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Motorsport and F1 news

Bathurst 1000: Who will be 'King of the Mountain'?
Live
Motorsport

Bathurst 1000: Who will be 'King of the Mountain'?

Live updates from the 68th running of the Bathurst 1000.

12 Oct 12:30 AM
Motorsport

Bathurst thriller sets stage for high-stakes Great Race showdown

Unsettled weather on race day could shake up the field at Mount Panorama.

11 Oct 08:02 AM
Motorsport

Feeney and Whincup set pace as Bathurst 1000 contenders emerge

Kiwi Fabian Coulthard was sixth quickest in the co-driver session with Chaz Mostert.

11 Oct 06:18 AM

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Kostecki edges Feeney by 0.006s to top Bathurst qualifying
Motorsport

Kostecki edges Feeney by 0.006s to top Bathurst qualifying

Only two-tenths of a second separated the 10 fastest drivers in the tightest session yet.

10 Oct 07:29 AM
'So many things can go wrong': Broc Feeney on challenge of Bathurst
Motorsport

'So many things can go wrong': Broc Feeney on challenge of Bathurst

The Great Race draws more than 180,000 fans to Mount Panorama each October.

10 Oct 02:06 AM
Inside the mindset of six Kiwis chasing the ultimate Bathurst prize
Motorsport

Inside the mindset of six Kiwis chasing the ultimate Bathurst prize

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

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

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

07 Oct 06:00 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
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'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
'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

Car news and reviews

NZ new-vehicle sales September: utes steady, light vehicles doing all the heavy lifting
Driven Car Guide
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NZ new-vehicle sales September: utes steady, light vehicles doing all the heavy lifting

A 28% lift in new-vehicle sales for September is no thanks to utes (for a change).

12 Oct 05:05 AM
Ford Transit Custom Sport Van quick review: this really gets a (house) move on
Driven Car Guide
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Ford Transit Custom Sport Van quick review: this really gets a (house) move on

A Sport Van is no more silly than a sporty ute, and more fun to be around.

12 Oct 05:05 AM
Jaguar F-Pace 90th Anniversary Edition quick review: not with a bang
Driven Car Guide

Jaguar F-Pace 90th Anniversary Edition quick review: not with a bang

This is as much a farewell to the F-Pace as it is a celebration.

11 Oct 11:05 PM
(Geely) Riddara RD6 Pro EV first drive: new double-cab on the rank
Driven Car Guide

(Geely) Riddara RD6 Pro EV first drive: new double-cab on the rank

Is this new EV now the most authentic 'ute' you can buy in NZ?

11 Oct 09:05 PM
Driven Car Guide

GWM reveals sharp pricing for Tank 500 PHEV

11 Oct 05:05 AM
Driven Car Guide

Tech Review: Tesla Full Self Driving (Supervised) on Kiwi roads

11 Oct 02:05 AM
Driven Car Guide

GWM will debut its new 3.0-litre turbo diesel in Australia

10 Oct 10:48 PM
Driven Car Guide

Cupra Formentor VZ Cup Racing Edition quick review: to the limit

10 Oct 05:05 AM

Sport news

'Hell of an effort': Canterbury edge Counties in 100-minute NPC thriller
NPC

'Hell of an effort': Canterbury edge Counties in 100-minute NPC thriller

Canterbury needed extra time to produce a come-from-behind win.

12 Oct 03:39 AM
Bathurst 1000: Who will be 'King of the Mountain'?
Live
Motorsport

Bathurst 1000: Who will be 'King of the Mountain'?

Live updates from the 68th running of the Bathurst 1000.

12 Oct 12:30 AM
Cool Aza Rene reminds punters of her 1000 Guineas credentials
Racing

Cool Aza Rene reminds punters of her 1000 Guineas credentials

Te Akau domination of Ashburton's richest race continues.

11 Oct 04:00 PM
Weather crucial factor for Stephen Marsh's team on big day of Rotorua racing
Racing

Weather crucial factor for Stephen Marsh's team on big day of Rotorua racing

Many of the trainers heading to Rotorua today will be hoping for an improved track.

11 Oct 04:00 PM
Bathurst thriller sets stage for high-stakes Great Race showdown
Motorsport

Bathurst thriller sets stage for high-stakes Great Race showdown

Unsettled weather on race day could shake up the field at Mount Panorama.

11 Oct 08:02 AM
Hawke’s Bay hold off Taranaki to make NPC semis
NPC

Hawke’s Bay hold off Taranaki to make NPC semis

The Magpies held Taranaki tryless in the quarter-final.

11 Oct 08:01 AM

More Motorsport and F1 News

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
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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
'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
'Better car': F1 pundit on why Lawson is shining for Racing Bulls
Formula 1

'Better car': F1 pundit on why Lawson is shining for Racing Bulls

However, Mark Fogarty warns the Kiwi is in danger of being outshone by his teammate.

05 Sep 07:04 AM
Lawson in the dark over Red Bull future as teammate continues to shine
Formula 1

Lawson in the dark over Red Bull future as teammate continues to shine

A decision over the team’s 2026 lineups is expected to be made in October.

04 Sep 09:00 PM
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Red Bull adviser reveals timeline for Lawson-Hadjar-Tsunoda decision
Formula 1

Red Bull adviser reveals timeline for Lawson-Hadjar-Tsunoda decision

The three drivers are vying to partner Max Verstappen in 2026.

02 Sep 10:15 PM
'You saved me’: Lawson thanks engineer after narrowly avoiding scary crash
Formula 1

'You saved me’: Lawson thanks engineer after narrowly avoiding scary crash

Liam Lawson avoided a crash thanks to his engineer’s quick warning.

31 Aug 09:52 PM
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Alex Powell: Did Lawson just let his Red Bull future intentions slip?
Alex Powell
OpinionAlex Powell

Alex Powell: Did Lawson just let his Red Bull future intentions slip?

OPINION: What we learned from the Dutch Grand Prix.

31 Aug 08:11 PM
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