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motorsport April 16, 2022

Welcoming back the Australian Grand Prix

Martin McKenzie-Murray Following the last-minute cancellation of the 2020 Australian F1 Grand Prix, calls went out for the race to be dumped altogether. But rather than fall victim to Covid-19 and naysayers, the event is now well and truly back on track.

motorsport October 26, 2019

Rick Kelly’s driving forces

Richard Cooke Having saluted the chequered flag on many occasions, Supercar driver Rick Kelly knows what it’s like to push himself – and his car – to the limit. The former King of the Mountain talks about ambition, and becoming older and wiser.

motorsport June 16, 2018

Back on track: Melinda Price, 47, race-car driver

Alana Schetzer Touring car driver Melinda Price on her return from a 10-year break from racing and the thrills of competing in a male-dominated sport.

motorsport April 22, 2017

À la kart: Rianna O’Meara-Hunt, 15, kart driver

Richard Cooke Karting champion Rianna O’Meara-Hunt on being too young for a driver’s licence but travelling at speeds of up to 120km/h on the racetrack.

motorsport July 23, 2016

Full speed ahead: Chelsea Angelo, 20, race-car driver

Yassmin Abdel-Magied V8 driver Chelsea Angelo on raw talent, sexism and going really, really fast.

motorsport February 6, 2016

Wild ride: Toby Price, 28, off-road motorcycle racer

Richard Cooke Dakar Rally winner Toby Price on the thrill of racing and the pain of broken bones.

motorsport November 28, 2015

The hungry gamer: Matthew Simmons, 26, online racing driver

Jack Kerr How an Australia Post courier got signed by the Nissan GT Academy.

motorsport July 25, 2015

In the driver’s seat: Leanne Tander, 35, race-car driver

Richard Cooke Leanne Tander talks about the rise of women of motor sport.

motorsport September 13, 2014

Rallying forces: Chris Atkinson, 34, rally driver

Richard Cooke Veteran driver Chris Atkinson is set to send the Coffs Coast gravel flying this weekend at Rally Australia.

motorsport July 5, 2014

In the fast lane: Daniel Ricciardo, 25, formula one driver

Richard Cooke In the run-up to the British Grand Prix, Australian F1 driver Daniel Ricciardo shares his thoughts on high-speed rivalries and staying humble.