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Formula 1 news

Lawson’s luck turns as Kiwi claims points finish in Japanese Grand Prix
Formula 1

Lawson’s luck turns as Kiwi claims points finish in Japanese Grand Prix

No driver made more overtakes than the Kiwi, as a safety car played into his hands.

29 Mar 06:43 AM
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Liam Lawson pushing for points in Japanese Grand Prix

All the action from the Suzuka circuit.

29 Mar 05:58 AM
Formula 1

Damaged front wing costs Lawson in Japan, Kiwi to start 14th at Suzuka

The Racing Bulls driver was 0.386s shy of qualifying in the top 10.

28 Mar 07:05 AM

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Lawson impressive in Japanese Grand Prix practice as teammate struggles
Formula 1

Lawson impressive in Japanese Grand Prix practice as teammate struggles

The Kiwi was inside the top 10 in the day’s first session.

27 Mar 07:27 AM
Verstappen kicks journalist out of Japanese Grand Prix press conference
Formula 1

Verstappen kicks journalist out of Japanese Grand Prix press conference

The former world champion took issue with one Guardian reporter.

26 Mar 07:54 PM
Winners & Losers: Can Warriors keep up fast start?
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Winners & Losers: Can Warriors keep up fast start?

16 Mar 10:54 PM
Alex Powell: Is there an English media bias against Liam Lawson?
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Alex Powell: Is there an English media bias against Liam Lawson?

15 Mar 08:00 PM
Lawson finishes in the points at Chinese Grand Prix
Formula 1

Lawson finishes in the points at Chinese Grand Prix

15 Mar 08:39 AM
Lawson takes seventh in Chinese Grand Prix, completes double points weekend
Formula 1

Lawson takes seventh in Chinese Grand Prix, completes double points weekend

15 Mar 08:37 AM
'I was pretty lucky': Kiwi Louis Sharp hospitalised by Melbourne crash
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'I was pretty lucky': Kiwi Louis Sharp hospitalised by Melbourne crash

The 18-year-old committed the cardinal sin of motorsport.

15 Mar 03:00 AM
F1 races in Bahrain, Saudi cancelled due to Iran war
Formula 1

F1 races in Bahrain, Saudi cancelled due to Iran war

The April Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix will not be replaced.

15 Mar 12:37 AM
Yellow flag robs Lawson in China qualifying, Kiwi to start 14th in Shanghai
Formula 1

Yellow flag robs Lawson in China qualifying, Kiwi to start 14th in Shanghai

After points in the sprint race, the Kiwi was 0.413s short of a top 10 grand prix start.

14 Mar 08:03 AM
F1: Lawson to start 14th in China; Antonelli becomes youngest F1 pole-sitter
Formula 1

F1: Lawson to start 14th in China; Antonelli becomes youngest F1 pole-sitter

All the action from the Shanghai International Circuit.

14 Mar 08:00 AM
Lawson scores first points of 2026 F1 season, takes seventh in China sprint
Formula 1

Lawson scores first points of 2026 F1 season, takes seventh in China sprint

No driver made up more places than the Kiwi over the 19-lap affair.

14 Mar 03:40 AM
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Lawson’s luck turns as Kiwi claims points finish in Japanese Grand Prix
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Lawson’s luck turns as Kiwi claims points finish in Japanese Grand Prix

No driver made more overtakes than the Kiwi, as a safety car played into his hands.

29 Mar 06:43 AM
Liam Lawson pushing for points in Japanese Grand Prix
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Liam Lawson pushing for points in Japanese Grand Prix

All the action from the Suzuka circuit.

29 Mar 05:58 AM
Watch: Adesanya falls to fourth straight loss with TKO defeat
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29 Mar 03:39 AM
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29 Mar 03:01 AM
'Nobody saw that stoppage coming': Yama stuns Helu with TKO
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'Nobody saw that stoppage coming': Yama stuns Helu with TKO

Helu had never lost by stoppage in a decade of professional boxing.

29 Mar 02:01 AM
White Ferns v South Africa: ODI series begins in Christchurch
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White Ferns v South Africa: ODI series begins in Christchurch

All the action from Hagley Oval.

29 Mar 12:30 AM
UFC Seattle: Kiwi Stirling claims first UFC stoppage win
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UFC Seattle: Kiwi Stirling claims first UFC stoppage win

In his fourth UFC appearance, Navajo Stirling had his best performance yet.

28 Mar 10:51 PM
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All Whites player ratings: Who stood out in 2-0 reverse to Finland?

Ryan Thomas again underlined his value, calmly linking play from deep.

28 Mar 06:00 PM

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F1 to cancel Bahrain and Saudi Arabia races over conflict in Middle East
Formula 1

F1 to cancel Bahrain and Saudi Arabia races over conflict in Middle East

The gap between grands prix would stretch from March 29 to May 3.

13 Mar 11:31 PM
Lawson qualifies 13th for China sprint race, but power woes continue
Formula 1

Lawson qualifies 13th for China sprint race, but power woes continue

The Kiwi was 0.094s away from starting inside the top 10.

13 Mar 08:16 AM
Lawson back at scene of his darkest day as Racing Bulls solve Kiwi’s woes
Formula 1

Lawson back at scene of his darkest day as Racing Bulls solve Kiwi’s woes

The Kiwi returns to China, one year after it proved to be his final race with Red Bull.

12 Mar 04:31 PM
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Gary Anderson: How Liam Lawson's start-line stall reveals danger in F1's new rules
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Gary Anderson: How Liam Lawson's start-line stall reveals danger in F1's new rules

OPINION: Experts warn new rules about electrical power risk a major start-line crash.

10 Mar 01:31 AM
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Alex Powell: Lawson’s major disadvantage against rookie teammate
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Alex Powell: Lawson’s major disadvantage against rookie teammate

OPINION: What we learned from the Australian Grand Prix.

08 Mar 08:30 PM
'He's not over it': Lawson v Perez feud reignites in Melbourne F1 opener
Formula 1

'He's not over it': Lawson v Perez feud reignites in Melbourne F1 opener

Two years after the Kiwi took the Mexican’s job, nothing has been forgiven.

08 Mar 06:37 AM
Battery woes cost Lawson as Kiwi misses points in Melbourne season-opener
Formula 1

Battery woes cost Lawson as Kiwi misses points in Melbourne season-opener

The Racing Bulls driver couldn't capitalise on fast qualifying in the season opening GP.

08 Mar 05:53 AM
Lawson finishes 13th after horror start at Australian GP
Formula 1

Lawson finishes 13th after horror start at Australian GP

All the action from Melbourne's Albert Park Street Circuit.

08 Mar 05:28 AM
'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
Lawson qualifies in top 10 for Australian Grand Prix, 8th fastest in Melbourne
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
Lawson to start eighth in Formula 1 Melbourne Grand Prix
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
‘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
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Recap: Lawson finishes 13th - twice - in Melbourne practice sessions
Formula 1

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

All the action from Formula 1's first two free practice sessions in Melbourne.

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

The four-time world champion continues to support the Kiwi after his brutal demotion.

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

The Kiwi enters 2026 on firm ground, after years of uncertainty.

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

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

Drivers face a daunting challenge as the new racing season begins this weekend.

05 Mar 06:51 AM
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‘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
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