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Michael Doyle
Michael (Mick) Doyle is a digital journalist for ABC News and ABC Sport, joining the organisation in April 2020.
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.
Michael's background is in print journalism, covering local and state politics in regional Queensland and New South Wales.
Follow him on Twitter at @MickDoyle94
Latest by Michael Doyle
'Send them my regards': Verstappen makes snark remark before comeback win in Vegas
Max Verstappen survives a penalty and a damaged front wing to claim the maiden Las Vegas Grand Prix, Red Bull's 20th victory this season.
Everything you need to know about the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix
Max Verstappen has won the previous five races hosted in the United States, but Las Vegas provides a brand new test for the drivers.
McLaren suffer early exit, Perez and Hamilton struggle in Las Vegas qualifying
McLaren has an uphill battle for the maiden Las Vegas Grand Prix, with both drivers being knocked out early in qualifying.
F1 fans in Las Vegas forced to leave track after seeing just 10 minutes of driving
Formula 1's re-introduction to Las Vegas was laced with disappointment, as the first practice session had barely 10 minutes of action, and the second session was completed with no fans.
Everton deducted 10 points from English Premier League season
An independent panel found during the three-year financial period ending at the end of the 2021/22 season, the club had lost 124.5 million British pounds.
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F1 dives into the unknown as The Strip challenges the world's best drivers
The penultimate weekend of the season will be contested around the streets of Las Vegas, the first time the new street circuit will be used.
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Piastri aiming to shine in the unknown as McLaren-Aston Martin battle intensifies
The maiden Las Vegas Grand Prix will be a new experience for all 20 drivers, as they navigate the famous streets in Nevada for the first time.
Ricciardo blocking out 'the distractions' of Las Vegas ahead of historic race
Daniel Ricciardo has shown pace in his AlphaTauri in the previous two races, achieving seventh in Mexico, the team's best result of the year.
'I told you so': Mark Zahra makes history with Melbourne Cup win on Without A Fight
By Andrew McGarry and Michael Doyle
Mark Zahra answers the critics for his choice in rides, becoming the first jockey in 44 years to win back-to-back Melbourne Cups on different horses, as Without A Fight beats the field at Flemington.
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Without A Fight wins Melbourne Cup — as it happened
By Andrew McGarry and Michael Doyle
Without A Fight wins the Melbourne Cup, becoming the first horse in 22 years to complete the Melbourne-Caulfield Cup double. Follow live.
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Verstappen survives chaotic start, race stoppage, to win as Aussies cruelled by lap 1 crash
Formula 1's São Paulo Grand Prix has been stopped on lap 1 after a big crash at the opening corner.
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Everything you need to know about the Formula 1 Sao Paulo Grand Prix
Few countries in the world embrace Formula 1 as passionately as Brazil and another boisterous crowd is expected this weekend.
Daniel Ricciardo confident after securing vital F1 points for AlphaTauri
Daniel Ricciardo is riding a wave of confidence after producing one of his best Formula 1 weekends in recent years.
Piastri looking to capitalise on F1 sprint in Brazil after 'reassuring' results
Oscar Piastri has excelled in sprints in 2023, winning in Qatar and finishing second in Belgium.
F1 record broken, Aussies score points, massive crash stops race in Mexico
Max Verstappen's domination of Formula 1 continues with his 16th grand prix win of the season.
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Verstappen wins captivating US Grand Prix, Piastri retires early
By Michael Doyle and AP
Oscar Piastri fails to finish the US Grand Prix, retiring after a blistering start where he gained four places on the opening lap.
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Everything you need to know about the 2023 Formula 1 US Grand Prix
Max Verstappen has won the last two races at the Circuit of the Americas, but there are plenty of drivers hoping to take victory away from the champion.
Australians drop down the order during F1 sprint race in the US
Oscar Piastri and Daniel Ricciardo have finished lower than they started in the Formula 1 sprint race at Austin.
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Riccardo qualifies 15th on F1 return as Ferrari snatches pole in Texas
Daniel Ricciardo has missed the last five grand prix after breaking his wrist during a practice session in the Netherlands.
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Israel Defense Forces warn over 1 million Gazans to relocate to the south — as it happened
By Liana Walker, Michael Doyle, Inasha Iftekhar , Riley Stuart, Lara Smit, Cason Ho, Audrey Courty, John Lyons, Debra Killalea, Bridget Judd, Tessa Flemming, Tom Williams, and Stephanie Borys
Israel tells civilians living in northern Gaza to head south, warning them the military will operate "significantly" in Gaza City in the coming days.
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'Taken out by my own teammate': Mercedes stars blame each other for crash in Qatar
Lewis Hamilton says he takes responsibility for an opening-lap crash with his teammate, George Russell.
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analysis:Verstappen has gone from a driver with a clouded title to a champion equal with F1's greatest drivers
In 664 days, Max Verstappen changed his reputation and legacy by dominating Formula 1 in a way that is unparalleled, writes Michael Doyle.
'The perfect way to say goodbye': Van Gisbergen wins third Bathurst 1000 in Supercars farewell
By Michael Doyle, Simon Smale and AAP
Shane van Gisbergen teams up with fellow New Zealander Richie Stanaway to defend his crown with another victory at Mount Panorama.
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Oscar Piastri gets first F1 victory, Verstappen wins world championship
Max Verstappen's place among the best drivers in Formula 1's history has been confirmed with a third drivers' championship.