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Wet and Drmatic Friday at Phillip Island
Samuel Densley Samuel Densley

Wet and Drmatic Friday at Phillip Island

Friday's action at Phillip Island saw Marc Marquez top MotoGP™ Practice, leading a Ducati 1-2-3, while in Moto2 Fermin Aldeguer set the pace and Angel Piqueras dominated Moto3, with Australian riders Kelso and Agius showing promise in challenging conditions.

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The Roar of the Island is Here Australian Grand Prix Preview
Samuel Densley Samuel Densley

The Roar of the Island is Here Australian Grand Prix Preview

The 2024 Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix at Phillip Island promises a thrilling showdown between Jorge Martin and Francesco Bagnaia for the championship title, with fierce competition from rising star Pedro Acosta and fan-favorite Jack Miller pushing for a home victory.

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Danilo Petrucci Finally Takes Victory in WSBK
Samuel Densley Samuel Densley

Danilo Petrucci Finally Takes Victory in WSBK

Danilo Petrucci made history at Cremona by claiming his maiden WorldSBK victory, becoming the first rider to win across MotoGP, WorldSBK, STK1000, STK600, MotoAmerica, and a Dakar Rally stage.

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Time to go Endurance Racing starting with the Sandown 500
Samuel Densley Samuel Densley

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.

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Gresini has signed Fermin Aldeguer for 2025
Samuel Densley Samuel Densley

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.

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LCR SIGN MOTO2 SUPERSTAR Somkiat Chantra FOR 2025
Samuel Densley Samuel Densley

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.

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GT Festival Preview
Samuel Densley Samuel Densley

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.

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Kai ALLEN will be in penrite colours for 2025
Samuel Densley Samuel Densley

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.

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Richie Stanaway is given the door by penrite racing
Samuel Densley Samuel Densley

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.

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