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Home / Sport / Motorsport / Formula 1

Formula 1 news

'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
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 answers readers' questions as the F1 season resumes at Zandvoort.

29 Aug 03:00 AM

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‘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
Road to redemption: Inside Liam Lawson’s Formula 1 recovery
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Road to redemption: Inside Liam Lawson’s Formula 1 recovery

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

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

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

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
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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
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Razor’s successor: The quiet Super coach on winning, losing, ego, and dropping the C-bomb
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Rob Penney sits down with Mike Thorpe to talk about two contrasting seasons.

30 Aug 05:00 PM
Mary Shan suggests promising spring with comeback victory
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Mary Shan suggests promising spring with comeback victory

Filly back in the winner's circle at Wanganui after edging her rival by a neck.

30 Aug 05:00 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
Auckland FC v Heidelberg United: A-League Premiers shocked by NPL side in Australia Cup
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Auckland FC v Heidelberg United: A-League Premiers shocked by NPL side in Australia Cup

Auckland FC paid the price for a lack of quality in the final third.

30 Aug 12:02 PM
Warriors Women's playoff hopes take a hit in loss to Dragons
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Warriors Women's playoff hopes take a hit in loss to Dragons

The Warriors committed several errors late in the contest to gift possession to the hosts.

30 Aug 07:12 AM
Watch: Eels coach's dig at Herald reporter over controversial no try call
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Watch: Eels coach's dig at Herald reporter over controversial no try call

'For me, yeah, that’s a knock on every day of the week,' Eels coach Jason Ryles said.

30 Aug 06:34 AM
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Bunting stays on plan as Black Ferns continue World Cup balancing act
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Bunting stays on plan as Black Ferns continue World Cup balancing act

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‘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
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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
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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Alex Powell: Why Lawson's F1 future is about more than just results
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Alex Powell: Why Lawson's F1 future is about more than just results

OPINION: The Kiwi is likely to be retained by Red Bull for 2026.

14 Jul 06:00 PM
Exclusive: Liam Lawson likely to keep Racing Bulls seat for 2026
Formula 1

Exclusive: Liam Lawson likely to keep Racing Bulls seat for 2026

The Kiwi's future has been subject to speculation after his two-race demotion.

14 Jul 02:13 AM
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Christian Horner: A row with Max Verstappen's dad, then a tearful goodbye
Formula 1

Christian Horner: A row with Max Verstappen's dad, then a tearful goodbye

Horner's tearful speech in Milton Keynes marked his sudden sacking.

10 Jul 07:25 AM
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Alex Powell: What does Christian Horner's sacking mean for Liam Lawson?
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Alex Powell: What does Christian Horner's sacking mean for Liam Lawson?

OPINION: Red Bull's bombshell could fall nicely in the Kiwi's favour.

10 Jul 03:00 AM
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Red Bull part ways with long-time F1 boss Christian Horner
Formula 1

Red Bull part ways with long-time F1 boss Christian Horner

Horner led Red Bull to eight drivers' and six constructors' championships.

09 Jul 05:44 PM
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Alex Powell: What does Red Bull’s Verstappen problem mean for Lawson?
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Alex Powell: What does Red Bull’s Verstappen problem mean for Lawson?

OPINION: What we learned from the British Grand Prix.

06 Jul 11:45 PM
‘Who the hell was that?’: Lawson taken out on first lap at Silverstone
Formula 1

‘Who the hell was that?’: Lawson taken out on first lap at Silverstone

A collision ended the Kiwi’s British Grand Prix after just five corners.

06 Jul 02:20 PM
'I have no idea': Slip costs Lawson in British Grand Prix qualifying
Formula 1

'I have no idea': Slip costs Lawson in British Grand Prix qualifying

The Kiwi missed out on progressing by just 0.112s at Silverstone.

05 Jul 03:15 PM
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'A good start': Lawson fast in Silverstone practice, logs two top-10 finishes
Formula 1

'A good start': Lawson fast in Silverstone practice, logs two top-10 finishes

Both Racing Bulls cars showed pace on the first day of the British Grand Prix.

04 Jul 04:08 PM
‘It’s a new weekend’: The factor in Lawson's favour for British Grand Prix
Formula 1

‘It’s a new weekend’: The factor in Lawson's favour for British Grand Prix

The Kiwi boasts a strong record at Silverstone before this weekend’s race.

03 Jul 09:00 PM
'There are always rumours': Verstappen refuses to be drawn on future
Formula 1

'There are always rumours': Verstappen refuses to be drawn on future

The Red Bull driver has been linked with a move to Mercedes for the 2026 season.

03 Jul 08:09 PM
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