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Alex Powell: Why Lawson's F1 future is about more than just results
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Alex Powell: Why Lawson's F1 future is about more than just results

OPINION: The Kiwi is likely to be retained by Red Bull for 2026.

14 Jul 06:00 PM
Formula 1

Exclusive: Liam Lawson likely to keep Racing Bulls seat for 2026

The Kiwi's future has been subject to speculation after his two-race demotion.

14 Jul 02:13 AM
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Christian Horner: A row with Max Verstappen's dad, then a tearful goodbye

Horner's tearful speech in Milton Keynes marked his sudden sacking.

10 Jul 07:25 AM

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Alex Powell: What does Christian Horner's sacking mean for Liam Lawson?
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Alex Powell: What does Christian Horner's sacking mean for Liam Lawson?

OPINION: Red Bull's bombshell could fall nicely in the Kiwi's favour.

10 Jul 03:00 AM
Red Bull part ways with long-time F1 boss Christian Horner
Formula 1

Red Bull part ways with long-time F1 boss Christian Horner

Horner led Red Bull to eight drivers' and six constructors' championships.

09 Jul 05:44 PM
Alex Powell: What does Red Bull’s Verstappen problem mean for Lawson?
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Alex Powell: What does Red Bull’s Verstappen problem mean for Lawson?

06 Jul 11:45 PM
‘Who the hell was that?’: Lawson taken out on first lap at Silverstone
Formula 1

‘Who the hell was that?’: Lawson taken out on first lap at Silverstone

06 Jul 02:20 PM
'I have no idea': Slip costs Lawson in British Grand Prix qualifying
Formula 1

'I have no idea': Slip costs Lawson in British Grand Prix qualifying

05 Jul 03:15 PM
'A good start': Lawson fast in Silverstone practice, logs two top-10 finishes
Formula 1

'A good start': Lawson fast in Silverstone practice, logs two top-10 finishes

04 Jul 04:08 PM
‘It’s a new weekend’: The factor in Lawson's favour for British Grand Prix
Formula 1

‘It’s a new weekend’: The factor in Lawson's favour for British Grand Prix

The Kiwi boasts a strong record at Silverstone before this weekend’s race.

03 Jul 09:00 PM
'There are always rumours': Verstappen refuses to be drawn on future
Formula 1

'There are always rumours': Verstappen refuses to be drawn on future

The Red Bull driver has been linked with a move to Mercedes for the 2026 season.

03 Jul 08:09 PM
Formula One could relocate Qatar, Abu Dhabi races if Middle East tensions rise
Formula 1

Formula One could relocate Qatar, Abu Dhabi races if Middle East tensions rise

Daily talks with promoters ensure Formula One is ready for any necessary changes.

02 Jul 08:05 PM
'Doesn't make sense': Red Bull adviser rules out Lawson swap
Formula 1

'Doesn't make sense': Red Bull adviser rules out Lawson swap

Liam Lawson overtook Yuki Tsunoda in the standings after finishing sixth in Austria.

01 Jul 08:32 PM
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Alex Powell: What we learned from Lawson's best finish
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Alex Powell: What we learned from Lawson's best finish

OPINION: The Kiwi ace was a shining light, as the Red Bull racers struggled.

29 Jun 10:24 PM
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'You deserve it Liam': High praise for Lawson after career-best F1 finish
Formula 1

'You deserve it Liam': High praise for Lawson after career-best F1 finish

Kiwi avoids first-lap carnage to finish sixth in Austria, the best of the Red Bull cars.

29 Jun 09:58 PM
'Very, very happy': Lawson claims career-best finish with sixth in Austrian GP
Formula 1

'Very, very happy': Lawson claims career-best finish with sixth in Austrian GP

The Kiwi was Red Bull's best-placed car for its home race in Spielberg.

29 Jun 02:46 PM
Lawson sixth, beats Verstappen and Hadjar in Austrian qualifying
Formula 1

Lawson sixth, beats Verstappen and Hadjar in Austrian qualifying

The Kiwi is Red Bull's highest-starting car, for its home Grand Prix.

28 Jun 03:21 PM
'The car is decent': Lawson outpaces teammate Hadjar in Austrian practice
Formula 1

'The car is decent': Lawson outpaces teammate Hadjar in Austrian practice

The Kiwi was solid in his first taste of the Red Bull Ring in a Formula One car.

