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Motorsport and F1 news

'He fancied a bit of a fist fight': Kiwi Armstrong held back as French driver fumes in heated IndyCar pit stoush
Motorsport

'He fancied a bit of a fist fight': Kiwi Armstrong held back as French driver fumes in heated IndyCar pit stoush

Crew chief Jimmy Looper stepped in as peacemaker during the clash.

12 May 12:20 AM
Motorsport

Van Gisbergen dominates Nascar road race for first win of season

Shane van Gisbergen defended his Watkins Glen title on his 37th birthday.

11 May 12:24 AM
Motorsport

On The Up: The Kiwi driver making waves in powerboat racing

A sudden E1 call-up in 2026 saw Rianna O’Meara-Hunt eventually become a permanent pilot.

08 May 10:00 PM

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'Precise and committed': Endurance ace Hartley on what it takes to win
Motorsport

'Precise and committed': Endurance ace Hartley on what it takes to win

Brendon Hartley and his co-drivers lead the WEC after victory at the Imola opener.

08 May 05:31 PM
F1 rule tweaks have not fixed fundamental problems
Opinion

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
Winners & Losers: The worst sporting performance we'll see this year
Premium
OpinionChristopher Reive

Winners & Losers: The worst sporting performance we'll see this year

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

Alex Powell: New threat emerges for Lawson's F1 future after Miami

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

Lawson escapes further punishment for frightening F1 crash

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

Lawson retires after scary moment at Miami GP

03 May 06:41 PM
‘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
Kiwi teen overcomes brutal injury setbacks to win US Supercross title
Motorsport

Kiwi teen overcomes brutal injury setbacks to win US Supercross title

Named 2025 250MX Rookie of the Year, Cole Davies overcame multiple broken bones.

01 May 05:01 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
'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

Taupo's cancelled race adds a fourth Ruapuna contest, worth 400 points.

17 Apr 05:01 PM

Car news and reviews

Pure-electric Toyota Hilux: NZ order books open this month
Driven Car Guide

Pure-electric Toyota Hilux: NZ order books open this month

Can Toyota make its 200km-range, 2-tonne towing Hilux BEV work in NZ?

12 May 06:05 AM
Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 50 sets a new Nurburgring record
Driven Car Guide

Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 50 sets a new Nurburgring record

Birthday Golf is now the quickest front-drive car around the legendary track.

12 May 04:05 AM
Mansory has turned a Mercedes G-Wagen 4x4 into a turquoise drop-top fever dream
Driven Car Guide

Mansory has turned a Mercedes G-Wagen 4x4 into a turquoise drop-top fever dream

You have to see it to believe it. And then you still don't really believe it.

12 May 02:05 AM
A brand-new Jaecoo was the most popular EV in NZ last month
Driven Car Guide

A brand-new Jaecoo was the most popular EV in NZ last month

A luxury Zeekr model also claimed a top-three spot for April.

12 May 12:05 AM
Driven Car Guide

Lexus TZ revealed as three-row electric SUV with lounge-first luxury

11 May 04:05 AM
Driven Car Guide

Audi Tradition recreates record-breaking 1934 Auto Union ‘Lucca’

11 May 02:05 AM
Driven Car Guide

Arcfox is BAIC’s premium brand, but it’s coming to NZ at a truly budget price

11 May 12:05 AM
Ryan Bridge TODAY

Audi recreates legendary 1934 Auto Union Lucca | Ryan Bridge TODAY

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10 May 10:33 PM

Sport news

Phoenix delete social media post questioning Chelsea Eden Park match
Football

Phoenix delete social media post questioning Chelsea Eden Park match

The Chelsea Women will play an Auckland FC Women’s Invitational XI in August at Eden Park.

12 May 05:34 AM
Olympic sailing world championships set to return to Auckland in 2028
Sailing

Olympic sailing world championships set to return to Auckland in 2028

The ILCA worlds will be held at Takapuna Boating Club.

12 May 05:23 AM
Warriors playmaker set to move on after losing battle for No 7 jersey
Warriors

Warriors playmaker set to move on after losing battle for No 7 jersey

Luke Metcalf is free to talk to rival NRL clubs about deals from 2027 onwards.

12 May 05:08 AM
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Selection squeeze: The big questions over All Whites Fifa World Cup squad spots
Football

Selection squeeze: The big questions over All Whites Fifa World Cup squad spots

There is unlikely to be a surprise selection or kid from nowhere in Thursday's squad.

12 May 04:26 AM
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Paul Lewis: All Blacks prop search and the 15 players putting their hands up for selection
Paul Lewis
OpinionPaul Lewis

Paul Lewis: All Blacks prop search and the 15 players putting their hands up for selection

OPINION: Ethan de Groot is the clear first-choice loosehead but back-ups are scarce.

12 May 04:01 AM
Cool-headed teen leads Phoenix charge into A-League Women’s grand final
Wellington Phoenix

Cool-headed teen leads Phoenix charge into A-League Women’s grand final

Pia Vlok's been called up to the Football Ferns during her first season with the Nix.

12 May 03:30 AM

More Motorsport and F1 News

Kai Allen takes maiden Supercars win in thrilling Ruapuna opener
Motorsport

Kai Allen takes maiden Supercars win in thrilling Ruapuna opener

Ryan Wood was top Kiwi in third and still leads the race for the Jason Richards trophy.

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

Hayden Paddon will get his third WRC drive of 2026 next month.

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

'Unprecedented situation': Cyclone forces Taupō Supercars race cancellation

Brodie Kostecki and Ryan Wood took race wins on Saturday in Taupō.

11 Apr 06:44 AM
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Supercars fever back in Taupō as fans flock to Track to Town parade
New Zealand

Supercars fever back in Taupō as fans flock to Track to Town parade

US tourist and retired racer Steven Mathers stumbled on Supercars by chance.

10 Apr 05:30 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
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
Premium
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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
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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
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