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Daniel Ricciardo on the grid fort he Singapore Grand Prix in September. Picture: Getty Images

At long last TV has transformed motor racing from sport into entertainment. To paraphrase Neil Postman, television transforms sports figures into mere images, focusing on their appearance and emotional appeal rather than their skills or humanity. 


The Chiko Roll company will sponsor Betty Klimenko’s Erebus Motorsport Camaro.

Great news, Australia! Forget the VFL grand final, our golds at the Olympics and the much more interesting Paralympics, our wins against strong international competition in the three-legged race (excuse a pun of sorts), the frisbee competition and...  


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Adrian Newey at Aston Martin’s headquarters on Tuesday. Picture: Getty Images

Got a Mini Cooper EV? Perhaps park it outside a neighbour’s house and run fast.

The 1953 Le Mans 24-hour race-winning Jaguar C-Type has been bought for an undisclosed sum.

The 1938 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Lungo Spider going under the hammer at auction.

The big rigs were front and centre at the Winton 300 National Super Truck championship.

Given that “breaking” wasn’t a big winner for you at the recent Olympics, your team (including our youth adviser, JP) here at Global Sports HQ, Surry Hills, have come up with ... 


The 2025 model Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 is the fastest, most powerful Corvette ever.

A 1966 Austin Mini Moke ‘Mini Surfer’ – one of three special-Edition Mini Mokes made to promote The Beach Boys.

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Porsche 935 for John Connolly's column this weekend.

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John Connolly Motoring Columnist

You’re here because you read Motoring in The Weekend Australian or you made a mistake and were looking for an important John Connolly. Either way, this is really the overflow section of my column, so you will be able to read the latest out of date car news, see lots of photos of cars and merry go rounds that you will never be able to afford and some travel reviews that include some of the worst bars and cafes in the world. Just what you need to help you through the day if you can’t afford the alternative. John [email protected]