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Michael Doyle
Michael (Mick) Doyle is a digital journalist for ABC News, joining the organisation in April 2020. He has primarily covered the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ukraine-Russian war and breaking news.
Michael is a Formula 1 writer for ABC Sport, providing coverage and analysis from the pinnacle class of motorsport. He was part of ABC Sport during the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games, and covers the Melbourne Cup.
Follow him on Twitter at @MickDoyle94
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'Like I didn't exist': Piastri fumes at Ferrari rival after lap 1 crash
Oscar Piastri fumes at Ferrari's Carlos Sainz after a crash on lap 1 ends his race.
Everything you need to know about the Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix
Red Bull has won a record 12 consecutive Formula 1 races, and are looking to make it lucky 13 in Belgium.
'I cannot believe that, I have to compose myself': Sonia Kruger shocked to win 2023 Gold Logie
Sonia Kruger takes home the most prestigious award in Australian television, winning the 2023 Gold Logie in Sydney on Sunday.
Szafnauer out as Alpine F1 make mass changes
Alpine sit sixth in the F1 constructors' championship, well down on their performances a year earlier.
England beat Denmark 1-0 but win soured by injury to star Walsh, China overcomes Haiti
The Lionesses are on the cusp of qualifying for the Round of 16 with a victory in Sydney, but another injury blow has soured their win.
McLaren targets race wins in 'near future' after rapid rise of Piastri and Norris
McLaren has made a surge up the grid in the past two races, with Piastri claiming fourth and fifth in Britain and Hungary.
Nigeria claim shock victory over Matildas as Australia's World Cup hopes hang by a thread
Nigeria has put the Matildas on the ropes in the Women's World Cup after defeating Australia 3-2. See how it unfolded.
Oscar Piastri praised by McLaren boss after finishing fifth in Hungary
The Melbourne-born McLaren driver finished fifth in Sunday's Hungarian Grand Prix.
Red Bull breaks historic F1 record, Ricciardo in lap 1 crash, Piastri suffers luckless pit stops
Red Bull has broken the Formula 1 record for the most consecutive wins by a constructor.
Ricciardo is back and Hamilton is on pole. Here is what you need to know about tonight's Formula 1
Australian Daniel Ricciardo is stepping into arguably the slowest car on the grid for the Hungarian Grand Prix, and he has his work cut out for him if he is going to score points.
Hamilton breaks F1 record, beating Verstappen by 0.003 seconds in Hungary qualifying
Lewis Hamilton is on pole in F1 for the first time since 2021, pipping Max Verstappen in Hungary by the barest of margins.
Perth Glory goes into receivership, ending Tony Sage's ownership
Under Sage's ownership, the men's team claimed the premiership in 2019 and the women's team won a premiership in 2014.
Spain makes statement with World Cup win over Costa Rica
Spain quickly take the lead in their World Cup opener against Costa Rica, who deliver the first own goal of the tournament. Look back at all the updates on and off the pitch with our blog.
Matildas defeat Ireland in World Cup opener after losing Kerr pre-game
The Matildas have defeated the Republic of Ireland 1-0 in their World Cup opener on home soil after losing captain Sam Kerr to a calf injury.
Spectator knocks rider causing major Tour de France crash
Aerial footage shows American rider Sepp Kuss — riding for Jumbo-Visma — hitting the arm of a spectator with roughly 129km left on stage 15 of the race.
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analysis:Ricciardo is back and F1 is in high spirits, but if he doesn't show pace immediately he could be out again
F1 is a cut-throat sport that wants immediate success. Daniel Ricciardo could be winning races again but he has to show speed in a slower car, writes Michael Doyle.
Verstappen draws level with F1 legend, Red Bull takes 100th victory
The Dutchman was flawless in Montreal, never looking threatened as he took his 41st career win.
Everything you need to know about the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix
Red Bull is a perfect seven wins from seven races in 2023, with a commanding lead in the constructors' championship.
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analysis:Max Verstappen is talking about F1 retirement, and his reasons should raise eyebrows
He is the current king of Formula 1 but Max Verstappen is already talking about stepping away. It is a possibility that F1's bosses should take notice of, writes Michael Doyle.
UK police arrest man suspected of killing three in 'horrific and tragic incident'
Police say a 31-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after an attack that shut down the Nottingham city centre.
Australian says there is 'a lot more to achieve' from debut F1 season
Monday's Canadian Grand Prix will be Oscar Piastri's first, with the Australian working hard at McLaren's headquarters to hit the ground running in Montreal.
Australian involved in fatal Italian bus crash says company offered $16 meal voucher
An Australian woman who was involved in a bus crash in Italy which reportedly claimed one life, says the company that owned the vehicle offered passengers a meal voucher "for the inconvenience".
Max Verstappen dominates Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix, Oscar Piastri falls out of points
Starting from pole, Red Bull's double world champion never looks threatened as he comfortably wins ahead of Mercedes pair Lewis Hamilton and George Russell.
Everything you need to know about the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix
A passionate Spanish crowd will be willing Fernando Alonso to surge to the front and achieve his first Formula 1 victory in a decade.
Mercedes suffer 'scary' collision as Piastri shows pace in Spain
Australian Oscar Piastri will start Sunday's Spanish Grand Prix in the top-half of the grid, as big names struggled in Barcelona.