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Formula 1 news

F1 rule tweaks have not fixed fundamental problems
Opinion

F1 rule tweaks have not fixed fundamental problems

OPINION: Rule tweaks on electrical deployment made only a marginal difference in Miami.

05 May 05:01 AM
Premium
OpinionChristopher Reive

Winners & Losers: The worst sporting performance we'll see this year

OPINION: Christopher Reive runs through the best and worst from the sporting weekend.

04 May 04:05 AM
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OpinionAlex Powell

Alex Powell: New threat emerges for Lawson's F1 future after Miami

OPINION: What we learned from the Miami Grand Prix.

04 May 02:01 AM

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Lawson escapes further punishment for frightening F1 crash
Formula 1

Lawson escapes further punishment for frightening F1 crash

The Kiwi was found to not be at fault for the incident that ended his race in Miami.

03 May 10:01 PM
Lawson retires after scary moment at Miami GP
Formula 1

Lawson retires after scary moment at Miami GP

All the action from the Miami International Autodrome.

03 May 06:41 PM
Lawson in line for upgraded Miami start, ex-teammate faces disqualification
Formula 1

Lawson in line for upgraded Miami start, ex-teammate faces disqualification

03 May 01:25 AM
‘No f****** power, bro’: Car issues return for Lawson in Miami sprint race
Formula 1

‘No f****** power, bro’: Car issues return for Lawson in Miami sprint race

02 May 04:34 PM
Lawson's start upgraded in Miami sprint after rival penalised
Formula 1

Lawson's start upgraded in Miami sprint after rival penalised

01 May 11:41 PM
Will Formula 1’s season break halt Lawson’s momentum in Miami return?
Formula 1

Will Formula 1’s season break halt Lawson’s momentum in Miami return?

30 Apr 11:45 PM
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What next for F1’s uncertain calendar?
Formula 1

What next for F1’s uncertain calendar?

One venue has offered to host a second race in 2026 if needed.

29 Apr 08:00 PM
‘Safety should come first’: Lawson reacts to F1’s new rule changes
Formula 1

‘Safety should come first’: Lawson reacts to F1’s new rule changes

Next month’s Miami Grand Prix will see another tweak to 2026’s controversial regulations.

21 Apr 10:56 PM
Explained: F1 makes rule changes as drivers get their way for Miami
Formula 1

Explained: F1 makes rule changes as drivers get their way for Miami

Nine refinements aim to curb risky speed gaps and boost flat-out racing.

20 Apr 11:17 PM
Racing Bulls boss backs Kiwi F1 ace Liam Lawson
Formula 1

Racing Bulls boss backs Kiwi F1 ace Liam Lawson

Liam Lawson sits 10th in the drivers' standings, just two points behind Max Verstappen.

20 Apr 04:18 AM
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The key date in deciding Lawson’s Formula 1 future as Verstappen mulls exit
Formula 1

The key date in deciding Lawson’s Formula 1 future as Verstappen mulls exit

Another significant exit at Red Bull could be decisive for the Kiwi's prospects.

09 Apr 10:25 PM
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Building belonging: NZ Football up for major diversity honour

CEO Andrew Pragnell says building cultural competency is a key objective.

05 May 05:57 AM
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'Completely wrong' Auckland FC boss pushes for A-League rethink after finals flop
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'Completely wrong' Auckland FC boss pushes for A-League rethink after finals flop

Only 11,351 fans attended last Saturday, despite the high-stakes contest.

05 May 05:09 AM
F1 rule tweaks have not fixed fundamental problems
Opinion

F1 rule tweaks have not fixed fundamental problems

OPINION: Rule tweaks on electrical deployment made only a marginal difference in Miami.

05 May 05:01 AM
Three talking points from the Premier League
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Three talking points from the Premier League

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05 May 03:54 AM
'Stand up and be counted': Phoenix women back home in semi-final
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'Stand up and be counted': Phoenix women back home in semi-final

An expected crowd of about 5000 fans is seen as vital to a home comeback.

05 May 02:48 AM
Persistence pays off as Nicholas one of new stars of jockeys' ranks
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Persistence pays off as Nicholas one of new stars of jockeys' ranks

Elen Nicholas is one of the big movers in the New Zealand jockeys' ranks.

05 May 02:18 AM
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Paul Lewis: Why size still matters in the All Blacks’ blindside flanker race
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Paul Lewis: Why size still matters in the All Blacks’ blindside flanker race

OPINION: Christian Lio-Willie's power running underpinned the Crusaders’ best moments.

05 May 02:01 AM
Final-frame drama: Wu Yize clinches world crown in Crucible classic
Sport

Final-frame drama: Wu Yize clinches world crown in Crucible classic

The 22-year-old is only the second Chinese player to win the world title.

04 May 09:45 PM

More Formula 1 news

Verstappen Red Bull future in doubt as engineer to join McLaren
Formula 1

Verstappen Red Bull future in doubt as engineer to join McLaren

Gianpiero Lambiase will leave Red Bull in 2028 to join McLaren.

09 Apr 06:09 PM
Lawson won't make Kiwi Supercars switch during F1 season break
Formula 1

Lawson won't make Kiwi Supercars switch during F1 season break

Australian reports have linked the Kiwi F1 driver with racing at Taupō or Christchurch.

02 Apr 03:53 AM
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Alex Powell: Will Lawson get Red Bull SOS if Verstappen does the unthinkable?
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Alex Powell: Will Lawson get Red Bull SOS if Verstappen does the unthinkable?

OPINION: What we learned from the Japanese Grand Prix.

29 Mar 07:00 PM
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
Liam Lawson back in the points in F1 Japanese Grand Prix
Formula 1

Liam Lawson back in the points in F1 Japanese Grand Prix

All the action from the Suzuka circuit.

29 Mar 06:42 AM
Damaged front wing costs Lawson in Japan, Kiwi to start 14th at Suzuka
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
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
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Winners & Losers: Can Warriors keep up fast start?
Christopher Reive
OpinionChristopher Reive

Winners & Losers: Can Warriors keep up fast start?

OPINION: Christopher Reive runs through the best and worst from the sporting weekend.

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

Alex Powell: Is there an English media bias against Liam Lawson?

OPINION: What we learned from the Chinese Grand Prix.

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

All the action as Liam Lawson finished seventh in China.

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

The Kiwi took top-10 finishes in both the sprint and grand prix in Shanghai.

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

'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
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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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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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