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In 1971, a new source of information for Australian motor racing enthusiasts emerged – Auto Action. Every two weeks, on Thursdays, fans could catch up on the latest race results and gain insights into the behind-the-scenes choices that shaped the sport. The country's top journalists and photographers worked together to deliver both local and international motor racing news to the audience.

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GM engine supply confirmed

23 hours ago | autoaction.com.au | Thomas Miles

It is now official GM will be a F1 power unit supplier from 2029 onwards after approval from the FIA. The new Cadillac F1 team will be the 11th team on the grid as early as next season albeit with Ferrari supplying engines. But after three years of finding their feet, Cadillac will be a full factory outfit with GM producing its own power units.
Ciconte scores maiden points in Jeddah

1 day ago | autoaction.com.au | Thomas Miles

Australia’s Joanne Ciconte scored her first F1 Academy points in the second round at Saudi Arabia last weekend. Ciconte got the breakthrough with a ninth place finish in the feature race of the Jeddah event. This was enough for her to rise to 12th in the standings, just one place ahead of fellow Aussie Aiva Anagnostiadis, who got points in the Shanghai opener. On Saturday she finished 11th despite suffering a wild airborne moment.
Larson hints Adelaide 500 interest

1 day ago | autoaction.com.au | Thomas Miles

NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Larson has revealed his desire to one day race a Supercar around the streets of Adelaide. Larson is not afraid to take on new challenges in the racing world from sprintcar racing to having a crack at the Indianapolis 500. As recently as December the Hendrick Motorsports star was driving a sprintcar at Perth Motorplex when High Limit came to town. This may not be the only time Australians will see Larson with suggesting he is eyeing a cameo in Adelaide.
Aussie Sargent saluted by Porsche

1 day ago | autoaction.com.au | Thomas Miles

Australian youngster Thomas Sargent has been handpicked as one of just three Porsche Select Driver Program North America members. Sargent will now receive financial support from Porsche North America, plus coaching and mentoring from Porsche factory drivers. The youngster from Young in country NSW made the move to America in 2023 where he joined McElrea Racing for a Porsche Carrera Cup North America campaign.
Crick reflects on 6 Hour 'dream'

2 days ago | autoaction.com.au | Thomas Miles

Starting from effectively the back and sealing the Bathurst 6 Hour win in a final lap showdown was the stuff of dreams for mates Cameron Crick and Dean Campbell. The pair rewrote the record books by charging from 66th on the grid to victory lane, having held off reigning winners Jayden Ojeda/George Miedecke/Simon Hodges by eight tenths in a nail-biting finish.
The last time an Aussie led the F1 title race

2 days ago | autoaction.com.au | Thomas Miles

It is fitting Oscar Piastri is the first Australian to lead the F1 title race in 5293 days given he receives the honour from his own gritty manager Mark Webber. Victory at last weekend’s Saudi Arabian Grand Prix saw Piastri shoot past McLaren teammate Lando Norris to the top of the F1 World Championship standings. It breaks a drought of almost 15 years since Webber was in the thick of a thrilling five-way fight for the 2010 title.
Why Verstappen believes Piastri is ready to chase the title

3 days ago | autoaction.com.au | Thomas Miles

After being beaten at Jeddah, Max Verstappen offered high praise of Australia’s Oscar Piastri, who he feels is ready to be the hunted. Piastri became the first Australian to lead the Formula 1 World Championship after taking his third win of the 2025 season in fine style at Saudi Arabia. The McLaren driver not only got the jump on pole sitter Verstappen, but also beat the Red Bull star in a wheel-to-wheel fight at Turn 1.
Piastri reflects on "proud" WDC lead after Jeddah victory

4 days ago | autoaction.com.au | Reese Mautone

Exhausted but elated, Oscar Piastri admitted his Jeddah victory was one of the toughest races of his career, but after withstanding relentless pressure from Max Verstappen, the championship leader was simply relieved to get to the finish line—as eager for a couch as he was the podium.
Lawson “doing all the right things” despite Jeddah penalty setback

4 days ago | autoaction.com.au | Reese Mautone

A strong qualifying performance saw Liam Lawson start P12 in Jeddah, but his hopes of securing his first points finish in 2025 were dashed by a ten-second penalty that dropped him to a twelfth-place finish at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
Red Bull furious of ‘very harsh’ Verstappen penalty

4 days ago | autoaction.com.au | Thomas Miles

Oscar Piastri’s winning move at Turn 1 has Red Bull rattled with Christian Horner and Max Verstappen expressing their frustration in different ways. The 2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix was decided at the very first turn where Piastri and Verstappen went wheel to wheel. It was the Australian who prevailed after a lightening getaway pushed the #81 McLaren ahead of the pole-sitting Red Bull by the time the field arrived at the tight opening left hander.