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Motorsport and F1 news

‘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
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
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

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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
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

27 Oct 08:08 AM
Alex Powell: Has Liam Lawson done enough to save his Formula 1 seat?
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Alex Powell: Has Liam Lawson done enough to save his Formula 1 seat?

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

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

26 Oct 10:00 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
'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
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?
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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

Car news and reviews

Liam Lawson’s personal Subaru Forester to be auctioned for charity
Driven Car Guide

Liam Lawson’s personal Subaru Forester to be auctioned for charity

Even putting aside the celebrity owner, this is one very special Forester.

03 Nov 05:05 AM
Toyota’s next Corolla concept leaves the old one in the rear-view
Driven Car Guide

Toyota’s next Corolla concept leaves the old one in the rear-view

European-designed concept will help shape the next production model, due in 2026.

03 Nov 01:05 AM
Honda Super-One for New Zealand: cool almost-a-kei-car confirmed
Driven Car Guide

Honda Super-One for New Zealand: cool almost-a-kei-car confirmed

Cute-as baby EV features Boost Mode and fake gearchanges.

02 Nov 11:05 PM
Cupra Tavascan first drive: nuts and volts and more
Driven Car Guide

Cupra Tavascan first drive: nuts and volts and more

Tavascan is made from familiar ingredients, but it's especially tasty all the same.

02 Nov 05:05 AM
Driven Car Guide

Audi A6 Avant e-tron launched in NZ: would you like a $10k coffee table with that?

01 Nov 11:05 PM
Driven Car Guide

Leapmotor plans high-performance hatchback and SUV models: it’s adding ‘extra vitamins’

01 Nov 09:05 PM
Driven Car Guide

Toyota GR Corolla automatic full review: 8 is enough

01 Nov 05:05 PM
Driven Car Guide

BYD Sealion 6 Essential quick review: just the essentials

01 Nov 05:05 AM

Sport news

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‘It’s a lot of work’: Inside the spike of Kiwis chasing US volleyball dreams
Sport

‘It’s a lot of work’: Inside the spike of Kiwis chasing US volleyball dreams

Volleyball’s renaissance in NZ is opening pathways to US colleges for young Kiwis.

03 Nov 10:01 PM
'This window is too soon': All Whites lose Wood for big South America clashes
All Whites
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'This window is too soon': All Whites lose Wood for big South America clashes

Captain Chris Wood is almost impossible to replace in the current squad

03 Nov 10:00 PM
Kiwis fullback thankful after majestic display in test return
League

Kiwis fullback thankful after majestic display in test return

Keano Kini scored a try in his comeback test to help the NZ reach the Pacific Cup final.

03 Nov 09:30 PM
32 tests, no wins: Can Scotland finally crack the All Blacks code at Murrayfield?
All Blacks

32 tests, no wins: Can Scotland finally crack the All Blacks code at Murrayfield?

New Zealand have dominated this rivalry, winning 30 of 32 Tests since 1905.

03 Nov 09:15 PM
All Blacks v Scotland: All you need to know
All Blacks

All Blacks v Scotland: All you need to know

The All Blacks take on Scotland in the second leg of the Grand Slam.

03 Nov 09:00 PM
Double injury blow for All Blacks
All Blacks

Double injury blow for All Blacks

All Blacks XV and Blues lock Josh Beehre has been called into the squad as cover.

03 Nov 07:55 PM

More Motorsport and F1 News

'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
'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
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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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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

Recap: Relive the drama after one of the most tense 161-lap races in history.

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

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

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

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

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

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
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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
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