Local hero Oscar Piastri emerged fastest from the opening day of Formula 1 track action at the Australian Grand Prix.

Andrew van Leeuwen and Stefan Bartholomaeus discuss the winners and losers from Friday at Albert Park as F1’s new era roared into life.

There was also an action-packed Supercars race that brought a second win for Brodie Kostecki, a maiden podium for Toyota and a missed opportunity for the Blanchard Racing Team.

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Brodie Kostecki was the star of the show, scoring pole position and the Race 1 victory despite vomiting during qualifying.

But the big story was off the track, with Jamie Whincup making sensational allegations against Walkinshaw TWG Racing.

Andrew van Leeuwen and Stefan Bartholomaeus debrief the day, including Aston Martin’s Honda horror and F1’s big AGP unknowns.

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It's Grand Prix week in Australia, and the start of a new season. Former Legend and AVL dive deep into the teams that can compete for the win, and those that will not. Plus, all the latest news from Supercars and more ahead of the Albert Park Formula 1 Grand Prix.

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Speedcafe.com newsmakers Andrew van Leeuwen and Stefan Bartholomaeus discuss the big motorsport topics, including Supercars' Sydney spying scandal, Oscar Piastri's upcoming debut in a Ford Mustang Supercar and preview to the Adelaide Motorsport Festival.

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The Supercars Championship is off and going, and there's plenty to dissect (and poke fun at!). Former Legend and AVL look at the good, bad and ugly from a hot and humid week at Sydney Motorsport Park. Plus, all of the latest from the world of Formula 1 and more.

It was a hot, wild and at times wet Sunday to round out the Sydney 500.

Broc Feeney won after barely making the Top 10 Shootout and nearly collapsed after the race.

Kai Allen starred until a mechanical failure, Cam Waters came from 20th to end up on the podium and BRT's breakthrough weekend ended with Aaron Cameron being spun by Brodie Kostecki on the last lap.

Oh, and the Toyotas finished their debut weekend with a strong showing as well.

Andrew van Leeuwen and Stefan Bartholomaeus cover all that and more in the Sunday daily podcast from Sydney Motorsport Park.

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Any fear that Chevrolet may face a winless Supercars season is already gone, as Anton De Pasquale and Team 18 delivered a factory-worthy performance to win under lights in Sydney on Saturday night.

Andrew van Leeuwen and Stefan Bartholomaeus unpack a thrilling 200-kilometre race that included a fired up Brodie Kostecki and an uncharacteristic showing from Triple Eight.

They also delve into a sweet and sour night for the Toyota squads, and Ryan Wood shone and Andre Heimgartner suffered a concerning engine failure.

All that and more in a late night/early morning analysis of Saturday at Sydney Motorsport Park.

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The Supercars season is finally underway with a spectacular Friday night opener at Sydney Motorsport Park.

Broc Feeney was a first time winner in a Ford, while Blanchard Racing Team stole the show with a front-row lockout and a double podium – even if it did come with a post-qualifying scare.

Andrew van Leeuwen and Stefan Bartholomaeus unpack all of the action in the Friday daily podcast.

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The news that Australia's MotoGP round will leave Phillip Island and head to the streets of Adelaide has got the motorsport world talking. Speedcafe.com's news men Andrew van Leeuwen and Stefan Bartholomaeus discuss what it means for MotoGP fans down under and the impacts it could have on the Adelaide 500 event.

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From a wild Bathurst 12 Hour to Formula 1 testing and a preview of the first Supercars round for 2026, this episode of Full Credit to the Noise has it all covered. Former Legend and AVL dive into a week of motorsport that was like no other.

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