Auto Action Premium Magazine | August 2025

AUSTRALIAN RESIDENTS ONLY. INCLUDES P&H.

In this Issue:

The brand-new edition of Australia’s leading motorsport publication, Auto Action Premium, is on the shelves now at participating outlets around the country.

It is another huge 132-page edition, full of news, features, reviews and more for all sorts of motor racing fans.

VALE JOHN SHEPPARD – A MOTORSPORT LEGEND REMEMBERED:
Join us in remembering John Robert Sheppard, a true gentleman and an icon who strode across Australian motor racing for over 50 years, achieving wins with all the greats including Peter Brock and Jim Richards. Discover the man behind countless race wins and championships, revered for his meticulous preparation and high standards. His incredible career saw him prepare cars for 14 Australian titles, including seven Australian Touring Car Championships, and lead the Holden Dealer Team to dominant Bathurst victories in 1978 and 1979.

THE RISE AND FALL OF CHRISTIAN HORNER:
Go behind the scenes of the power struggles and controversies that led to Christian Horner's shocking downfall at Red Bull Racing. Uncover the sour relationship with the Austrian side of the operation and how his close ties with the Thai shareholder initially gave him an edge. Learn about the infamous sexting scandal that accelerated his exit and the power shift that ultimately sealed his fate. Despite his departure, the feature acknowledges his unquestionable success, guiding Red Bull to eight World Championships and more than 120 Grand Prix wins.

MOVIE STARS TURNED RACERS:
Explore the fascinating world of Hollywood stars who traded the silver screen for the racetrack. From Brad Pitt turning laps in a McLaren F1 car to legendary figures like Paul Newman, Steve McQueen and Patrick Dempsey, delve into their obsessive love of speed and burning rubber. Discover the impressive racing accolades, team ownerships and dramatic stories of these actors, including Paul Newman’s second-place finish at the Le Mans 24 Hours and Steve McQueen’s passion project, the film Le Mans.

SUPERCARS STAR RYAN WOOD – WHY HE IS ALL-IN:
Get an exclusive look into the mindset of Supercars sensation Ryan Wood, who has committed his entire focus to becoming a champion, with no side projects and no fallback plans. Learn about his intense off-season transformation, including a significant weight loss, and how his breakthrough win in Perth solidified his position. Plus, understand the crucial role of Kiwi icon and mentor Greg Murphy in shaping his formidable approach to racing.

ETRO: TASMAN SERIES PART 2 – F5000 THUNDER:
Relive the glory days of open-wheeler racing as we continue our look back at the Tasman Series, focusing on the roaring F5000 era. Discover the evolution from 2.5-litre cars to the fast, noisy and spectacular Formula A/F5000 machines, and the intense battles between Australasian constructors and international teams. Witness the dramatic 1975 Tasman Cup finale, where Warwick Brown secured Australia’s first title in a thrilling finish. Don’t miss the insights into the thriving Historic F5000 movement, keeping these bellowing machines alive on track today.

Grab your copy of Auto Action Issue 1909 today for these and many more in-depth motorsport features!