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Home / Sport / Motorsport / Formula 1

Formula 1 news

'One of the most talented right now': Pundit backs another Kiwi to join Lawson in F1
Formula 1

'One of the most talented right now': Pundit backs another Kiwi to join Lawson in F1

Scott McLaughlin is a three-time V8 Supercars champ and Indycar race winner.

11 Aug 08:00 PM
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'Head and shoulders above': McLaren's rise to F1 dominance

Zak Brown's leadership and key hires revitalised McLaren's performance.

04 Aug 11:16 PM
Formula 1

'A lot going on': Hamilton hints at Ferrari turmoil after slump

The British driver expressed frustration as his struggles on the track continued.

04 Aug 05:55 AM

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Alex Powell: Lawson's statement to Red Bull with Verstappen battle
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Alex Powell: Lawson's statement to Red Bull with Verstappen battle

OPINION: What we learned from the Hungarian Grand Prix.

03 Aug 09:00 PM
Lawson beats Verstappen to finish as Red Bull’s top car in Hungary GP
Formula 1

Lawson beats Verstappen to finish as Red Bull’s top car in Hungary GP

The Kiwi held off the world champion for his second points finish in a row.

03 Aug 02:42 PM
Lawson starts inside top 10 again, qualifies ninth for Hungarian Grand Prix
Formula 1

Lawson starts inside top 10 again, qualifies ninth for Hungarian Grand Prix

02 Aug 03:07 PM
'A tricky day': Lawson off pace in Hungarian Grand Prix practice
Formula 1

'A tricky day': Lawson off pace in Hungarian Grand Prix practice

01 Aug 04:07 PM
‘Not enough’: Lawson wants more after Formula 1 season recovery
Formula 1

‘Not enough’: Lawson wants more after Formula 1 season recovery

31 Jul 07:02 PM
Max Verstappen confirms commitment to Red Bull, ending speculation
Formula 1

Max Verstappen confirms commitment to Red Bull, ending speculation

31 Jul 06:52 PM
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Alex Powell: Lawson lands vital punch in Red Bull battle with Hadjar
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Alex Powell: Lawson lands vital punch in Red Bull battle with Hadjar

OPINION: What we learned from the Belgian Grand Prix.

27 Jul 09:31 PM
Lawson takes eighth in Belgium Grand Prix, comprehensively beats teammate Hadjar
Formula 1

Lawson takes eighth in Belgium Grand Prix, comprehensively beats teammate Hadjar

The Kiwi drove home for his third points finish of the 2025 F1 season.

27 Jul 03:49 PM
Lawson surges into top 10, to start ninth at Belgian Grand Prix
Formula 1

Lawson surges into top 10, to start ninth at Belgian Grand Prix

The Kiwi reached the third and final session of qualifying for the third time this year.

26 Jul 03:12 PM
Lawson takes top-10 finish in Formula 1's Belgium sprint race
Formula 1

Lawson takes top-10 finish in Formula 1's Belgium sprint race

The Kiwi held off the challenge of Red Bull's Yuki Tsunoda for 15 laps.

26 Jul 10:33 AM
Lawson narrowly misses top 10, qualifies 11th for Belgium sprint race
Formula 1

Lawson narrowly misses top 10, qualifies 11th for Belgium sprint race

The Kiwi was 0.041s short of advancing to the third and final session of qualifying.

25 Jul 03:30 PM
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'Nothing changes’: Lawson reacts to Horner’s shock Red Bull sacking
Formula 1

'Nothing changes’: Lawson reacts to Horner’s shock Red Bull sacking

Formula One returns for the first race since the Red Bull boss’ exit.

24 Jul 09:30 PM
'It's been a lot': Lawson still processing Red Bull demotion in dramatic F1 season
Formula 1

'It's been a lot': Lawson still processing Red Bull demotion in dramatic F1 season

Liam Lawson was axed by Red Bull after just two races of the Formula One season.

20 Jul 05:30 AM
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Alex Powell: Why Lawson's F1 future is about more than just results
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Alex Powell: Why Lawson's F1 future is about more than just results

OPINION: The Kiwi is likely to be retained by Red Bull for 2026.

14 Jul 06:00 PM
Exclusive: Liam Lawson likely to keep Racing Bulls seat for 2026
Formula 1

Exclusive: Liam Lawson likely to keep Racing Bulls seat for 2026

The Kiwi's future has been subject to speculation after his two-race demotion.

