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Motorsport and F1 news

'Messed up the timing': Lawson out early in Sao Paulo sprint qualifying
Formula 1

'Messed up the timing': Lawson out early in Sao Paulo sprint qualifying

Lawson was the 11th-fastest in practice, but got things wrong in qualifying for the sprint

07 Nov 07:45 PM
Formula 1

Lawson relieved as he reveals FIA support following Mexican near-miss

The FIA cleared Lawson after reviewing data from inside his car.

06 Nov 06:24 PM
Formula 1

‘The decision is not clear’: Lawson on F1 seat fight ahead of Brazil GP

The 23-year-old Kiwi says he just has to keep performing on the track.

03 Nov 07:31 PM

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Kiwi F1 insider shuts down McLaren conspiracy theories
Formula 1

Kiwi F1 insider shuts down McLaren conspiracy theories

Bob McMurray says claims McLaren are sabotaging Oscar Piastri are baseless.

31 Oct 10:01 PM
Lawson gets 2026 Formula 1 boost as Tsunoda linked with IndyCar
Formula 1

Lawson gets 2026 Formula 1 boost as Tsunoda linked with IndyCar

The Japanese driver could be thrown a career lifeline by engine supplier Honda.

30 Oct 10:00 PM
Lawson blamed for near-miss incident with race marshals
Formula 1

Lawson blamed for near-miss incident with race marshals

30 Oct 08:43 PM
‘Kiwi generosity’: Liam Lawson auctions off first car for Gumboot Friday
Formula 1

‘Kiwi generosity’: Liam Lawson auctions off first car for Gumboot Friday

30 Oct 07:00 PM
Lawson made to wait to learn F1 future, Red Bull delay 2026 decision
Formula 1

Lawson made to wait to learn F1 future, Red Bull delay 2026 decision

27 Oct 08:08 AM
Alex Powell: Has Liam Lawson done enough to save his Formula 1 seat?
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OpinionAlex Powell

Alex Powell: Has Liam Lawson done enough to save his Formula 1 seat?

27 Oct 02:00 AM
Recap: Lawson out early in Mexican Grand Prix as Norris takes championship lead
Formula 1

Recap: Lawson out early in Mexican Grand Prix as Norris takes championship lead

All the action from the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez.

26 Oct 10:00 PM
'He drove into the side of me': Lawson forced to retire in Mexican Grand Prix
Formula 1

'He drove into the side of me': Lawson forced to retire in Mexican Grand Prix

A tangle with Williams’ Carlos Sainz ended the Kiwi’s race in the early laps.

26 Oct 08:27 PM
'I just struggled': Qualifying mistakes see Lawson start 15th in Mexico
Formula 1

'I just struggled': Qualifying mistakes see Lawson start 15th in Mexico

The Kiwi was unable to set a flying lap in the second stage of qualifying.

25 Oct 10:05 PM
'I felt lost': Lawson narrowly misses top 10 in Mexico practice
Formula 1

'I felt lost': Lawson narrowly misses top 10 in Mexico practice

The Kiwi was given just one session on the first day of the race weekend.

24 Oct 11:08 PM
'Keep the car on the road': Champion Payne relives Bathurst wild-weather drama
Motorsport

'Keep the car on the road': Champion Payne relives Bathurst wild-weather drama

Team owner Stephen Grove will preserve the battered car in clear coat as a tribute.

24 Oct 06:31 PM
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'I've done everything I can': Lawson awaits Red Bull decision over F1 future
Formula 1

'I've done everything I can': Lawson awaits Red Bull decision over F1 future

The team is expected to decide its 2026 lineups after this weekend’s Mexican Grand Prix.

23 Oct 10:25 PM
Lawson out of Mexico practice in last weekend before Red Bull 2026 decision
Formula 1

Lawson out of Mexico practice in last weekend before Red Bull 2026 decision

Reserve driver Ayumu Iwasa will take the Kiwi’s place in the first practice session.

