Full Credit to the Noise
Full Credit to the Noise is a motorsport podcast that started as a spin-off of the rugby league podcast Full Credit to the Boys. Hosted by internet personality Former Legend and motorsport journalist Andrew van Leeuwen, it covers Formula 1 and Supercars with a fan-first approach and informed analysis. The show has expanded into a lifestyle brand with a membership program offering exclusive content, merchandise, and a Discord community.
Episodes
FCTTN: Redemption, drama & intrigue in Ipswich
Full Credit to the Noise unpacks a dramatic and intriguing weekend of Supercars action – both on off the track – in Ipswich.Triple Eight dominated the headlines heading into the Ipswich Super440 and continued to dominate the storylines across an incredible weekend.It started with the amazing Will Brown redemption arc, followed quickly by curious news that he and engineer Andrew Edwards are splitti
Ipswich Super440 daily: Sunday
It was a Sprint Cup upset in Ipswich as Broc Feeney snatched an unlikely crown – our Sunday daily podcast has the whole thing covered.After Will Brown's redemption on Saturday, Feeney got some of his own on Sunday as he claimed an unexpected Sprint Cup.That was down to Matt Payne suffering a devastating engine issue midway through a race he only needed to finish 17th in to win the crown.He wasn't
Ipswich Super440 daily: Saturday
It was a remarkable Saturday of Supercars action in Ipswich with a fairytale win for Will Brown, a victory and a scary near-miss for Brodie Kostecki and so much more.Our Saturday daily podcast unpacks all of the incredible storylines from Queensland Raceway, headlined by Brown's win in the evening race.It was followed by an outpouring of emotion from Brown and his engineer Andrew Edwards and a biz
Ipswich Super440 daily: Friday
Go behind the scenes of a fascinating opening day of Supercars action at the Ipswich Super440 with the Friday edition of our daily podcast.There was plenty to talk about on-track with Brodie Kostecki blisteringly fast, Will Brown losing crucial track time with a gearbox failure and Brad Jones Racing losing, well, a screwdriver.But it was off-track where things were really spicy, with Jamie Whincup
NEWS: Supercars latest from Ipswich + Verstappen's big call
Full Credit to the News brings you all of the latest Supercars insights from Queensland Raceway and looks into Max Verstappen's huge F1 decision.It was a frantic set-up day for Supercars and its teams in Ipswich off the back of another massive week of news.The appeal dismissal has prompted and eleventh hour clarification of tyre pressure rules from Supercars, while midnight oil is being burnt in t
FCTTN: Restrictors, AASA future and more
Full Credit to the Noise is here to unpack another massive week of motorsport news and preview the Supercars Ipswich Super440.The news just won't stop at the moment with big stories such as the Will Brown restrictor debacle and the Kai Allen appeal.Then there's the uncertain future around the AASA Race Series after the departure of TA2, Legends and IRC.What's next for the second-tier of Australian
NEWS: Who is to blame for Triple Eight restrictor saga?
Full Credit to the News delves into the Triple Eight engine restrictor saga that has rocked Supercars over the past 24 hours.Triple Eight announced yesterday that an incorrect Supercars-supplied part has been hampering Will Brown across the first eight events of this season.That drew a quick response from the series that suggested it had loaned the part to Triple Eight for a demonstration event, w
FCTTN: Blind Rankings are back!
