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Formula 1 news

'Last year sucked': Lawson earns chance at Melbourne F1 redemption
Formula 1

'Last year sucked': Lawson earns chance at Melbourne F1 redemption

After struggling in the 2025 Australian Grand Prix, the Kiwi starts eighth today.

07 Mar 05:01 PM
Formula 1

Lawson qualifies in top 10 for Australian Grand Prix, 8th fastest in Melbourne

The Kiwi will begin Formula One’s new era with a shot at a points finish.

07 Mar 06:24 AM
Formula 1

Lawson to start eighth in Formula 1 Melbourne Grand Prix

All the action from the second day at Albert Park.

07 Mar 06:21 AM

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‘A good start’: Lawson reacts to first sessions in new F1 car
Formula 1

‘A good start’: Lawson reacts to first sessions in new F1 car

The Kiwi finished 13th in each practice session, with qualifying to come on Saturday.

06 Mar 06:01 PM
Lawson solid but not spectacular, beaten twice by new teammate in F1 practice
Formula 1

Lawson solid but not spectacular, beaten twice by new teammate in F1 practice

The Kiwi was outside the top 10 in both sessions as he learns his new car.

06 Mar 06:04 AM
Recap: Lawson finishes 13th - twice - in Melbourne practice sessions
Formula 1

Recap: Lawson finishes 13th - twice - in Melbourne practice sessions

06 Mar 06:02 AM
Exclusive: Max Verstappen's prediction for Liam Lawson's F1 season
Formula 1

Exclusive: Max Verstappen's prediction for Liam Lawson's F1 season

05 Mar 10:00 PM
Why Liam Lawson's Formula 1 career is more secure than ever
Formula 1

Why Liam Lawson's Formula 1 career is more secure than ever

05 Mar 04:01 PM
Anxious but ready: Lawson braces for F1’s new unknown in Melbourne
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Formula 1

Anxious but ready: Lawson braces for F1’s new unknown in Melbourne

05 Mar 06:51 AM
‘We trust in F1’: Drivers wait anxiously over Middle East conflict
Formula 1

‘We trust in F1’: Drivers wait anxiously over Middle East conflict

Races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia are in doubt as fighting continues.

05 Mar 04:02 AM
Five big F1 questions as Norris defends title under radical new rules
Formula 1

Five big F1 questions as Norris defends title under radical new rules

The 24-race season opens in Melbourne on March 8 under sweeping new rules.

03 Mar 05:30 PM
'Not super fun': Lawson still getting to grips with new F1 car
Formula 1

'Not super fun': Lawson still getting to grips with new F1 car

The Kiwi feels better prepared after 'surviving' his first full F1 season.

02 Mar 07:30 PM
Ranked: Ferrari flop, newbies shine – Every 2026 Formula 1 car's livery
Alex Powell
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Ranked: Ferrari flop, newbies shine – Every 2026 Formula 1 car's livery

OPINION: Who got it right and who didn't in designing this year's cars?

28 Feb 11:25 PM
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Alex Powell: What Liam Lawson can lose, gain in 2026 Formula 1 season
Alex Powell
AnalysisAlex Powell

Alex Powell: What Liam Lawson can lose, gain in 2026 Formula 1 season

ANALYSIS: Even in a secure position, the Kiwi's season is far from straightforward.

27 Feb 04:00 PM
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Video shows Kiaan Watts appearing to hit Dutch rider Marijn Maas.

07 Mar 10:22 PM
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07 Mar 09:14 PM
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'We’re a bit outnumbered over here': Mitch Santner's message to Black Caps fans

Black Caps captain Mitchell Santner has penned a message to New Zealand fans.

07 Mar 08:30 PM
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Blues v Crusaders player ratings: Young stars shine as All Blacks struggle to make impact
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Blues v Crusaders player ratings: Young stars shine as All Blacks struggle to make impact

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07 Mar 07:30 PM
Watch live: 2026 North Island Secondary School Rowing Championships
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Watch live: 2026 North Island Secondary School Rowing Championships

North Island schools go head-to-head across 52 rowing events, all chasing bragging rights.

07 Mar 06:54 PM
Watch live: Sunday - 2026 South Island Secondary School Rowing Championships
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Watch live: Sunday - 2026 South Island Secondary School Rowing Championships

South Island schools go head-to-head across 52 rowing events, all chasing bragging rights.

07 Mar 06:50 PM
Italy stun England for first time in Six Nations boilover
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Italy stun England for first time in Six Nations boilover

Italy’s win came at the 33rd attempt after decades of Six Nations heartbreak.

07 Mar 06:39 PM
Corey Peters fights through tough conditions to finish fifth in downhill title defence
Paralympics

Corey Peters fights through tough conditions to finish fifth in downhill title defence

Peters clocked 1m 20.89s in a brutal race that saw 11 of 23 skiers DNF.

07 Mar 05:50 PM

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F1 team rankings: How will Liam Lawson's Racing Bulls fare?
Formula 1

F1 team rankings: How will Liam Lawson's Racing Bulls fare?

Formula One's 'biggest technical shake-up in a generation' has made predictions difficult.

25 Feb 09:35 PM
Ecclestone: F1 is in danger of losing its fans
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Ecclestone: F1 is in danger of losing its fans

He says a Ferrari title with Lewis Hamilton would be a ‘great story’ for F1.

