Eric Thompson is a motorsport writer for NZME
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Kiwi stars team up for longest drive at Daytona
Scott McLaughlin: 'I am confident we have a real chance of winning.'
Liam Lawson to play key role in $28 million F1 quest
The difference between sixth and eighth is a big incentive for teams.
'It was all his idea': Hayden Paddon takes on a new challenge, supporting his dad
'I’ll be playing the true team manager job and putting the pressure on.'
'Eyes on the prize': Broc Feeney insists race for Supercars title isn't over yet
Will Brown leads the Supercars championship, but Broc Feeney aims to keep the fight alive.
The latest Kiwi with sights on IndyCar drive
Another young Kiwi motorsport talent is on the fast track to the top.
Meet the man who helped Liam Lawson to the top
David Dicker says the cost of international motor racing is particularly tough for Kiwis.
Where there's a Will, there's a way - the Supercars title could be decided this weekend
Leader Will Brown could potentially wrap up the 2024 championship this weekend.
Liam Lawson's dad reveals the advice he shared ahead of F1 debut
Jared Lawson advises son Liam to "be confident" as he faces a challenging race weekend.
'We’ll be pushing as hard as we can': Bathurst doesn't scare Payne
Hard tyre challenges loom for drivers; race strategies may shift with new rules this year.
Hayden Paddon faces pressure as Ben Hunt eyes third NZRC title
Ben Hunt seeks victory against rival Hayden Paddon in penultimate NZRC round.
Motorsport: Kiwi Sharp at pointy end of championship
Sharp is hoping to join an exclusive club of back-to-back champions this weekend.
Can McLaren continue to harangue Red Bull in quest for F1 title?
McLaren now lead Red Bull Racing in the constructor’s championship.
'He's come on leaps and bounds': Coulthard full of praise for Wood
Kiwi pair join forces for Supercars endurance race.
'Here to stay': Kiwi WMX champion has no regrets in seeking new challenge
'It’s important to go into the break showing people I’m still here, finishing on top.'
Hail Mary time for Scott Dixon in quest for IndyCar title
Kiwi sits fifth in the IndyCar standings with three races remaining.
What to expect for rest of Formula One season
This season’s F1 championship has been one of the best in very long time.
Kiwi Payne hoping for Plains sailing in Tassie
New Zealand Supercars driver Matthew Payne is on a roll.
Eric Thompson: Why F1 should be an Olympic sport
OPINION: It's time to put the fast into 'Faster, Higher, Stronger'.
F1 halftime report: Is Verstappen's dominance fading?
Red Bull are set for a challenge in both the constructors' and drivers' championships
Kiwi duo Cassidy, Evans eye Formula E title as final round shootout looms
The New Zealanders and Jaguar teammates lead the championship with two races to go.
Armstrong struggles to build on IndyCar rookie success
The Kiwi set the bar high by winning Rookie of the Year despite not racing on the ovals.
Kiwi Payne targets Townsville bounce back to stay in Supercars title race
The 21-year-old is 558 points behind series leader Will Brown.
Cassidy feels electricity in Formula E title challenge
The 29-year-old Kiwi leads the standings ahead of the penultimate round.
Kiwi Hedge cutting it fine after appendicitis setback
New Zealand rookie Callum Hedge is making his mark in Indy NXT.
Supercars sandwich busy spell of global motorsport for Kiwi
The 27-year-old is off to Japan, Belgium and Australia.
Dixon's dominance: Kiwi poised for win at favourite track
Scott Dixon aims for another win at Road America to extend his championship lead.
Kiwi Sharp as a tack in GB3 lead
'It has been a cool step up and I’m enjoying every minute'
'All that matters': Dixon's plan to overcome low Indy 500 starting spot
Others higher up the grid are better placed to take out the Greatest Spectacle in Racing.
Kiwi Jaxon Evans coming to terms with Supercars switch after Porsche successes
The 27-year-old has traded endurance racing for Supercars this year.
Duncan excited by WMX team switch, results still to come
New Zealander is seventh in championship after two of seven WMX rounds.
Eric Thompson: F1 soap opera could heat up in Miami
OPINION: The event in Miami couldn’t be a better comment on the state of the category.
'I got it wrong': Hedge looks to make amends after Indy NXT crash
Kiwi Indy NXT racer Callum Hedge is owning his mistake at the opening round of the series.
Kiwis' luck runs out in second Taupō Supercars race
Sunday’s race saw a return to the status quo with a win for Red Bull Racing's Will Brown.
Level playing field at Taupō could favour Stanaway's breakthrough
Richie Stanaway aims for his first solo win at Taupō race, despite season struggles.
'Exciting times': Supercars' Taupō sellout no shock to Kiwi legend
Both days will be packed out when New Zealand returns to the Supercars calendar.
Paddon and Kennard braced for tougher Euro challenge
The pair made history last year by becoming the first non-Europeans to claim the trophy.
‘Impressively strong’: Kiwi teen talking up his chances in IndyCar support series
Fresh from winning the NZ Grand Prix, Sceats has relocated to the US.
‘Make or break’: Kiwi driver’s conundrum at Melbourne Supercars
Andre Heimgartner is looking for major improvement in qualifying.
