Motorsport and F1 news
Hamilton crashes during Ferrari test
Hamilton lost control of the 2023 car at the Circuit de Catalunya.
Red Bull race engineer on what team loves about Liam Lawson
Pierre Hamelin is the key cog between Liam Lawson and the rest of his team.
Car news and reviews
2025 Toyota Prius debuts geo-fencing tech and enhanced PHEV range
New tech designed to optimise the balance between electric and hybrid driving.
Racing legend Jacky Ickx laps Bathurst in Korean EV, returns 48-year-old trophy
Jacky Ickx has returned to Bathurst for the first time in 45 years.
Tesla confirms more affordable models for 2025 launch
The long-promised entry model Tesla looks to be a step closer to reality.
Hyundai Tucson II for NZ: Korean maker stretches the appeal of its hybrid SUV
It's technically a facelift, but there have been major changes for the Tucson hybrid.
Sport news
‘This is a homecoming’: NZ Thoroughbred Racing appoint new CEO
Executive to step into role three days before the richest race meeting in NZ history.
On the mats for Women’s Institutes triples comp
Poverty Bay-Wairoa federation hosts national event for first time.
All Blacks lock to miss entire Super Rugby season
The champion Blues have been dealt a major blow.
More Motorsport and F1 News
'Kind of went to shit': Scott Dixon on a trying 2024, chasing seventh championship and Andretti's record
'It sucks to get beat and I hate it. I think that’s what drives you.'
F1 prospect and Supercars champ head quickfire series
Racing kicks off in Taupō, featuring top international drivers and strong local talent.
Report card: The results that earned Liam Lawson's Red Bull promotion
OPINION: Breaking down the Kiwi's rise to motorsport's pinnacle.
Buchanan puts NZ back on MotoGP map after 25 years
Cormac Buchanan will become the first Kiwi to compete in the FIM Moto3 world championship.
Opinion: Shrugging off the haters shows the very reason Red Bull have hired Lawson
OPINION: Red Bull’s Lawson announcement was met with negativity and bile online.
More car news and reviews
Ford Ranger Raptor review: is this the Porsche of utes?
Ford wants to be the 'Porsche of off-road'. With Raptor, it's off to a great start.
Surf's up: Lexus shows off beach-inspired LX Surf concept
LX Surf concept was shown at the Pipe Pro event in Hawaii. Radical.
Toyota retains global sales crown with 10.8 million vehicles in 2024
It's the Japanese giant's fifth straight year on top.
More Motorsport news
Pet food magnate speaks on luring V8 Supercars to the South Island
If approved, 2026 will see two Supercars events in NZ for the first time.
'Lifelong dream': Lawson to partner Verstappen at Red Bull in 2025
After months of speculation, F1's worst-kept secret has been confirmed.
Second Supercars event for New Zealand?
If approved, 2026 will see two Supercars events in NZ for the first time.
Lawson logs most laps at F1 testing, teammate gets Red Bull drive
Liam Lawson had a busy day at the Formula 1 post-season test.
'Hardest job in F1': Warning to Lawson over taking Red Bull seat
A former F1 technical director is worried the Kiwi faces a short career in the sport.
'One of the best races I’ve driven': Lawson let down in Abu Dhabi
The Kiwi said it was one of the best races he'd driven.