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Toyota's new GR Supra just proved doubters wrong with a stunning first-ever victory in Australian Supercars endurance racing. The win shakes up a decades-long Ford and Chevrolet rivalry and crowns a new championship leader.
Jay Vine crossed the finish line to win the Tour Down Under, not realizing he'd been racing with a fractured wrist after hitting a kangaroo. The 30-year-old Australian completed the grueling final stage and claimed victory before doctors discovered the serious injury.
Australian racing driver Aiva Anagnostiadis, 18, is making her comeback after injury cut short her 2025 season. She'll compete in Italy's new GT4 Series this weekend, proving setbacks don't stop rising stars.
Australian drivers Joanne Ciconte and Paige Raddatz are making their debuts this weekend in Japan's Kyojo Cup, an all-female racing series at the legendary Fuji Speedway. They're part of a growing wave of young Australian women making their mark in motorsports worldwide.
Three Australian female racing drivers are turning heads on international circuits, with one claiming back-to-back podiums in Japan and another becoming the first woman to win outright in GT4 Australia. Their success marks a breakthrough moment for women in motorsport.
While most eyes are on pool swimming, Australia's Moesha Johnson is quietly rewriting the record books in open water racing. The 28-year-old has won every major race this season, preparing for Olympic gold in LA 2028. #
Olympic silver medalist Sha'Carri Richardson made history at Australia's 148-year-old Stawell Gift race, becoming only the third woman ever to win from the starting line. She overcame a nine-meter disadvantage on grass terrain to claim the $40,000 prize.
David Ellis, who built Te Akau Racing into a global powerhouse with over 100 Group One wins, has been knighted for his decades of service to New Zealand's racing industry. The humble racing legend credits his wife Karyn and his team for the success that earned him a spot among the world's top owners.
George Russell fought off fierce competition to claim victory at the 2026 Australian Grand Prix season opener, leading a Mercedes 1-2 finish with rookie teammate Kimi Antonelli. The thrilling race saw the lead change hands seven times in just ten laps.
Chinese automaker Geely just made racing history, winning its very first FIA TCR World Tour race at Italy's Misano circuit with a brand-new car. Driver Ma Qinghua took the checkered flag in only the team's second race ever, proving Chinese engineering can compete with the world's best.
Emirati racing driver Rashid Al Dhaheri became the first driver from the Middle East and North Africa to win a Formula Regional race, claiming victory at his home track in Abu Dhabi. The historic win came during the opening round of the 2026 Formula Regional Middle East Championship at Yas Marina Circuit, where his racing journey began.
Fabian Coulthard conquered some of the worst racing conditions he's ever seen to help win the AirTouch 500 at The Bend. The New Zealand veteran's masterful wet-weather driving set up Toyota's first endurance race victory and his own first win since 2020.
A British brake manufacturer just celebrated its 1,000th Formula 1 race, a milestone spanning nearly six decades of engineering excellence. AP Racing's components have powered more than 900 Grand Prix victories since 1967.
A small Nigerian town becomes the global center of road racing as it hosts the world's only Gold Label 10km race this weekend. Okpekpe's race has grown from local event to international powerhouse in just over a decade.
One of Australia's most beloved rock bands is getting back together after four decades apart. Australian Crawl's original members will perform 10 concerts this fall alongside Men At Work and other Aussie music legends.
Forget expensive motorsports. Ice racing lets everyday drivers experience the pure joy of sideways driving for the cost of winter tires and weekend mornings on frozen lakes.
BMW is taking a family station wagon racing at one of the world's most punishing tracks. What started as an April Fool's joke is now heading to the legendary Nürburgring 24-hour race in May.
German driver Mathilda Paatz claimed her first F1 Academy victory on the streets of Montréal after a dramatic race filled with thrilling overtakes and last-lap tension. The Aston Martin-backed driver for Prema Racing fought from fourth on the grid to take the checkered flag in the reverse-grid race.
A unique sailing competition welcomes everyone from legends to first-timers, proving the most exciting ocean racing class thrives on community over competition. The Trin'40 race in France celebrates what makes Class 40 sailing special: world-class athletes and passionate amateurs racing side by side.
Four-time Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen is checking off a major bucket list item by racing in Germany's legendary Nurburgring 24-hour endurance race this May. The 28-year-old will drive a Mercedes AMG GT car on one of motorsport's most challenging tracks between his Miami and Canadian Grand Prix races.
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