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Formula 1 news

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Alex Powell: Liam Lawson’s form is ruining Red Bull’s masterplan
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Alex Powell: Liam Lawson’s form is ruining Red Bull’s masterplan

OPINION: What we learned from the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.

15 Jun 04:50 AM
Formula 1

Lawson upgraded a spot after late penalty to double points haul

The Kiwi appeared destined to miss the top 10, before late drama went his favour.

14 Jun 06:43 PM
Formula 1

'Very, very happy': Lawson equals best qualifying of the season in Barcelona

The Kiwi continued his excellent form, and earned another top 10 start in Spain.

13 Jun 03:18 PM

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‘Oh no, mate’: Broken gearbox ruins Lawson’s practice in Barcelona
Formula 1

‘Oh no, mate’: Broken gearbox ruins Lawson’s practice in Barcelona

The Kiwi had been comfortably inside the top 10 in both sessions before his day was ended.

12 Jun 04:01 PM
Lawson loses Monaco fifth place after rival’s penalty overturned
Formula 1

Lawson loses Monaco fifth place after rival’s penalty overturned

The Kiwi falls to 10th in the championship after Pierre Gasly’s result was promoted.

12 Jun 10:47 AM
‘You always learn’: How Lawson became Formula 1’s best of the rest
Formula 1

‘You always learn’: How Lawson became Formula 1’s best of the rest

12 Jun 02:33 AM
Alex Powell: Lawson’s message to F1 rivals with another career-best
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Alex Powell: Lawson’s message to F1 rivals with another career-best

08 Jun 04:29 AM
Kiwi film-maker Taika Waititi cheers on Sir Lewis Hamilton at Monaco Grand Prix
Formula 1

Kiwi film-maker Taika Waititi cheers on Sir Lewis Hamilton at Monaco Grand Prix

07 Jun 11:31 PM
Lawson equals career-best F1 finish, takes fifth in chaotic Monaco Grand Prix
Formula 1

Lawson equals career-best F1 finish, takes fifth in chaotic Monaco Grand Prix

07 Jun 03:32 PM
Lawson primed for points finish in Monaco, qualifies inside top 10
Formula 1

Lawson primed for points finish in Monaco, qualifies inside top 10

On the world’s most difficult track for overtaking, the Kiwi will start 10th.

06 Jun 03:11 PM
‘I messed up, bro’: Lawson hits wall on tricky day in Monaco practice
Formula 1

‘I messed up, bro’: Lawson hits wall on tricky day in Monaco practice

The Kiwi did manage to log vital time on track in preparation for qualifying tomorrow.

05 Jun 04:02 PM
‘Ultimate concentration’: Lawson’s warning for Monaco Grand Prix
Formula 1

‘Ultimate concentration’: Lawson’s warning for Monaco Grand Prix

The narrow streets of Monaco are the toughest on the Formula 1 calendar.

04 Jun 11:00 PM
Best dressed on the grid: Top fashion house buys naming rights to F1 team
Formula 1

Best dressed on the grid: Top fashion house buys naming rights to F1 team

Alpine currently sit fifth in the standings, behind Formula One's established top four.

27 May 10:03 PM
Gary Anderson: How Lewis Hamilton proved his critics wrong
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Gary Anderson: How Lewis Hamilton proved his critics wrong

OPINION: Hamilton scored 21 points in Montreal, finishing second for Ferrari.

27 May 05:01 PM
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White Ferns face Scotland in must-win T20 clash

The White Ferns need to win to keep their slim semi-final hopes alive.

23 Jun 09:20 AM
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Paul Lewis: 'Certain starters' – Picking the All Blacks side from Rennie's first squad
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Paul Lewis: 'Certain starters' – Picking the All Blacks side from Rennie's first squad

OPINION: Five Hurricanes could start in the All Blacks' new-look backline.

23 Jun 03:00 AM
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Haaland adds another double as Norway hold off Senegal comeback

Norway secured a spot in the round of 32 with a 3-2 win over Senegal.

23 Jun 02:04 AM
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Key takeaways: Warriors bounce back but biggest test of season awaits
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Key takeaways: Warriors bounce back but biggest test of season awaits

OPINION: Ben Francis analyses the Warriors' win over the Cowboys in Christchurch.

23 Jun 02:00 AM
Mbappe double powers France to victory over Iraq after two-hour storm delay
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Mbappe double powers France to victory over Iraq after two-hour storm delay

Kylian Mbappe scored twice in his 100th match for France.

23 Jun 12:58 AM
Black Ferns lock extends contract through to World Cup
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Black Ferns lock extends contract through to World Cup

Maiakawanakaulani Roos will also remain with the Blues in Super Rugby Aupiki.

