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James Courtney was brought to tears by his third-place finish in Perth. (HANDOUT/EDGE PHOTOGRAPHICS)

MotorsportWhy James Courtney cried after Supercars podium finish

Supercars veteran James Courtney admits he shed tears at Perth's Wanneroo Raceway after breaking through for Blanchard Racing Team's first podium finish.

Joanna Guelas

Ryan Wood, seen in his Andretti United car, has slammed rival James Golding. (HANDOUT/AAP)

Motorsport'Piss poor': Wood slams race-ending Supercars incident

Walkinshaw Andretti United driver Ryan Wood was left fuming after a racing manoeuvre by Supercars opponent James Golding ended his afternoon in Perth.

Joanna Guelas

Triple Eight star Broc Feeney has dominated Perth's Supercars weekend with two victories. (HANDOUT/AAP)

MotorsportFlawless Feeney too fast with Perth back-to-back wins

Supercars championship leader Broc Feeney held his nerve despite late drama in Perth to claim back-to-back wins, beating rival Matt Payne.

Joanna Guelas

Ryan Wood claimed his maiden win.

MotorsportCommentsMechanical failure spoils Wood’s perfect day in Perth

A mechanical failure was all that stood between Supercars sophomore Ryan Wood and a day of perfection after the youngster earned his maiden pole position and race win in Perth on Saturday.

Aaron Kirby

Championship leader Broc Feeney claimed victory in Saturday's second Supercars race in Perth. (HANDOUT/AAP)

MotorsportHighs and lows for Wood as Feeney boosts Supercars lead

Young gun Ryan Wood had a day he'll never forget at the Supercars round in Perth, claiming a maiden win then being cruelly denied in the second race.

Joanna Guelas

The Perth Super 440 is building as an early championship shaper.

MotorsportCommentsDrivers to watch after V8 Supercars’ opening day in Perth

The Perth Super 440 is building as an early championship shaper as the V8 Supercars complete their first day in Wanneroo.

Aaron Kirby

Mason Harvey is a two-time WA Saloon Car State Champion.

MotorsportRising WA driver Mason Harvey to compete at Supercars round

One of WA’s rising drivers is set to showcase his talents during the V8 Supercars visit to Perth this weekend.

Aaron Kirby

Matt Payne has clocked the fastest time in practice for the Perth round of the Supercars series. (Mark Horsburgh/AAP PHOTOS)

MotorsportPractice makes perfect as Payne pips Supercars rivals

Grove Racing young gun Matt Payne has set the early pace in Perth, determined to back up his win in Tasmania and surge up the Supercars championship standings.

Joanna Guelas

Supercar driver Will Davison is out for “redemption” in Perth.

MotorsportCommentsDavison gunning for redemption in ‘second home’ race

Raising a glass in victory at Sunday’s family dinner would be the perfect way to cap a weekend of ‘redemption’ at the Perth Super 440, according to Shell V-Power Racing’s Will Davison.

Aaron Kirby

Paul Bartlett and Glen Coupar.

Racing funPremiumIN PICTURES: Huge support for popular Albany Classic event

Albany once again played host to its beloved annual street racing event over the WA Day long weekend, with more than 5000 spectators crowding into the CBD to see the Albany Classic. 

Jacki Elezovich

Broc Feeney says his recent run of success 'doesn't really mean much'. (Mark Horsburgh/AAP PHOTOS)

MotorsportHow 22-year-old Supercars leader is handling the hype

Describing his Supercars championship lead as nothing special, Red Bull driver Broc Feeney has a clear goal in mind when he hits the track in Perth.

Joanna Guelas

MAIN PIC: Craig Saywell. TOP LEFT: Dave Shennan. BOTTOM LEFT: Bruce Allen.

fast lanePremiumAlbany Classic race another show of history and race thrills

The Albany CBD transformed into a racetrack on Sunday as the annual Albany Classic took over the city streets, with more than 100 cars entered to race around the historic street circuit. 

Jacki Elezovich

Perth-born V8 driver Brodie Kostecki is looking for his first win.

