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SportAustralian Associated PressValentino Rossi excited ahead of Bathurst 12 Hour
Valentino Rossi's experience of Bathurst has come primarily through virtual simulations but says he's excited for a 12 hour spin around Mount Panorama ahead of Sunday's 12-hour GT race.A nine-time grand prix world champion, seven of which came in the MotoGP category, Rossi headlines the Team WRT BMW entry alongside Augusto Farfus and Maxime Martin.
NewsAustralian Associated PressFIA defends boss over sexist 2001 comment
Motorsport's governing body has responded to reported sexist comments made by its president Mohammed Ben Sulayem on his personal website in 2001, saying they "do not reflect his beliefs."Ben Sulayem was quoted in a British newspaper on Friday as writing 22 years ago he "does not like women who think they are smarter than men.
BusinessAustralian Associated PressHybrid Haval turns up heat in SUV market
The first Chinese-built cars to reach Australian shores last decade didn't inspire confidence that the Asian powerhouse's automotive industry could generate a following in the west.To do so it would need to emulate the likes of .
SportAustralian Associated PressFerrari's only target is a title: Vasseur
Ferrari have everything they need to succeed and will be chasing the title this season with Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz starting on equal terms, according to new team boss Fred Vasseur.Vasseur, who joined from Swiss-based Alfa Romeo on January 9 as Ferrari's fifth boss in less than a decade, told reporters via Zoom in his first media call since taking over the target was obvious.
SportAustralian Associated PressGoddard joins Lowndes for Bathurst assault
Nearly four months on from his horror crash at Bathurst, youngster Zane Goddard has been offered a chance at redemption.The 23-year-old will partner the legendary Craig Lowndes during enduro races this year after being signed by Triple Eight in Supercheap Auto's wildcard program.
LifestyleAustralian Associated PressSpirit of the Z lives on in latest version
Half a decade on it's still turning heads with its steamy good looks, macho appeal and graceful athleticism.A car that's been around for a while, but seems to have kept its best for the years following its 50th birthday.
SportAustralian Associated PressDesert agony for Price in Dakar near-miss
After a near-9000km slog and more than 44 hours of brutal racing over two weeks of unforgiving desert terrain, Toby Price could only gaze forlornly at a timesheet which showed he'd lost the Dakar Rally by the cruellest of margins - just 43 seconds.It left this teak-tough Australian motorcycle star shrugging in his own understated way: "It hurts a little bit.
SportAustralian Associated PressMotorcycle ace Price second in Dakar Rally
Australian Toby Price has come agonisingly close to taking the Dakar Rally motorcycle event in Saudi Arabia.Holding the lead going into the final stage, Price was beaten into second place on Sunday, finishing 43 seconds behind Argentine rider Kevin Benavides.
SportAustralian Associated PressToby Price battles into Dakar Rally lead
Toby Price has taken the lead in the Dakar Rally motorcycle marathon going into the final weekend of the great desert race.The Australian is in pole position to lift his third title in one of the world's most celebrated motorsport events after moving from second into the lead on Friday, opening a mere 28-second gap over American Skyler Howes.
BusinessAustralian Associated PressRoom for eight in flagship Hyundai
And if there are any doubts about the size of the Korean brand's ambitions then this machine - the hulking Palisade - should put those to bed.The biggest car in the Hyundai fleet is also the most expensive, and a worthy flagship for a brand that continues to impress.
SportAustralian Associated PressAussie Price closes up to second in Dakar
The race to find motorcycling's king of the desert has grown even closer with Australian star Toby Price now only 28 seconds down in the runner's-up spot in the Dakar Rally.Seeking a third Dakar crown, the Gold Coast rider is less than a half a minute down on Husqvarna's Skyler Howes, who edged back into the lead after Thursday's 11th stage, with only three now remaining before Sunday's finish in Dammam.
