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Eric Thompson

Eric Thompson is a motorsport writer for NZME

We are your advocate, Aotearoa. Uncovering stories that matter, asking hard-hitting questions of those in power, live-blogging sport events, monitoring the highs and lows of the NZX and providing Premium expert opinion and analysis. Bringing you distinctive, quality journalism and breaking news from across New Zealand and around the world. With specialists working together to create indepth reads, engaging video, and unmissable podcasts.

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'More difficult than ever': Brendon Hartley on his Le Mans challenge
Motorsport

'More difficult than ever': Brendon Hartley on his Le Mans challenge

13 Jun 07:00 PM
Supercars showdown: NZ drivers eye Perth glory in tight championship
Motorsport

Supercars showdown: NZ drivers eye Perth glory in tight championship

06 Jun 06:29 PM

Ryan Wood aims to turn his speed into points at Perth this weekend.

Frustration replaces expectation for Kiwi Formula E former title contenders
Motorsport

Frustration replaces expectation for Kiwi Formula E former title contenders

31 May 12:00 AM

After vying for last season’s championship, Mitch Evans and Nick Cassidy are struggling.

Scott Dixon's latest quest to join Indy immortality again
Motorsport

Scott Dixon's latest quest to join Indy immortality again

24 May 12:00 AM

Scott Dixon feels confident despite several crashes in practice and qualifying.

Kiwi racer sharpens focus for pivotal F3 round at Imola
Motorsport

Kiwi racer sharpens focus for pivotal F3 round at Imola

16 May 06:00 PM

He hasn't finished in the top 10 yet and sits 25th on the points table.

'Consistency is the key': Payne on title hopes ahead of Tasmania round
Motorsport

'Consistency is the key': Payne on title hopes ahead of Tasmania round

09 May 05:45 PM

Kiwi sits third in the title race with 605 points, behind Cam Waters and Will Brown.

Dixon seeks elusive Barber victory in tight IndyCar season
Motorsport

Dixon seeks elusive Barber victory in tight IndyCar season

02 May 02:45 AM

The Kiwi driver sits fifth in the title race with 86 points, chasing leader Alex Palou.

Kiwi teen bucks the trend in tough Moto3 world championships
Motorsport

Kiwi teen bucks the trend in tough Moto3 world championships

01 May 08:00 PM

Cormac Buchanan is the first Kiwi in 25 years to contest a full MotoGP season.

Hartley eyes success in Imola after tough start to endurance season
Motorsport

Hartley eyes success in Imola after tough start to endurance season

19 Apr 03:00 AM

The Kiwi is back in action this weekend at Imola in Italy.

'Dream come true': Payne wins Jason Richards Memorial trophy in Taupō
Motorsport

'Dream come true': Payne wins Jason Richards Memorial trophy in Taupō

13 Apr 05:42 AM

The New Zealander was the best driver across the three Supercars races in Taupō.

Payne gives fans a win to cheer in Taupō
Motorsport

Payne gives fans a win to cheer in Taupō

12 Apr 09:52 AM

Ryan scored his third first, Wood his first third in the afternoon’s opening sprint race

Andre Heimgartner eyes repeat victory at Taupō Supercars round
Motorsport

Andre Heimgartner eyes repeat victory at Taupō Supercars round

10 Apr 11:04 PM

Five Kiwis, including Heimgartner, are racing on home soil this weekend.

Motocross champion’s heart scare: ‘I had no idea what was going on’
Motorsport

Motocross champion’s heart scare: ‘I had no idea what was going on’

04 Apr 07:00 PM

Courtney Duncan will miss the season's opener and doesn't know what the future holds.

Eric Thompson: How the fans got it right and Red Bull got it wrong
Opinion

Eric Thompson: How the fans got it right and Red Bull got it wrong

01 Apr 04:05 AM

OPINION: F1 fans have clear view of the chaos at Red Bull.

Paddon, Kennard reignite transtasman rally rivalry in Australia
Motorsport

Paddon, Kennard reignite transtasman rally rivalry in Australia

22 Mar 12:00 AM

They aim to emulate Possum Bourne’s success, starting in Canberra this weekend.

