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Alex Powell: What Liam Lawson can lose, gain in 2026 Formula 1 season
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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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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
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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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Ranked: Ferrari flop, newbies shine – Every 2026 Formula 1 car's livery
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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?

24 Feb 07:01 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

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

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

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

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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28 Feb 07:00 PM
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Chiefs v Crusaders player ratings: The ABs loosie who outshone his rivals
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Chiefs v Crusaders player ratings: The ABs loosie who outshone his rivals

OPINION: Rating the performances of the Chiefs and Crusaders players in last night's game.

28 Feb 06:01 PM
Black Caps sneak into T20 World Cup semifinals as Pakistan implode
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Black Caps sneak into T20 World Cup semifinals as Pakistan implode

New Zealand are through to the knockouts after a huge favour from Sri Lanka.

28 Feb 05:17 PM
Panther's NZB Kiwi tilt is next chapter in special story for owners
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Panther's NZB Kiwi tilt is next chapter in special story for owners

Panther heads to the NZB Kiwi with a remarkable back story.

28 Feb 05:00 PM
Long campaign is main doubt as Hinekaha looks for a cuddle
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Long campaign is main doubt as Hinekaha looks for a cuddle

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28 Feb 05:00 PM
Brumbies beat Blues with final play of the game in Canberra
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Brumbies beat Blues with final play of the game in Canberra

The Blues looked to be in a position to close the game out, but the Brumbies took the win.

28 Feb 10:19 AM
‘That was crazy’: Hillier’s late charge lights up NZ Open crowd
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‘That was crazy’: Hillier’s late charge lights up NZ Open crowd

Kerry Mountcastle sits one shot back on 17-under with fiancé Georgia Brown caddying.

28 Feb 08:43 AM
Crusaders come back from two-try deficit to top Chiefs in Hamilton
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Crusaders come back from two-try deficit to top Chiefs in Hamilton

Rumours of the Crusaders’ demise have been greatly exaggerated.

28 Feb 08:06 AM

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Explained: The F1 loophole that Red Bull, Liam Lawson could exploit in 2026
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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
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
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‘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
‘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
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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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Report card: Grading Liam Lawson's 2025 Formula 1 races
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Report card: Grading Liam Lawson's 2025 Formula 1 races

OPINION: Breaking down the Kiwi's first full season in motorsport's pinnacle competition.

12 Dec 12:01 AM
The Kiwi woman powering into Red Bull's F1 future
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The Kiwi woman powering into Red Bull's F1 future

She beat more than 3500 applicants to secure a coveted graduate engineer role.

11 Dec 01:01 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
All Blacks defeats, Netball NZ turmoil, Liam Lawson: The year in sport
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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Alex Powell: The millions of dollars Lawson helped Red Bull earn in 2025
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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

All three title rivals have seven wins, but Norris leads on second places.

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

No driver completed more laps than the Kiwi in free practice two.

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

F1 experts on how Liam Lawson kept his Racing Bulls seat

Experts say Lawson's polished form and consistency made him the safer choice.

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

Liam Lawson keeps F1 seat for 2026 season

The sport's worst-kept secret has been confirmed by Red Bull.

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
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