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Missing head from King's statue appears with Kneecap during Australia gig

THE decapitated head of a King George V statue in Australia has seemingly reappeared during a Kneecap gig in Australia ...

The National (Scotland)

Missing head of a King George V statue appears with Kneecap during Australia gig

‘Allegedly his head was cut off last year in the city,’ wrote the band on Instagram

The Independent UK

Toto Wolff claims it’s ‘clear’ how Mercedes can close gap to McLaren

George Russell was third and Kimi Antonelli fourth on his debut in Melbourne but Wolff said it was obvious to Mercedes where they can improve

The Independent UK

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Five things to watch for at the Chinese Grand Prix

McLaren confirmed its status as the clear favourite with what should have been a 1-2 in Melbourne. The changing conditions on Sunday made it difficult to get a good read on the real gap, but the almost four-tenths of a second advantage over Red Bull's Max Verstappen in qualifying tells…

Motorsport

How the magic of Melbourne proved Australia might be Formula One’s answer

Inside F1’s scheduling problem and why Australian Grand Prix has the answer

The Independent UK

Inside F1’s scheduling problem and why Australian Grand Prix has the answer

Comment: Albert Park wowed as it hosted the season opener for the first time since 2019, making it a more fitting and appropriate venue to start the season over recent host Bahrain

The Independent UK

Australia Slams Reported Targeting Of Citizen By Hong Kong

Australia voiced unease on Tuesday over anonymous letters reportedly offering hefty rewards for information on a Hong Kong activist now living in Melbourne.

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Vickerman comfortable with ref call that enraged Hawks

Justin Tatum was frustrated by the referees in game three of the NBL championship series, but his Melbourne United counterpart saw things differently.

AAP

Storm wouldn't be human to not want revenge: Panthers

Penrith used the motivation of their 2020 grand-final loss to Melbourne to shape their NRL dynasty and now they expect to cop a similar backlash from the Storm.

AAP

No six appeal for Crichton as Manly name big guns

Stephen Crichton will remain in the centres for Canterbury after being floated as a potential replacement for Matt Burton at No.6.

AAP

Inside Hamilton's Ferrari debut: Red love tested by teething issues

Ferrari drivers are always the centre of attention in F1 paddocks around the world. But the signing of Lewis Hamilton took the Ferrari craze in Melbourne to another level at last weekend's Australian Grand Prix, with red tifosi hats competing with the papaya-orange-clad supporters of McLaren's Oscar Piastri and Lando…

Motorsport

Archer ban looms on monster night for AFL tribunal

North Melbourne's Jackson Archer, Hawthorn defender Jack Scrimshaw and Richmond forward Tom Lynch will challenge their suspensions at the AFL tribunal.

AAP

FIA impose immediate rule change over rear wing ahead of Chinese Grand Prix

The governing body has reacted after the opening race of the season in Melbourne, with McLaren and Ferrari accused of using a ‘mini-DRS trick’

The Independent UK

Melbourne residents receive letter offering $200k for information on Hong Kong pro-democracy activist

Exclusive: The anonymous ‘wanted’ letter contained a photograph of Kevin Yam, a lawyer who has criticised the crackdown on dissent in the territory

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Race our writers! – Going all in on Norris key to early F1 Fantasy lead

Joshua Fernandes takes the plaudits as the first-ever leader of the Motorsport: Race our Writers league after a fine opening weekend of the F1 Fantasy competition. Having deployed the ‘Extra DRS’ chip on race winner Lando Norris, Fernandes bagged 3x points for the man who took the chequered flag at…

Motorsport

FIA tweaks F1 rear wing deflection test for Chinese GP

The FIA is imposing stricter load deflection tests for Formula 1 rear wings at this weekend's Chinese Grand Prix after analysing Melbourne footage.

Autosport

FIA tweaks F1 rear wing deflection test for China

The FIA is imposing stricter load deflection tests for Formula 1 rear wings at this weekend's Chinese Grand Prix after analysing Melbourne footage.

The Guardian - UK

F1: five things we learned from season-opening Australian Grand Prix

McLaren look like having their best car in years, Hamilton’s learning curve at Ferrari and mixed report cards for rookies

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How worried should F1 rivals be over McLaren's Melbourne dominance?

For the first time in the hybrid era, McLaren travelled to Formula 1's curtain raiser as the undisputed pre-season favourite. It came out of the Bahrain test leading our long-run calculations quite handsomely and, after Friday practice in Melbourne, rivals were also putting the papaya squad at least three tenths…

The Guardian - UK

McLaren surprised by dominance in F1 opener but warn there is more to come

McLaren believe tyre advantage could make car uncatchable after Lando Norris won opening Grand Prix in Melbourne

Autosport

Why Waters was actually a winner in Melbourne Supercars event

It might sound a little strange to suggest that one of the winners from the Supercars races at Albert Park last weekend was Cameron Waters.

Motorsport

Can McLaren be stopped in Formula 1 2025?

For the first time in the hybrid era, McLaren travelled to Formula 1's curtain raiser as the undisputed pre-season favourite. It came out of the Bahrain test leading our long-run calculations quite handsomely, and after Friday practice in Melbourne rivals were also putting the papaya squad at least three tenths…

The Guardian - UK

Weather tracker: deadly storms in US and rain hits Australian Grand Prix

At least 34 people killed as storms sweep midwest and southern states, while rain causes chaos in Melbourne race

The Independent UK

Australian GP chief gives verdict on F1 night race in Melbourne

Exclusive: Calls for a later start time at Albert Park have been made to cater for F1 fans in Europe

AAP

Dockers ruck Jackson rubbishes AFL trade talk

Amid speculation about his AFL future, Fremantle ruckman Luke Jackson insists he isn't interested in a trade away from the West Australian club.

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