23 Jun 12:56 AM
Phillips' century gives Black Caps uncomfortable question to answer
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Phillips' century gives Black Caps uncomfortable question to answer

The 29-year-old’s breakthrough innings was vital in securing victory over England.

23 Jun 12:00 AM
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'Stepped up': How young All Whites defender has taken giant leap at Fifa World Cup
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'Stepped up': How young All Whites defender has taken giant leap at Fifa World Cup

Finn Surman's header against Egypt was only the fifth senior goal of his career.

22 Jun 10:57 PM

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Alex Powell: Farcical scenes as Lawson, Racing Bulls cop $60,000 fine
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Alex Powell: Farcical scenes as Lawson, Racing Bulls cop $60,000 fine

OPINION: What we learned from the Canadian Grand Prix.

25 May 04:01 AM
Lawson keeps seventh place finish in Canada after post-race investigation
Formula 1

Lawson keeps seventh place finish in Canada after post-race investigation

The Kiwi fronted the stewards after an incident on the formation lap.

25 May 12:21 AM
Lawson finishes seventh in Canadian GP, Antonelli wins again
Formula 1

Lawson finishes seventh in Canadian GP, Antonelli wins again

All the action from the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal.

24 May 09:40 PM
‘I’m sorry’: Lawson misses top 10 start in Canada by hundredths of a second
Formula 1

‘I’m sorry’: Lawson misses top 10 start in Canada by hundredths of a second

The Kiwi was just 0.040s shy of starting inside the top 10 in Montreal.

23 May 08:48 PM
Lawson shows fight in Canada sprint race, goes from last to 11th
Formula 1

Lawson shows fight in Canada sprint race, goes from last to 11th

No driver made more on-track passes than the Kiwi in the 23-lap sprint race.

23 May 04:37 PM
Lawson out of Canada sprint qualifying as hydraulic fault ruins Kiwi’s car
Formula 1

Lawson out of Canada sprint qualifying as hydraulic fault ruins Kiwi’s car

Racing Bulls have been fined nearly $60,000 for the problem.

22 May 08:30 PM
Lawson to benefit as Racing Bulls bring drastic upgrade package to Canada
Formula 1

Lawson to benefit as Racing Bulls bring drastic upgrade package to Canada

The Kiwi’s team will unveil significant changes to its car in Montreal.

21 May 10:30 PM
F1 rule tweaks have not fixed fundamental problems
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F1 rule tweaks have not fixed fundamental problems

OPINION: Rule tweaks on electrical deployment made only a marginal difference in Miami.

05 May 05:01 AM
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Winners & Losers: The worst sporting performance we'll see this year
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Winners & Losers: The worst sporting performance we'll see this year

OPINION: Christopher Reive runs through the best and worst from the sporting weekend.

04 May 04:05 AM
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Alex Powell: New threat emerges for Lawson's F1 future after Miami
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Alex Powell: New threat emerges for Lawson's F1 future after Miami

OPINION: What we learned from the Miami Grand Prix.

04 May 02:01 AM
Lawson escapes further punishment for frightening F1 crash
Formula 1

Lawson escapes further punishment for frightening F1 crash

The Kiwi was found to not be at fault for the incident that ended his race in Miami.

03 May 10:01 PM
Lawson retires after scary moment at Miami GP
Formula 1

Lawson retires after scary moment at Miami GP

All the action from the Miami International Autodrome.

03 May 06:41 PM
Lawson in line for upgraded Miami start, ex-teammate faces disqualification
Formula 1

Lawson in line for upgraded Miami start, ex-teammate faces disqualification

A technical breach elsewhere could move the Kiwi up the grid.

03 May 01:25 AM
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‘No f****** power, bro’: Car issues return for Lawson in Miami sprint race
Formula 1

‘No f****** power, bro’: Car issues return for Lawson in Miami sprint race

Both Racing Bulls cars suffered problems on the second day of the weekend.

02 May 04:34 PM
Lawson's start upgraded in Miami sprint after rival penalised
Formula 1

Lawson's start upgraded in Miami sprint after rival penalised

The Kiwi initially missed out on the second session by 0.055s, but has been upgraded.

01 May 11:41 PM
Will Formula 1’s season break halt Lawson’s momentum in Miami return?
Formula 1

Will Formula 1’s season break halt Lawson’s momentum in Miami return?

The Kiwi’s career-best season has been hit by a five-week gap thanks to the Iran war.

30 Apr 11:45 PM
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What next for F1’s uncertain calendar?
Formula 1

What next for F1’s uncertain calendar?

One venue has offered to host a second race in 2026 if needed.

29 Apr 08:00 PM
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‘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
Explained: F1 makes rule changes as drivers get their way for Miami
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
Racing Bulls boss backs Kiwi F1 ace Liam Lawson
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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