UMBF NEWS
Time to go Endurance Racing starting with the Sandown 500
The 2024 Repco Supercars Championship heats up as co-drivers join the mix at the upcoming Penrite Oil Sandown 500, adding new dynamics to the title fight between Will Brown, Chaz Mostert, Broc Feeney, and Cam Waters, with crucial points and high stakes on the line.
Supercars Champion Brodie Kostecki makes the move to djr in 2025
Reigning Supercars champion Brodie Kostecki will join Dick Johnson Racing in 2025, partnering Will Davison as the team aims to return to championship contention after the departure of Anton De Pasquale.
Marc Marquez long road back to the top has been completed by winning Aragon Grand Prix
Marc Marquez ended his three-year winless streak by dominating the Aragon Grand Prix, securing his first victory for Gresini Ducati while an incident between his brother Alex and reigning champion Francesco Bagnaia shook up the race standings.
2024 Gippsland Rally Round Up
Gresini has signed Fermin Aldeguer for 2025
Gresini Ducati has confirmed Moto2 standout Fermin Aldeguer will join their MotoGP team in 2025, partnering with Alex Marquez, as Ducati finalizes its rider line-up after Pramac's switch to Yamaha and VR46's signing of Franco Morbidelli.
LCR SIGN MOTO2 SUPERSTAR Somkiat Chantra FOR 2025
LCR Honda has announced that Somkiat Chantra will replace Takaaki Nakagami in MotoGP for 2025, with Nakagami transitioning to a test rider role for Honda, marking the end of his full-time racing career.
Mark Winterbottom out Anton De Pasquale makes shock move to Team 18 for 2025
Mark Winterbottom will depart Team 18 at the end of the 2024 Supercars season, with Anton de Pasquale set to replace him for 2025, marking de Pasquale's first time racing a Chevrolet after four seasons with Dick Johnson Racing.
Jack Doohan makes F1 dream come true with Alpine signing him for 2025
Jack Doohan, Alpine’s current reserve driver, will join Pierre Gasly in Alpine's 2025 F1 lineup, replacing Esteban Ocon, after impressing with his performances and dedication within the team's academy program.
GT Festival Preview
The Fanatec GT World Challenge Australia Pro-Am heads to Phillip Island with just twenty points separating the top five teams after three rounds, with Arise Racing's Liam Talbot and Chaz Mostert leading the standings, followed closely by Melbourne Performance Centre's Brad Schumacher and Will Brown.
Kai ALLEN will be in penrite colours for 2025
Penrite Racing has signed 19-year-old Super2 champion Kai Allen, forming the youngest driver pairing on the Repco Supercars Championship grid with Matt Payne, and adding intrigue to the driver market.
Richie Stanaway is given the door by penrite racing
Richie Stanaway will part ways with Penrite Racing at the end of the 2024 season, marking a significant shift in the Supercars landscape as teams and drivers prepare for a busy silly season with multiple high-profile contracts expiring.
NO DEAL AUDI NO DEAL ALIPINE DEAL FOR CARLOS SIANZ MOVES TO WILLIAMS
Carlos Sainz has signed a multi-year deal to race for Williams alongside Alex Albon from 2025, citing confidence in the team's leadership and vision amid significant upcoming regulatory changes.
VR46 to get factory support from 2025
Ducati has announced a new multi-year partnership with VR46 Racing Team, replacing Pramac as its primary satellite squad from 2025, providing factory support and one latest-spec bike, with Fabio di Giannantonio expected to ride alongside factory team riders Francesco Bagnaia and Marc Marquez.
TRACKHOUSE RETAIN Raul Fernandez FOR 2025
Raul Fernandez will remain in MotoGP for the next two seasons with Trackhouse Racing after a strong performance with Aprilia, and he is excited about the team's future plans and upcoming upgrades to the RS-GP bike.
Seidl out binotto in to spearhead Audi F1 project
Audi has overhauled its leadership team ahead of their 2026 Formula 1 debut, appointing former Ferrari boss Mattia Binotto to replace CEO Andreas Seidl and Chairman Oliver Hoffmann, aiming to accelerate their preparations and improve Sauber's current performance.
Oliver Bearman to drive for HAAS F1 team for 2025
Ferrari Academy's Oliver Bearman has been confirmed as a Haas F1 driver for the 2025 season, following an impressive F1 debut and successful stints in lower racing categories.
Bastianini and Vinales will team up together at Tech 3 MotoGP for 2025
Enea Bastianini and Maverick Viñales have been confirmed as riders for the re-branded Red Bull KTM Tech3 team from 2025, bringing their extensive experience and success to the KTM MotoGP™ factory lineup.
Ducati announce blockbuster signing of Marc Marquez
Six-time MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez will join Ducati's factory team for the next two seasons, forming a powerful partnership with reigning champion Francesco Bagnaia, after a series of dramatic moves in the MotoGP rider market.
Jorge Martin makes shock switch to Aprilia for 2025
MotoGP championship leader Jorge Martin will join Aprilia on a multi-year contract starting in 2025, moving from Ducati's satellite team Pramac.
Speedseries heads to Tailem Bend
The Fanatec GT World Challenge Australia returns to Shell V-Power Motorsport Park with 17 crews and five manufacturers, featuring top drivers like Chaz Mostert and Will Brown, alongside the Trico Trans Am Series debuting with a competitive lineup including James Golding and reigning champion James Moffat.