22 Oct 04:01 PM
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Alex Powell: Have Red Bull accidentally revealed Lawson's F1 future?
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OpinionAlex Powell

Alex Powell: Have Red Bull accidentally revealed Lawson's F1 future?

OPINION: What we learned from the US Grand Prix.

20 Oct 12:01 AM
'We had points available': Lawson caps frustrating US Grand Prix weekend
Formula 1

'We had points available': Lawson caps frustrating US Grand Prix weekend

For the second time in two days, the Kiwi missed the points by one place.

19 Oct 08:39 PM
Liam Lawson just short of points at US Grand Prix
Formula 1

Liam Lawson just short of points at US Grand Prix

Lawson battled to get into the points all race but was left empty-handed in Austin.

19 Oct 08:30 PM
Lawson's qualifying time deleted again, Kiwi to start 12th at US Grand Prix
Formula 1

Lawson's qualifying time deleted again, Kiwi to start 12th at US Grand Prix

Liam Lawson was just 0.122s shy of breaking into the top 10 before exceeding track limits.

18 Oct 10:03 PM

Car news and reviews

Land Rover Defender Octa full review: the eighth degree
Driven Car Guide

Land Rover Defender Octa full review: the eighth degree

This is what you get when you cross a Range Rover with an AMG G 63, with a dash of Raptor.

08 Nov 05:05 AM
ANCAP weighs in on large American pick ups
Driven Car Guide

ANCAP weighs in on large American pick ups

The safety assessor recently compared the ADAS features on the biggest utes on the market.

08 Nov 02:05 AM
MG New Zealand reveals more details about U9 ute
Driven Car Guide

MG New Zealand reveals more details about U9 ute

MG reveals more details about U9 ute, including a Smart Hatch your dog is going to love!

07 Nov 11:05 PM
Tech Review: Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
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Tech Review: Samsung Galaxy S25 FE

The Galaxy S25 FE might well be the best addition to Samsung's 'Fan Edition' line yet.

07 Nov 08:13 PM
Driven Car Guide

Have your say and vote in the 2025 DRIVEN Car Guide NZ Car of the Year People’s Choice!

07 Nov 05:05 AM
Driven Car Guide

Rolls-Royce Black Badge Spectre quick review: Infinity at your fingertips

07 Nov 03:05 AM
Driven Car Guide

Heritage Customs and Urban Automotive create world’s first new Defender ute

07 Nov 03:05 AM
Driven Car Guide

How to stay sharp and dodge ‘highway hypnosis’ on long drives

07 Nov 01:05 AM

Sport news

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'Always reviewing': Will lacklustre sevens team lose All Blacks brand? NZR chair David Kirk opens up
All Blacks

'Always reviewing': Will lacklustre sevens team lose All Blacks brand? NZR chair David Kirk opens up

As NZ Rugby sells the All Blacks' winning legacy globally, it may need to get ruthless.

08 Nov 07:39 AM
Have we just seen New Zealand racing’s next superstar filly?
Racing

Have we just seen New Zealand racing’s next superstar filly?

Well Written remains unbeaten in the Barneswood Farm NZ 1000 Guineas at Riccarton.

08 Nov 06:09 AM
Nine-man Auckland FC hang on for win against Wellington Phoenix in A-League derby
Auckland FC

Nine-man Auckland FC hang on for win against Wellington Phoenix in A-League derby

As a contest, this had absolutely everything, with 100 minutes of brilliant theatre.

08 Nov 05:50 AM
Phoenix women begin Priestman era with draw
Wellington Phoenix

Phoenix women begin Priestman era with draw

The Wellington Phoenix women's side played out a 1-1 draw with Canberra United.

08 Nov 05:22 AM
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From league to gloves: Why Nelson Asofa-Solomona is drawn back to boxing
League

From league to gloves: Why Nelson Asofa-Solomona is drawn back to boxing

Asofa-Solomona has even considered taking a year off to reset mentally.

08 Nov 12:22 AM
'Appropriate fear': All Blacks on edge to maintain unbeaten Scotland record
All Blacks

'Appropriate fear': All Blacks on edge to maintain unbeaten Scotland record

The All Blacks have never lost to Scotland in 32 tests over 120 years.