Full Credit to the Noise is here to discuss a huge week in motorsport and play one of their favourite games – Blind Rankings!The news just won't stop at the moment with Supercars' extraordinary appeal against Motorsport Australia, MSR forced into a co-driver change, chassis changes at Triple Eight and much more.And that's just in Australia, with the overseas rumour mill predicting a new deal for F
NEWS: Latest update on sensational Supercars appeal
Full Credit to the News unpacks a busy week in Supercars news including a busy test at The Bend and the sensational appeal over the Kai Allen non-penalty.Supercars has taken the extraordinary step of appealing the outcome of the investigation into Kai Allen's tyre pressure breach in Perth.Motorsport Australia stewards recognised there had been a breach but elected to not issue a penalty, something
FCTTN: The west brings out the best
Full Credit to the Noise is here to look back on a Perth Supercars round that could have been the dawn of a new powerhouse battle.Grove Racing has been the form team in Supercars this year and its form continued in Perth with two wins and a second for Matt Payne.But the series-leading Kiwi hardly had things his own way. Triple Eight fired back into form with Broc Feeney taking a win and giving Pay
Perth Super440 daily: Sunday
Our final daily pod of the Perth Super440 is here with all of the fall-out from Sunday's Supercars action at Wanneroo Raceway. Matt Payne and Broc Feeney were at it again in Sunday's finale in the west with a thrilling battle at the front of the field.It ultimately fell the way of Grove Racing with two crucial factors making the difference.Meanwhile there were stumbles for Dick Johnson Racing and
Perth Super440 daily: Saturday
There was clashes, controversy and comebacks during a fascinating Saturday of Supercars action in Perth – and our daily podcast has it all covered.Matt Payne looked to be unstoppable early in the day with a pair of poles and a dominant win in the opening race.The Grove Racing star then looked to have Race 2 under control as well, only for a fast-finishing Broc Feeney to use traffic to his advanta
Perth Super440 daily: Friday
Relive a surprisingly action-packed day of Supercars practice in Perth with the Friday edition of our daily podcast. Supercars hit the Wanneroo circuit for two practice sessions today, one dominated by a PremiAir pair sporting extra tyres, and the second by series leader Matt Payne.Payne's effort came ahead of a number of fast Fords, while it was a slow start for the Toyotas – particularly the Wal
NEWS: GRM back to Bathurst + Supercars fuel debate
Full Credit to the News talks GRM's sensational wildcard, the great fuel drop debate, BJR's enduro line-up and more in its latest episode.The feel good story of the Supercars year dropped this week with Garry Rogers Motorsport announcing a Bathurst 1000 wildcard for Nathan Herne and James Moffat.How did it come together? Why did the team buy a car instead of lease one? And just how much pressure w
FCTTN: McLaren conspiracies are back!
Full Credit to the Noise is here to review an F1 Hungarian GP that revived one our favourite topics – McLaren conspiracies. It was like 2025 all over again in Budapest as McLaren found itself grappling with Papaya Rules as its two drivers scrapped over victory.Even before his gearbox failure Piastri seemed to fall on the wrong side of the strategic call, giving the Lando Norris conspiracy theorist
NEWS: Reynolds’ future + motorsport pet peeves
Full Credit to the News is here with insight into David Reynolds' future, Ryan Walkinshaw's racing debut and your motorsport pet peeves.Reynolds is a central figure to the silly season for a second year running, but while a contract extension is an obvious outcome, why hasn't it been confirmed yet?Meanwhile, Supercars team owner Ryan Walkinshaw is about to make a belated debut as a racing car driv
FCTTN: Hamilton vs Hall Monitor + Ask Us Anything
The latest Full Credit to the Noise is here with some fiery debate over the Belgian GP and an all-new Ask Us Anything.The Belgian GP was, well, interesting with the new F1 regulations not exactly a great fit for the famous Spa-Francorchamps circuit.There were some interesting talking points though, such as George Russell's struggles and his clash with Lewis Hamilton on the opening lap.A clear pena
NEWS: How TRC talks will shape Supercars’ future
Full Credit to the News takes a deep dive into the TRC negotiations that will shape the future of Supercars.Critical talks are underway between the series and its teams about how the expansion of the Supercars will be funded.If successful we could have 15 rounds by as soon as 2028. If not we could be stuck at 12 events for the foreseeable future.Andrew van Leeuwen and Stefan Bartholomaeus unpack o
FCTTN: The titans of Townsville
Full Credit to the Noise is here to review a Townsville 500 that saw three Ford drivers stand above the rest.It was all about Cam Waters, Brodie Kostecki and Matt Payne in North Queensland as the Ford trio scored eight of the nine podium spots on offer – and a win each.It was a tantalising preview to Finals at the halfway point of the season – but where was Triple Eight? Former Legend and AVL put
Townsville 500 daily: Sunday
Our daily podcast is here to wrap up all of Sunday's Supercars action at the Townsville 500.Brodie Kostecki made good on speed he'd shown all weekend to dominate the third and final race for Dick Johnson Racing.He left series leader Matt Payne in his dust, while Cam Waters overcame a fuel miscalculation to finish third.Andrew van Leeuwen and Stefan Bartholomaeus unpack the race and all of the news
Townsville 500 daily: Saturday
