at Autodromo Nazionale Monza on September 11, 2022 in Monza, Italy. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)

Track Torque: Why Mercedes want Ricciardo

Daniel Ricciardo‘s desire not to be trapped in an uncompetitive car in 2023 could steer him towards Mercedes, writes ADAM PEACOCK.

MONZA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 11: Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain driving the (44) Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team W13 and Yuki Tsunoda of Japan driving the (22) Scuderia AlphaTauri AT03 on track during the F1 Grand Prix of Italy at Autodromo Nazionale Monza on September 11, 2022 in Monza, Italy. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Fix that can save F1 from another farce

Max Verstappen claimed his 11th win but there was a bigger story at play after a farcical end to the Italian Grand Prix.

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MONZA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 09: Daniel Ricciardo of Australia and McLaren is pictured as Formula 1 holds a minutes silence in mourning of Queen Elizabeth II prior to practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Italy at Autodromo Nazionale Monza on September 09, 2022 in Monza, Italy. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Ricciardo at centre of farcical F1 finish

The Italian Grand Prix ended with boos from the crowd and frustration in pit lane – and Australia’s Daniel Ricciardo was a key catalyst in the farce.

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Mark Winterbottom (left) gets into a heated argument with Erebus Motorsport team boss Barry Ryan (middle) and driver Will Brown (right) after their crash at Pukekohe Park Raceway. Photo: Fox Sports

Tempers flare in wild post-crash pit lane scrap

Will Brown and Mark Winterbottom have clashed in a fiery meeting following a race-ending crash, with Winterbottom’s ‘half-assed’ apology sparking a physical altercation.

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Team 18 driver Mark Winterbottom (left) with team owner Charlie Schwerkolt. Event 10 of the Repco Supercars Championship, Pukekohe, Auckland, New Zealand. 10 Sep 2022. Photo: Mark Horsburgh

Frosty’s future poised to be sealed ahead of shake-up

One of Supercars’ most-experienced drivers is tipped to soon ink a new deal and is confident his next move will give him the chance to shake up the competition.

MONZA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 08: Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Mercedes and Daniel Ricciardo of Australia and McLaren attend the drivers press conference during previews ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Italy at Autodromo Nazionale Monza on September 08, 2022 in Monza, Italy. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Ricciardo move to Mercedes shut down by Hamilton

Daniel Ricciardo is yet to confirm his future F1 plans and despite being linked with Mercedes, Lewis Hamilton does not want the Aussie ace at his team.

McLaren's Australian driver Daniel Ricciardo sits in his car ahead of the qualifying session for the Belgian Formula One Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps racetrack in Spa, on August 27, 2022. (Photo by Geert Vanden Wijngaert / POOL / AFP)

No hope: Ricciardo’s grim F1 prediction

Twelve months ago Daniel Ricciardo celebrated McLaren’s first F1 race win in a decade at the Italian Grand Prix but the Aussie star is realistic about conjuring another Monza miracle.

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