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Motorsport and F1 news

Lawson disqualified from Mexican Grand Prix qualifying after technical infringement
Formula 1

Lawson disqualified from Mexican Grand Prix qualifying after technical infringement

The Kiwi has been stripped of his qualifying result for tomorrow's race.

01 Nov 01:14 AM
Motorsport

Cole Davies sweeps all three Auckland Supercross races

The Kiwi motocross sensation won all three SX2 finals at Auckland's North Harbour Stadium.

01 Nov 12:32 AM
Formula 1

Lawson, Verstappen handed penalties for collision in Mexican practice

The pair have both been punished for their roles in the on-track incident.

31 Oct 03:03 AM

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Crash and learn: Kiwi motorcycle ace on his lessons from a season full of spills
Motorsport

Crash and learn: Kiwi motorcycle ace on his lessons from a season full of spills

A fractured back and shattered ankle derailed Buchanan's second Moto3 season.

30 Oct 04:45 PM
‘Not worth worrying about’: Lawson shrugs off 2027 F1 seat speculation
Formula 1

‘Not worth worrying about’: Lawson shrugs off 2027 F1 seat speculation

The Kiwi remains in the dark over whether he’ll remain on next season’s grid.

29 Oct 09:01 PM
Lawson to miss start of Mexican Grand Prix, 2027 rival given practice session
Formula 1

Lawson to miss start of Mexican Grand Prix, 2027 rival given practice session

28 Oct 05:35 PM
Spoiler alert: The big-money deal to help Lawson stay on F1 grid
Premium
OpinionAlex Powell

Spoiler alert: The big-money deal to help Lawson stay on F1 grid

26 Oct 12:01 AM
Recap: Lawson finishes ninth as Antonelli wins Formula 1's US Grand Prix
Formula 1

Recap: Lawson finishes ninth as Antonelli wins Formula 1's US Grand Prix

25 Oct 09:42 PM
'Holy s***': Lawson continues as F1’s best-of-the-rest with points in Austin
Formula 1

'Holy s***': Lawson continues as F1’s best-of-the-rest with points in Austin

25 Oct 09:40 PM
Lawson shows impressive pace in US Grand Prix practice as upgrades pay off
Formula 1

Lawson shows impressive pace in US Grand Prix practice as upgrades pay off

The Kiwi has logged two top 10 sessions to start the weekend in Austin.

23 Oct 10:01 PM
Kiwi driver's Gold Coast plan to keep Supercars title hopes alive
Motorsport

Kiwi driver's Gold Coast plan to keep Supercars title hopes alive

A Saturday win for Ryan Wood and Sunday win for Chaz Mostert would put both through.

23 Oct 04:00 AM
Ex-Red Bull figurehead comes out against Liam Lawson keeping F1 seat
Formula 1

Ex-Red Bull figurehead comes out against Liam Lawson keeping F1 seat

Helmut Marko believes Racing Bulls should overlook the Kiwi for next season.

22 Oct 11:03 PM
'Quite convinced': Former F1 team boss' verdict on Liam Lawson
Formula 1

'Quite convinced': Former F1 team boss' verdict on Liam Lawson

The Kiwi has more points than Haas, Audi, Aston Martin, Williams and Cadillac combined.

22 Oct 05:06 AM
'No excuses and freaking sending it': Travis Pastrana praises Kiwi racers
Motorsport

'No excuses and freaking sending it': Travis Pastrana praises Kiwi racers

The American is set to join a star-studded field for the Race of Champions in Wellington.

16 Oct 04:00 AM
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The women aiming to make the F1 grid
Formula 1

The women aiming to make the F1 grid

Women make up less than 10% of drivers across motorsport categories.

14 Oct 09:15 PM
Lawson to benefit from Racing Bulls upgrades for US Grand Prix
Formula 1

Lawson to benefit from Racing Bulls upgrades for US Grand Prix

After missing an upgrade in Belgium, Lawson will now get a leg up in Austin.

