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Lawson to team with rookie Lindblad as Red Bull reshuffles 2026 line-up

Red Bull has confirmed a sweeping driver shake-up for 2026 that will see New Zealander Liam Lawson partnered with rising British-born talent Arvid Lindblad...

Red Bull sorry after comments spark death threats against Antonelli

Red Bull says it “sincerely regrets” comments made during and after the Qatar Grand Prix that contributed to Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli receiving a...

Lawson scores ninth in Qatar as Red Bull seat decision looms

Liam Lawson delivered another composed Formula One performance in Qatar, finishing ninth and collecting two valuable points as speculation intensifies over Red Bull’s 2026...

Lawson 12th in Qatar qualifying

Liam Lawson enjoyed his strongest day yet at the Qatar Grand Prix, qualifying an impressive 12th after a difficult Friday and outperforming teammate Yuki...

Piastri takes Qatar sprint pole

Oscar Piastri has reignited his Formula 1 title campaign by securing pole position for the Qatar sprint race, putting him in prime position to...

Schumacher’s son joins IndyCar

Mick Schumacher, the 26-year-old son of Formula One legend Michael Schumacher, will race in IndyCar next season after signing with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing. The...

Norris and Piastri disqualified in Vegas shock

Max Verstappen claimed victory at the Las Vegas Grand Prix and surged back into Formula 1 title contention after McLaren duo Lando Norris and...

Lawson’s Vegas hopes shattered by first-corner crash

Kiwi driver Liam Lawson’s strong qualifying position dissolved quickly at the Las Vegas Grand Prix after he entered the first turn too hot and...

Lawson shines in wet Las Vegas qualifying to secure sixth on the grid

Liam Lawson delivered a composed and classy performance in treacherous wet conditions to qualify sixth for the Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix, marking...

Racing Bulls delay 2026 driver decision

Racing Bulls boss Alan Permane says the team is unlikely to finalise its 2026 driver line-up until after the season finale, with Red Bull’s...

13 injured as demolition derby car ploughs into crowd in Australia

Thirteen people were injured, two critically, when a demolition derby car veered off the track, smashed through a fence and hit spectators during the...

Lawson holds nerve for seventh in Sao Paulo

Kiwi driver Liam Lawson showed composure to finish seventh at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, surviving a late clash with teammate Isack Hadjar and...

FIA clears Lawson over near-miss with Marshals at Mexico GP

Formula One’s governing body has cleared New Zealand driver Liam Lawson of any wrongdoing after a near-miss with two marshals during the Mexico City...

Lawson sidelined for Rookie Session at Mexican Grand Prix

New Zealand driver Liam Lawson will miss the first practice session of the Mexican Grand Prix as Racing Bulls fulfil Formula One’s requirement to...

Apple secures $750m deal for exclusive Formula 1 US broadcasting rights

Apple has struck a five-year, $750 million deal to broadcast Formula 1 in the United States from 2026, replacing ESPN as rights holder. The agreement,...

Kiwi Matt Payne conquers chaos to claim Bathurst 1000

New Zealand driver Matt Payne produced a remarkable comeback to win his maiden Bathurst 1000, charging from 18th on the grid in torrential conditions...

Van Gisbergen claims fourth NASCAR win

New Zealand driver Shane van Gisbergen has secured his fourth NASCAR victory of the season, dominating the race to finish 15 seconds ahead of...

Horner leaves Red Bull with reported €60m severance payout after controversial exit

Christian Horner has formally left Red Bull, securing a reported €60m (£52m) severance package after his sacking as team principal in July, one of...

Lawson secures career-best fifth as Verstappen dominates Azerbaijan Grand Prix

Liam Lawson delivered a career-best Formula One result with a determined fifth-place finish at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Despite starting third and losing ground to...

Lawson qualifies third in Baku

Liam Lawson produced the best qualifying performance of his Formula One career, securing third on the grid for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku. The...

Lawson shines with top 10 practice finishes in Azerbaijan GP debut

Kiwi driver Liam Lawson impressed on his Formula One debut at Baku’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix, securing ninth in FP1 and seventh in FP2 while...

