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Motorsport and F1 news

'Way better than us': Nascar drivers react to Kiwi sensation
Motorsport

'Way better than us': Nascar drivers react to Kiwi sensation

Van Gisbergen leads the Rookie of the Year standings with 367 points.

19 Jul 12:29 AM
Premium
OpinionAlex Powell

Alex Powell: Why Lawson's F1 future is about more than just results

OPINION: The Kiwi is likely to be retained by Red Bull for 2026.

14 Jul 06:00 PM
Formula 1

Exclusive: Liam Lawson likely to keep Racing Bulls seat for 2026

The Kiwi's future has been subject to speculation after his two-race demotion.

14 Jul 02:13 AM

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Kiwi driver Van Gisbergen dominates with third win of the Nascar season
Motorsport

Kiwi driver Van Gisbergen dominates with third win of the Nascar season

Shane van Gisbergen led 97 of 110 laps at Sonoma Raceway for a strong victory.

13 Jul 11:13 PM
Dixon and Armstrong both finish on podium as Palou wins again
Motorsport

Dixon and Armstrong both finish on podium as Palou wins again

Scott Dixon finished second, marking his 14th top-five finish at Iowa.

13 Jul 08:04 PM
'We’re confident': Payne on tackling Townsville's challenges
Motorsport

'We’re confident': Payne on tackling Townsville's challenges

11 Jul 06:47 PM
Alex Powell: What does Christian Horner's sacking mean for Liam Lawson?
Premium
OpinionAlex Powell

Alex Powell: What does Christian Horner's sacking mean for Liam Lawson?

10 Jul 03:00 AM
Red Bull part ways with long-time F1 boss Christian Horner
Formula 1

Red Bull part ways with long-time F1 boss Christian Horner

09 Jul 05:44 PM
Alex Powell: What does Red Bull’s Verstappen problem mean for Lawson?
Premium
OpinionAlex Powell

Alex Powell: What does Red Bull’s Verstappen problem mean for Lawson?

06 Jul 11:45 PM
Dixon secures unlikely victory to keep consecutive win streak alive
Motorsport

Dixon secures unlikely victory to keep consecutive win streak alive

Dixon won by 0.42 seconds, marking his first victory of the season.

06 Jul 08:55 PM
‘Who the hell was that?’: Lawson taken out on first lap at Silverstone
Formula 1

‘Who the hell was that?’: Lawson taken out on first lap at Silverstone

A collision ended the Kiwi’s British Grand Prix after just five corners.

06 Jul 02:20 PM
'I have no idea': Slip costs Lawson in British Grand Prix qualifying
Formula 1

'I have no idea': Slip costs Lawson in British Grand Prix qualifying

The Kiwi missed out on progressing by just 0.112s at Silverstone.

05 Jul 03:15 PM
'I'm really looking forward': Sharp on racing at familiar Silverstone
Motorsport

'I'm really looking forward': Sharp on racing at familiar Silverstone

Louis Sharp sits 20th in the F3 table with 11 points in his rookie year.

05 Jul 05:00 AM
'A good start': Lawson fast in Silverstone practice, logs two top-10 finishes
Formula 1

'A good start': Lawson fast in Silverstone practice, logs two top-10 finishes

Both Racing Bulls cars showed pace on the first day of the British Grand Prix.

04 Jul 04:08 PM
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‘It’s a new weekend’: The factor in Lawson's favour for British Grand Prix
Formula 1

‘It’s a new weekend’: The factor in Lawson's favour for British Grand Prix

The Kiwi boasts a strong record at Silverstone before this weekend’s race.

03 Jul 09:00 PM
'There are always rumours': Verstappen refuses to be drawn on future
Formula 1

'There are always rumours': Verstappen refuses to be drawn on future

The Red Bull driver has been linked with a move to Mercedes for the 2026 season.