MotorsportVideoCommentsPremiumWA’s Kostecki ready to get ‘monkey off back’ in Perth

Perth-raised Bathurst champion Brodie Kostecki is excited to be back at the WA race track where his racing passion was born and says he’s ready to launch an audacious run at the ultimate V8 Supercars double.

Aaron Kirby

Max Verstappen has made a frank admission over his controversial clash with George Russell. (AP PHOTO)

Motorsport'It was not right': Mad Max opens up over GP hit

Max Verstappen has issued a veiled apology for his wild crash with George Russell by admitting it "was not right and should have not happened".

By Philip Duncan, PA F1 Correspondent

A mooted Perth Supercars street circuit like the Gold Coast's (pictured) has won a high profile fan. (Mark Horsburgh/AAP PHOTOS)

MotorsportControversial Perth Supercars plan wins a famous fan

The WA government wants to build a motorsport street track near Optus Stadium, but the idea has been met with stiff resistance by local residents.

Justin Chadwick

V8 drivers Brodie Kostecki and Will Davison are excited by a proposed new track at Burswood.

MotorsportCommentsBurswood boost: Supercars drivers back plans for new circuit

V8 Supercars veteran Will Davison says a street circuit in Burswood would bring the sport ‘to the people’, creating a whole new generation of fans and potentially racers in WA.

Aaron Kirby

McLaren's Oscar Piastri topped final practice ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona. (AP PHOTO)

MotorsportPiastri leads McLaren one-two in Spanish F1 practice

McLaren were the fastest in final practice for the Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona with Australian Oscar Piastri followed by Landon Norris.

Staff Writers

Australia’s world championship leader Oscar Piastri has seen his lead shrink in recent weeks but he was quickest in practice for Sunday’s Spanish Grand Prix.

MotorsportPiastri's early boost as he defends title lead in Spain

Australia's world championship leader Oscar Piastri has seen his lead shrink in recent weeks but he was quickest in practice for Sunday's Spanish Grand Prix.

Ben Findon

McLaren driver Lando Norris has set the fastest time in first practice for the Spanish GP. (AP PHOTO)

MotorsportNorris fastest in first practice for F1 Spanish GP

Lando Norris has set the fastest time in first practice for Sunday's Spanish F1 Grand Prix.

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McLaren teammates and title rivals Oscar Piastri (L) and Lando Norris, play padel in Barcelona. , (AP PHOTO)

MotorsportPremium'If you think it's between me and Oscar, you are silly'

McLaren's Lando Norris says title race is wide open after closing gap on Australian teammate Oscar Piastri to three points before Sunday''s Spanish Grand Prix.

Ben Findon

Perth motorsport fans have long been on the look out for the next Daniel Ricciardo, and we may have found him. And he could race at the Australian Grand Prix as soon as next year.

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The West Australian exclusive
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The WA young gun who could be the next Daniel Ricciardo

Perth motorsport fans have long been on the lookout for the next Daniel Ricciardo, and we may have found him.

Aaron Kirby

A tale of two drivers: Lando Norris (L) celebrates victory as Oscar Piastri reflects on third place. (EPA PHOTO)

MotorsportPremiumPiastri's lead down to three points as Norris wins out

Oscar Piastri's world championship lead is down to three points after a third-place finish in Monaco where McLaren team-mate Lando Norris came out on top.

Ben Findon

The West Sport is profiling young radical race car driver Ruairidh Avern. PIctured is reporter Aaron Kirby with Ruairidh at Wanneroo Raceway

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Racing hot shot gives The West taste of life on track

As Formula One revel in a boom of success, The West Australian’s Aaron Kirby was invited to Carco.com.au Raceway in Wanneroo for five hot laps with one of WA’s brightest racing hot shots.

Aaron Kirby

Arise Racing rookie Ruairidh Avern is one of WA’s brightest racing prospects.

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The West Australian exclusive
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The West Australian exclusive
WA’s Arise Racing at forefront of producing next gen stars

Western Australia is on the cutting edge of producing Australia’s next generation of elite race car drivers, and little-known Wanneroo-based team Arise Racing is at the forefront.

Aaron Kirby