Italian fans - and Jannik Sinner - have been excited by Lewis Hamilton's first Ferrari F1 drive - but nobody was as exhilarated as the Britis great himself.
Staff Writers
Lewis Hamilton has officially clocked on at Ferrari as he bids to become the first F1 driver to win eight world titles.
Philip Duncan
Young speedway star Harrison Beres has created history, becoming the first Albany driver to win the SSA Junior Sedan National Title after a brilliant display.
Cameron Newbold
Australia's elite band of motorsport greats will welcome another member after Daniel 'Chucky' Sanders' magnificent Dakar Rally motorcycle triumph.
Ian Chadband
Two-time IndyCar champ Will Power has signed with an agent for the first time, linking up with F1 star Fernando Alonso's company.
Tim Dornin
Broome speedway young gun Jorj Park is $5000 richer after a dominant display in the Star Auto Parts Albany Production 5000 on Saturday, January 4 at Attwell Park Speedway.
It may seem like an unlikely place to be known internationally as a top-rated place for motorsport. Yet that is exactly what Lake Perkolilli was in the early days of car and motorbike racing.
Malcolm Quekett
Australian Jack Doohan's future as Alpine's new Formula One driver has been clouded by the team announcing the signing of the much-touted Franco Colapinto.
Brazilian driver Helio Castroneves, a four-time winner of the Indianapolis 500, is set for his NASCAR debut as he tries to qualify for the Daytona 500.
With his 40th birthday just days away, Lewis Hamilton says he couldn't be more excited about his "new job".
Three-times Bathurst 1000 winner Shane van Gisbergen has walked away uninjured from a multiple car crash at a dirt track speedway meeting in New Zealand.
Formula Two runner-up Isack Hadjar will be in the RB team for the 2025 Formula One season, partnering Japanese Yuki Tsunoda.
Former Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas is returning to the team in 2025 after leaving Sauber at the end of the season.
New Zealander Liam Lawson has been confirmed as Sergio Perez's replacement at Red Bull for next season.
Mexican Sergio Perez has lost his seat at Red Bull after a disappointing season, with New Zealander Liam Lawson set to take over as Max Verstappen's teammate.
Scott Hunt
Rwanda is to be bid to stage a Formula One Grand Prix, hoping to bring the sport back to Africa after more than 30 years .
Max Verstappen will receive his F1 championship in Rwanda, where he will also help out with a grassroots program as penalty for swearing at a press conference.
Alan Baldwin
An emotional Lewis Hamilton has left Mercedes with one final memorable performance at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Oscar Piastri has vowed that it's not only his teammate Lando Norris who'll be shooting for the world drivers' title in McLaren papaya next year.
Lando Norris has won the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to ensure McLaren lifted the F1 constructors' title.
Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton's final qualifying with Mercedes ended ignominiously, and produced an apology from the team boss.
Oscar Piastri will start on the front row at the Abu Dhabi GP behind polesitting teammate Lando Norris, with McLaren set to become constructors' world champs.
Oscar Piastri's McLaren are closer to the constructors' crown after a Ferrari grid penalty, while Jack Doohan enjoyed a tough baptism in Abu Dhabi practice.
Jack Doohan decided he was going to be a Formula One driver when he was in primary school and 14 years later the Australian will debut in Abu Dhabi.
Joanna Guelas