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Formula 1 news

Lawson starts 13th in Abu Dhabi, Verstappen on pole in championship battle
Formula 1

Lawson starts 13th in Abu Dhabi, Verstappen on pole in championship battle

The Kiwi was just 0.043s away from reaching the final qualifying session.

06 Dec 03:04 PM
Formula 1

How the Abu Dhabi grand prix decides Norris, Verstappen and Piastri’s title hopes

All three title rivals have seven wins, but Norris leads on second places.

06 Dec 12:00 AM
Formula 1

Lawson off pace in Abu Dhabi Grand Prix practice, sits out first session

No driver completed more laps than the Kiwi in free practice two.

05 Dec 08:05 PM

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F1 experts on how Liam Lawson kept his Racing Bulls seat
Formula 1

F1 experts on how Liam Lawson kept his Racing Bulls seat

Experts say Lawson's polished form and consistency made him the safer choice.

02 Dec 10:25 PM
Liam Lawson keeps F1 seat for 2026 season
Formula 1

Liam Lawson keeps F1 seat for 2026 season

The sport's worst-kept secret has been confirmed by Red Bull.

02 Dec 03:51 PM
Lawson to keep Formula One seat – report
Formula 1

Lawson to keep Formula One seat – report

01 Dec 08:42 PM
Red Bull apologise for criticism after driver receives death threats
Formula 1

Red Bull apologise for criticism after driver receives death threats

01 Dec 05:05 PM
Lawson to learn F1 fate as Red Bull set to lock in 2026 line-up
Formula 1

Lawson to learn F1 fate as Red Bull set to lock in 2026 line-up

30 Nov 10:58 PM
McLaren chief admits strategy blunder costs Qatar win and podium
Formula 1

McLaren chief admits strategy blunder costs Qatar win and podium

30 Nov 10:39 PM
Lawson secures points finish in Qatar Grand Prix
Formula 1

Lawson secures points finish in Qatar Grand Prix

All the action from the Losail Circuit.

30 Nov 05:39 PM
Lawson completes professional performance, tops Tsunoda for ninth in Qatar
Formula 1

Lawson completes professional performance, tops Tsunoda for ninth in Qatar

On a track where overtaking is close to impossible, the Kiwi went from 12th to the points.

30 Nov 05:31 PM
Lawson achieves best Qatar qualifying result, to start 12th in Grand Prix
Formula 1

Lawson achieves best Qatar qualifying result, to start 12th in Grand Prix

The Kiwi was just 0.083s away from the top 10, after also taking 14th in the sprint race.

29 Nov 07:11 PM
Lawson struggles on first day of Qatar Grand Prix, to start 17th in sprint
Formula 1

Lawson struggles on first day of Qatar Grand Prix, to start 17th in sprint

The Kiwi was eliminated in the first session by just 0.078s.

28 Nov 06:17 PM
‘Something I can’t share’: Did Red Bull rival reveal Lawson’s F1 future?
Formula 1

‘Something I can’t share’: Did Red Bull rival reveal Lawson’s F1 future?

Yuki Tsunoda says he knows his fate, but cannot disclose it.

27 Nov 09:53 PM
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Another day, another record: Ruthe sets new benchmark in 800m
Athletics

Another day, another record: Ruthe sets new benchmark in 800m

The 16-year-old set a new NZ Secondary Schools Track and Field Championships 800m record.

07 Dec 12:29 AM
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All Whites World Cup power rankings: Who’s on the plane to North America?
All Whites

All Whites World Cup power rankings: Who’s on the plane to North America?

Jason Pines ranks the All Whites pushing for World Cup spots.

07 Dec 12:01 AM
Breakers ride hot streak into playoffs contention
Breakers

Breakers ride hot streak into playoffs contention

The Breakers are now sixth on the ladder with four wins in their last five games.

06 Dec 11:10 PM
'We're 5-0': Auckland FC tighten grip on derby dominance with fifth straight win
Auckland FC

'We're 5-0': Auckland FC tighten grip on derby dominance with fifth straight win

The result – at the end of a dramatic contest – was a welcome fillip for Auckland FC.

