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8 June 2026
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Lawson fifth as Antonelli conquers chaotic Monaco Grand Prix

Liam Lawson delivered a determined drive on the streets of Monaco, battling through a dramatic and incident-filled GP to secure fifth place as championship leader Kimi Antonelli claimed a fifth consecutive victory. The Racing Bulls driver matched his career-best Formula 1 result after starting from 10th on the grid, overcoming a difficult build-up to the race and surviving a contest
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13 April 2026
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Hayden Paddon finishes third at WRC Croatia Rally

Hayden Paddon has returned to a WRC podium for the first time in eight years after finishing third at a drama-filled Croatia Rally.  Alongside co-driver John Kennard, Paddon...
race cars at Taupo
10 April 2026
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Supercars Taupo Super440 – schedule of racing

The ITM Taupo Super440 takes place on April 10-12 at Taupo Motorsport Park, with races 8, 9 and 10 of the championship contested over the weekend. The New...
Morrie Chandler with red overalls
30 March 2026
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Rallying fraternity mourns the passing of Morrie Chandler

Mr Rally NZ, Morrie Chandler ONZM, has passed away. His contributions to the sport of rallying were recently praised as being immense on the global stage and simply...
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23 March 2026
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Watch: Mad Mike reveals Racing Bull’s Japan-themed livery for upcoming Grand Prix

Kiwi drifting star Mad Mike has collaborated with Liam Lawson’s Racing Bulls Formula 1 team to unveil a special livery.  The Livery was revealed during a Tokyo Drift-inspired...
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20 March 2026
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Report: Aston Martin F1 to lose Adrian Newey as team principal

Aston Martin Formula 1 is set to lose design mastermind Adrian Newey as team principal, after just four months in the role. News of this massive shake-up was...
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12 March 2026
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Will BYD be the next automotive giant to join Formula 1? 

BYD might become the next automotive giant to throw its hat into the ring and compete in Formula 1.  According to a report published by Bloomberg, the brand...
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10 March 2026
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Watch: Verstappen announces Nürburgring 24-hour entry with spectacular Red Bull video

Four-time Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen has finally announced his entry into the 24 Hours of Nürburgring endurance race.  Verstappen’s entry comes as little surprise as the...
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5 March 2026
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Aston Martin F1 likely to quit Melbourne GP due to engine issues 

Aston Martin’s Formula 1 team is reportedly likely quitting the Melbourne Grand Prix after a couple of laps due to ongoing engine issues.  For the 2026 season, the...
Max Verstappen and team celebrating world championship win
2 March 2026
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Max Verstappen speaks on the prospect of rally racing, not his future 

Four-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen has quashed any rumours about his future in rally racing, saying the sport is too dangerous.  Known for his ability to seemingly...
6 July 2026
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F1: Lawson caps off remarkable weekend with sixth-place finish 

Liam Lawson has managed to end his weekend at Silverstone on a high after finishing the British Grand Prix in sixth position.  The points finish in the main race follows an impressive result from Liam in the sprint race earlier, where he finished eighth.  These results put Lawson on 39 points for the Driver’s Championship, moving him to within three
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3 July 2026
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IndyCar: Scott Dixon likely to join McLaren following departure from Chip Ganassi Racing

Chip Ganassi Racing has confirmed Scott Dixon will not return to the team for the 2027 season.  Dixon was reportedly offered a contract with the team which would have seen his career out there, but he declined this.  “Scott Dixon has recently informed the team that he will not be returning in 2027,” Chip Ganassi Racing said in a statement.
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29 June 2026
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F1: Liam Lawson continues points streak with ninth-place finish in Austria

Liam Lawson has continued his points scoring streak in Formula 1 with a ninth-place finish at the Red Bull Ring in Austria.  While the Grand Prix featured a lot of overtaking, both Liam and his team mate Arvin Lindblad finished in the same position as where they qualified.  “It was really hot out there today, but overall it was a
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17 June 2026
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Thunder Ridge Motorsport Park seeks Foundation Members as circuit layout is finalised 

Thunder Ridge Motorsport Park, New Zealand’s newest motorsport facility, is seeking Foundation Members to help with funding.  According to a post on the facility’s Facebook page, a Foundation Member package is being finalised for those who get in early.  This package will “likely include up to 45 free practice days on the circuit each year, access to selected events, their
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