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 Neels Vosloo junior and Mark Irvine getting it sideways in the mud during the recent Algoa National Rally

Rally championship set for thrilling finale

The 2026 Algoa Rally Club and Regional Championships reach a dramatic climax this weekend as competitors battle for season-ending glory on the gravel stages of Jachtvlakte near Despatch.

Ferrari's British driver Lewis Hamilton plays with a football at the paddock ahead of the Sao Paulo Formula One Grand Prix at Interlagos racetrack in Sao Paulo, Brazil on November 5, 2026.

Subdued Hamilton praises Ferrari after 'tricky' weekend

Lewis Hamilton endured a challenging weekend at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, finishing ninth from 20th on the grid as Ferrari struggled and Mercedes claimed the constructors' crown.

Niel Herselman on his way to winning the Driver of the Day award

Rain has final say at Victory Raceway

Rain brought a premature end to the Victory Raceway Dirt Oval Club Championship finals in Walmer, but thrilling qualifying heats decided the season champions, with Pieta Victor securing the V8 title.

Mercedes' Italian driver Kimi Antonelli celebrates winning the world championship title at the end of the Mexico City Formula One Grand Prix, at the Hermanos Rodriguez racetrack in Mexico City on November 1st, 2026.

Antonelli back to work as Mercedes chase title double

Fresh from claiming his maiden Formula One world title, Kimi Antonelli aims to lead Mercedes to the constructors' championship by edging out Ferrari at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.

Championship leader Annuschke Gough (153) comes under pressure from Kiaan Aylward (68) during Round 4 of the Victory Raceway Club Championship
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Championship battles set to ignite at Victory Raceway

Victory Raceway in Walmer is set to host Round 7 of the Club Championship this Saturday, featuring intense dirt oval competition across multiple classes including Hot Rods and V8s.

Haas F1 Team's French driver Esteban Ocon gestures during the second practice session of the Mexico City Formula One Grand Prix at the Hermanos Rodriguez racetrack in Mexico City on October 30, 2026.

Haas sack French driver Ocon

Formula One team Haas has parted ways with French driver Esteban Ocon, announcing rookie Rafael Camara will take his seat alongside Ollie Bearman at the upcoming São Paulo Grand Prix.

Mercedes' Italian driver Kimi Antonelli celebrates winning the world championship title at the end of the Mexico City Formula One Grand Prix at the Hermanos Rodriguez racetrack on Sunday

Fast and funny, Antonelli becomes Formula One's youngest king

Mercedes prodigy Kimi Antonelli has shattered the record books to become the youngest champion in Formula One history, clinching the world title in Mexico with four races to spare.

Ferrari's British driver Lewis Hamilton reacts on the podium after finishing second in the Mexico City Formula One Grand Prix at the Hermanos Rodriguez racetrack on November 1

Hamilton accuses Leclerc of wrecking Ferrari hopes

Lewis Hamilton expressed frustration after a clash with teammate Charles Leclerc on the opening lap of the Mexico City Grand Prix cost Ferrari a potential one-two finish.

Gordon Ascaray celebrates   victory in the Heavy Metal class at PEOTR on Saturday night

Close, clean racing thrills dirt oval fans at PEOTR

Fans enjoyed clean and competitive dirt oval racing at Greenbushes' PE Oval Track Raceway, where Carter van der Westhuizen dominated the Junior Hot Rods and Jaco Pitout secured Driver of the Day honors.

Race winner Ducati Lenovo Team's Spanish rider Marc Marquez celebrates on the podium after the MotoGP Malaysian Grand Prix at the Sepang International Circuit in Sepang on November 1

Marquez wins in Malaysia to stand on brink of MotoGP world title

Ducati star Marc Marquez is on the verge of sealing an eighth world title after securing a commanding Malaysian MotoGP victory ahead of Pedro Acosta and Alex Marquez.

Warren Dawson, currently seventh in the championship, leads eighth-placed Stephan la Cante during the PEOTR Club Championship
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Women drivers shine as oval track championship battles intensify

The Port Elizabeth Oval Track Raceway championship enters its penultimate round with intense battles across all classes, highlighted by strong performances from standout female drivers.


Mercedes' Italian driver Kimi Antonelli celebrates after winning the United States Formula One Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, on October 25, 2026

Antonelli ready to rewrite the Formula One record books in Mexico

Kimi Antonelli is poised to rewrite Formula One history at the Mexico City Grand Prix, needing just a ninth-place finish to become the sport's youngest-ever world champion and Italy's first in 73 years.

Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen arrives ahead of the United States Formula One Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas,

Disappointed Verstappen admits to wrong tyre strategy at US Grand Prix

Max Verstappen salvaged third place for Red Bull at the United States Grand Prix, admitting that a flawed tyre strategy and insufficient pace ended his slim championship hopes.

Mercedes' Italian driver Kimi Antonelli lifts his trophy while celebrating his victory in the US Formula One Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas

Antonelli looks to seal title 'in style' after US Grand Prix win

After dominating the United States Grand Prix for Mercedes, 20-year-old Kimi Antonelli is just two points away from becoming the youngest world champion in Formula One history.

Ferrari's British driver Lewis Hamilton speaks during a press conference ahead of the US Formula One Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas

Hamilton sets sights on racing in African Grand Prix

Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton has welcomed Formula One's planned return to Africa, expressing his desire to prolong his career to race in the upcoming Rwanda Grand Prix.