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Motorsport and F1 news

Nurse allegedly raped at Michael Schumacher’s mansion by family friend
Motorsport

Nurse allegedly raped at Michael Schumacher’s mansion by family friend

The trial is scheduled this week for incident said to have taken place in 2019.

15 Oct 04:58 PM
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
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
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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

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

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

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

Kostecki edges Feeney by 0.006s to top Bathurst qualifying

10 Oct 07:29 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
Rain, walls and early markers: Bathurst stars set tone for endurance weekend
Motorsport

Rain, walls and early markers: Bathurst stars set tone for endurance weekend

Kiwi pair Ryan Wood and Jayden Ojeda impressed with a fourth-place run.

09 Oct 05:05 PM
F1 accused of televising drivers’ girlfriends over race action
Formula 1

F1 accused of televising drivers’ girlfriends over race action

F1’s broadcast also failed to show Alonso’s late chase of Hamilton.

08 Oct 06:32 PM
Double tragedy: Speedway community mourns death of two iconic racers
Motorsport

Double tragedy: Speedway community mourns death of two iconic racers

Ryan Terry-Daley and Nick Edmonds both tragically died in recent days.

07 Oct 06:00 AM
Van Gisbergen wins fifth straight Nascar road course race
Motorsport

Van Gisbergen wins fifth straight Nascar road course race

The Kiwi driver claimed his fifth win of the season and sixth in his career.

06 Oct 01:46 AM
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Alex Powell: Will Racing Bulls’ gambles cost Lawson his F1 career?
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Alex Powell: Will Racing Bulls’ gambles cost Lawson his F1 career?

OPINION: What we learned from the Singapore Grand Prix.

06 Oct 12:42 AM
Lawson's pit gamble fails as he endures difficult weekend in Singapore
Formula 1

Lawson's pit gamble fails as he endures difficult weekend in Singapore

The Kiwi managed a 49-lap first stint, but hopes of a safety car went unrewarded.

05 Oct 01:49 PM
'Not good enough': Second crash costs Lawson, Kiwi to start 12th in Singapore
Formula 1

'Not good enough': Second crash costs Lawson, Kiwi to start 12th in Singapore

For the second time in 24 hours, Lawson hit the wall on the Marina Bay Street Circuit.

04 Oct 02:11 PM
'We'll be going for maximum points': Paddon’s plan for ARC penultimate round
Motorsport

'We'll be going for maximum points': Paddon’s plan for ARC penultimate round

Hayden Paddon leads the Australian championship with 366 points after four rounds.

03 Oct 05:21 PM
'I'll learn': Lawson hits wall, Singapore Grand Prix practice ruined
Formula 1

'I'll learn': Lawson hits wall, Singapore Grand Prix practice ruined

A mistake at turn 16 triggered a red flag and prematurely ended the Kiwi’s day.

03 Oct 02:03 PM
'Love this place': Singapore success key in Lawson's battle for F1 future
Formula 1

'Love this place': Singapore success key in Lawson's battle for F1 future

For the first time in his career, Lawson returns to a track he’s previously succeeded on.

02 Oct 10:00 PM

Car news and reviews

Tech Review: Navman MiVue True 4K Pro Surround
Driven Car Guide

Tech Review: Navman MiVue True 4K Pro Surround

Navman's latest dashcam is a triple camera beast that records in 4K.

15 Oct 05:05 AM
Upcoming Porsche Cayenne Electric unveils a cabin from the future
Driven Car Guide

Upcoming Porsche Cayenne Electric unveils a cabin from the future

The EV version of Porsche's popular SUV debuts later this year with a high-tech interior.

15 Oct 03:05 AM
Hot Wheels x Mercedes-Benz CLA: the toy car that grew up (and then some)
Driven Car Guide

Hot Wheels x Mercedes-Benz CLA: the toy car that grew up (and then some)

Life-size Hot Wheels CLA art car is part of the Class of Creators programme.

15 Oct 01:05 AM
Ferrari Elettrica unplugged: Maranello’s first-ever EV is no half measure
Driven Car Guide

Ferrari Elettrica unplugged: Maranello’s first-ever EV is no half measure

The Prancing Horse's first EV will pack 735kW and rocket to 100km/h in just 2.5 seconds.

14 Oct 11:05 PM
Driven Car Guide

How to keep your car safe from cyber threats

14 Oct 03:05 AM
Driven Car Guide

Mercedes-Benz levels up with League of Legends CLA art piece

14 Oct 01:05 AM
Driven Car Guide

Polly the Pollinator hits the road with 120,000 friends

13 Oct 11:05 PM
Driven Car Guide

BMW X3 20 xDrive M Sport quick review: like a new class of SUV

13 Oct 05:05 AM

Sport news

America's Cup no longer at defender's mercy as new era ushered in
America's Cup

America's Cup no longer at defender's mercy as new era ushered in

New governance board will see all teams have a seat at the table for cup management.