‘I’d still like to win’: Sharp ambitious for F3 debut
Motorsport

‘I’d still like to win’: Sharp ambitious for F3 debut

15 Mar 12:00 AM

The 17-year-old qualified 15th, 1.345 seconds behind top qualifier Rafael Camara.

Kiwis take on Formula One legends, top drivers in Race of Champions
Motorsport

Kiwis take on Formula One legends, top drivers in Race of Champions

08 Mar 12:00 AM

The pair will compete against the likes of Sebastian Vettel and Valtteri Bottas.

Premium
'Super pumped': Kiwi drivers prepare for IndyCar opening showdown
Motorsport

'Super pumped': Kiwi drivers prepare for IndyCar opening showdown

28 Feb 06:00 PM

Scott Dixon: 'Everyone has a shot of winning a race.'

Young King Cole laps up praise
Motorsport

Young King Cole laps up praise

21 Feb 07:09 PM

Cole Davies has been earning plaudits from motocross legends he has long admired.

Evans faces twin challenge in Formula E Jeddah debut
Motorsport

Evans faces twin challenge in Formula E Jeddah debut

14 Feb 07:00 PM

The Kiwi is second equal after two rounds.

‘What am I doing?’: NZ Grand Prix major change for Supercars teammates
Motorsport

‘What am I doing?’: NZ Grand Prix major change for Supercars teammates

07 Feb 09:00 PM

'This is pretty much my first time in one of these [single-seaters],' Broc Feeney said.

16-year-old American is mastering NZ's racing circuits
Motorsport

16-year-old American is mastering NZ's racing circuits

31 Jan 10:00 PM

The 16-year-old is second in the championship, trailing Arvid Lindblad.

Old-school Kiwi tracks give F1 prospect wings
Motorsport

Old-school Kiwi tracks give F1 prospect wings

24 Jan 05:24 PM

Red Bull Racing Junior Academy driver Arvid Lindblad is on the fast track to Formula One.

'Pretty special': Kiwi teen shines in elite racing field debut
Motorsport

'Pretty special': Kiwi teen shines in elite racing field debut

17 Jan 07:34 PM

Scoular praised the strong field, which includes Red Bull and Supercars drivers.

F1 prospect and Supercars champ head quickfire series
Motorsport

F1 prospect and Supercars champ head quickfire series

10 Jan 09:00 PM

Racing kicks off in Taupō, featuring top international drivers and strong local talent.

Leading Kiwi drivers set to shine even brighter in 2025
Motorsport

Leading Kiwi drivers set to shine even brighter in 2025

06 Jan 12:00 AM

Eric Thompson runs through six established racers who might push on to even higher glory.

Buchanan puts NZ back on MotoGP map after 25 years
Motorsport

Buchanan puts NZ back on MotoGP map after 25 years

29 Dec 03:00 AM

Cormac Buchanan will become the first Kiwi to compete in the FIM Moto3 world championship.

How Kiwi motorsport athletes shone in 2024's top competitions
Motorsport

How Kiwi motorsport athletes shone in 2024's top competitions

21 Dec 12:00 AM

Why 2024 was a standout year for New Zealand motorsport stars.

Kiwi stars team up for longest drive at Daytona
Motorsport

Kiwi stars team up for longest drive at Daytona

13 Dec 02:34 AM

Scott McLaughlin: 'I am confident we have a real chance of winning.'

Premium
Liam Lawson to play key role in $28 million F1 quest
Formula 1

Liam Lawson to play key role in $28 million F1 quest

29 Nov 06:19 PM

The difference between sixth and eighth is a big incentive for teams.

'It was all his idea': Hayden Paddon takes on a new challenge, supporting his dad
Motorsport

'It was all his idea': Hayden Paddon takes on a new challenge, supporting his dad

22 Nov 08:00 PM

'I’ll be playing the true team manager job and putting the pressure on.'