Go behind the scenes of a fascinating day of Supercars action in Townsville with our Saturday daily podcast.The Matt Payne Train kept on rolling in Far North Queensland with the Grove Racing star executing a perfect race to score maximum points. His cause was somewhat helped by a slow stop for Brodie Kostecki, who ended up third behind a hard-charging Anton De Pasquale.Elsewhere there was team ord
Townsville 500 daily: Friday
Delve into an action-packed opening day of the Supercars Townsville 500 with the Friday edition of our daily podcasts. The Townsville weekend kicked off with a bang, almost literally, with a bomb scare that delayed early track action.When Supercars did get underway it was Cam Waters that owned the day, converting a front row start into victory as his season resurgence continues.He was under plenty
NEWS: Walkinshaw team boss quits + Grove's left-field signing
Full Credit to the News tackles the big stories breaking on the eve of the Townsville 500.There's been some huge staffing announcements in the Supercars paddock, starting with news that Walkinshaw TWG Racing team principal Carl Faux will depart after the Bathurst 1000.Grove Racing, meanwhile, has gone international again, signing an ex-Porsche data and simulation expert from Germany to bolster its
FCTTN: Silverstone shocks and talking Townsville
Full Credit to the Noise is here to review a topsy turvy F1 British Grand Prix and look ahead to this weekend's Townsville 500.A record crowd packed into Silverstone over the weekend and were ultimately treated to a bizarre race with a flat finish.From Kimi Antonelli being robbed of not only a probable win but any points at all by another mechanical failure, to George Russell lucking into second p
FCTTN: Austria F1, Dutch MotoGP & more
Full Credit to the Noise relives an epic weekend of motorsport from around the world.It was a jam-packed weekend of action, headlined by a fascinating Austrian Grand Prix that created a whole lot of storylines.Like, should George Russell been allowed to keep his pole lap? And are Max Verstappen and Red Bull right back in the game? Former Legend and AVL unpack all that and heaps more.There was also
NEWS: Kostecki’s recovery, wildcard latest + Bathurst updates
Full Credit to the News debriefs the big stories of the week from Supercars and beyond. The post-Darwin fall-out rumbled on during the week, focussed on Brodie Kostecki's recovery ahead of the next round in Townsville.DJR has now issued an update, but is it all about a virus? Or is there another factor at play?Health issues have ruled Cam Crick out of his Townsville wildcard, with Aaron Seton set
FCTTN: Winners and losers from Darwin
Full Credit to the Noise is here to review the good and the bad from a scorching Darwin Triple Crown.It was a fascinating weekend in the Top End, from cool, wet conditions on Friday to sweltering conditions on Saturday that left two drivers on the sidelines.At the same time there was an impressive return to form for Cam Waters, an uncharacteristically low-key weekend for Triple Eight and a timely
Darwin Triple Crown daily: Sunday
Go behind the scenes of a dramatic final day of the Supercars Darwin Triple Crown with our Sunday daily podcast. There was storylines galore at Hidden Valley starting with both Brodie Kostecki and Thomas Randle not starting the race.How did these super sub scenarios play out? And how did their replacements fare? Meanwhile it was a sensational victory for Anton De Pasquale – and didn't Charlie Schw
Darwin Triple Crown daily: Saturday
The heat was on at Hidden Valley as Kai Allen flourished and others faltered – our Saturday daily podcast unpacks it all.The unseasonably cool conditions of Friday were a distant memory on Saturday as the mercury hit 32 and put a lot of strain on man and machine.Kai Allen kept his cool with a dominant second career win, while Brodie Kostecki finished on the podium, but never got to spray any champ
Darwin Triple Crown daily: Friday
Go behind the scenes of a drought-breaking day of Supercars action at Hidden Valley with our Friday daily podcast.It was a weird old day in Darwin with the blistering heat replaced with mild, overcast conditions and even a bit of rain.The sky wasn't the only drought-breaker, with Cam Waters snapping his winless streak with an impressive victory.How did the race play out? And who were the winners a
NEWS: Payne stays put + Darwin night race concerns
Full Credit to the News tackles the big stories of the week, including clarity on Matt Payne's future and Darwin night racing.Payne got on the front foot today, confirming that he plans on honouring his contract with Grove Racing for 2027.It's a sensible move, but what does it mean for his future beyond next season?Meanwhile, Darwin is moving to night racing from next year onwards, bringing a plan
FCTTN: The Kardashian School of Driving Excellence
Full Credit to the Noise is here to review Lewis Hamilton's blockbuster F1 win in Spain and look ahead to the Supercars Darwin Triple Crown.The Barcelona Grand Prix was a fascinating affair, headlined by Hamilton scoring his first proper win for Ferrari.It was a blockbuster moment and while the VSC timing was kind, it was clearly a well-earned victory.Given Kimi Antonelli didn't finish, George Rus
NEWS: GM’s Matt Payne NASCAR play explained
Full Credit to the News takes a deep dive into the Matt Payne's blocked NASCAR deal.The Grove Racing star was forced to turn down a NASCAR Cup Series start in an RCR Chevrolet after it was blocked by his Ford-shod Supercars team.A predictable outcome, sure, but also the latest twist in the Payne/Grove/GM love triangle that is underpinning the silly season.What does it mean? What did Payne do on hi
FCTTN: Is Monaco just Winton by the sea?
