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Motorsport and F1 news

'It seemed like the world was ending': How world motocross champion is tackling health setbacks
Motorsport

'It seemed like the world was ending': How world motocross champion is tackling health setbacks

Courtney Duncan is focusing on her health, with no set date for her racing return.

08 Aug 05:31 PM
Formula 1

'Head and shoulders above': McLaren's rise to F1 dominance

Zak Brown's leadership and key hires revitalised McLaren's performance.

04 Aug 11:16 PM
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OpinionAlex Powell

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

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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

01 Aug 04:07 PM
‘Not enough’: Lawson wants more after Formula 1 season recovery
Formula 1

‘Not enough’: Lawson wants more after Formula 1 season recovery

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

31 Jul 06:52 PM
Alex Powell: Lawson lands vital punch in Red Bull battle with Hadjar
Premium
OpinionAlex Powell

Alex Powell: Lawson lands vital punch in Red Bull battle with Hadjar

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
The challenge Scott Dixon faces in IndyCar title race
Motorsport

The challenge Scott Dixon faces in IndyCar title race

At Laguna Seca, Dixon will make his 353rd consecutive race start, extending his streak.

25 Jul 07:00 PM
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
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'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
'Way better than us': Nascar drivers react to Kiwi sensation
Motorsport

'Way better than us': Nascar drivers react to Kiwi sensation

Van Gisbergen leads the Rookie of the Year standings with 367 points.

19 Jul 12:29 AM
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Alex Powell: Why Lawson's F1 future is about more than just results
Alex Powell
OpinionAlex Powell

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
Kiwi driver Van Gisbergen dominates with third win of the Nascar season
Motorsport

Kiwi driver Van Gisbergen dominates with third win of the Nascar season

Shane van Gisbergen led 97 of 110 laps at Sonoma Raceway for a strong victory.

13 Jul 11:13 PM

Car news and reviews

NZ new-vehicle sales July: more confidence, not champagne time just yet
Driven Car Guide

NZ new-vehicle sales July: more confidence, not champagne time just yet

New SUV makes a big impression, and Ford Ranger ousts Toyota RAV4 year-to-date.

09 Aug 09:55 PM
Ranger Super Duty testing: why Ford made it wear a 600kg mud pack
Driven Car Guide

Ranger Super Duty testing: why Ford made it wear a 600kg mud pack

Ford built its own massive mud bath to torture-test the Ranger Super Duty.

09 Aug 04:00 PM
BYD Sealion 7 Performance AWD full review: high achiever
Driven Car Guide

BYD Sealion 7 Performance AWD full review: high achiever

It's a fast, luxurious EV that offers strong value for money. But there's a better one...

09 Aug 06:00 AM
Tech Review: Mixxtape music player
Driven Car Guide

Tech Review: Mixxtape music player

Is this the solution to music on the go and maintaining originality in your classic car?

09 Aug 03:00 AM
Driven Car Guide

Tech Review: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7

08 Aug 04:00 PM
Driven Car Guide

Sky TV secures Supercars for four more years

08 Aug 06:00 AM
Driven Car Guide

Bentley’s boldest reboot yet: new logo, new look and an electric future

08 Aug 03:00 AM
Driven Car Guide

Dealer profile: Giltrap Cupra North Shore

08 Aug 12:00 AM

Sport news

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Jugger: A combat sport using pool noodles
New Zealand

Jugger: A combat sport using pool noodles

Jugger is a combination of touch rugby and capture the flag, using padded "weapons". Video / Dean Purcell

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09 Aug 10:00 PM
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Black Caps player ratings: Who missed their chance in Zimbabwe series win?
Alex Powell
OpinionAlex Powell

Black Caps player ratings: Who missed their chance in Zimbabwe series win?

OPINION: How New Zealand rated in their 2-0 series sweep.

09 Aug 10:00 PM
'Titan of the sport': Kiwi sailing legend Peter Lester dies
America's Cup

'Titan of the sport': Kiwi sailing legend Peter Lester dies

After a highly successful sailing career, Lester became a renowned expert commentator

09 Aug 09:54 PM
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$200k 'Run it Straight' winner apologises after Kiwi teen's death
Sport

$200k 'Run it Straight' winner apologises after Kiwi teen's death

Vulangi Olosoni, the winner of a $200k 'run it straight' final in Dubai, has apologised for influencing youth to take part in the controversial sport.

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09 Aug 05:00 PM
Suliman proves perfect replacement for stablemate forced out of hurdle
Racing

Suliman proves perfect replacement for stablemate forced out of hurdle

Stable wins Grand National Hurdles days after having to scratch their favoured runner.

09 Aug 05:00 PM
'Constantly exploiting Jonah': Lomu's widow hits out at new book on rugby legend
Kahu

'Constantly exploiting Jonah': Lomu's widow hits out at new book on rugby legend

Nadene Lomu said neither the author nor publisher contacted her about the book.

09 Aug 05:00 PM

More Motorsport and F1 News

Dixon and Armstrong both finish on podium as Palou wins again
Motorsport

Dixon and Armstrong both finish on podium as Palou wins again

Scott Dixon finished second, marking his 14th top-five finish at Iowa.

13 Jul 08:04 PM
'We’re confident': Payne on tackling Townsville's challenges
Motorsport

'We’re confident': Payne on tackling Townsville's challenges

Matthew Payne is third in the V8 series with 1289 points, close behind Will Brown.

11 Jul 06:47 PM
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Alex Powell: What does Christian Horner's sacking mean for Liam Lawson?
Alex Powell
OpinionAlex Powell

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?
Alex Powell
OpinionAlex Powell

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
Van Gisbergen dominates for another street Nascar win
Motorsport

Van Gisbergen dominates for another street Nascar win

Shane van Gisbergen has cemented his spot as the best street racer in Nascar.

06 Jul 09:13 PM
Dixon secures unlikely victory to keep consecutive win streak alive
Motorsport

Dixon secures unlikely victory to keep consecutive win streak alive

Dixon won by 0.42 seconds, marking his first victory of the season.

06 Jul 08:55 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
'I'm really looking forward': Sharp on racing at familiar Silverstone
Motorsport

'I'm really looking forward': Sharp on racing at familiar Silverstone

Louis Sharp sits 20th in the F3 table with 11 points in his rookie year.

05 Jul 05:00 AM
'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
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‘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
'Got to dream': Paddon hopeful of launching WRC team
Motorsport

'Got to dream': Paddon hopeful of launching WRC team

Hayden Paddon aims to return to WRC as a team owner.

03 Jul 03:00 AM
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