'Eyes on the prize': Broc Feeney insists race for Supercars title isn't over yet
Motorsport

'Eyes on the prize': Broc Feeney insists race for Supercars title isn't over yet

15 Nov 09:01 PM

Will Brown leads the Supercars championship, but Broc Feeney aims to keep the fight alive.

The latest Kiwi with sights on IndyCar drive
Motorsport

The latest Kiwi with sights on IndyCar drive

13 Nov 01:50 AM

Another young Kiwi motorsport talent is on the fast track to the top.

Meet the man who helped Liam Lawson to the top
Formula 1

Meet the man who helped Liam Lawson to the top

03 Nov 08:18 PM

David Dicker says the cost of international motor racing is particularly tough for Kiwis.

Where there's a Will, there's a way - the Supercars title could be decided this weekend
Motorsport

Where there's a Will, there's a way - the Supercars title could be decided this weekend

25 Oct 07:30 PM

Leader Will Brown could potentially wrap up the 2024 championship this weekend.

Liam Lawson's dad reveals the advice he shared ahead of F1 debut
Formula 1

Liam Lawson's dad reveals the advice he shared ahead of F1 debut

18 Oct 07:00 PM

Jared Lawson advises son Liam to "be confident" as he faces a challenging race weekend.

'We’ll be pushing as hard as we can': Bathurst doesn't scare Payne
Motorsport

'We’ll be pushing as hard as we can': Bathurst doesn't scare Payne

11 Oct 10:07 PM

Hard tyre challenges loom for drivers; race strategies may shift with new rules this year.

Hayden Paddon faces pressure as Ben Hunt eyes third NZRC title
Motorsport

Hayden Paddon faces pressure as Ben Hunt eyes third NZRC title

05 Oct 06:00 AM

Ben Hunt seeks victory against rival Hayden Paddon in penultimate NZRC round.

Motorsport: Kiwi Sharp at pointy end of championship
Motorsport

Motorsport: Kiwi Sharp at pointy end of championship

29 Sep 12:30 AM

Sharp is hoping to join an exclusive club of back-to-back champions this weekend.

Can McLaren continue to harangue Red Bull in quest for F1 title?
Formula 1

Can McLaren continue to harangue Red Bull in quest for F1 title?

21 Sep 03:30 AM

McLaren now lead Red Bull Racing in the constructor’s championship.

'He's come on leaps and bounds': Coulthard full of praise for Wood
Motorsport

'He's come on leaps and bounds': Coulthard full of praise for Wood

14 Sep 03:00 AM

Kiwi pair join forces for Supercars endurance race.

'Here to stay': Kiwi WMX champion has no regrets in seeking new challenge
Motorsport

'Here to stay': Kiwi WMX champion has no regrets in seeking new challenge

07 Sep 05:00 AM

'It’s important to go into the break showing people I’m still here, finishing on top.'

Hail Mary time for Scott Dixon in quest for IndyCar title
Motorsport

Hail Mary time for Scott Dixon in quest for IndyCar title

30 Aug 11:00 PM

Kiwi sits fifth in the IndyCar standings with three races remaining.

What to expect for rest of Formula One season
Formula 1

What to expect for rest of Formula One season

24 Aug 08:00 PM

This season’s F1 championship has been one of the best in very long time.

Kiwi Payne hoping for Plains sailing in Tassie
Sport

Kiwi Payne hoping for Plains sailing in Tassie

17 Aug 03:15 AM

New Zealand Supercars driver Matthew Payne is on a roll.

Premium
Eric Thompson: Why F1 should be an Olympic sport
Motorsport

Eric Thompson: Why F1 should be an Olympic sport

12 Aug 02:04 AM

OPINION: It's time to put the fast into 'Faster, Higher, Stronger'.

Premium
F1 halftime report: Is Verstappen's dominance fading?
Formula 1

F1 halftime report: Is Verstappen's dominance fading?

04 Aug 09:00 PM

Red Bull are set for a challenge in both the constructors' and drivers' championships

Kiwi duo Cassidy, Evans eye Formula E title as final round shootout looms
Motorsport

Kiwi duo Cassidy, Evans eye Formula E title as final round shootout looms

20 Jul 05:30 AM

The New Zealanders and Jaguar teammates lead the championship with two races to go.