Piastri wins dramatic Dutch GP

Oscar Piastri strengthened his championship advantage with victory in a chaotic Dutch Grand Prix, where McLaren team mate Lando Norris retired late with a...

Piastri on pole as Lawson starts eighth at Dutch GP

McLaren’s Oscar Piastri will start from pole at the Dutch Grand Prix with teammate Lando Norris alongside him, setting up a tense intra-team battle...

Lawson continues impressive form with Top-10 qualifying in Hungary

Kiwi driver Liam Lawson qualified ninth for the Hungarian Grand Prix, marking his second consecutive top-10 start with Racing Bulls. Despite challenging conditions, Lawson secured...

Lawson finishes eighth in Belgian GP after bold pass

Oscar Piastri claimed victory at a rain-delayed Belgian Grand Prix with a daring early pass on McLaren teammate Lando Norris, extending his Formula 1...

Lawson qualifies ninth at Belgian GP

Liam Lawson will start ninth at the Belgian Grand Prix after a standout qualifying performance at Spa-Francorchamps, where all four Red Bull-backed cars reached...

Lawson narrowly misses top 10 in Belgium sprint qualifying

Liam Lawson will start 11th on the grid for Formula One’s Belgium sprint race after narrowly missing out on the top 10 by just...

Lawson crashes out early as Norris wins chaotic British GP

Liam Lawson's British Grand Prix ended in disaster on the first lap after contact with Esteban Ocon, who had been forced wide by Yuki...

Lawson qualifies 15th at British GP as Verstappen seizes pole

New Zealand's Liam Lawson will start 15th on the grid at the British Grand Prix after tyre temperature issues prevented him from advancing past...

Lawson escapes crash to claim career-best sixth in dramatic Austrian GP

Kiwi driver Liam Lawson achieved his best-ever Formula 1 finish with sixth place at the Austrian Grand Prix after narrowly avoiding a first-corner crash...

Lawson stuns with career-best sixth in Austrian GP qualifying

Liam Lawson delivered his strongest qualifying performance of the Formula 1 season, securing sixth on the grid for the Austrian Grand Prix and edging...

Lewis Hamilton ‘devastated’ after hitting groundhog during Canadian GP

Lewis Hamilton expressed heartbreak after accidentally running over a groundhog during the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal, calling the incident "devastating" and "horrible." The Ferrari...

F1 star burgled in Switzerland, nearly misses Canadian GP

Formula One driver Gabriel Bortoleto narrowly avoided missing the Canadian Grand Prix after his car was burgled in Zurich, Switzerland, just days before the...

Lawson misses points in Spain as Piastri wins

Liam Lawson narrowly missed out on points at the Spanish Grand Prix, finishing 11th after his Racing Bulls team opted not to pit before...

Lawson impresses with Top-10 practice finishes at Spanish GP

Liam Lawson continued his strong recent form with sixth and tenth place finishes in Spanish Grand Prix practice sessions, adapting well to F1’s new...

Lawson shines with fifth fastest time in Monaco GP practice

New Zealand's Liam Lawson delivered a standout performance in Monaco, clocking the fifth fastest time in the second practice session of the Grand Prix...

NZ double-header: Supercars confirm Christchurch debut in 2026

The Repco Supercars Championship will race in Christchurch from 2026, marking the series' first-ever South Island event at Ruapuna Raceway as part of a...

Verstappen takes commanding win at Imola

Max Verstappen secured a dominant victory in the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix at Imola with a bold first-lap overtake on pole-sitter Oscar Piastri. Controlling the race...

FIA eases penalties for swearing and criticism after backlash from F1 drivers

The FIA has scaled back penalties for Formula 1 drivers who swear or criticise officials, following strong opposition from the racing community. New guidelines slash...

Piastri wins Miami Grand Prix

Oscar Piastri secured his fourth victory in six races with a commanding drive at the Miami Grand Prix, leading a McLaren 1-2 ahead of...

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