27 Jun 04:10 PM
F1 movie review: Can Brad Pitt save his own film from plot holes?
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F1 movie review: Can Brad Pitt save his own film from plot holes?

OPINION: There's enough for old-school and new-school fans alike.

24 Jun 04:00 AM
McLaren’s internal scrap for glory: Three things from the Canadian GP
Formula 1

McLaren’s internal scrap for glory: Three things from the Canadian GP

McLaren won't change their approach despite Norris' crash in Canada.

16 Jun 08:30 PM
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Alex Powell: Liam Lawson's biggest problem isn't going away
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Alex Powell: Liam Lawson's biggest problem isn't going away

OPINION: What we learned from the Canadian Grand Prix.

16 Jun 02:00 AM
Hamilton devastated after hitting groundhog in Canada F1 race
Formula 1

Hamilton devastated after hitting groundhog in Canada F1 race

Sir Lewis Hamilton was upset after accidentally hitting a groundhog.

15 Jun 11:16 PM
‘Sorry, mate’: Lawson forced out of Canadian Grand Prix
Formula 1

‘Sorry, mate’: Lawson forced out of Canadian Grand Prix

A power unit ultimately gave out, and forced the Kiwi’s hand in Montreal.

15 Jun 07:36 PM
Liam Lawson forced to retire from Canadian Grand Prix
Formula 1

Liam Lawson forced to retire from Canadian Grand Prix

Mercedes' George Russell took the chequered flag in Montreal.

15 Jun 07:22 PM
'What the hell just happened?': Lawson dealt qualifying blow in Canada
Formula 1

'What the hell just happened?': Lawson dealt qualifying blow in Canada

The Kiwi could only post the 19th-fastest time in Montreal.

14 Jun 09:10 PM
'It's been a fun day': Lawson quick in Canadian Grand Prix practice
Formula 1

'It's been a fun day': Lawson quick in Canadian Grand Prix practice

The Kiwi enjoyed a solid start to the weekend in Montreal.

13 Jun 10:16 PM
Lawson’s teammate: 'I wouldn’t feel ready' for Red Bull promotion
Formula 1

Lawson’s teammate: 'I wouldn’t feel ready' for Red Bull promotion

The world champion risks a suspension due to his poor disciplinary record.

12 Jun 08:58 PM
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Alex Powell: Liam Lawson's Red Bull future lies in Yuki Tsunoda's hands
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Alex Powell: Liam Lawson's Red Bull future lies in Yuki Tsunoda's hands

OPINION: There is plenty for the Kiwi to race for over the coming months.

10 Jun 09:45 PM
Lawson in frame for Red Bull return if Verstappen cops F1 ban
Formula 1

Lawson in frame for Red Bull return if Verstappen cops F1 ban

The world champion risks a suspension due to his poor disciplinary record.

09 Jun 12:37 AM
Liam Lawson replacement to be given 'time and support': Red Bull
Formula 1

Liam Lawson replacement to be given 'time and support': Red Bull

Yuki Tsunoda needs to find confidence in his car, Red Bull boss Christian Horner says.

05 Jun 10:10 PM
Opinion: Dastardly Verstappen must be banned
Opinion

Opinion: Dastardly Verstappen must be banned

Red Bull driver ignored team orders – a stronger deterrent is required.

02 Jun 07:00 PM
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Alex Powell: Where does Lawson stand with Red Bull as Hadjar continues to shine?
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Alex Powell: Where does Lawson stand with Red Bull as Hadjar continues to shine?

OPINION: What we learned from the Spanish Grand Prix.

02 Jun 05:00 AM
'We got screwed': Lawson narrowly misses points in chaotic Spanish Grand Prix
Formula 1

'We got screwed': Lawson narrowly misses points in chaotic Spanish Grand Prix

The Kiwi was so close, but so far from more points in Barcelona.

01 Jun 02:44 PM
'Pretty disappointed': Lawson qualifies 13th for Spanish Grand Prix
Formula 1

'Pretty disappointed': Lawson qualifies 13th for Spanish Grand Prix

The Kiwi wasn't able to repeat his heroics from Monaco qualifying last week.

31 May 03:04 PM
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