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Formula 1 news

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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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
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

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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
'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

18 Sep 05:00 PM
Alex Powell: Are Racing Bulls playing favourites with Lawson's career?
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OpinionAlex Powell

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

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

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

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
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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Ant Strachan: How the Bledisloe Cup test will be won
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Ant Strachan: How the Bledisloe Cup test will be won

ANALYSIS: This is no ordinary Australian side. They are coached by a master tactician.

24 Sep 02:00 AM
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Alice Soper: How NZ Rugby let rivals overtake the Black Ferns
Black Ferns

Alice Soper: How NZ Rugby let rivals overtake the Black Ferns

ANALYSIS: The Black Ferns went 42 days without a test before the World Cup began.

24 Sep 12:00 AM
'Unsung hero': The Kiwi turning Wallabies' fortunes ahead of All Blacks showdown
All Blacks

'Unsung hero': The Kiwi turning Wallabies' fortunes ahead of All Blacks showdown

Former Wallabies captain Phil Kearns has heaped praise on Mike Cron's influence.

23 Sep 10:51 PM
'I've got to smash everybody': Stirling's plot for Perth in UFC rise
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'I've got to smash everybody': Stirling's plot for Perth in UFC rise

Navajo Stirling will face his toughest test yet inside the UFC octagon in Perth.

23 Sep 09:05 PM
Racing’s biggest names confirm for Te Rapa regardless of weather
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Racing’s biggest names confirm for Te Rapa regardless of weather

Weather could have final say on who is the horse to beat in Saturday's Group 1 at Te Rapa.

23 Sep 06:00 PM
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Gregor Paul: The hard truth behind NZ Rugby's near-empty trophy cabinet
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Gregor Paul: The hard truth behind NZ Rugby's near-empty trophy cabinet

ANALYSIS: The Bledisloe Cup is now one of the few trophies New Zealand Rugby still holds.

23 Sep 06:00 PM
Ryder Cup row over pay lingers as US stars pledge charity donations
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Ryder Cup row over pay lingers as US stars pledge charity donations

Europe’s players told Luke Donald they want no money for the Ryder Cup.

23 Sep 05:57 PM
Herald Hat-trick sports quiz: September 24
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Herald Hat-trick sports quiz: September 24

Can you get a hat-trick?

23 Sep 05:55 PM

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Alex Powell: Did Lawson just let his Red Bull future intentions slip?
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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
Lawson taken out at Zandvoort, settles for 12th as teammate podiums
Formula 1

Lawson taken out at Zandvoort, settles for 12th as teammate podiums

A collision with Williams' Carlos Sainz cost the Kiwi another points finish.

31 Aug 02:44 PM
'Frustrating': Lawson starts eighth at Zandvoort, outqualified by teammate
Formula 1

'Frustrating': Lawson starts eighth at Zandvoort, outqualified by teammate

The Kiwi is eyeing another points finish with a third straight top-10 start.

30 Aug 02:10 PM
Lawson solid, betters teammate Hadjar in Dutch Grand Prix practice
Formula 1

Lawson solid, betters teammate Hadjar in Dutch Grand Prix practice

Racing Bulls' Kiwi was secure on a day where plenty of drivers struggled.

29 Aug 03:06 PM
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Liam Lawson: Herald F1 correspondent answers readers’ questions
Alex Powell
OpinionAlex Powell

Liam Lawson: Herald F1 correspondent answers readers’ questions

Alex Powell answers readers' questions as the F1 season resumes at Zandvoort.

29 Aug 03:00 AM
‘We have to start again’: Lawson writes off good results as F1 returns
Formula 1

‘We have to start again’: Lawson writes off good results as F1 returns

The Racing Bulls driver was in career-best form before the summer break.

28 Aug 09:00 PM
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 Alex Powell answers your questions about Liam Lawson and the F1 season.

28 Aug 08:14 PM
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Road to redemption: Inside Liam Lawson’s Formula 1 recovery
Formula 1

Road to redemption: Inside Liam Lawson’s Formula 1 recovery

The struggles of Racing Bulls’ Kiwi driver are long behind him at the summer break.

26 Aug 11:31 PM
New Formula One team unveil drivers for 2026 season
Formula 1

New Formula One team unveil drivers for 2026 season

Cadillac becomes F1's 11th team, with engines initially from Ferrari.

26 Aug 05:48 PM
'One of the most talented right now': Pundit backs another Kiwi to join Lawson in F1
Formula 1

'One of the most talented right now': Pundit backs another Kiwi to join Lawson in F1

Scott McLaughlin is a three-time V8 Supercars champ and Indycar race winner.

11 Aug 08:00 PM
'Head and shoulders above': McLaren's rise to F1 dominance
Formula 1

'Head and shoulders above': McLaren's rise to F1 dominance

Zak Brown's leadership and key hires revitalised McLaren's performance.

04 Aug 11:16 PM
'A lot going on': Hamilton hints at Ferrari turmoil after slump
Formula 1

'A lot going on': Hamilton hints at Ferrari turmoil after slump

The British driver expressed frustration as his struggles on the track continued.

04 Aug 05:55 AM
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Alex Powell: Lawson's statement to Red Bull with Verstappen battle
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Alex Powell: Lawson's statement to Red Bull with Verstappen battle

OPINION: What we learned from the Hungarian Grand Prix.

03 Aug 09:00 PM
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Lawson beats Verstappen to finish as Red Bull’s top car in Hungary GP
Formula 1

Lawson beats Verstappen to finish as Red Bull’s top car in Hungary GP

The Kiwi held off the world champion for his second points finish in a row.

03 Aug 02:42 PM
Lawson starts inside top 10 again, qualifies ninth for Hungarian Grand Prix
Formula 1

Lawson starts inside top 10 again, qualifies ninth for Hungarian Grand Prix

The Kiwi has scored points every time he's started in the top 10 this season.

02 Aug 03:07 PM
'A tricky day': Lawson off pace in Hungarian Grand Prix practice
Formula 1

'A tricky day': Lawson off pace in Hungarian Grand Prix practice

The Kiwi was outside the top 10 in both of Friday’s sessions.

01 Aug 04:07 PM
‘Not enough’: Lawson wants more after Formula 1 season recovery
Formula 1

‘Not enough’: Lawson wants more after Formula 1 season recovery

The Kiwi is not content with his three points finishes this year.

31 Jul 07:02 PM
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Max Verstappen confirms commitment to Red Bull, ending speculation
Formula 1

Max Verstappen confirms commitment to Red Bull, ending speculation

The Dutch driver confirmed he will stay with Red Bull in 2026.

31 Jul 06:52 PM
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Alex Powell: Lawson lands vital punch in Red Bull battle with Hadjar
Alex Powell
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Alex Powell: Lawson lands vital punch in Red Bull battle with Hadjar

OPINION: What we learned from the Belgian Grand Prix.

27 Jul 09:31 PM
Lawson takes eighth in Belgium Grand Prix, comprehensively beats teammate Hadjar
Formula 1

Lawson takes eighth in Belgium Grand Prix, comprehensively beats teammate Hadjar

The Kiwi drove home for his third points finish of the 2025 F1 season.

27 Jul 03:49 PM
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