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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
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Hamilton says Ferrari move is a 'childhood dream' after bombshell defection announced
Seven-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton has made his first comments following the announcement he will join Ferrari at the start of the 2025 season.
Analysis
analysis:Lewis Hamilton gambles everything on red to become F1's greatest champion
F1's statistically greatest driver is joining F1's most successful team, a gamble both are taking to secure the world championship they desperately want, writes Michael Doyle.
F1's most successful driver will join its most historic team in major move
Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton will complete arguably the most sensational team switch in Formula 1 history at the end of the season, leaving Mercedes to sign with Ferrari.
Barcelona's future uncertain as Madrid steals F1 grand prix
Madrid has snatched the hosting rights for Formula 1's Spanish Grand Prix away from Barcelona, signalling an uncertain future for the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya in F1.
Defending champions Djokovic and Sabalenka book Australian Open semifinal berths
Defending Australian Open champions Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka are through to the semifinal at Melbourne Park after securing wins on Tuesday.
Carlos Alcaraz produces a near-flawless performance in dominant victory
World number two Carlos Alcaraz has made it through to his first quarterfinal at Melbourne Park following a straight-sets masterclass against Miomir Kecmanovic.
NFL five quick hits: New hero emerges for San Francisco and Lamar Jackson silences doubters
Lamar Jackson goes full Forrest Gump, and Swifties can munch on Bad Blood fries in Buffalo. Here are the five quick hits from the first night of the NFL Divisional Round.
Five quick hits — Djokovic joins Federer and Serena in exclusive club, koalas turn heads on court
A century of matches, fashion statements and Aussies dominating in the doubles. Here are five quick hits from day six at Melbourne Park.
Alex de Minaur dreaming of career-best Australian Open run after third-round victory
Alex de Minaur is through to the fourth round of his home grand slam for the third consecutive year, triumphing over Italian qualifier Flavio Cobolli in straight-sets.
Five quick hits — Alcaraz hits the shot of the tournament and Zverev dodges trial question
Carlos Alcaraz and Lorenzo Sonego showcase what's special about the Australian Open as Alexander Zverev hits out at trial questions. Here are five quick hits from day five at Melbourne Park.
Historic tie breaker the highlight on day of upsets which blows women's draw wide open
Third seed Elena Rybakina headlines a list of seeded women knocked out in the second round of the Australian Open, falling to her former doubles partner in a historic match.
Medvedev pulls off all-time comeback as Kokkinakis, Tomljanovic bow out
Daniil Medvedev has pulled off one of the great Australian Open comebacks, coming from two sets down to win a titanic struggle that finished after 3:30am.
Five quick hits — Australian fans praised for 'special' atmosphere and ultimate show of sportsmanship after error
Ben Shelton was a big fan of the Australian Open crowd and another American shows great sportsmanship after an error. Here are five quick hits from day four at Melbourne Park.
'Say it to my face': Djokovic lifts after confrontation with fan to overcome brave Popyrin
Novak Djokovic's winning streak at the Australian Open has extended to 30 matches after he defeated Alexei Popyrin in a tense four-set battle.
Five quick hits — Greek star hits out at party vibe and rising Indian star creates history at Aus Open
Stefanos Tsitsipas says he prefers the quietness of Wimbledon instead of Melbourne Park's courtside bar. Here are five quick hits from day three at Melbourne Park.
Thanasi Kokkinakis comes from behind to win epic fifth-set tie-break — as it happened
Thanasi Kokkinakis has gone some way towards vanquishing last year's heartbreaking Australian Open loss to Andy Murray by claiming a typical five-set victory in his Melbourne Park opener.
Champion's return after childbirth ends in straight sets, as de Minaur continues hot start to 2024
Naomi Osaka's return to grand slam tennis has ended with a straight sets defeat, while Alex de Minaur beats an injured Milos Raonic.
A decade since his life-changing ski accident, the health of Michael Schumacher remains a guarded secret
The story of Schumacher and his skiing accident is not fully known, with his family electing to keep the German's private life well out of public view.
Sergio Perez under pressure at Red Bull as Daniel Ricciardo rumours swirl
Despite being second in the championship, Sergio Perez will be under pressure to perform in 2024 as rumours about his future at Red Bull continue to swirl.
French F1 team lose fourth significant member as backroom shake-up continues
French Formula 1 team Alpine is set to undergo more management change, with Davide Brivio departing.
Piastri collects final accolade of 2023, winning Rookie of the Year
Oscar Piastri, who won the award in 2021 for his debut season in Formula 2, was sensational as a rookie F1 driver in 2023.
'A rookie season in F1 is brutal': Piastri reflects on a year that started in controversy and ended with champagne
Oscar Piastri was a shining light in his rookie Formula 1 season, entering the year in controversy and ending it as a revelation.
McLaren partner with Great Barrier Reef Foundation in climate pledge
The Great Barrier Reef Foundation's managing director says the partnership with McLaren will be vital for the organisation's efforts to restore the reef.
No British anthem and the best team to finish last. Here are five fun facts from F1 2023
This F1 season has been filled with quirky facts that could come up at your next trivia night.
How a Red Bull penalty helped Mercedes beat Ferrari in the F1 championship
Mercedes has beaten Ferrari by three points in the battle for second in the Formula 1 constructors' championship, helped by a penalty to Red Bull and a chaotic last lap of the season.