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Formula 1 news

Liam Lawson starts 12th at Qatar Grand Prix
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Formula 1

Liam Lawson starts 12th at Qatar Grand Prix

All the action from the Losail Circuit.

30 Nov 03:00 PM
Formula 1

Lawson achieves best Qatar qualifying result, to start 12th in Grand Prix

The Kiwi was just 0.083s away from the top 10, after also taking 14th in the sprint race.

29 Nov 07:11 PM
Formula 1

Lawson struggles on first day of Qatar Grand Prix, to start 17th in sprint

The Kiwi was eliminated in the first session by just 0.078s.

28 Nov 06:17 PM

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‘Something I can’t share’: Did Red Bull rival reveal Lawson’s F1 future?
Formula 1

‘Something I can’t share’: Did Red Bull rival reveal Lawson’s F1 future?

Yuki Tsunoda says he knows his fate, but cannot disclose it.

27 Nov 09:53 PM
How Norris can seal the F1 championship this weekend
Formula 1

How Norris can seal the F1 championship this weekend

Norris leads Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen by 24 points in the standings.

27 Nov 05:30 PM
NZ Herald Sport Headlines| Norris and Piastri disqualified from Las Vegas GP
Formula 1

NZ Herald Sport Headlines| Norris and Piastri disqualified from Las Vegas GP

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23 Nov 05:45 PM
Alex Powell: The politics behind deciding Liam Lawson’s Formula 1 future
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Alex Powell: The politics behind deciding Liam Lawson’s Formula 1 future

23 Nov 04:01 PM
Lawson upgraded to 14th in Las Vegas after both McLarens disqualified
Formula 1

Lawson upgraded to 14th in Las Vegas after both McLarens disqualified

23 Nov 10:25 AM
Recap: Lawson finishes well back in Las Vegas after early damage
Formula 1

Recap: Lawson finishes well back in Las Vegas after early damage

23 Nov 05:25 AM
Lawson shines in wet Las Vegas qualifying to start sixth in Grand Prix
Formula 1

Lawson shines in wet Las Vegas qualifying to start sixth in Grand Prix

The Kiwi will start the race ahead of both of his 2026 Red Bull promotion rivals.

22 Nov 05:11 AM
Watch: Evasive action needed as Hamilton, Lawson have close call
Formula 1

Watch: Evasive action needed as Hamilton, Lawson have close call

It was the start of a chaotic day on track in Las Vegas.

22 Nov 05:09 AM
Lawson solid in Las Vegas F1 practice, finishes sixth in day’s second session
Formula 1

Lawson solid in Las Vegas F1 practice, finishes sixth in day’s second session

The Kiwi got through 44 laps without major drama on a track he admitted he struggled on.

21 Nov 05:07 AM
From Tuakau to the pitlane: How one Kiwi teen plans to reach the F1 grid
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From Tuakau to the pitlane: How one Kiwi teen plans to reach the F1 grid

The 17-year-old Tuakau College student dreams of joining McLaren F1.

14 Nov 04:00 PM
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Will Liam Lawson keep his job? Herald F1 writer answers reader questions
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Will Liam Lawson keep his job? Herald F1 writer answers reader questions

NZ Herald's Formula 1 correspondent answers your questions about the Kiwi's season.

14 Nov 02:01 AM
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Mick On Monday: Road To Paris throws away jockey and race
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Mick On Monday: Road To Paris throws away jockey and race

A crazy Wellington Stakes finish leaves a horse and jockey uninjured but punters in pain.

30 Nov 04:00 PM
Rivalries renewed: Former All Blacks to take on Wallabies legends in Anzac Day clash
All Blacks

Rivalries renewed: Former All Blacks to take on Wallabies legends in Anzac Day clash

Former All Black Nehe Milner-Skudder to take field; David Campese to manage Aussie team.

30 Nov 04:00 PM
Liam Lawson starts 12th at Qatar Grand Prix
Live
Formula 1

Liam Lawson starts 12th at Qatar Grand Prix

All the action from the Losail Circuit.

30 Nov 03:00 PM
SailGP championship eludes Black Foils again as Great Britain take title
SailGP

SailGP championship eludes Black Foils again as Great Britain take title

For the third time in as many seasons, the NZ crew have fallen just shy of SailGP glory.

30 Nov 11:45 AM
Voke shines but Kiwi hopes fade again in Australian PGA title hunt
Golf

Voke shines but Kiwi hopes fade again in Australian PGA title hunt

Nick Voke surged with a final round of 66 to finish tied for third on 16-under.

30 Nov 05:56 AM
Auckland FC suffer first defeat of season to Jets in horrendous conditions
Auckland FC

Auckland FC suffer first defeat of season to Jets in horrendous conditions

Auckland FC's unbeaten start to the A-League season is over, after this home defeat.

30 Nov 04:35 AM
Alice Robinson storms to giant slalom win at Copper Mountain World Cup
Sport

Alice Robinson storms to giant slalom win at Copper Mountain World Cup

It is the Queenstown skier's fifth World Cup win and first this season.

29 Nov 11:38 PM
Black Foils collide with Swiss, suffer damage on eve of SailGP grand final
SailGP

Black Foils collide with Swiss, suffer damage on eve of SailGP grand final

An overnight repair job would be needed on the Black Foils' port rudder after the incident

29 Nov 10:17 PM

More Formula 1 news

Liam Lawson Q&A: F1 correspondent Alex Powell answers readers' questions
Formula 1

Liam Lawson Q&A: F1 correspondent Alex Powell answers readers' questions

Herald F1 writer answers your questions about Liam Lawson and the F1 season.