06 Dec 09:32 PM
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Scott Robertson unfiltered – what's Razor really like?
Rugby

Scott Robertson unfiltered – what's Razor really like?

As results and style falter, fans question if Razor is all froth and no substance.

06 Dec 08:00 PM
All Whites match venues and kickoff times confirmed for World Cup
Football World Cup

All Whites match venues and kickoff times confirmed for World Cup

All Whites face Iran first at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on June 16.

06 Dec 06:21 PM
Australia tighten Ashes grip as England collapse under Gabba lights
Cricket

Australia tighten Ashes grip as England collapse under Gabba lights

England slumped to 134-6 under the Gabba lights, still 43 runs behind.

06 Dec 05:55 PM
‘Hindsight’s a wonderful thing’: No regrets over Black Caps’ burned reviews
Black Caps

‘Hindsight’s a wonderful thing’: No regrets over Black Caps’ burned reviews

NZ squandered two chances that could have earned victory over the West Indies.

06 Dec 05:01 PM

More Formula 1 news

How Norris can seal the F1 championship this weekend
Formula 1

How Norris can seal the F1 championship this weekend

Norris leads Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen by 24 points in the standings.

27 Nov 05:30 PM
NZ Herald Sport Headlines| Norris and Piastri disqualified from Las Vegas GP
Formula 1

NZ Herald Sport Headlines| Norris and Piastri disqualified from Las Vegas GP

NZ Herald Sport Headlines | Norris and Piastri disqualified from Las Vegas GP. Video / NZ Herald

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23 Nov 05:45 PM
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Alex Powell: The politics behind deciding Liam Lawson’s Formula 1 future
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Alex Powell: The politics behind deciding Liam Lawson’s Formula 1 future

OPINION: What we learned from the Las Vegas Grand Prix.

23 Nov 04:01 PM
Lawson upgraded to 14th in Las Vegas after both McLarens disqualified
Formula 1

Lawson upgraded to 14th in Las Vegas after both McLarens disqualified

The Kiwi had crossed the line 16th after colliding with Oscar Piastri at turn one.

23 Nov 10:25 AM
Recap: Lawson finishes well back in Las Vegas after early damage
Formula 1

Recap: Lawson finishes well back in Las Vegas after early damage

All the action from the Las Vegas Grand Prix

23 Nov 05:25 AM
Lawson shines in wet Las Vegas qualifying to start sixth in Grand Prix
Formula 1

Lawson shines in wet Las Vegas qualifying to start sixth in Grand Prix

The Kiwi will start the race ahead of both of his 2026 Red Bull promotion rivals.

22 Nov 05:11 AM
Watch: Evasive action needed as Hamilton, Lawson have close call
Formula 1

Watch: Evasive action needed as Hamilton, Lawson have close call

It was the start of a chaotic day on track in Las Vegas.

22 Nov 05:09 AM
Lawson solid in Las Vegas F1 practice, finishes sixth in day’s second session
Formula 1

Lawson solid in Las Vegas F1 practice, finishes sixth in day’s second session

The Kiwi got through 44 laps without major drama on a track he admitted he struggled on.

21 Nov 05:07 AM
From Tuakau to the pitlane: How one Kiwi teen plans to reach the F1 grid
New Zealand

From Tuakau to the pitlane: How one Kiwi teen plans to reach the F1 grid

The 17-year-old Tuakau College student dreams of joining McLaren F1.

14 Nov 04:00 PM
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Will Liam Lawson keep his job? Herald F1 writer answers reader questions
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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
Liam Lawson Q&A: F1 correspondent Alex Powell answers readers' questions
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
'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
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'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

It was a case of finish how you start for Lawson, who was seventh in Brazil.

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

Recap: Lawson finishes seventh in Brazil

Liam Lawson held on for more F1 points in a great drive.

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

Liam Lawson will start alongside Oliver Bearman, whom he collided with in the sprint.

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

Lawson was the 11th-fastest in practice, but got things wrong in qualifying for the sprint

07 Nov 07:45 PM
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Lawson relieved as he reveals FIA support following Mexican near-miss
Formula 1

Lawson relieved as he reveals FIA support following Mexican near-miss

The FIA cleared Lawson after reviewing data from inside his car.

06 Nov 06:24 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
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