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F1 2025 driver rankings: How did Liam Lawson rate?
Formula 1

F1 2025 driver rankings: How did Liam Lawson rate?

Norris won seven races but lost 33 points to failures and disqualification.

09 Dec 01:06 AM
New Zealand

All Blacks defeats, Netball NZ turmoil, Liam Lawson: The year in sport

Today on The Front Page we have the NZ Herald’s Christopher Reive and Nathan Limm to take us through some of 2025’s highs and lows.

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08 Dec 03:55 AM
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OpinionAlex Powell

Alex Powell: The millions of dollars Lawson helped Red Bull earn in 2025

OPINION: What we learned from the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

07 Dec 06:00 PM

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Penalty ruins Lawson’s race in Abu Dhabi as Norris crowned F1 champion
Formula 1

Penalty ruins Lawson’s race in Abu Dhabi as Norris crowned F1 champion

The Kiwi’s hopes of a points finish were dashed as McLaren completed the double.

07 Dec 02:31 PM
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
How the Abu Dhabi grand prix decides Norris, Verstappen and Piastri’s title hopes
Formula 1

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

06 Dec 12:00 AM
Lawson off pace in Abu Dhabi Grand Prix practice, sits out first session
Formula 1

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

05 Dec 08:05 PM
F1 experts on how Liam Lawson kept his Racing Bulls seat
Formula 1

F1 experts on how Liam Lawson kept his Racing Bulls seat

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

Liam Lawson keeps F1 seat for 2026 season

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

Lawson to keep Formula One seat – report

Liam Lawson is tipped to stay at Racing Bulls as Yuki Tsunoda faces the axe.

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

The team reported several online death threats and 330 more severe posts.

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

Red Bull will reveal its full 2026 driver line-up on Tuesday (Wednesday NZT).

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

Max Verstappen’s win cuts Lando Norris’ title lead to just 12 points.

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
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All Blacks schedule 2026
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All Blacks schedule 2026

Year three under All Blacks coach Scott Roberson.

09 Dec 08:10 AM
'Massive achievement': Kiwi Titus Proctor claims second world title at 21
New Zealand

'Massive achievement': Kiwi Titus Proctor claims second world title at 21

He becomes the first New Zealand male to hold the WBC Muay Thai world belt.

09 Dec 04:00 AM
From cricket to the fairway: Northland trio enter Guinness World Record books for longest golf ball catch
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From cricket to the fairway: Northland trio enter Guinness World Record books for longest golf ball catch

The record has been confirmed by Guinness World Records.

09 Dec 03:33 AM
'Only do great things': Players want NZ20 over Big Bash – Black Caps captain
Black Caps

'Only do great things': Players want NZ20 over Big Bash – Black Caps captain

Consultation is under way to decide the future of T20 cricket in NZ.

09 Dec 02:30 AM
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F1 2025 driver rankings: How did Liam Lawson rate?
Formula 1

F1 2025 driver rankings: How did Liam Lawson rate?

Norris won seven races but lost 33 points to failures and disqualification.

09 Dec 01:06 AM
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From ‘long shot’ email to WRC comeback: Paddon’s Hyundai return explained
Motorsport

From ‘long shot’ email to WRC comeback: Paddon’s Hyundai return explained

Paddon believes his part-time 2026 role could grow under 2027’s new rules.

09 Dec 01:01 AM
Sidelined Spratt not making any retirement decisions just yet
Racing

Sidelined Spratt not making any retirement decisions just yet

Sam Spratt's career is on hold after a standard trackwork session ended in disaster.

09 Dec 12:29 AM
Motorcycle racing elite gather in Taupō for Suzuki Series opener
New Zealand

Motorcycle racing elite gather in Taupō for Suzuki Series opener

The 17th Suzuki International Series ends with Whanganui's Boxing Day street race.

08 Dec 11:44 PM

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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
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
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