Formula One

Australian Formula One rookie Jack Doohan crashed on Sunday.
Formula One
Aaron Kirby

Doohan reveals what really caused him to crash out

Under pressure Australian Formula One rookie Jack Doohan has revealed there may have been more than driver error involved in the crash that ended his Australian Grand Prix in the opening laps.

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Oscar Piastri says there are plenty of positives to come out of his Melbourne campaign. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)
Formula One
Steve Larkin

Piastri and Doohan rapidly reset after Albert Park

Australian drivers Oscar Piastri and Jack Doohan say they'll rapidly reset after digesting disappointment from the Formula One opener in Melbourne.

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Liam Lawson crashed out 10 laps from the finish of the Australian Grand Prix.
Formula One
Ben McClellan

Horror F1 season start for Ricciardo Red Bull replacement

Liam Lawson has endured a weekend to forget as he made his racing debut alongside four-time champion Max Verstappen at the Melbourne Grand Prix.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 16: Lando Norris of Great Britain driving the (4) McLaren MCL39 Mercedes leads Max Verstappen of the Netherlands driving the (1) Oracle Red Bull Racing RB21 and Oscar Piastri of Australia driving the (81) McLaren MCL39 Mercedes during the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit on March 16, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)
Formula One
Jake Santa Maria

AUSSIE DISASTER! Piastri spins out of contention

Oscar Pisatri has spun out of contention in Melbourne as the curse of the home Grand Prix strikes again!

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 16: The FIA Safety Car leads Lando Norris of Great Britain driving the (4) McLaren MCL39 Mercedes and Max Verstappen of the Netherlands driving the (1) Oracle Red Bull Racing RB21 on track during the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit on March 16, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)
Formula One
Jake Santa Maria

Disaster for Doohan as Aussie curse strikes again

Wet weather has caused havoc in Melbourne with three cars failing to survive the first lap of the Australian Grand Prix as disaster struck for Aussie Jack Doohan.

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Oscar Piastri claimed second position for Sunday’s grand prix.
Formula One
Glenn Valencich

Hearts break as Oscar Piastri’s last-gasp miracle upstaged

The packed crowd’s cheers for the Australian quickly turned to disappointment.

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Jack Doohan realises a dream in Melbourne.
Formula One
Aaron Kirby

Doohan legacy means little in cutthroat F1 but Aussie ready

Australia’s newest Formula 1 star may boast one of the country’s most famous racing names, but legacy means little in the cutthroat world of the most prestigious sport on wheels.

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McLaren's Oscar Piastri has flown around Albert Park on a thrilling opening day of F1 practice. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)
Formula One
Oliver Caffrey

Piastri second-fastest in Australian GP practice

Local hero Oscar Piastri has gone second-fastest in practice in a promising sign for his hopes of a breakthrough win at the Australian Formula One Grand Prix.

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Jack Doohan as a boy pictured with Michael Schumacher Unknown
Formula One
Ben McClellan

How Michael Schumacher shaped Jack Doohan’s F1 career

The F1 legend played a pivotal role in the Aussie rookie’s racing journey with Mick Doohan detailing how it played out days out from his son’s Melbourne Grand Prix debut.

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Australian Alpine F1 driver Jack Doohan is preparing for his maiden Australian GP.
Formula One
Aaron Kirby

Doohan shuts down Colapinto questions ahead of Australian GP

Australian rookie Jack Doohan has dismissed questions about his Alpine seat being under pressure, saying performance is all that counts.

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Jack Doohan and Dan Ricciardo.
Formula One
Ben McClellan

Doohan’s ‘Ricciardo problem’ at Melbourne Grand Prix

He not only has to come out from under the shadow of one of Australia’s most famous motorsport names, but he faces an ever-present threat from the place he would least expect it.

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Oscar Piastri has declared he has what it takes to claim the Formula One crown in 2025.
Formula One
Aaron Kirby

Piastri believes he has ‘tools’ for title tilt in 2025

Australian young gun Oscar Piastri has declared he has what it takes to claim the Formula One crown in 2025 ahead of a blockbuster home race to open the season.

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Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri last month.
Formula One
Ben McClellan

‘Oscar and I get along’: Norris denies there’s bad blood

WATCH THE FULL INTERVIEW: The British F1 star opened up on his relationship with his Aussie teammate as the pair get ready to do battle in Melbourne this weekend.

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The F1 season kicks off this weekend in Melbourne.
Formula One
Aaron Kirby

The 10 must-watch drivers at the Melbourne Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton has a new team and Max Verstappen and Lando Norris still hate each other plus we have two Aussie drivers racing on their home track. Here is everything you need to know about the F1 stars.

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Oscar Piastri celebrates after his maidenHungarian F1 win.. but there was no Champagne shoey! (AP PHOTO)
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Digital Staff

Aussie F1 star makes huge announcement days before season opener

Oscar Piastri will enter his third year with McLaren on a high.

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