The coincidence behind Cassidy's strong start
Kiwi top of Formula E standings as series heads to Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Championship fight: Armstrong's outlook ahead of IndyCar season
After sharing a car in his rookie campaign, the young Kiwi will get a full season in 2024.
How Liam Lawson can be on road to success in F1 season
What F1's big talking points mean for the Kiwi ace.
'I'll just give it back': Kiwi Supercars rookie welcomes 'biff and barge'
A potential Kiwi superstar makes his debut in Supercars this weekend
Sceats leads local hopes at NZ Grand Prix
The ambition to add their names to the list of winners remains strong.
Polish 19yo out to solidify points lead at Hampton Downs
The 19-year-old started racing single seaters in 2020 in the British Formula 4.
All-star Kiwi line-up in running at Daytona
There are six practice sessions this weekend, with qualifying for the main race on Monday.
Kiwis hit top gear on world’s race circuits
We look at New Zealand motorsport’s outstanding achievements of the past year.
Hartley’s fourth world title the toughest
Brendon Hartley says the World Endurance Championship is becoming tougher to win.
Kiwi ace Emma Gilmour on being the first woman to drive for McLaren
Gilmour is returning to rally driving in New Zealand.
New contenders as SVG exit evens up Supercars
Kiwis are among the contenders to step up in Shane van Gisbergen's absence.
Van Gisbergen departs with Pukekohe finale his favourite memory
Shane van Gisbergen has enjoyed success in Australia but his biggest highlight is at home.
Van Gisbergen's favourite Supercars memory
The Kiwi champion shares the ultimate highlight of his Supercars career.
Heimgartner looks forward to becoming senior Kiwi
Andre Heimgartner is looking ahead to becoming the senior Kiwi in Supercars next year
Hartley happy to add to Kiwi success
Brendon Hartley struggles to pinpoint why so many Kiwis are prominent in motorsport.
Teen has no need to Hedge bets at this pace
Kiwi Callum Hedge has started 50 races in three countries and claimed 20 wins.
Chipping in: Bamber loving life as a Ganassi driver
Earl Bamber is in his first full season with Chip Ganassi Racing.
Sharp’s F1 dream alive with British F4 crown
New Zealand has another rising motorsport star in Louis Sharp.
Predictions ahead of Bathurst 1000
Eric Thompson gazes into his crystal ball ahead of the Bathurst 1000.
Top step matter of time for Heimgartner
Kiwi isn’t too bothered he hasn’t added to his maiden Supercars win yet.
‘This means the most’: Fourth world title sweetest for Kiwi star
Courtney Duncan clinched the FIM WMX championship in Turkey last weekend.
Scott Dixon embracing being in no-man's land
Scott Dixon sits 74 points off the IndyCar series lead with two races left.
Lawson eyes chance to overtake title rival
Kiwi driver Liam Lawson is hoping to make the most of this weekend’s race at Motegi.
'Shane has been massive': Young teammate lauds van Gisbergen
Broc Feeney sits fourth in the Supercars standings, just 13 points behind his Kiwi mentor.
Paddon chasing championship history in Czechia
Kiwis Hayden Paddon and co-driver John Kennard could be setting new records this weekend.
Supercars battle the tightest in years
The fight for the 2023 Supercars championship is the tightest in years.
Heimgartner insists one big win could spark title tilt
Heimgartner reckons his Supercars team have got to grips with the car.
Eric Thompson: Nascar triumph confirms van Gisbergen's status among the greatest
Nascar Cup champion Chase Elliot summed it up when he said: "He made me look bad."
Trouble with Supercars? Why SVG is making his Nascar debut
Van Gisbergen is breaking new ground for Kiwi drivers.
Consistency the challenge for Kiwi contenders in Formula E
Unpredictability — it’s great for the fans but often frustrating for the drivers.
SVG hits back at critics as Supercars season heats up
'No one’s panicking,' says Kiwi motorsport ace about fourth place in overall standings.
Penalty could take heavy toll on Kiwi's Le Mans hopes
Three-time Le Mans winner expresses concern about penalty in this year's race.
Kiwi leads Formula E as season turns for home
With seven of 16 races remaining, NZ driver Nick Cassidy is the frontrunner.
The five top contenders to win the Indy 500
Eric Thompson tips the five most likely winners at the Indy 500.
Scott Dixon ready for his 21st running of Indy 500
He has been among the frontrunners for two decades.
Marcus Armstrong ready for IndyCar 'tank' warfare
The 22-year-old is in his first season of IndyCar.
Kiwi motocross star on verge of Grand Prix record
History beckons for Courtney Duncan, who has dominated the scene since 2016.
Kiwi Supercars rookie making the best of new Gen3 car
The 2023 rookies are having to dig deepest to get on top of the cars and tracks.
Nick Cassidy has hurdles to overcome in Formula E
Nick Cassidy has some hurdles to overcome to extend his run of Formula E podium finishes.
'Sheer talent': Formula 1 boss praises Shane van Gisbergen
Haas boss and Drive to Survive star Guenther Steiner seems to be a fan of the Kiwi driver.
Duncan fully fit as WMX season starts
Courtney Duncan says her fitness is back to “100 per cent”.
Kiwis at the forefront of World Endurance Championship
Earl Bamber and Brendon Hartley get hyped for driving in Hypercars.