
UMBF NEWS

Richie Stanaway gets his Supercars career saved by PremiAir Racing
PremiAir Nulon Racing has signed Richie Stanaway to race full-time in the 2025 Supercars Championship, replacing the retiring Tim Slade and reuniting Stanaway with former teammate James Golding.

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.

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.

Ricciardo given the door by Redbull to bring in rising young gun Liam Lawson for the rest of the 2024 F1 season
Daniel Ricciardo's Formula One career has come to an end, with Red Bull confirming his replacement by reserve driver Liam Lawson for the remainder of the season after 257 races and eight Grand Prix wins.

Jack Miller gets a lifeline ride with his old Team Pramac Racing for 2025
Jack Miller returns to Pramac Racing for the 2025 MotoGP season, reuniting with the team he previously raced for from 2018 to 2020, this time on Yamaha machinery, as Pramac switches manufacturers to challenge for podiums.

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.

Yamaha Reveal New R1 a Bold step into bringing them back to the Top of the Grid
Yamaha has unveiled an updated R1 WorldSBK bike with aerodynamic and performance enhancements, aiming to close the competitive gap and gather crucial data for 2025 development.

Toyota and Walkinshaw join forces to create a Supra Supercar for 2026
Toyota will enter the Supercars Championship in 2026 with a V8-powered GR Supra, partnering with Walkinshaw Andretti United, marking the brand's return to Australian touring car racing.

Adrien Newey Design powerhouse for Redbull makes desision to join Aston Martin
Adrian Newey, renowned F1 designer, will join Aston Martin in 2025 as managing technical partner, bringing his expertise to the team in a high-profile move worth AUD $39.12 million annually, aimed at helping them compete for championships.

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.