13 Oct 11:00 PM
Rwanda to host Africa's first F1 Grand Prix since 1993
Formula 1

Rwanda to host Africa's first F1 Grand Prix since 1993

A purpose-built circuit in Bugesera must be completed before the race.

13 Oct 05:35 PM
Is Lawson to thank for Verstappen's return to form? One expert thinks so
Formula 1

Is Lawson to thank for Verstappen's return to form? One expert thinks so

Verstappen won Singapore’s sprint and grand prix for back-to-back victories.

12 Oct 10:28 PM
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Has Liam Lawson already revealed his own Formula 1 fate?
Alex Powell
OpinionAlex Powell

Has Liam Lawson already revealed his own Formula 1 fate?

OPINION: What we learned from the Singapore Grand Prix.

11 Oct 08:00 PM
'I'm pretty f*****': Lawson completes double-points weekend in Singapore
Formula 1

'I'm pretty f*****': Lawson completes double-points weekend in Singapore

For the third time this year, the Kiwi has taken points in both the sprint and grand prix.

11 Oct 01:46 PM

Car news and reviews

Land Rover Defender Trophy celebrates Defender Trophy: it’s complicated
Driven Car Guide
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Land Rover Defender Trophy celebrates Defender Trophy: it’s complicated

Review: the background is complicated, but the Trophy comes in a cool yellow colour.

01 Nov 03:05 AM
The ES sedan has gone from the least appealing Lexus to the most advanced
Driven Car Guide

The ES sedan has gone from the least appealing Lexus to the most advanced

Review: Camry-adjacent ES has now surpassed flagship LS for design and technology.

01 Nov 01:05 AM
Reduced frequency of Warrant of Fitness checks from today ‘will not come at the expense of road safety,’ says Government
Driven Car Guide

Reduced frequency of Warrant of Fitness checks from today ‘will not come at the expense of road safety,’ says Government

Motorists now have up to four years between WoF inspections.

31 Oct 09:41 PM
BMW wasted a strong start in the EV market: meet the car that puts it firmly back in front
Driven Car Guide

BMW wasted a strong start in the EV market: meet the car that puts it firmly back in front

Review: The BMW iX3 may be late to the party, but it sure is bringing a good gift.

31 Oct 05:05 AM
Driven Car Guide

GAC adds Lite model to Emzoom range in NZ, slashing the price of entry to $27,990

31 Oct 01:05 AM
Driven Car Guide

Exploring, with no race to the finish: Over the Hill is a cozy delight for off-road adventurers

30 Oct 09:05 PM
Driven Car Guide

BYD Atto 2 on the rocks: just add ICE

30 Oct 05:05 AM
Driven Car Guide

Christchurch Take Charge EV Expo is on this weekend

30 Oct 03:05 AM

Sport news

Dangerous tackle: Mulitalo to miss Kiwis' semi-final
Sport

Dangerous tackle: Mulitalo to miss Kiwis' semi-final

An early guilty plea could bring a one-match ban, costing him the semi-final.

01 Nov 02:23 AM
Watch: Haka celebrates Auckland Marathon winner as he smashes men's record
Athletics

Watch: Haka celebrates Auckland Marathon winner as he smashes men's record

The men's course record, which had stood since 2006, was broken by more than two minutes.

01 Nov 01:28 AM
Lawson disqualified from Mexican Grand Prix qualifying after technical infringement
Formula 1

Lawson disqualified from Mexican Grand Prix qualifying after technical infringement

The Kiwi has been stripped of his qualifying result for tomorrow's race.

01 Nov 01:14 AM
Cole Davies sweeps all three Auckland Supercross races
Motorsport

Cole Davies sweeps all three Auckland Supercross races

The Kiwi motocross sensation won all three SX2 finals at Auckland's North Harbour Stadium.

01 Nov 12:32 AM
Auckland Marathon winner Toby Gualter serenaded with haka after breaking men's course record
Sport

Auckland Marathon winner Toby Gualter serenaded with haka after breaking men's course record

The 25-year-old stepped up to the distance for the first time and finished in 2h 15m 29s. Video / Samuel Sherry

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01 Nov 12:26 AM
Knights Realm beats favourite stablemate Solidify to win Feilding Cup
Racing

Knights Realm beats favourite stablemate Solidify to win Feilding Cup

Wiremu Pinn's advice stopped Clinton Isdale scratching Knights Realm before the race.

