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Motorsport and F1 news

Supercars winner Wood keen to give open-wheel racing a crack
Motorsport

Supercars winner Wood keen to give open-wheel racing a crack

Wood has driven an open-wheeler only twice before his Toyota FROC debut.

24 Nov 01:00 AM
Premium
OpinionAlex Powell

Alex Powell: The politics behind deciding Liam Lawson’s Formula 1 future

OPINION: What we learned from the Las Vegas Grand Prix.

23 Nov 04:01 PM
Formula 1

Lawson upgraded to 14th in Las Vegas after both McLarens disqualified

The Kiwi had crossed the line 16th after colliding with Oscar Piastri at turn one.

23 Nov 10:25 AM

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Recap: Lawson finishes well back in Las Vegas after early damage
Formula 1

Recap: Lawson finishes well back in Las Vegas after early damage

All the action from the Las Vegas Grand Prix

23 Nov 05:25 AM
Lawson shines in wet Las Vegas qualifying to start sixth in Grand Prix
Formula 1

Lawson shines in wet Las Vegas qualifying to start sixth in Grand Prix

The Kiwi will start the race ahead of both of his 2026 Red Bull promotion rivals.

22 Nov 05:11 AM
Watch: Evasive action needed as Hamilton, Lawson have close call
Formula 1

Watch: Evasive action needed as Hamilton, Lawson have close call

22 Nov 05:09 AM
Lawson solid in Las Vegas F1 practice, finishes sixth in day’s second session
Formula 1

Lawson solid in Las Vegas F1 practice, finishes sixth in day’s second session

21 Nov 05:07 AM
Can Sandown play to Payne’s strengths in Supercars finals push?
Motorsport

Can Sandown play to Payne’s strengths in Supercars finals push?

14 Nov 06:01 PM
Will Liam Lawson keep his job? Herald F1 writer answers reader questions
Premium
OpinionAlex Powell

Will Liam Lawson keep his job? Herald F1 writer answers reader questions

14 Nov 02:01 AM
'Going to help so many people': Liam Lawson raises $35,000 with I Am Hope auction
Formula 1

'Going to help so many people': Liam Lawson raises $35,000 with I Am Hope auction

The Kiwi F1 driver donated his first car, a 2000 Subaru Forester, to be auctioned.

13 Nov 09:26 PM
'I respect it': Lawson shrugs off contact after teammate's late move
Formula 1

'I respect it': Lawson shrugs off contact after teammate's late move

Liam Lawson held on to finish seventh, ahead of teammate Isack Hadjar in eighth.

10 Nov 02:00 AM
'It just worked': Lawson's mega effort ends in points in Brazil
Formula 1

'It just worked': Lawson's mega effort ends in points in Brazil

It was a case of finish how you start for Lawson, who was seventh in Brazil.

09 Nov 08:35 PM
Recap: Lawson finishes seventh in Brazil
Formula 1

Recap: Lawson finishes seventh in Brazil

Liam Lawson held on for more F1 points in a great drive.

09 Nov 06:45 PM
'A decent place': Lawson to start in top 10 for Sao Paulo Grand Prix
Formula 1

'A decent place': Lawson to start in top 10 for Sao Paulo Grand Prix

Liam Lawson will start alongside Oliver Bearman, whom he collided with in the sprint.

08 Nov 07:28 PM
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'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
Lawson relieved as he reveals FIA support following Mexican near-miss
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
‘The decision is not clear’: Lawson on F1 seat fight ahead of Brazil GP
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
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

Mexico’s motorsport federation says the Kiwi driver failed to slow down sufficiently.

30 Oct 08:43 PM

Car news and reviews

Toyota GR Yaris quick review: don’t mess with success
Driven Car Guide

Toyota GR Yaris quick review: don’t mess with success

Toyota has updated the GR Yaris, adding more power but keeping the fun factor intact.

24 Nov 05:05 AM
Hyundai’s new Crater concept is a pocket-sized adventure off-roader
Driven Car Guide

Hyundai’s new Crater concept is a pocket-sized adventure off-roader

The new compact off-road SUV concept showcases the brand’s XRT design direction.

24 Nov 03:05 AM
Renault plugs into the future with all-new Trafic Van E-Tech Electric
Driven Car Guide

Renault plugs into the future with all-new Trafic Van E-Tech Electric

Renault’s new electric van debuts 800V fast charging, adding 260km in about 20 minutes.

24 Nov 01:05 AM
Hyundai Ioniq 6 N gets wild new carbon kit
Driven Car Guide

Hyundai Ioniq 6 N gets wild new carbon kit

Now you can add a splash of GT3-inspired flash to your mad performance EV.

23 Nov 11:05 PM
Driven Car Guide

BAIC SUVs join Kiwi market through Armstrong’s Group

23 Nov 02:05 AM
Driven Car Guide

Ram 1500 Rebel Hurricane quick review: it wants to be your plaything

22 Nov 11:05 PM
Driven Car Guide

Porsche Cayenne Electric is here, and it wants you to have 850kW to play with

22 Nov 09:05 PM
Driven Car Guide

Audi A6 Avant e-tron S line quattro full review: looking back to move forward

22 Nov 05:05 PM

Sport news

Young speedster Kendra picks track spikes over rugby sprigs
Sport

Young speedster Kendra picks track spikes over rugby sprigs

The 17-year-old sprinter shattered five national records in one summer.

24 Nov 03:12 AM
Watch: Moment two knocked out in US debut of controversial ‘run it straight’ sport
New Zealand

Watch: Moment two knocked out in US debut of controversial ‘run it straight’ sport

The Utah clash has drawn over 17 million views on Instagram.

24 Nov 03:00 AM
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Gregor Paul: The All Blacks' year in review – progress, pitfalls and plateaus
Gregor Paul
OpinionGregor Paul

Gregor Paul: The All Blacks' year in review – progress, pitfalls and plateaus

OPINION: Forward depth grew in 2025, yet backline flaws leave big questions for 2026.

24 Nov 02:01 AM
Supercars winner Wood keen to give open-wheel racing a crack
Motorsport

Supercars winner Wood keen to give open-wheel racing a crack

Wood has driven an open-wheeler only twice before his Toyota FROC debut.

24 Nov 01:00 AM
Kiwis dominate as the superstars of Hong Kong racing return
Racing

Kiwis dominate as the superstars of Hong Kong racing return

The superstars of Hong Kong racing were back on Sunday and it had a real Kiwi flavour.

23 Nov 11:09 PM
Williamson back, but Black Caps get mixed injury news for first West Indies test
Black Caps

Williamson back, but Black Caps get mixed injury news for first West Indies test

Glenn Phillips and Kyle Jamieson will miss the series opener.

23 Nov 11:05 PM

More Motorsport and F1 News

‘Kiwi generosity’: Liam Lawson auctions off first car for Gumboot Friday
Formula 1

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

Funds raised for I am Hope will help provide free counselling for under‑25s across NZ.

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

Max Verstappen’s challenge has seen the October deadline extended.

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

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

OPINION: What we learned from the Mexican Grand Prix.

27 Oct 02:00 AM
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Watch: 'Could have killed him' - Lawson narrowly avoids marshals during Grand Prix
Formula 1

Watch: 'Could have killed him' - Lawson narrowly avoids marshals during Grand Prix

Footage from the Kiwi's on-board camera showed a near miss as debris was being cleared.

26 Oct 11:27 PM
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
'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?
Alex Powell
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
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