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Home / Sport / Motorsport / Formula 1

Formula 1 news

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
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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
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

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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

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

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

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

31 Aug 09:52 PM
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Alex Powell: Did Lawson just let his Red Bull future intentions slip?
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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
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
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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
Will the curse of the backmarkers sting punters again tonight?
Racing

Will the curse of the backmarkers sting punters again tonight?

Will backing a favourite off a backmark prove costly for punters at Alexandra Park?

18 Sep 05:00 PM
Great New Zealand Hurdle favourite faces huge challenge with weight
Racing

Great New Zealand Hurdle favourite faces huge challenge with weight

The new Great New Zealand jumps racing carnival starts at Te Aroha today.

18 Sep 05:00 PM
'Heaviest sanction ever': Roosters star slapped with major club punishment amid Smith drug charges
League

'Heaviest sanction ever': Roosters star slapped with major club punishment amid Smith drug charges

Victor Radley has been hit with a 10-game and $30,000 fine.

18 Sep 08:15 AM
Football Fern’s five concussions: ‘You can’t muck around with your brain’
Sport

Football Fern’s five concussions: ‘You can’t muck around with your brain’

Indiah-Paige Riley has suffered five concussions in the past six years.

18 Sep 07:00 AM
O'Connor answers Wallabies' SOS for Bledisloe Cup tests against All Blacks
All Blacks

O'Connor answers Wallabies' SOS for Bledisloe Cup tests against All Blacks

James O’Connor is flying back from England to take his place in the team.

18 Sep 06:10 AM
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Revealed: The injury ruling Jorja Miller out of RWC semifinal
Women's Rugby World Cup

Revealed: The injury ruling Jorja Miller out of RWC semifinal

The Black Ferns flanker left the quarter-final in the 46th minute clutching her leg.

18 Sep 02:44 AM
'Very satisfying': Hamish Kerr speaks on world champion high jump title
Athletics

'Very satisfying': Hamish Kerr speaks on world champion high jump title

'I know I am the best high jumper in the world, I’ve proved that time and time again.'

18 Sep 01:03 AM

More Formula 1 news

‘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
Alex Powell
OpinionAlex Powell

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
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
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
OpinionAlex Powell

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
Lawson surges into top 10, to start ninth at Belgian Grand Prix
Formula 1

Lawson surges into top 10, to start ninth at Belgian Grand Prix

The Kiwi reached the third and final session of qualifying for the third time this year.

26 Jul 03:12 PM
Lawson takes top-10 finish in Formula 1's Belgium sprint race
Formula 1

Lawson takes top-10 finish in Formula 1's Belgium sprint race

The Kiwi held off the challenge of Red Bull's Yuki Tsunoda for 15 laps.

26 Jul 10:33 AM
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Lawson narrowly misses top 10, qualifies 11th for Belgium sprint race
Formula 1

Lawson narrowly misses top 10, qualifies 11th for Belgium sprint race

The Kiwi was 0.041s short of advancing to the third and final session of qualifying.

25 Jul 03:30 PM
'Nothing changes’: Lawson reacts to Horner’s shock Red Bull sacking
Formula 1

'Nothing changes’: Lawson reacts to Horner’s shock Red Bull sacking

Formula One returns for the first race since the Red Bull boss’ exit.

24 Jul 09:30 PM
'It's been a lot': Lawson still processing Red Bull demotion in dramatic F1 season
Formula 1

'It's been a lot': Lawson still processing Red Bull demotion in dramatic F1 season

Liam Lawson was axed by Red Bull after just two races of the Formula One season.

20 Jul 05:30 AM
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