03 Jul 08:09 PM
'Got to dream': Paddon hopeful of launching WRC team
Motorsport

'Got to dream': Paddon hopeful of launching WRC team

Hayden Paddon aims to return to WRC as a team owner.

03 Jul 03:00 AM
Formula One could relocate Qatar, Abu Dhabi races if Middle East tensions rise
Formula 1

Formula One could relocate Qatar, Abu Dhabi races if Middle East tensions rise

Daily talks with promoters ensure Formula One is ready for any necessary changes.

02 Jul 08:05 PM
'Doesn't make sense': Red Bull adviser rules out Lawson swap
Formula 1

'Doesn't make sense': Red Bull adviser rules out Lawson swap

Liam Lawson overtook Yuki Tsunoda in the standings after finishing sixth in Austria.

01 Jul 08:32 PM
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Alex Powell: What we learned from Lawson's best finish
Alex Powell
OpinionAlex Powell

Alex Powell: What we learned from Lawson's best finish

OPINION: The Kiwi ace was a shining light, as the Red Bull racers struggled.

29 Jun 10:24 PM

Car news and reviews

Honda and Nissan plan shared software for next-gen vehicles
Driven Car Guide

Honda and Nissan plan shared software for next-gen vehicles

The two carmaker are edging closer to a tech alliance that could reshape their future cars

20 Jul 12:00 AM
Kia announces local pricing for updated Sportage
Driven Car Guide

Kia announces local pricing for updated Sportage

The facelifted Sportage is now available in hybrid AWD form for the first time.

19 Jul 06:00 AM
Google Places quietly rolls into Hyundai infotainment systems
Driven Car Guide

Google Places quietly rolls into Hyundai infotainment systems

Hyundai now gives drivers data on over 250 million global locations without a phone needed

19 Jul 12:00 AM
GWM Cannon Alpha Lux PHEV review: eco-crusher
Driven Car Guide

GWM Cannon Alpha Lux PHEV review: eco-crusher

Can GWM's big plug-in ute beat the BYD Shark and Ford Ranger at their own game?

18 Jul 06:00 AM
Driven Car Guide

Ridden: Moto Guzzi Stelvio is less a cup of tea, more a shot of espresso

18 Jul 12:00 AM
Driven Car Guide

Can you save money by just filling up with the cheapest petrol at the pump?

17 Jul 09:54 PM
Driven Car Guide

Mazda CX-3 SP20 extended review: miles and pile

17 Jul 06:00 AM
Driven Car Guide

Lexus sets two world records with balls, speed and a roof rack

17 Jul 03:00 AM

Sport news

'Four weeks to get them right': All Blacks on track for Rugby Championship returns
All Blacks

'Four weeks to get them right': All Blacks on track for Rugby Championship returns

The All Blacks captain is nearing a return but other injury news is not so positive.

20 Jul 02:00 AM
Kiwi Olivia McTaggart triumphs in London with 4.73m clearance
Sport

Kiwi Olivia McTaggart triumphs in London with 4.73m clearance

The 4.73m height meets the pole vault entry mark for the World Athletics Championships.

19 Jul 11:59 PM
Premium
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Gregor Paul: Why Razor's selection gamble was necessary for developing depth
Gregor Paul
OpinionGregor Paul

Gregor Paul: Why Razor's selection gamble was necessary for developing depth

OPINION: The All Blacks secured a series sweep, but the performance lacked polish.

19 Jul 10:31 PM
Usyk knocks out Dubois to become undisputed champion again
Boxing

Usyk knocks out Dubois to become undisputed champion again

Oleksandr Usyk listed Joseph Parker as one of his three choices for his next opponent.

19 Jul 10:30 PM
Junior All Blacks fall to South Africa in U20 World Champs final
Rugby

Junior All Blacks fall to South Africa in U20 World Champs final

Prop Sika Pole was red-carded in the first half of the match in Italy.

19 Jul 09:50 PM
All Blacks dealt more injury blows after France series sweep
All Blacks

All Blacks dealt more injury blows after France series sweep

More than one player faces a race to be fit for the Rugby Championship.

