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THE WEEK AHEAD

Supercars Bathurst 1000/Saudi Arabia Grand Prix

It’s petrol-head heaven over the next 24 hours as Shane van Gisbergen looks to go back-to-back at Mount Panorama while fourtime champion Jamie Whincup makes his Bathurst farewell. If that isn’t enough, Max Verstappen has the chance to wrap up his gripping F1 title duel with Lewis Hamilton in the penultimate race.

Bathurst 1000: Sunday 1.15pm, Sky Sport 5. Saudi Arabia GP: Monday 5am, Spark Sport

UFC Fight Night

The card may be headlined by Jose Aldo and Rob Font, but it’s the co-main event between NZ’s own Brad Riddell and Rafael Fiziev that has generated just as much, if not more, buzz. The two lightweight prospects are among the best strikers in the division and with both taking impressive winning streaks into the contest, the stage is set for a big 2022 for whoever gets their hand raised.

Sunday 4pm (main card), ESPN 2

The Ashes

The start of the first test in Brisbane will come as welcome relief for both Australia and England after one of the most tumultuous buildups in recent memory. Still, there’s bound to be more controversy. From Wednesday 12pm, Sky Sport 1

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