13 Nov 09:30 PM
'Going to help so many people': Liam Lawson raises $35,000 with I Am Hope auction
Formula 1

'Going to help so many people': Liam Lawson raises $35,000 with I Am Hope auction

The Kiwi F1 driver donated his first car, a 2000 Subaru Forester, to be auctioned.

13 Nov 09:26 PM
'I respect it': Lawson shrugs off contact after teammate's late move
Formula 1

'I respect it': Lawson shrugs off contact after teammate's late move

Liam Lawson held on to finish seventh, ahead of teammate Isack Hadjar in eighth.

10 Nov 02:00 AM
'It just worked': Lawson's mega effort ends in points in Brazil
Formula 1

'It just worked': Lawson's mega effort ends in points in Brazil

It was a case of finish how you start for Lawson, who was seventh in Brazil.

09 Nov 08:35 PM
Recap: Lawson finishes seventh in Brazil
Formula 1

Recap: Lawson finishes seventh in Brazil

Liam Lawson held on for more F1 points in a great drive.

09 Nov 06:45 PM
'A decent place': Lawson to start in top 10 for Sao Paulo Grand Prix
Formula 1

'A decent place': Lawson to start in top 10 for Sao Paulo Grand Prix

Liam Lawson will start alongside Oliver Bearman, whom he collided with in the sprint.

08 Nov 07:28 PM
'Messed up the timing': Lawson out early in Sao Paulo sprint qualifying
Formula 1

'Messed up the timing': Lawson out early in Sao Paulo sprint qualifying

Lawson was the 11th-fastest in practice, but got things wrong in qualifying for the sprint

07 Nov 07:45 PM
Lawson relieved as he reveals FIA support following Mexican near-miss
Formula 1

Lawson relieved as he reveals FIA support following Mexican near-miss

The FIA cleared Lawson after reviewing data from inside his car.

06 Nov 06:24 PM
‘The decision is not clear’: Lawson on F1 seat fight ahead of Brazil GP
Formula 1

‘The decision is not clear’: Lawson on F1 seat fight ahead of Brazil GP

The 23-year-old Kiwi says he just has to keep performing on the track.

03 Nov 07:31 PM
Kiwi F1 insider shuts down McLaren conspiracy theories
Formula 1

Kiwi F1 insider shuts down McLaren conspiracy theories

Bob McMurray says claims McLaren are sabotaging Oscar Piastri are baseless.

31 Oct 10:01 PM
Lawson gets 2026 Formula 1 boost as Tsunoda linked with IndyCar
Formula 1

Lawson gets 2026 Formula 1 boost as Tsunoda linked with IndyCar

The Japanese driver could be thrown a career lifeline by engine supplier Honda.

30 Oct 10:00 PM
Lawson blamed for near-miss incident with race marshals
Formula 1

Lawson blamed for near-miss incident with race marshals

Mexico’s motorsport federation says the Kiwi driver failed to slow down sufficiently.

30 Oct 08:43 PM
‘Kiwi generosity’: Liam Lawson auctions off first car for Gumboot Friday
Formula 1

‘Kiwi generosity’: Liam Lawson auctions off first car for Gumboot Friday

Funds raised for I am Hope will help provide free counselling for under‑25s across NZ.

30 Oct 07:00 PM
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Don Kennedy: My photo shows just how close to disaster Liam Lawson and F1 came
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Don Kennedy: My photo shows just how close to disaster Liam Lawson and F1 came

OPINION: 'The cheering of the crowd turned to sounds of horror behind me.'

28 Oct 02:24 AM
Lawson made to wait to learn F1 future, Red Bull delay 2026 decision
Formula 1

Lawson made to wait to learn F1 future, Red Bull delay 2026 decision

Max Verstappen’s challenge has seen the October deadline extended.

27 Oct 08:08 AM
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Alex Powell: Has Liam Lawson done enough to save his Formula 1 seat?
Alex Powell
OpinionAlex Powell

Alex Powell: Has Liam Lawson done enough to save his Formula 1 seat?

OPINION: What we learned from the Mexican Grand Prix.

27 Oct 02:00 AM
Watch: 'Could have killed him' - Lawson narrowly avoids marshals during Grand Prix
Formula 1

Watch: 'Could have killed him' - Lawson narrowly avoids marshals during Grand Prix

Footage from the Kiwi's on-board camera showed a near miss as debris was being cleared.

26 Oct 11:27 PM
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Recap: Lawson out early in Mexican Grand Prix as Norris takes championship lead
Formula 1

Recap: Lawson out early in Mexican Grand Prix as Norris takes championship lead

All the action from the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez.

26 Oct 10:00 PM
'He drove into the side of me': Lawson forced to retire in Mexican Grand Prix
Formula 1

'He drove into the side of me': Lawson forced to retire in Mexican Grand Prix

A tangle with Williams’ Carlos Sainz ended the Kiwi’s race in the early laps.

26 Oct 08:27 PM
'I just struggled': Qualifying mistakes see Lawson start 15th in Mexico
Formula 1

'I just struggled': Qualifying mistakes see Lawson start 15th in Mexico

The Kiwi was unable to set a flying lap in the second stage of qualifying.

25 Oct 10:05 PM
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