14 Jul 02:13 AM
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Christian Horner: A row with Max Verstappen's dad, then a tearful goodbye
Formula 1

Christian Horner: A row with Max Verstappen's dad, then a tearful goodbye

Horner's tearful speech in Milton Keynes marked his sudden sacking.

10 Jul 07:25 AM
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Alex Powell: What does Christian Horner's sacking mean for Liam Lawson?
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Alex Powell: What does Christian Horner's sacking mean for Liam Lawson?

OPINION: Red Bull's bombshell could fall nicely in the Kiwi's favour.

10 Jul 03:00 AM
Red Bull part ways with long-time F1 boss Christian Horner
Formula 1

Red Bull part ways with long-time F1 boss Christian Horner

Horner led Red Bull to eight drivers' and six constructors' championships.

09 Jul 05:44 PM
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Alex Powell: What does Red Bull’s Verstappen problem mean for Lawson?
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Alex Powell: What does Red Bull’s Verstappen problem mean for Lawson?

OPINION: What we learned from the British Grand Prix.

06 Jul 11:45 PM
‘Who the hell was that?’: Lawson taken out on first lap at Silverstone
Formula 1

‘Who the hell was that?’: Lawson taken out on first lap at Silverstone

A collision ended the Kiwi’s British Grand Prix after just five corners.

06 Jul 02:20 PM
'I have no idea': Slip costs Lawson in British Grand Prix qualifying
Formula 1

'I have no idea': Slip costs Lawson in British Grand Prix qualifying

The Kiwi missed out on progressing by just 0.112s at Silverstone.

05 Jul 03:15 PM
'A good start': Lawson fast in Silverstone practice, logs two top-10 finishes
Formula 1

'A good start': Lawson fast in Silverstone practice, logs two top-10 finishes

Both Racing Bulls cars showed pace on the first day of the British Grand Prix.

04 Jul 04:08 PM
‘It’s a new weekend’: The factor in Lawson's favour for British Grand Prix
Formula 1

‘It’s a new weekend’: The factor in Lawson's favour for British Grand Prix

The Kiwi boasts a strong record at Silverstone before this weekend’s race.

03 Jul 09:00 PM
'There are always rumours': Verstappen refuses to be drawn on future
Formula 1

'There are always rumours': Verstappen refuses to be drawn on future

The Red Bull driver has been linked with a move to Mercedes for the 2026 season.

03 Jul 08:09 PM
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Formula One could relocate Qatar, Abu Dhabi races if Middle East tensions rise
Formula 1

Formula One could relocate Qatar, Abu Dhabi races if Middle East tensions rise

Daily talks with promoters ensure Formula One is ready for any necessary changes.

02 Jul 08:05 PM
'Doesn't make sense': Red Bull adviser rules out Lawson swap
Formula 1

'Doesn't make sense': Red Bull adviser rules out Lawson swap

Liam Lawson overtook Yuki Tsunoda in the standings after finishing sixth in Austria.

01 Jul 08:32 PM
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Alex Powell: What we learned from Lawson's best finish
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Alex Powell: What we learned from Lawson's best finish

OPINION: The Kiwi ace was a shining light, as the Red Bull racers struggled.

29 Jun 10:24 PM
'You deserve it Liam': High praise for Lawson after career-best F1 finish
Formula 1

'You deserve it Liam': High praise for Lawson after career-best F1 finish

Kiwi avoids first-lap carnage to finish sixth in Austria, the best of the Red Bull cars.

29 Jun 09:58 PM
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'Very, very happy': Lawson claims career-best finish with sixth in Austrian GP
Formula 1

'Very, very happy': Lawson claims career-best finish with sixth in Austrian GP

The Kiwi was Red Bull's best-placed car for its home race in Spielberg.

29 Jun 02:46 PM
Lawson sixth, beats Verstappen and Hadjar in Austrian qualifying
Formula 1

Lawson sixth, beats Verstappen and Hadjar in Austrian qualifying

The Kiwi is Red Bull's highest-starting car, for its home Grand Prix.

28 Jun 03:21 PM
'The car is decent': Lawson outpaces teammate Hadjar in Austrian practice
Formula 1

'The car is decent': Lawson outpaces teammate Hadjar in Austrian practice

The Kiwi was solid in his first taste of the Red Bull Ring in a Formula One car.

27 Jun 04:10 PM
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