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motorsport February 24, 2024
Enzo Ferrari: the man and the movie
In Michael Mann’s biopic Ferrari, the motor racing legend’s fatalism and obsession with winning is hauntingly portrayed. But does it fully capture the callousness of his ambition?
motorsport April 16, 2022
Welcoming back the Australian Grand Prix
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Leanne Tander talks about the rise of women of motor sport.
motorsport September 13, 2014
Rallying forces: Chris Atkinson, 34, rally driver
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
In the run-up to the British Grand Prix, Australian F1 driver Daniel Ricciardo shares his thoughts on high-speed rivalries and staying humble.