31 Oct 10:54 PM

More Motorsport and F1 News

Recap: Last-lap Bathurst heartbreak as leader runs out of fuel, handing rival victory
Motorsport

Recap: Last-lap Bathurst heartbreak as leader runs out of fuel, handing rival victory

All the action from the 2026 Bathurst 1000.

11 Oct 06:33 AM
Fast but frustrated: Lawson eyes more points after Singapore qualifying
Formula 1

Fast but frustrated: Lawson eyes more points after Singapore qualifying

After finishing fifth in the sprint, the Kiwi is on for more points in the Grand Prix.

10 Oct 02:36 PM
Recap: Lawson collects more points in sprint race
Formula 1

Recap: Lawson collects more points in sprint race

Live updates of the Singapore Grand Prix sprint race.

10 Oct 10:22 AM
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Lawson equals career-best after surviving chaotic Singapore sprint race
Formula 1

Lawson equals career-best after surviving chaotic Singapore sprint race

Nine drivers failed to finish in a wet-to-dry affair on the Marina Bay streets.

10 Oct 10:19 AM
'I cannot believe it': Rookie takes Bathurst 1000 pole
Motorsport

'I cannot believe it': Rookie takes Bathurst 1000 pole

Bates beat Brodie Kostecki by two-tenths of a second to claim pole.

10 Oct 08:24 AM
‘We’re not in a rush’: Racing Bulls boss' admission over Lawson’s future
Formula 1

‘We’re not in a rush’: Racing Bulls boss' admission over Lawson’s future

'They're all there and ready to go at the moment, but three doesn't fit into two.'

09 Oct 07:01 PM
Lawson a shot at Singapore points, earns another top 10 start for sprint race
Formula 1

Lawson a shot at Singapore points, earns another top 10 start for sprint race

The Kiwi had set the ninth-fastest time, before a rival’s best effort was deleted.

09 Oct 05:06 PM
'The Mountain will decide who wins': My memories of racing on the Bathurst track
Eric Thompson
OpinionEric Thompson

'The Mountain will decide who wins': My memories of racing on the Bathurst track

OPINION: Winning Bathurst takes courage, luck and a car that can endure.

09 Oct 04:45 PM
Zach Bates fastest in Supercars qualifying, dedicates run to mum
Motorsport

Zach Bates fastest in Supercars qualifying, dedicates run to mum

Ryan Wood and co-driver Jaxon Evans will start from the rear after a practice crash.

09 Oct 06:55 AM
Bathurst 1000: All you need to know before racing at Mount Panorama
Motorsport

Bathurst 1000: All you need to know before racing at Mount Panorama

Kiwi Matt Payne won the race last year to be crowned King of the Mountain.

09 Oct 03:38 AM
Greg Murphy on the key components of winning at Bathurst
Motorsport

Greg Murphy on the key components of winning at Bathurst

Murphy says pace and two evenly matched drivers give teams their best chance.

09 Oct 01:57 AM
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Lewis Hamilton says young drivers no longer want to race in the rain
Formula 1

Lewis Hamilton says young drivers no longer want to race in the rain

The Ferrari driver says wet-weather races in Formula One 'are not what they used to be'.

08 Oct 09:29 PM
Premium
Premium
Why Lawson needs to be cautious after mixed results in Singapore Grand Prix
Alex Powell
AnalysisAlex Powell

Why Lawson needs to be cautious after mixed results in Singapore Grand Prix

After a high in 2023, the Kiwi came crashing back down to Earth in Singapore last year.

08 Oct 09:01 PM
Bathurst 1000: Ranking the potential winners of The Great Race
Motorsport

Bathurst 1000: Ranking the potential winners of The Great Race

New Zealand driver Matt Payne is seeking back-to-back titles at Mount Panorama.

08 Oct 04:30 PM
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