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Motorsport and F1 news

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

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

The 23-year-old Bathurst 1000 champion sits third in the title standings.

14 Nov 06:01 PM
Premium
OpinionAlex Powell

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

NZ Herald's Formula 1 correspondent answers your questions about the Kiwi's season.

14 Nov 02:01 AM
Formula 1

Liam Lawson Q&A: F1 correspondent Alex Powell answers readers' questions

Herald F1 writer answers your questions about Liam Lawson and the F1 season.

13 Nov 09:30 PM

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'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

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

Recap: Lawson finishes seventh in Brazil

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

08 Nov 07:28 PM
'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

07 Nov 07:45 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
‘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
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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
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

Car news and reviews

Clean Car Importer Standard fines slashed by 80%: scheme ‘out of whack’ says Transport Minister
Driven Car Guide

Clean Car Importer Standard fines slashed by 80%: scheme ‘out of whack’ says Transport Minister

The Government admits Clean Car legislation isn't working. It has a temporary solution.

17 Nov 05:05 AM
All-new Mercedes-Benz GLB keeps its cool at sub-zero
Driven Car Guide

All-new Mercedes-Benz GLB keeps its cool at sub-zero

Before its world premiere next month, the medium SUV is enduring sub-zero trials.

17 Nov 03:05 AM
Peugeot’s Polygon concept squares up to the future of driving
Driven Car Guide

Peugeot’s Polygon concept squares up to the future of driving

Concept introduces Hypersquare, a square-shaped control system paired with steer-by-wire.

17 Nov 01:05 AM
Nissan Patrol Ti-L full review: last man standing
Driven Car Guide

Nissan Patrol Ti-L full review: last man standing

Is a petrol V8 with no turbos or electrification good enough in 2025? Nissan thinks so.

16 Nov 11:05 PM
Driven Car Guide

Gymkhana Subaru Brataroo 9500 Turbo is set to shred Australia

16 Nov 02:05 AM
Driven Car Guide

2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E first drive: ‘real-world gain’ and GT speed

15 Nov 11:05 PM
Driven Car Guide

New Hilux pricing, specification: Toyota New Zealand reveals all about 9th-gen ute

15 Nov 09:05 PM
Driven Car Guide

Volkswagen Tayron Elegance full review: school-run sophistication

15 Nov 05:05 PM

Sport news

Premium
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Liam Napier: The changes needed in the All Blacks coaching set up
Liam Napier
OpinionLiam Napier
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Liam Napier: The changes needed in the All Blacks coaching set up

OPINION: Lack of progress shines the spotlight on wider All Blacks coaching team.

17 Nov 06:16 PM
All Blacks 2026 fixtures revealed in new Nations Championship launch
All Blacks

All Blacks 2026 fixtures revealed in new Nations Championship launch

New Zealand will open their campaign at home against France in a blockbuster clash.

17 Nov 05:08 PM
All Blacks to host France, Italy and Ireland as Nations Championship era begins
All Blacks

All Blacks to host France, Italy and Ireland as Nations Championship era begins

Scott Robertson calls 2026’s 17‑game schedule ‘a unique season’ for players.

17 Nov 05:03 PM
Herald Hat-trick sports quiz: November 18
Sport

Herald Hat-trick sports quiz: November 18

Can you get a hat-trick?

17 Nov 04:20 PM
Osaka withdraws from ASB Classic; two top-15 players confirmed
Tennis

Osaka withdraws from ASB Classic; two top-15 players confirmed

While the world No 16 won't play, the two players ranked above her have been confirmed.

17 Nov 04:01 PM
‘Backwards step’: Doctor’s warning as ‘run it straight’ arrives in US
Sport

‘Backwards step’: Doctor’s warning as ‘run it straight’ arrives in US

The controversial sport, which led to a teen's death in NZ, has its US debut this week.

17 Nov 07:00 AM

More Motorsport and F1 News

'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
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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
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
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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