Motorsport
Whincup burns at Barbagallo
Series leader Jamie Whincup has set the fastest practice time for the V8 series in Perth. Picture: Mal Fairclough.
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Ambrose third in qualifying for finale
Australian motor racing star Marcos Ambrose is poised to end the NASCAR season on a high, qualifying third for the Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
November 21, 2009, 9:25 am -
Ambrose has V8 return plans scuttled
Australia's NASCAR star Marcos Ambrose has been thwarted in his attempt for a shock return to the V8 Supercar series for the season-ending race in Sydney.
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Schumacher's return unlikely
A Formula One comeback by seven-time champion Michael Schumacher is "highly unlikely," the German driver's spokesman said on Friday.
November 21, 2009, 3:48 am -
Williams sell minority F1 stake
Formula One team Williams has sold a minority stake to Austrian investor Christian "Toto" Wolff, according to a report on the British team's website.
November 20, 2009, 7:24 pm -
Whincup fastest in V8 practice in Perth
Series leader Jamie Whincup has promised "full-on attack" as he enters a weekend in which he could seal back-to-back V8 Supercar championships.
November 20, 2009, 4:55 pm -
Whincup burns at Barbagallo
Series leader Jamie Whincup topped the practice timesheets at Barbagallo Raceway on Friday ahead of a weekend which will go a long way to determining whether he defends his V8 Supercar championship.
November 20, 2009, 4:29 pm -
Penske gives Power full-time Indy ride
Australia's Will Power secured a full-time drive with leading team Penske Racing on Thursday and immediately set his sights on winning the 2010 Indy title.
November 20, 2009, 10:32 am -
Ricciardo beats expectations in Macau
Young Australian driver Daniel Ricciardo has clocked the second fastest time after the opening qualifying session of the Macau Grand Prix.
November 20, 2009, 8:37 am -
Button took pay cut to join McLaren
Formula One champion Jenson Button admits he took a pay cut to join last year's winner Lewis Hamilton at McLaren, but adds he left Brawn for a new challenge.
November 20, 2009, 7:01 am -
V8s could sideswipe Perth event
V8 Supercars will race under lights for the first time next year, but Perth is in danger of losing its event for 2010 unless a funding row is resolved.
November 20, 2009, 6:58 am -
End of V8 road for Sprint Gas Racing
Four-time Bathurst champion Greg Murphy is looking for another V8 drive after his Sprint Gas Racing team announced it would fold at the end of the season.
November 19, 2009, 4:29 pm -
Home is sweet for Fiore
In 2010 Western Australia will have a V8 Supercar team of its very own.
November 19, 2009, 7:19 am -
Button signs for McLaren
World champion Jenson Button has signed to drive alongside Lewis Hamilton for McLaren next year, the Formula One team announced.
November 19, 2009, 3:26 am -
Raikkonen 'out of F1 next season'
Former world champion Kimi Raikkonen will sit out of Formula One next season after failing to clinch a deal with McLaren, according to reports in Finland.
November 18, 2009, 4:25 pm -
Lowndes days are numbered, says V8 team chief
A V8 Supercar team boss believes the end of the road is near for iconic racer Craig Lowndes.
November 18, 2009, 12:10 pm -
Ricciardo geared up for Macau danger
Young West Australian Daniel Ricciardo will warm up for his debut Formula One test next month on the narrow, fast and frightening streets of Macau.
November 18, 2009, 11:05 am -
Mercedes buy Brawn, Button set for McLaren
Mercedes have bought out Formula One world champions Brawn GP in a move which is likely to see Jenson Button join McLaren next season.
November 17, 2009, 1:13 pm -
Ambrose set for top 20 Sprint Cup finish
Australian driver Marcos Ambrose is eyeing a top 20 season finish in NASCAR's top-tier Sprint Cup next week after an 11th place in Phoenix on Sunday.
November 16, 2009, 8:36 am -
Button tours McLaren factory: report
World champion Jenson Button cast more doubt over his future with Brawn GP when it was reported he had toured the factory of Formula One rivals McLaren.
November 14, 2009, 7:14 am -
Dumbrell to retire after Ford contract
V8 Supercar driver Paul Dumbrell says he's hoping to end his career in a Ford after switching to the brand for next season after eight years with Holden.
November 13, 2009, 7:59 am
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