25 Feb 03:57 PM
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Christian Horner: Demoting Liam Lawson from Red Bull 'wasn't my choice'
Formula 1

Christian Horner: Demoting Liam Lawson from Red Bull 'wasn't my choice'

Horner says Oliver Mintzlaff and Helmut Marko pushed him out of Red Bull.

24 Feb 07:18 AM
'Getting comfortable': Liam Lawson, Racing Bulls enjoy encouraging pre-season
Formula 1

'Getting comfortable': Liam Lawson, Racing Bulls enjoy encouraging pre-season

'This season’s testing has proved to be more important than any other year,' Lawson said.

20 Feb 10:54 PM
Lawson saves best for last in F1 pre-season, posts top 10 time in Bahrain
Formula 1

Lawson saves best for last in F1 pre-season, posts top 10 time in Bahrain

The Kiwi was solid, and got through 106 laps of the Sakhir circuit.

19 Feb 04:09 PM
Lawson continues to improve in F1 pre-season, 12th fastest in Bahrain
Formula 1

Lawson continues to improve in F1 pre-season, 12th fastest in Bahrain

After posting the fastest top speed last week, Lawson logged another 61 laps in Sakhir.

18 Feb 04:07 PM
Lawson improves on day three of F1 pre-season testing, posts fastest top speed
Formula 1

Lawson improves on day three of F1 pre-season testing, posts fastest top speed

The 24-year-old completed Racing Bulls’ final day of the first test.

13 Feb 04:26 PM
Verstappen blasts new F1 rules as 'not fun' and hints at quitting sport
Formula 1

Verstappen blasts new F1 rules as 'not fun' and hints at quitting sport

Verstappen warns the 2026 rules could push him out of Formula One early.

12 Feb 06:08 PM
Lawson posts 13th fastest time in pre-season test, behind rookie teammate
Formula 1

Lawson posts 13th fastest time in pre-season test, behind rookie teammate

The Kiwi managed 50 laps at Sakhir, in his first official test before the 2026 season.

12 Feb 05:08 PM
‘Thrilled to continue’: Zuru renew Lawson sponsorship for 2026 F1 season
Formula 1

‘Thrilled to continue’: Zuru renew Lawson sponsorship for 2026 F1 season

The Kiwi’s helmet will again feature Zuru’s logo during this year’s campaign.

04 Feb 02:00 AM
'Unfinished business': Christian Horner vows to make F1 return after Red Bull axing
Formula 1

'Unfinished business': Christian Horner vows to make F1 return after Red Bull axing

The former team boss is eager to return to F1 after his Red Bull departure last year.

01 Feb 12:45 AM
‘We’re making big gains’: Lawson completes first week of testing new F1 car
Formula 1

‘We’re making big gains’: Lawson completes first week of testing new F1 car

However, the Kiwi’s best time was 0.389s slower than his new rookie teammate.

29 Jan 07:14 PM
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Explained: The F1 loophole that Red Bull, Liam Lawson could exploit in 2026
Alex Powell
AnalysisAlex Powell

Explained: The F1 loophole that Red Bull, Liam Lawson could exploit in 2026

ANALYSIS: What do the new engine rules mean for the Kiwi's season?

28 Jan 05:31 PM
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Hadjar crash set to wreck Red Bull's testing plans
Formula 1

Hadjar crash set to wreck Red Bull's testing plans

The Red Bull driver was involved in a minor off-track incident at the end of testing.

27 Jan 10:58 PM
'Very, very different': Lawson's first drive in new F1 car
Formula 1

'Very, very different': Lawson's first drive in new F1 car

Lawson completed both morning and afternoon sessions in the Racing Bulls car.

26 Jan 07:06 PM
‘Felt like I was at home’: F1 great’s love for NZ ahead of Auckland show
Formula 1

‘Felt like I was at home’: F1 great’s love for NZ ahead of Auckland show

Ex-McLaren and Red Bull driver David Coulthard will tour NZ in March.

24 Jan 06:00 PM
‘Be ruthless’: Ex-Red Bull driver urges Liam Lawson to consider new team
Formula 1

‘Be ruthless’: Ex-Red Bull driver urges Liam Lawson to consider new team

Despite securing his F1 seat for 2026, the Kiwi’s future with Red Bull is uncertain.

22 Jan 05:01 PM
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‘It looks fast’: Lawson on hand as Racing Bulls reveal 2026 Formula 1 car
Formula 1

‘It looks fast’: Lawson on hand as Racing Bulls reveal 2026 Formula 1 car

Both Red Bull and Racing Bulls’ cars were unveiled in Detroit, Michigan.

16 Jan 04:11 AM
Why Max Verstappen disagreed with Red Bull demoting Liam Lawson
Formula 1

Why Max Verstappen disagreed with Red Bull demoting Liam Lawson

The Kiwi was axed to the junior team just two races into the 2025 season.

23 Dec 05:00 PM
What F1 will look like next year and the new terms to learn
Formula 1

What F1 will look like next year and the new terms to learn

Telegraph: From 2026, F1 cars will be smaller, lighter and 50% powered by electricity.

17 Dec 08:52 PM
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