Armstrong struggles to build on IndyCar rookie success
Motorsport

Armstrong struggles to build on IndyCar rookie success

13 Jul 10:30 PM

The Kiwi set the bar high by winning Rookie of the Year despite not racing on the ovals.

Kiwi Payne targets Townsville bounce back to stay in Supercars title race
Motorsport

Kiwi Payne targets Townsville bounce back to stay in Supercars title race

06 Jul 01:30 AM

The 21-year-old is 558 points behind series leader Will Brown.

Cassidy feels electricity in Formula E title challenge
Motorsport

Cassidy feels electricity in Formula E title challenge

28 Jun 11:19 PM

The 29-year-old Kiwi leads the standings ahead of the penultimate round.

Kiwi Hedge cutting it fine after appendicitis setback
Motorsport

Kiwi Hedge cutting it fine after appendicitis setback

23 Jun 05:30 AM

New Zealand rookie Callum Hedge is making his mark in Indy NXT.

Supercars sandwich busy spell of global motorsport for Kiwi
Motorsport

Supercars sandwich busy spell of global motorsport for Kiwi

18 Jun 10:21 PM

The 27-year-old is off to Japan, Belgium and Australia.

Dixon's dominance: Kiwi poised for win at favourite track
Motorsport

Dixon's dominance: Kiwi poised for win at favourite track

09 Jun 04:01 AM

Scott Dixon aims for another win at Road America to extend his championship lead.

Kiwi Sharp as a tack in GB3 lead
Motorsport

Kiwi Sharp as a tack in GB3 lead

01 Jun 08:07 PM

'It has been a cool step up and I’m enjoying every minute'

'All that matters': Dixon's plan to overcome low Indy 500 starting spot
Motorsport

'All that matters': Dixon's plan to overcome low Indy 500 starting spot

25 May 06:00 PM

Others higher up the grid are better placed to take out the Greatest Spectacle in Racing.

Kiwi Jaxon Evans coming to terms with Supercars switch after Porsche successes
Motorsport

Kiwi Jaxon Evans coming to terms with Supercars switch after Porsche successes

19 May 07:02 AM

The 27-year-old has traded endurance racing for Supercars this year.

Duncan excited by WMX team switch, results still to come
Motorsport

Duncan excited by WMX team switch, results still to come

13 May 07:55 AM

New Zealander is seventh in championship after two of seven WMX rounds.

Eric Thompson: F1 soap opera could heat up in Miami
Formula 1

Eric Thompson: F1 soap opera could heat up in Miami

04 May 10:00 PM

OPINION: The event in Miami couldn’t be a better comment on the state of the category.

'I got it wrong': Hedge looks to make amends after Indy NXT crash
Motorsport

'I got it wrong': Hedge looks to make amends after Indy NXT crash

28 Apr 04:24 AM

Kiwi Indy NXT racer Callum Hedge is owning his mistake at the opening round of the series.

Kiwis' luck runs out in second Taupō Supercars race
Motorsport

Kiwis' luck runs out in second Taupō Supercars race

21 Apr 05:32 AM

Sunday’s race saw a return to the status quo with a win for Red Bull Racing's Will Brown.

Level playing field at Taupō could favour Stanaway's breakthrough
Sport

Level playing field at Taupō could favour Stanaway's breakthrough

19 Apr 06:01 AM

Richie Stanaway aims for his first solo win at Taupō race, despite season struggles.

'Exciting times': Supercars' Taupō sellout no shock to Kiwi legend
Motorsport

'Exciting times': Supercars' Taupō sellout no shock to Kiwi legend

14 Apr 04:00 AM

Both days will be packed out when New Zealand returns to the Supercars calendar.

Paddon and Kennard braced for tougher Euro challenge
Sport

Paddon and Kennard braced for tougher Euro challenge

06 Apr 06:00 PM

The pair made history last year by becoming the first non-Europeans to claim the trophy.