Full Credit to the Noise is here to debrief a fascinating F1 Monaco Grand Prix and discuss the latest motorsport news from around the world.Monaco provided plenty of storylines headlined by Kimi Antonelli storming to a fifth-straight win.It was probably his most impressive so far and, with George Russell failing to score again, the teenager now has a hand on the F1 title.Former Legend and AVL unpa
The Sandown 500 daily: Sunday
The four drivers who will fight it out for the Supercars title in the category’s inaugural Grand Final have been locked in. Simon Chapman and Stefan Bartholomaeus debrief a dramatic day at the Sandown 500, where Broc Feeney returned to the top step, rookie Kai Allen’s fairytale run continued, Matt Payne suffered heartbreak and Cam Waters clashed with just about everyone.
NEWS: Supercars TV shake-up + Tickford sale unpacked
The news is running hot in Supercars, with mooted changes to the Supercars commentary team on the horizon. Speedcafe.com's news makers Andrew van Leeuwen and Stefan Batholomaues discuss what the broadcast could look like next year, plus the sale of Tickford Racing and the latest in the build up to the Adelaide Grand Final.
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The Bathurst 12 Hour daily: Sunday
Speedcafe’s Andrew van Leeuwen, Stefan Bartholomaeus and Simon Chapman give you the inside running from Sunday at the Bathurst 12 Hour.
It was a race packed with storylines, from Ford’s horror early exit to a controversial late-race clash and a fairytale winner.
The boys break it all down in the Sunday night debrief.
KTM Summer Grill: How Daniel ‘Chucky’ Sanders conquered Dakar
Daniel 'Chucky' Sanders put his name on the map of Aussie sports fans in January 2025 with an heroic victory in the Dakar Rally. The young KTM gun spoke with Speedcafe.com's Ben Waterworth about how he conquered the toughest event in the world.
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NEWS: James Warburton’s shock Supercars exit explained
Full Credit to the News delves into the story that has rocked Supercars – James Warburton's shock exit from the CEO role. Having broken the bombshell news this morning, Andrew van Leeuwen and Stefan Bartholomaeus unpack how and why it happened in detail. They also look at what may happen next now that Barclay Nettlefold is at the helm of the sport. Other topics include David Reynolds' future at Te
NEWS: What will the fuel crisis mean for motorsport?
Full Credit to the News delves into a troubling issue for Australian motorsport – the global fuel crisis. The conflict in the Middle East has plunged the world, including Australia, into a fuel crisis. It will inevitably affect the motorsport industry in ways that extend well beyond the running costs of a racing car. What are the most concerning factors? What is the worst case scenario? And what a
FCTTN: In the eye of the NZ Supercars storm
Full Credit to the Noise looks back on a very strange Taupo Supercars event and ahead to the inaugural Christchurch round.
The first-ever New Zealand double header got off to a bizarre start with a cyclone interrupting the opening leg on the north island.
Despite being shortened it was still an entertaining half-weekend, headlined by Toyota breaking its Supercars duck just nine races into its firs
KTM Summer Grill: Liam Lawson’s whirlwind 2025 and his mega Bathurst prediction
Speedcafe.com's Ben Waterworth speaks with New Zealand Formula 1 driver Liam Lawson to review his F1 season.
NEWS: Debating the Top 10 Supercars drivers of 2025
In the final News pod for 2025, Speedcafe.com's news men Andrew van Leeuwen and Stefan Bartholomaeus debate their top 10 drivers for the year. Who is the pick as the best Supercars drivers for 2025? Tune in for an in-depth and critical analysis of the top performers.
