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19 January 2026

Watch: Sergio Perez completes Cadillac’s first F1 testing laps  

Cadillac’s Formula 1 team has completed its first laps with Sergio Perez behind the wheel. Completed during a promotional shakedown at Silverstone, Perez was in the hot seat, with Valtteri Bottas and reserve driver Zhou Guanyu waiting in the wings. As expected, the car was completely free of any livery, as the official unveiling is set to happen during the
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19 January 2026
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Watch: Sergio Perez completes Cadillac’s first F1 testing laps  

Cadillac’s Formula 1 team has completed its first laps with Sergio Perez behind the wheel. Completed during a promotional shakedown at Silverstone, Perez was in the hot seat,...
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16 January 2026
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Liam Lawson’s Racing Bulls ride unveiled for 2026 F1 season

Red Bull Racing has unveiled both the Red Bull and the Racing Bull cars for the 2026 Formula 1 season.  Unveiled at an event that launched Red Bull’s...
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16 January 2026
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Liam Lawson to join Verstappen and Hadjar at Red Bull F1 livery unveiling 

Kiwi Formula 1 star Liam Lawson will join Max Verstappen and Isaack Hadjar at the unveiling of Red Bull’s 2026 livery.  The event, which is set to kick...
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6 January 2026
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Zhou Guanyu confirmed as Cadillac F1 reserve driver for 2026 season

Zhou Guanyu has been confirmed as the reserve driver for Cadillac’s Formula 1 team in the upcoming 2026 season.  Guanyu joins Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez in the...
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31 December 2025
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Arise Sir Scott: Dixon and Quinn lead petrolhead honours

It’s official: New Zealand’s greatest racing driver is now a Knight, and the man who saved our race tracks has been honoured to match. Sir Scott Dixon leads the...
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23 December 2025
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WRC’s 2027 Rally1 concepts preview a toned-down future

The World Rally Championship (WRC) has unveiled a set of concepts, previewing what we can expect to see from the 2027 Rally1 challengers.  It seems that the WRC...
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16 December 2025
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Michael Masi signs on as event director of NextGen NZ Championship

Motorsport New Zealand has appointed Michael Masi as the event director for the upcoming NextGen NZ Championship.  As the event director, Masi will be “responsible for overseeing the...
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16 December 2025
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Audi Revolut F1 Team official name revealed ahead of 2026 Formula 1 debut

Audi has taken another step towards its Formula 1 entry, officially unveiling the Audi Revolut F1 Team name and logo ahead of its debut in the 2026 Formula...
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8 December 2025
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Hayden Paddon returns to WRC with Hyundai Motorsport team 

Kiwi rally stars Hayden Paddon and co-driver John Kennard will be back in the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) for the 2026 season.  Paddon will be racing under...
16 January 2026
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Liam Lawson’s Racing Bulls ride unveiled for 2026 F1 season

Red Bull Racing has unveiled both the Red Bull and the Racing Bull cars for the 2026 Formula 1 season.  Unveiled at an event that launched Red Bull’s partnership with Ford Racing, it was held in Detroit, Michigan. As expected all the drivers from both teams were in attendance, including Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar for Red Bull, plus Liam
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16 January 2026
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Liam Lawson to join Verstappen and Hadjar at Red Bull F1 livery unveiling 

Kiwi Formula 1 star Liam Lawson will join Max Verstappen and Isaack Hadjar at the unveiling of Red Bull’s 2026 livery.  The event, which is set to kick off at 4PM New Zealand time, will give the world the first glimpse at the liveries both the Red Bull and Racing Bulls teams will be running this year.  Red Bull’s website
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6 January 2026
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Zhou Guanyu confirmed as Cadillac F1 reserve driver for 2026 season

Zhou Guanyu has been confirmed as the reserve driver for Cadillac’s Formula 1 team in the upcoming 2026 season.  Guanyu joins Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez in the American team, who will serve as the primary drivers.  Colton Herta is also part of mix, serving as the team’s test driver.  The 26-year old joins Cadillac after leaving Ferrari, where he
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31 December 2025
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Arise Sir Scott: Dixon and Quinn lead petrolhead honours

It’s official: New Zealand’s greatest racing driver is now a Knight, and the man who saved our race tracks has been honoured to match. Sir Scott Dixon leads the 2026 New Year Honours list, receiving the Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit (KNZM). The six-time IndyCar champion is recognised for his services to motorsport, cementing his status as an
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