19 Jul 09:00 PM

More Motorsport and F1 News

'You deserve it Liam': High praise for Lawson after career-best F1 finish
Formula 1

'You deserve it Liam': High praise for Lawson after career-best F1 finish

Kiwi avoids first-lap carnage to finish sixth in Austria, the best of the Red Bull cars.

29 Jun 09:58 PM
'Very, very happy': Lawson claims career-best finish with sixth in Austrian GP
Formula 1

'Very, very happy': Lawson claims career-best finish with sixth in Austrian GP

The Kiwi was Red Bull's best-placed car for its home race in Spielberg.

29 Jun 02:46 PM
Lawson sixth, beats Verstappen and Hadjar in Austrian qualifying
Formula 1

Lawson sixth, beats Verstappen and Hadjar in Austrian qualifying

The Kiwi is Red Bull's highest-starting car, for its home Grand Prix.

28 Jun 03:21 PM
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'Challenge ahead': Rally star Paddon takes on triple international test
Motorsport

'Challenge ahead': Rally star Paddon takes on triple international test

Paddon is preparing for Belgium, having retired after a roll while lying third in Ireland.

27 Jun 05:00 PM
'The car is decent': Lawson outpaces teammate Hadjar in Austrian practice
Formula 1

'The car is decent': Lawson outpaces teammate Hadjar in Austrian practice

The Kiwi was solid in his first taste of the Red Bull Ring in a Formula One car.

27 Jun 04:10 PM
F1 movie review: Can Brad Pitt save his own film from plot holes?
Alex Powell
OpinionAlex Powell

F1 movie review: Can Brad Pitt save his own film from plot holes?

OPINION: There's enough for old-school and new-school fans alike.

24 Jun 04:00 AM
McLaren’s internal scrap for glory: Three things from the Canadian GP
Formula 1

McLaren’s internal scrap for glory: Three things from the Canadian GP

McLaren won't change their approach despite Norris' crash in Canada.

16 Jun 08:30 PM
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Alex Powell: Liam Lawson's biggest problem isn't going away
Alex Powell
OpinionAlex Powell

Alex Powell: Liam Lawson's biggest problem isn't going away

OPINION: What we learned from the Canadian Grand Prix.

16 Jun 02:00 AM
'Leaking out both holes': Van Gisbergen overcomes illness for historic Nascar win in Mexico
Motorsport

'Leaking out both holes': Van Gisbergen overcomes illness for historic Nascar win in Mexico

Shane van Gisbergen's win has won him a spot in the Nascar playoffs.

16 Jun 12:23 AM
Hamilton devastated after hitting groundhog in Canada F1 race
Formula 1

Hamilton devastated after hitting groundhog in Canada F1 race

Sir Lewis Hamilton was upset after accidentally hitting a groundhog.

15 Jun 11:16 PM
‘Sorry, mate’: Lawson forced out of Canadian Grand Prix
Formula 1

‘Sorry, mate’: Lawson forced out of Canadian Grand Prix

A power unit ultimately gave out, and forced the Kiwi’s hand in Montreal.

15 Jun 07:36 PM
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Liam Lawson forced to retire from Canadian Grand Prix
Formula 1

Liam Lawson forced to retire from Canadian Grand Prix

Mercedes' George Russell took the chequered flag in Montreal.

15 Jun 07:22 PM
'What the hell just happened?': Lawson dealt qualifying blow in Canada
Formula 1

'What the hell just happened?': Lawson dealt qualifying blow in Canada

The Kiwi could only post the 19th-fastest time in Montreal.

14 Jun 09:10 PM
'It's been a fun day': Lawson quick in Canadian Grand Prix practice
Formula 1

'It's been a fun day': Lawson quick in Canadian Grand Prix practice

The Kiwi enjoyed a solid start to the weekend in Montreal.

13 Jun 10:16 PM
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