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F1 World Drivers Champion Max Verstappen with Oracle Red Bull Racing consultant Helmut Marko and team members. Picture: Getty Images

Austin Power’s signature 1967 Jaguar E-Type Roadster the “Shaguar”.

Good luck on the good ship ­Future Fund and all who sail anywhere near it. Jimmy Chalmers, the titular boss of the fund established to meet the super obligations of federal public servants, this week told the FF to invest in Australian houses and green energy rather than, well ...


John Connolly and Michael McMicheal competing in the 2024 Adelaide Rally.

The big question was how did it get in? In a rally and a race, the windows must be up. But it wasn’t a terribly big bee. Probably a teddy bear bee. Or as we call them in Adelaide, Amegilla Asaropods. ...


Red Bull Racing's Max Verstappen celebrates after winning the Sao Paulo F1 Grand Prix in Brazil. Picture: AFP

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Before we look at last week’s US Grand Prix in Austin, Texas – and the weird effects it had on drivers, cars, spectators and race officials, and look forward to the Las Vegas Grand Prix which strangely enough is in Las Vegas...


Former Van Halen frontman Sammy Hagar’s 2015 Ferrari LaFerrari fetched $6.8m.

The federal government is getting the subs message out by sponsoring a team in the NASCAR series. Picture: Getty Images

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

Sydney D'Elegance 2024

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] 

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