In a weekend filled with thrilling motorsport action at Sandown, the Supercheap Auto TCR Australia Series featured Bailey Sweeny securing his maiden pole position in an intensely competitive qualifying session, followed by Tony D'Alberto's triumph in Race 1, Sweeny's comeback in Race 2, and his clinching of the weekend win in Race 3; meanwhile, James Moffat dominated the National Trans Am Series with a clean sweep of victories, and the Australian Formula Open saw Ryan How and Trent Grubel engage in intense competition across their races.

Cameron Hill has extended his contract with Matt Stone Racing (MSR) until at least 2025, securing his future in the competitive world of Australian motorsport, with MSR yet to announce a replacement for departing driver Jack Le Brocq.

The Supercheap Auto TCR Australia field is gearing up for an exciting Sandown round, with HMO Customer Racing Hyundai teammates Josh Buchan and Bailey Sweeny separated by just one point in the standings. Australian Formula Open will also feature 13 entries, including seven F3 and six F4 drivers, with Trent Grubel leading the series and an intense battle for third place. Production Cars and Monochrome GT4 Australia Series will showcase 22 cars in total, with seven GT4 entries and 16 competitors in the Australian Production Cars field. National Trans Am Series will join the action at Sandown, with James Moffat leading the championship and Super2 pilot Elly Morrow making her debut in the series.

Six-time World Superbike champion Jonathan Rea is set to leave Kawasaki at the end of the 2023 season, with a potential move to Yamaha for the 2024 season, following mutual agreement to release him from his contract, marking the end of an era with Kawasaki where he achieved unprecedented success and broke numerous records. Rea's expected transition to Yamaha could bring fresh dynamics and heightened competition to the World Superbike championship.

Max Verstappen and Red Bull Racing secured victory at the Italian Grand Prix, extending Verstappen's winning streak to 10 races and Red Bull's consecutive race wins to 15, with Verstappen's audacious pass on Carlos Sainz setting the stage for another dominant performance, while Mercedes faced penalties but achieved a solid double points finish.

The Blanchard Racing Team (BRT) is set to expand to a two-car team in the 2024 Supercars Championship after acquiring a second Teams Racing Charter (TRC), a significant move in their five-year plan to strengthen their presence in the series, with their expansion efforts already visible this year as they field a wildcard entry and join the Super2 series, indicating their commitment to growth in Australian motorsport.

Mercedes f1 team have have decided to retain Lewis Hamilton and George Russell with contract extensions, securing their positions with the team until 2025 season.

David Reynolds is set to join Team 18 for the 2024 Repco Supercars Championship, replacing Scott Pye, with the move bringing a reunion with former teammate Mark Winterbottom and familiar faces from Erebus Motorsport, as Reynolds aims to rejuvenate his career and contribute to Team 18's aspirations for a strong performance in the upcoming championship.

Liam Lawson replaces Daniel Ricciardo for the Dutch Grand Prix after Ricciardo's hand injury in a crash, where he had to evade a crashed McLaren, leading to a metacarpal break and Lawson, a Red Bull junior driver, will make his F1 debut in the race.

MARC Cars Australia is set to debut at Sandown International Raceway with the Shannons SpeedSeries event, introducing its unique category to the prestigious race lineup, offering a diverse racing experience across three classes, including MARC I, MARC II, and MARC GT cars, while Category Manager Matt Baragwanath expresses excitement for the event and highlights the added appeal of the GT component's debut and the dynamic battles witnessed in the recent Sydney Motorsport Park round.

Team 18 has officially confirmed Scott Pye's departure at the end of the 2023 Repco Supercars Championship after a four-year collaboration, with Pye's three podiums in his first campaign and his current 13th position in the championship standings alongside teammate Mark Winterbottom's 11th position highlighting their balanced rivalry within the team.