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Motorsport and F1 news

‘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
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
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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'What a freaking race': Payne delights home fans with Ruapuna masterclass
Motorsport

'What a freaking race': Payne delights home fans with Ruapuna masterclass

Kiwi driver Matt Payne dominated at Ruapuna, winning his second race of the weekend.

19 Apr 05:57 AM
Supercars Ruapuna: Payne, Kostecki, Allen share wins in three races
Motorsport

Supercars Ruapuna: Payne, Kostecki, Allen share wins in three races

Matthew Payne stormed to victory in the Saturday afternoon race at Ruapuna.

19 Apr 02:55 AM
Ryan Wood fired up for Ruapuna as JR trophy race goes down to the wire
Motorsport

Ryan Wood fired up for Ruapuna as JR trophy race goes down to the wire

17 Apr 05:01 PM
Kai Allen takes maiden Supercars win in thrilling Ruapuna opener
Motorsport

Kai Allen takes maiden Supercars win in thrilling Ruapuna opener

17 Apr 06:39 AM
'Better odds winning the lottery': Paddon confirms next challenge after shock Croatia podium
Motorsport

'Better odds winning the lottery': Paddon confirms next challenge after shock Croatia podium

16 Apr 02:01 AM
'Unprecedented situation': Cyclone forces Taupō Supercars race cancellation
Motorsport

'Unprecedented situation': Cyclone forces Taupō Supercars race cancellation

11 Apr 06:44 AM
Kostecki chases dream NZ double as Supercars title race tightens
Motorsport

Kostecki chases dream NZ double as Supercars title race tightens

Brodie Kostecki arrives leading the 2026 series on 485 points.

10 Apr 02:00 AM
Vaianu forces major North Island sport changes as storm threat grows
Football Ferns

Vaianu forces major North Island sport changes as storm threat grows

The Football Ferns will now face Fiji at 4pm on Saturday at FMG Stadium in Hamilton.

10 Apr 01:11 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
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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From Kiwi gravel to global power: How Morrie Chandler reshaped world rallying
Motorsport

From Kiwi gravel to global power: How Morrie Chandler reshaped world rallying

Morrie Chandler has died aged 85 after more than 50 years in world rallying.

30 Mar 10:48 PM
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Alex Powell: Will Lawson get Red Bull SOS if Verstappen does the unthinkable?
Alex Powell
OpinionAlex Powell

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
'The results are coming': Marcus Armstrong targets IndyCar resurgence in Alabama
Motorsport

'The results are coming': Marcus Armstrong targets IndyCar resurgence in Alabama

The Kiwi says up to 20 drivers are capable of winning in this year's field.

27 Mar 04:00 PM

Car news and reviews

Pure-electric Mercedes-Benz C-Class has 1050 grille lights and a certified vegan interior
Driven Car Guide

Pure-electric Mercedes-Benz C-Class has 1050 grille lights and a certified vegan interior

Company claims C-Class EV will be as smooth as an S-Class on a trip.

26 Apr 04:05 AM
Chinese carmaker Seres granted patent for voice-controlled in-car toilet: so you can go on the go
Driven Car Guide

Chinese carmaker Seres granted patent for voice-controlled in-car toilet: so you can go on the go

Toilet would deploy from under a passenger seat with a push or voice command.

26 Apr 02:05 AM
Ford Tourneo Courier is part-van, part passenger-car and 100 per cent fun
Driven Car Guide

Ford Tourneo Courier is part-van, part passenger-car and 100 per cent fun

Courier can be had as a commercial van or SUV-adjacent people mover.

26 Apr 12:05 AM
It looks the same, but Tesla’s 6-seat Model Y L is a whole different thing
Driven Car Guide

It looks the same, but Tesla’s 6-seat Model Y L is a whole different thing

New L is a proper large-segment SUV, 140mm longer than a Hyundai Santa Fe.

25 Apr 06:05 AM
Driven Car Guide

Fuel-saving myths that might be doing more harm than good

25 Apr 02:05 AM
Driven Car Guide

Ford Ranger Wildtrak PHEV is just a ute whose intentions are good

25 Apr 12:05 AM
Driven Car Guide

Comparison: Ford Mustang Dark Horse versus Nissan Z Nismo

24 Apr 06:05 AM
Driven Car Guide

Mercedes-Benz’s first true luxury benchmark sedan is celebrating its 75th birthday

24 Apr 04:05 AM

Sport news

Chiefs lead Fijian Drua in Christchurch
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Super Rugby

Chiefs lead Fijian Drua in Christchurch

Live updates of the Super Rugby Pacific clash between the Chiefs and Fijian Drua.

26 Apr 04:49 AM
NZ U85kg rugby side beat Sri Lanka 27-16 in Colombo
Sport

NZ U85kg rugby side beat Sri Lanka 27-16 in Colombo

Coach Ben Sinnamon warned the team must improve before next weekend in Kandy.

26 Apr 04:45 AM
Auckland FC fight to keep second spot
Auckland FC

Auckland FC fight to keep second spot

Live updates of the A-League clash between Auckland FC and Sydney FC.

26 Apr 04:45 AM
NZ on course for Super Rugby sweep as Highlanders overcome Moana Pasifika
Super Rugby
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NZ on course for Super Rugby sweep as Highlanders overcome Moana Pasifika

Kiwi sides are four from four under the roof in Christchurch this weekend.

26 Apr 03:46 AM
Mark Walker snares Group 1 in Adelaide as team fires at home
Racing

Mark Walker snares Group 1 in Adelaide as team fires at home

New Zealand trainer Mark Walker tasted Group 1 success in South Australia.

26 Apr 01:37 AM
Michelle Montague, NZ's first female UFC athlete, set for ranking in top 15 after win
UFC

Michelle Montague, NZ's first female UFC athlete, set for ranking in top 15 after win

Montague beat No 12-ranked Mayra Bueno Silva by unanimous decision to remain undefeated.

26 Apr 12:02 AM

More Motorsport and F1 News

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
'Nothing to prove': Hayden Paddon's attitude change towards WRC
Motorsport

'Nothing to prove': Hayden Paddon's attitude change towards WRC

Paddon will get his second WRC event of the year after placing 11th in Monaco.

27 Mar 02:00 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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Two Kiwi rounds, one big trophy: Why Supercars’ return feels different this time
Motorsport

Two Kiwi rounds, one big trophy: Why Supercars’ return feels different this time

Fans have made around 2.3 million visits to NZ Supercars events since 2001.

20 Mar 01:35 AM
Teen reserve steps up as women's motocross team heads to Oceania Cup
Motorsport

Teen reserve steps up as women's motocross team heads to Oceania Cup

Four Kiwis will race in Wonthaggi against teams from Asia, the US and Australia.

19 Mar 02:50 AM
Teen comes away with special feat at final round of NZ Superbike champs
Motorsport

Teen comes away with special feat at final round of NZ Superbike champs

Two new awards honour retired Kiwi superbike great Aaron Slight.

18 Mar 04:53 AM
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Winners & Losers: Can Warriors keep up fast start?
Christopher Reive
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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
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