08 Nov 12:00 AM

More Motorsport and F1 News

Lawson survives chaotic start for top 10 finish in Austin sprint race
Formula 1

Lawson survives chaotic start for top 10 finish in Austin sprint race

The Kiwi missed the points, but bested Racing Bulls teammate Isack Hadjar.

18 Oct 05:43 PM
Marcos Ambrose on what it takes to get ahead in US motorsport
Motorsport

Marcos Ambrose on what it takes to get ahead in US motorsport

Marcos Ambrose calls Kiwi Shane van Gisbergen a 'pure racer' taking on Nascar.

18 Oct 04:30 PM
'What the **** was that?': Lawson's lap deleted in Austin sprint qualifying
Formula 1

'What the **** was that?': Lawson's lap deleted in Austin sprint qualifying

The Kiwi will start 15th, after being forced to take evasive action on track.

17 Oct 10:17 PM
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'It's been a crazy year': Lawson's quest to keep F1 seat enters final push
Formula 1

'It's been a crazy year': Lawson's quest to keep F1 seat enters final push

Red Bull have indicated there are two races for the Kiwi to keep his Racing Bulls seat.

17 Oct 02:00 AM
Schumacher shows ‘good signs’ in rare positive health update
Formula 1

Schumacher shows ‘good signs’ in rare positive health update

The seven-time F1 champion suffered severe head injuries in a 2013 ski crash.

14 Oct 05:25 AM
Under the Mountain: How Payne's win and Wood's heartbreak define a new era
Motorsport

Under the Mountain: How Payne's win and Wood's heartbreak define a new era

Matthew Payne and Garth Tander surged from 18th to win Bathurst in the wet.

13 Oct 03:01 AM
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How the Mountain turned chaos into one of Bathurst's greatest finishes
Eric Thompson
AnalysisEric Thompson

How the Mountain turned chaos into one of Bathurst's greatest finishes

ANALYSIS: At Bathurst, greatness isn't neat – it's noisy and difficult to achieve.

12 Oct 11:35 PM
'That was absolutely insane': Kiwi triumphs in rain‑soaked Bathurst thriller
Motorsport

'That was absolutely insane': Kiwi triumphs in rain‑soaked Bathurst thriller

Kiwi Matthew Payne stormed from 18th to take his maiden Bathurst 1000 win.

12 Oct 08:21 AM
King of the Mountain: Kiwi Matt Payne wins Bathurst 1000 thriller
Motorsport

King of the Mountain: Kiwi Matt Payne wins Bathurst 1000 thriller

Recap: Relive the drama after one of the most tense 161-lap races in history.

12 Oct 07:53 AM
Bathurst thriller sets stage for high-stakes Great Race showdown
Motorsport

Bathurst thriller sets stage for high-stakes Great Race showdown

Unsettled weather on race day could shake up the field at Mount Panorama.

11 Oct 08:02 AM
Feeney and Whincup set pace as Bathurst 1000 contenders emerge
Motorsport

Feeney and Whincup set pace as Bathurst 1000 contenders emerge

Kiwi Fabian Coulthard was sixth quickest in the co-driver session with Chaz Mostert.

11 Oct 06:18 AM
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Kostecki edges Feeney by 0.006s to top Bathurst qualifying
Motorsport

Kostecki edges Feeney by 0.006s to top Bathurst qualifying

Only two-tenths of a second separated the 10 fastest drivers in the tightest session yet.

10 Oct 07:29 AM
'So many things can go wrong': Broc Feeney on challenge of Bathurst
Motorsport

'So many things can go wrong': Broc Feeney on challenge of Bathurst

The Great Race draws more than 180,000 fans to Mount Panorama each October.

10 Oct 02:06 AM
Inside the mindset of six Kiwis chasing the ultimate Bathurst prize
Motorsport

Inside the mindset of six Kiwis chasing the ultimate Bathurst prize

Six Kiwi drivers are gearing up for a shot at Bathurst 1000 glory.

09 Oct 09:01 PM
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