‘Impressively strong’: Kiwi teen talking up his chances in IndyCar support series
Motorsport

‘Impressively strong’: Kiwi teen talking up his chances in IndyCar support series

30 Mar 02:00 AM

Fresh from winning the NZ Grand Prix, Sceats has relocated to the US.

‘Make or break’: Kiwi driver’s conundrum at Melbourne Supercars
Motorsport

‘Make or break’: Kiwi driver’s conundrum at Melbourne Supercars

22 Mar 06:30 PM

Andre Heimgartner is looking for major improvement in qualifying.

Premium
The coincidence behind Cassidy's strong start
Sport|motorsport

The coincidence behind Cassidy's strong start

16 Mar 04:14 AM

Kiwi top of Formula E standings as series heads to Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Championship fight: Armstrong's outlook ahead of IndyCar season
Sport

Championship fight: Armstrong's outlook ahead of IndyCar season

09 Mar 04:23 AM

After sharing a car in his rookie campaign, the young Kiwi will get a full season in 2024.

Premium
How Liam Lawson can be on road to success in F1 season
Formula 1

How Liam Lawson can be on road to success in F1 season

01 Mar 09:06 PM

What F1's big talking points mean for the Kiwi ace.

'I'll just give it back': Kiwi Supercars rookie welcomes 'biff and barge'
Sport|motorsport

'I'll just give it back': Kiwi Supercars rookie welcomes 'biff and barge'

24 Feb 03:32 AM

A potential Kiwi superstar makes his debut in Supercars this weekend

Sceats leads local hopes at NZ Grand Prix
Sport|motorsport

Sceats leads local hopes at NZ Grand Prix

17 Feb 05:00 PM

The ambition to add their names to the list of winners remains strong.

Polish 19yo out to solidify points lead at Hampton Downs
Sport

Polish 19yo out to solidify points lead at Hampton Downs

02 Feb 10:00 PM

The 19-year-old started racing single seaters in 2020 in the British Formula 4.

Premium
All-star Kiwi line-up in running at Daytona
Sport|motorsport

All-star Kiwi line-up in running at Daytona

20 Jan 04:18 AM

There are six practice sessions this weekend, with qualifying for the main race on Monday.

Kiwis hit top gear on world’s race circuits
Motorsport

Kiwis hit top gear on world’s race circuits

07 Jan 02:36 AM

We look at New Zealand motorsport’s outstanding achievements of the past year.

Hartley’s fourth world title the toughest
Motorsport

Hartley’s fourth world title the toughest

30 Dec 04:49 AM

Brendon Hartley says the World Endurance Championship is becoming tougher to win.

Kiwi ace Emma Gilmour on being the first woman to drive for McLaren
Motorsport

Kiwi ace Emma Gilmour on being the first woman to drive for McLaren

28 Dec 03:00 AM

Gilmour is returning to rally driving in New Zealand.

New contenders as SVG exit evens up Supercars
Motorsport

New contenders as SVG exit evens up Supercars

16 Dec 07:10 AM

Kiwis are among the contenders to step up in Shane van Gisbergen's absence.

Van Gisbergen departs with Pukekohe finale his favourite memory
Motorsport

Van Gisbergen departs with Pukekohe finale his favourite memory

14 Dec 01:11 AM

Shane van Gisbergen has enjoyed success in Australia but his biggest highlight is at home.

Van Gisbergen's favourite Supercars memory
Sport|motorsport

Van Gisbergen's favourite Supercars memory

14 Dec 12:41 AM

The Kiwi champion shares the ultimate highlight of his Supercars career.

Premium
Heimgartner looks forward to becoming senior Kiwi
Sport|motorsport

Heimgartner looks forward to becoming senior Kiwi

25 Nov 06:59 AM

Andre Heimgartner is looking ahead to becoming the senior Kiwi in Supercars next year

Hartley happy to add to Kiwi success
Sport|motorsport

Hartley happy to add to Kiwi success

19 Nov 07:37 AM

Brendon Hartley struggles to pinpoint why so many Kiwis are prominent in motorsport.

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