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The Adelaide Grand Final daily: Thursday
The first day of the Adelaide 500 is in the books. Andrew van Leeuwen and Stefan Bartholomaeus unpack the opening half hour of practice, including some insight into Austin Cindric's first session in a Supercar and some news from the team representatives' press conference.
Tasmania Super440 daily: Friday
The Tasmania Super440 is officially underway – go behind the scenes with the Friday edition of our daily podcasts.
It was a huge day of news and not just in Supercars.
In fact it was the tragic, unexpected passing of NASCAR legend Kyle Busch that dominated headlines.
Closer to home, the track action at Symmons Plains was overshadowed by Blanchard Racing Team's whopping $50,000 fine for a safety br
NEWS: Supercars peace talks, Perth politics & parity
Peace in Supercars, hostility in parliament and V8s in F1 – Full Credit to the News has it all that and more covered.
Feuds have dominated the Supercars news cycle this year, although there's been peace talks recently between Broc Feeney and Ryan Wood.
So, has the hatchet been truly buried?
Meanwhile the hostility is ramping up in the west with debate about the Perth street race leading to an MP
FCTTN: Piastri rumours, Marquez future, Overs & Unders
Full Credit to the Noise is here with the latest motorsport news from around the world.
The F1 world is buzzing with talk that Oscar Piastri is a target for Red Bull as well as a short-term overhaul of the engine regs and a potential early comeback for Turkey.
Closer to home there was GT World Challenge Australia action at The Bend as well as plenty of chat around Supercars.
Former Legend and AVL
Taupo Super440 daily: Friday
Take a deep dive into a very weird day at the race track with the Friday edition of the Taupo Super440 daily podcast.
The on-track action took a back seat at Taupo as all eyes were on the sky and the looming threat of Cyclone Vaianu.
Supercars did take action with a significant schedule change... but was it the right call? And did it come too late?
Andrew van Leeuwen and Stefan Bartholomaeus debat
FCTTN: I don’t know where you get your news from
The latest episode of Full Credit to the Noise is here with the latest motorsport news around the world and a preview of the Supercars Tasmania Super440.
Supercars is FINALLY back with the early-season hiatus to be broken with this weekend's trip to Symmons Plains.
Can Toyota keep up on the long straights? Will Triple Eight continue its Tasmanian stronghold? And will the parity changes to the Cama
FCTTN: Motorsport hot takes are back!
Full Credit to the Noise is here with all of the latest Supercars news and a host of hot takes from around the motor racing world.
Former Legend and AVL dipped into the FCTTN to elicit some hot takes for discussion from our dedicated members.
Racing backwards at Bathurst? SVG winning on ovals? Tickford switching manufacturers?
There's some wild theories to unpack!
The lads also dissect all the lat
The Gold Coast 500 daily: Saturday
Andrew van Leeuwen and Stefan Bartholomaeus debrief a dramatic day at the Gold Coast 500. Chaz Mostert locked himself into the Semi-Final with a brilliant win – but why wasn’t he penalised for pit lane contact? The boys also discuss Brodie Kostecki’s qualifying crash, Dick Johnson Racing’s repair effort and safety concerns with the Gold Coast street circuit.
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NEWS: Supercars Spygate, cash drain + Adelaide alive
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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NEWS: F1 rule changes unpacked + was Mostert malicious?
Full Credit to the News unpacks F1's sensational in-season rule changes and the ongoing fall-out from the Chaz Mostert vs Brodie Kostecki contact.
With its new technical rules under fire, F1 has gone big on the eve of the Miami Grand Prix with a number of changes to its regulations.
Harvesting has been limited for qualifying, superclipping accelerated and boost reduced as F1 looks to improve the
FCTTN: Can Kai Allen win the Supercars title?
The final four drivers are set for a huge Adelaide Grand Final, and after a thrilling Sandown 500, Former Legend and Speedcafe.com news man Andrew van Leeuwen put their spin on the outcomes of Sandown and what we can expect on the streets of Adelaide.
