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Paul Gover

Paul Gover

Paul Gover has rallied, raced and reported since the 1970s in the most varied career of anyone who has picked up a pen in Australian motorsport.

Sharing A Shoey

Sharing A Shoey

Daniel Ricciardo triggered a podium party at Imola despite another predictable 1-2 finish for Mercedes. As the black arrows celebrated their seventh consecutive constructors’ championship, and Lewis Hamilton nabbed another win on the way to a record-equalling seventh drivers’ title, it was third-placed Aussie Dan who provided the excitement. There

F1 Gets An Oscar

F1 Gets An Oscar

It’s time to get used to seeing Oscar Piastri’s helmet in a Formula One car. He has taken his first step towards a grand prix race seat and everything points to a ‘when’ and not ‘if’ future for the talented young Melbournian. Renault plugged Piastri into one of

Memories Of Imola

Memories Of Imola

Gilles Villeneuve had less than a week to live when I saw him at my first Formula One race. We obviously didn’t know it at the time, as we arrived full of youth and enthusiasm for the San Marino Grand Prix. I still have the sticker I bought at

Adelaide Rescue Effort

Adelaide Rescue Effort

A massive battle is underway to save the Adelaide 500 from oblivion. Supercars headquarters has been scrambled, politicians in South Australia have shifted into top gear, and every effort is being made to resuscitate the event. The rescue effort follows the announcement by the SA premier, Steven Marshall, that Covid-19

Two Days At Imola

Two Days At Imola

Two-day motorsport meetings are a hit in 2010 and Formula One is using the Supercars model as it returns to Imola. The Italian track has produced some great racing but is forever known for the fatal crash of Ayrton Senna, and that’s a pity. Its combination of curves could

Adelaide is Dead

Adelaide is Dead

Of all the stunning news of Covid-2020, nothing is more stunning than the revelation that the Adelaide 500 is dead. That is D.E.A.D. Politicians in South Australia have decided that the biggest sporting event in the state, and a massive flag waver and money earner, is no

AGP Claims Pole Position

AGP Claims Pole Position

The easing of Coronavirus restrictions in Victoria has triggered a declaration by the Australian Grand Prix Corporation that it will open the 2021 Formula One season next March. A posting to the AGPC’s website gives the details. “The Australian Grand Prix Corporation (AGPC) has been busy gearing up for