SportAustralian Associated PressPrice in tight battle for Dakar Rally win
Toby Price has lost valuable seconds to slip back to third place in the Dakar Rally but the Australian motorcycle endurance star is still right in the thick of the battle for a third crown with just four stages remaining.A new leader emerged on Wednesday as Argentina's 2021 champion Kevin Benavides leapfrogged both American Skyler Howes and Gold Coast-based Price after the 10th stage, a 624km desert trek from Haradh to Shaybah.
SportYahoo Sport AustraliaF1 fan claims to spot Daniel Ricciardo and Oscar Piastri in Melbourne
The jury is out on whether Oscar Piastri was giving his Aussie F1 predecessor Daniel Ricciardo a tour of Melbourne. Read more here.
SportAustralian Associated PressAussie Price down to fourth in Dakar Rally
Toby Price is still in the thick of the hunt for a third motorcycle triumph at the Dakar Rally despite the Australian star slipping out of the podium places in the Saudi Arabian desert.Second overnight, the 35-year-old Gold Coast rider slipped out of the frame to fourth overall after finishing 17th in Sunday's eighth stage of the celebrated endurance race.
SportAustralian Associated PressToby Price stays second in Dakar Rally
Toby Price's bid for a third Dakar Rally motorcycle win remains on course, with the Australian star overcoming the after-affects of a crash to maintain his second place in the Saudi Arabian desert.The 35-year-old Queensland-based rider finished third in Friday's sixth stage, despite taking things a little easier after hurting his back and shoulder in a crash the previous day.
BusinessAustralian Associated PressAndretti, GM team up for Cadillac F1 push
Andretti Global and General Motors have announced plans to enter Formula One with a new all-American team using the Cadillac brand and employing at least one US driver.They said Andretti Cadillac, if accepted by Formula One and the FIA governing body, would be based in the US with a support facility in Britain.
SportAustralian Associated PressSanders loses Dakar lead, Price now second
Australian Dakar Rally master Toby Price has motored into second place in the annual endurance challenge after a dramatic day in which he crashed his motorbike into a stricken opponent and then stopped to help.But on an eventful Thursday, Price's compatriot Daniel Sanders, suffering from illness, lost his overall lead in the rally after a wretched day in the desert.
SportAustralian Associated PressAussie Sanders still in Dakar Rally lead
Australian motorcyclist Daniel Sanders still leads the Dakar Rally by over three-and-a-half minutes after the fourth stage of the world's most celebrated endurance race through the Saudi Arabian desert.The 28-year-old Victorian didn't have a repeat on Wednesday of the spectacular third-stage victory that thrust him into a lead of over four minutes.
SportYahoo Sport AustraliaDaniel Ricciardo's bombshell reveal after Red Bull move: 'In fear'
After two difficult F1 seasons with McLaren, Daniel Ricciardo has admitted he needs a break. Read more here.
SportYahoo Sport AustraliaDaniel Ricciardo details come to light after Red Bull move confirmed
Details have emerged about the role Daniel Ricciardo will play at Red Bull in 2023. Read more here.
SportYahoo Sport AustraliaMick Schumacher told off by Haas after brutal F1 farewell
Mick Schumacher was a little too exuberant after his F1 farewell with Haas, prompting his engineer to give him an unfortunate warning. Read more here.
SportYahoo Sport AustraliaDaniel Ricciardo's telling admission after final F1 race for McLaren
The Aussie driver has delivered a classy message after the emotional moment. Details here.
SportYahoo Sport AustraliaDaniel Ricciardo locks in unexpected return to former F1 team
Daniel Ricciardo finally has a semblance of certainty after months of speculation about his future in Formula One. Read more here.
SportYahoo Sport AustraliaDaniel Ricciardo's bombshell admission amid uncertain F1 future
Several F1 drivers are being farewelled from the grid this weekend, but Daniel Ricciardo is holding out hope he won't be one of them in 2024. Read more here.
SportYahoo Sport AustraliaMax Verstappen hits out over 'disgusting' truth amid F1 furore
Red Bull's F1 world champion has branded the uproar around the controversy "sickening" and "unacceptable". More here.