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NEWS: Latest Supercars street race plan + GM poaching fallout
It's been a jam-packed week of big motorsport stories and Full Credit to the News has it call covered. With Newcastle dead in the water Supercars has set its sights on a new home for street racing in New South Wales – Wollongong. Could that be the answer to Supercars' hopes of a new marquee race? Meanwhile, Grant McPherson is on his way to GM after being poached from Grove Racing... and the Groves
NEWS: Perth circuit update + Supercars rivalries
Full Credit to the News exposes the latest on the Perth street race, compares modern Supercars rivalries, previews the Miami Grand Prix and much more.
While there hasn't been a lot of news around Perth Park, which Supercars hopes will open its season in 2028, it turns out that work in Burswood is well underway.
Speedcafe's editorial director Andrew van Leeuwen saw it with his own eyes with a secre
FCTTN: Live from Scott McLaughlin’s bus
From Symmons Plains to Indy, Montreal to Charlotte, Full Credit to the Noise unpacks the biggest week in global motorsport.
It's been non-stop action across the globe with marquee races for IndyCar and NASCAR, the Canadian Grand Prix and, well, Symmons Plains.
Even the humble Tasmania track provided plenty of storylines, such as fleeting Toyota dominance, a Broc Feeney masterclass and some radio w
Australian Grand Prix: Sunday
There was heartbreak for a record home crowd as Oscar Piastri crashed out before the Australian Grand Prix had even begun.
Andrew van Leeuwen and Stefan Bartholomaeus discuss a wild Sunday at Albert Park, where Formula 1's new era delivered a very different kind of racing.
There was also a fourth and final dose of Supercars action, which featured a big crash involving Broc Feeney and another Brodi
NEWS: Garry Rogers tributes + new Triple Eight driver named
The passing of Garry Rogers has touched the Australian motorsport community, and Speedcafe.com news men Andrew van Leeuwen and Stefan Bartholomaeus look back at his amazing contribution to the sport.
AVL and Stefan also discuss the Gold Coast 500 this weekend, Triple Eight's new driver for 2026 and the addition of a factory Corvette to the Bathurst 12 Hour field.
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KTM Summer Grill: Inside GM’s response to T8 defection
GM's Australian boss Jess Bala opens up about the brand's Supercars fightback in the wake of Triple Eight's defection in the latest episode of the KTM Summer Grill.
The year began with a shock for General Motors with the unexpected news that its homologation squad was jumping sides to the Blue Oval. It sparked a sensational fightback from GM which held onto the likes of Jeromy Moore and Craig Lown
FCTTN: The Golden Credit Awards
This is the final episode of Full Credit to the Noise for 2025. And there are some big gongs to hand out. Former Legend and Speedcafe.com news man Andrew van Leeuwen look at the good, bad and ugly from 2025, and also bring a fresh look to what might happen in 2026.
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Christchurch Super440 daily: Friday
Go behind the scenes of a historic day in Christchurch as Supercars raced on the South Island for the first time and Kai Allen became a Supercars race winner.
Allen completed one of the toughest tasks in Supercars, holding off a rampant Brodie Kostecki to secure a breakthrough first win.
He did so with some genius strategy and fascinating coaching from his ex-F1 engineer who is just four rounds i
FCTTN: Lando Norris is the F1 champion
Well the F1 season is finally done and Lando Norris is the 2025 champion. AVL and Former Legend unpack a somewhat underwhelming finale to an incredible season.
They also run the rule over the entire Supercars field off the back of a history-making season.
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Australian Grand Prix: Thursday
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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NEWS: Adelaide’s major MotoGP coup + Supercars fallout
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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Tasmania Super440 daily: Saturday
Toyota dominance, Camaro resurgence and the Ford rollercoaster – our daily pod unpacks a fascinating Saturday at Symmons Plains.
Two drivers looking to bounce back from a tough New Zealand swing enjoyed a stellar Saturday at the Tasmania Super440.
First it was Chaz Mostert who won the opener, before Andre Heimgartner made it a Toyota double in the second race.
David Reynolds returned to the podium
Christchurch Super440 daily: Sunday
Go behind the scenes of a dramatic day of Supercars action in Christchurch with our Sunday edition of the daily podcast.
The New Zealand double-header came to a wild end as a heartbreaking engine failure gifted the Jason Richards Trophy to Broc Feeney.
But not before late drama as Chaz Mostert and Brodie Kostecki came to blows in a bizarre incident prompted by the reigning champion.
Meanwhile, M
FCTTN: Full debrief from the Strip by the Tip
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.
