This year probably won't be a championship-winning one for New Zealand driver Richie Stanaway but that isn't to say it hasn't been a resounding success.

The journey of Super Black Racing took an exciting step today with Kiwi drivers Ant Pederson and Andre Heimgartner getting behind the wheel of the Ford Performance Racing prepared Falcon for the first time.

So far it would appear the pairing of New Zealander Hayden Paddon and Hyundai is paying off, writes Andrew Alderson.

Former Formula One champion Michael Schumacher has left a Swiss hospital and will continue his treatment at home.