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Lawson saves best for last in F1 pre-season, posts top 10 time in Bahrain
1+ hour, 36+ min ago (496+ words) Liam Lawson saved his strongest day of Formula One's pre-season for last, and posted a top-10 finish from his 106 laps on day two of the second round of testing in Bahrain. While teams don't disclose their specific fuel loads and…...
Lawson continues to improve in F1 pre-season, 12th fastest in Bahrain
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (555+ words) Liam Lawson continues to improve in Formula One's pre-season, and posted the 12th fastest time of the day as testing resumed in Bahrain. With Formula One's 11 teams taking to Sakhir International Circuit to get to grips with their new cars before…...
Lawson improves on day three of F1 pre-season testing, posts fastest top speed
6+ day, 4+ hour ago (402+ words) Liam Lawson has improved on the third and final day of Formula One's first round of pre-season testing at Bahrain's Sakhir International circuit. After completing 50 laps during the opening session of day two, the Racing Bulls driver was afforded the…...
'Severe distress': Probe into serious allegations in NZ women's water polo team
1+ week, 1+ day ago (1766+ words) The Sport Integrity Commission is investigating serious allegations " understood to include claims of bullying " within Water Polo New Zealand's senior women's programme, amid concerns for some athletes' well-being. The Herald understands several parties have been interviewed by the commission in…...
‘Thrilled to continue’: Zuru renew Lawson sponsorship for 2026 F1 season
2+ week, 1+ day ago (326+ words) Liam Lawson has renewed his partnership with Kiwi toy manufacturers Zuru for another year, as he prepares for the 2026 Formula One campaign. Zuru's logo will appear on Lawson's helmet for another season, after the 23-year-old sported the brand during 2025, where…...
Hot streak continues as Hillier bags another top five and $210k payday
2+ week, 3+ day ago (312+ words) Kiwi golfer Daniel Hillier has continued his hot start to the DP World Tour season with his fourth top five finish following a strong final round at the Bahrain Championship. Hillier carded a final round 66 to finish at 16-under and…...
‘We’re making big gains’: Lawson completes first week of testing new F1 car
3+ week, 11+ hour ago (553+ words) Liam Lawson has completed his final day of Formula One's first testing for the new season, logging another 64 laps in Racing Bulls' new car, the VCARB03. With drivers limited to three of the five available days on track, Racing Bulls completed…...
Explained: The F1 loophole that Red Bull, Liam Lawson could exploit in 2026
3+ week, 1+ day ago (719+ words) The start of the new Formula One season might still be more than a month away, but an exploitation of the sport's new regulations could already give two engine manufacturers an upper hand " and Kiwi driver Liam Lawson could be…...
'Very, very different': Lawson's first drive in new F1 car
3+ week, 3+ day ago (395+ words) Liam Lawson has had his first drive in Racing Bulls" new Formula One car, with testing beginning in Spain overnight. The Kiwi driver spent both of two sessions on the track. On the opening day of F1 Shakedown at Circuit de…...
'Black ice': Hayden Paddon heading into unknown in WRC return
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (680+ words) Kiwi rally driver Hayden Paddon. There is an element of driving blind for Hayden Paddon as preparation ramps up for his return to the World Rally Championship for the first time since 2018. The Kiwi will traverse Rallye Monte Carlo starting…...