KTM Summer Grill: Global Ford boss on bittersweet Gen3 breakthrough
Ford's global motorsport boss Mark Rushbrook is today's guest on the KTM Summer Grill.
Rushbrook opens up on all aspects of Ford's worldwide motorsport involvement, starting with the breakthrough success of a Bathurst 1000 win and a championship in Supercars – both firsts in the Gen3 era.
He also opens up about the nerves of entering Formula 1 next year, drops some Bathurst 12 Hour hints and even
NEWS: Bates lands MSR + Davison’s BRT bid
Supercars has enjoyed another week of big news, and Speedcafe's Andrew van Leeuwen and Stefan Bartholomaeus discuss the big topics in this episode of Full Credit to the News – from Matt Stone Racing's new signing, Will Davison's future and a hot co-driver market.
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NEWS: Grand Final fallout + Gala Awards reaction
The Supercars season has been run and won, and there's lots to talk about. Speedcafe.com's Andrew van Leeuwen and Stefan Bartholomaeous discuss the fall out from the Adelaide Grand Final, the end-of-season Gala and more.
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FCTTN: Was that the greatest Bathurst 1000 ever?
What a Great Race! The 2025 Bathurst 1000 gave the world everything and more. Former Legend and Speedcafe.com's Andrew van Leeuwen discuss the hot topics from the mountain, including Matt Payne and Garth Tander's sensational win, the Supercars parity debate the raged for the entire weekend, and a finish to the race that will be remembered for many lifetimes.
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NEWS: The fallout from Supercars TV commentary shake-up
Speedcafe.com's news makers Andrew van Leeuwen and Stefan Bartholomaeus dive deep into the new Supercars commentary line-up that will headline the 2026 season, plus all of the latest Supercars news and preview of the Bathurst 12 Hour.
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NEWS: The truth behind Supercars grub saga + Payne’s porky pie
Grubs and deception dominated the Supercars news cycle this week – Full Credit to the News delves into these explosive stories.
Supercars referee Craig Baird found himself in hot water for comments made in mainstream media about Ryan Wood.
Did Baird get it wrong? Was Walkinshaw TWG Racing's reaction justified? And where did the term grub even come from?
Andrew van Leeuwen and Stefan Bartholomaeus
FCTTN: Wild Gold Coast unpacked + McLaren’s dream comes true
It was a huge weekend of motorsport – from Chaz Mostert's domination at the Gold Coast Supercars, some wild Surfers Paradise shunts, to a change in the lead of the Formula 1 World Championship in Mexico ... and it's not great news for our Aussie Oscar Piastri.
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Sydney 500 daily: Sunday
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 d
KTM Summer Grill: Wild Supercars silly season unpacked
It was a wild Supercars silly season and it’s set up a fascinating 2026 – as discussed in this final episode of the KTM Summer Grill.
The silly season had it all, from some new long-term deals with incumbent drivers to a rapid influx of rookies.
Have the likes of Triple Eight and Tickford done the right thing locking down their line-ups?
Who will triumph from the rookie pack?
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KTM Summer Grill: Cam Waters on his solid but unspectacular Supercars season
Cameron Waters started the 2025 Supercars season with a flurry of wins, but his title challenge quickly evaporated. Speedcafe.com news men Andrew van Leeuwen and Stefan Bartholomaeus spoke with the Tickford Racing star about his season – both in Australia and overseas – as well as his renewed commitment to Ford, Tickford and Supercars.
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NEWS: Supercars’ surprise Perth plan + Skaife’s GM spray
Full Credit to the News delves into the big Supercars news of the week and looks ahead to the F1 Monaco Grand Prix.
Supercars double-headers have been in the headlines this week with the series investigating a bold back-to-back plan in Western Australia.
That could see Wanneroo open the 2028 season ahead of the new Perth street race – but is it really viable?
Andrew van Leeuwen and Stefan Bartholo
KTM Summer Grill: How Chaz Mostert and WAU snatched Supercars title
Supercars champion Chaz Mostert is the first guest on the latest series of the KTM Summer Grill.
It's taken a while, but Chaz Mostert is finally a Supercars champion. It came in controversial circumstances as the first-ever Finals series played out, but it was Mostert that got the job done when it mattered.
In this special champion episode of the KTM Summer Grill, Mostert discusses Walkinshaw Andr
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