15 Oct 10:01 PM
'Pretty ridiculous': Black Caps v Canterbury NPC clash gives fans tough decision
Sport

'Pretty ridiculous': Black Caps v Canterbury NPC clash gives fans tough decision

Sky TV declined earlier rugby kickoff, saying viewers preferred evening games.

15 Oct 09:06 PM
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Gregor Paul: All Blacks’ biggest Grand Slam threat may not be who fans expect
Gregor Paul
OpinionGregor Paul

Gregor Paul: All Blacks’ biggest Grand Slam threat may not be who fans expect

OPINION: Scotland's backline, led by Finn Russell, is rated sharper than New Zealand's.

15 Oct 06:01 PM
Indian city tipped to host 2030 Commonwealth Games
Commonwealth Games

Indian city tipped to host 2030 Commonwealth Games

A final decision will be made at the Commonwealth Assembly in Glasgow.

15 Oct 05:17 PM
Herald Hat-trick sports quiz: October 16
Sport

Herald Hat-trick sports quiz: October 16

Can you get a hat-trick?

15 Oct 04:59 PM
Nurse allegedly raped at Michael Schumacher’s mansion by family friend
Motorsport

Nurse allegedly raped at Michael Schumacher’s mansion by family friend

The trial is scheduled this week for incident said to have taken place in 2019.

15 Oct 04:58 PM

More Motorsport and F1 News

'In my arms': Hamilton says goodbye to dog Roscoe at 12
Formula 1

'In my arms': Hamilton says goodbye to dog Roscoe at 12

Formula One driver skipped a Ferrari tyre test to stay with his dog in hospital.

29 Sep 07:55 PM
'Champion of grassroots racing': Speedway community mourns death of 'Moon Goon'
Motorsport

'Champion of grassroots racing': Speedway community mourns death of 'Moon Goon'

Alan Luoni's involvement in speedway spanned more than four decades.

25 Sep 01:15 AM
Christian Horner's $184m payout to leave Red Bull
Formula 1

Christian Horner's $184m payout to leave Red Bull

Christian Horner had five and a half years left on his Red Bull contract.

22 Sep 05:48 PM
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Alex Powell: Dominoes falling as Lawson fights Tsunoda for F1 future
Alex Powell
OpinionAlex Powell

Alex Powell: Dominoes falling as Lawson fights Tsunoda for F1 future

OPINION: What we learned from the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

21 Sep 08:00 PM
Lawson claims career-best F1 result despite missing podium in Baku
Formula 1

Lawson claims career-best F1 result despite missing podium in Baku

The Kiwi defended admirably over the 51 laps of the Azerbaijan circuit.

21 Sep 12:46 PM
Lawson claims career-best qualifying position, to start third in Baku
Formula 1

Lawson claims career-best qualifying position, to start third in Baku

The Kiwi equalled Racing Bulls’ best start and begins on the second row in Azerbaijan.

20 Sep 02:06 PM
'It’s been a tough slog': McLaughlin opens up on 2025 struggles
Motorsport

'It’s been a tough slog': McLaughlin opens up on 2025 struggles

Key Penske leaders quit mid-year after the team was found in rule breach.

19 Sep 06:01 PM
'Today was good': Lawson impressive in Azerbaijan Formula 1 practice
Formula 1

'Today was good': Lawson impressive in Azerbaijan Formula 1 practice

The Kiwi bettered teammate Isack Hadjar in both of Friday’s sessions.

19 Sep 01:06 PM
Lawson open to Racing Bulls stay as Red Bull driver decision looms
Formula 1

Lawson open to Racing Bulls stay as Red Bull driver decision looms

The Kiwi has eight races left this year to fight for another promotion.

18 Sep 05:00 PM
'It's on my bucket list': McLaughlin set for Suzuka 1000 challenge
Motorsport

'It's on my bucket list': McLaughlin set for Suzuka 1000 challenge

Japan's Suzuka 1000 endurance event returns after five years as part of the GT Challenge.

12 Sep 06:31 PM
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Alex Powell: Are Racing Bulls playing favourites with Lawson's career?
Alex Powell
OpinionAlex Powell

Alex Powell: Are Racing Bulls playing favourites with Lawson's career?

OPINION: What we learned from the Italian Grand Prix.

08 Sep 02:01 AM
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'We tried a gamble': Lawson’s strategy fails, settles for 14th in Italy
Formula 1

'We tried a gamble': Lawson’s strategy fails, settles for 14th in Italy

The Kiwi again had to watch his Racing Bulls teammate finish in the points.

07 Sep 06:19 PM
Lawson has qualifying effort deleted, to start 19th at Italian Grand Prix
Formula 1

Lawson has qualifying effort deleted, to start 19th at Italian Grand Prix

'It's a shame to get knocked out for something that silly.'

06 Sep 03:05 PM
'Work to do': Lawson off  pace on tricky day of Italian Grand Prix practice
Formula 1

'Work to do': Lawson off pace on tricky day of Italian Grand Prix practice

The Kiwi was outside the top 10 in both sessions on Friday.

05 Sep 04:10 PM
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