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rnz. co. nz > news > sport > 597895 > f1-agrees-to-engine-changes-for-next-two-years

F1 agrees to engine changes for next two years

2+ hour, 5+ min ago  (343+ words) Formula 1's governing body has announced agreement on a package of rule changes to reduce the electric power element in the cars' engines in 2027 and 2028. The International Automobile Federation (FIA) said in a statement on Wednesday that the current 53-47 split…...

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rnz. co. nz > national > programmes > afternoons > audio > 20/19/038046 > mclaren-racing-marks-its-1000th-formula-one-grand-prix

Mc Laren Racing marks its 1000th Formula One Grand Prix

6+ day, 25+ min ago  (233+ words) This weekend marks a remarkable milestone in motorsport history, with Mc Laren Racing reaching its 1000th Formula One Grand Prix. The team - founded by Auckland-born racing driver Bruce Mc Laren - made their F1 debut in the 1966 Monaco Grand Prix In a full…...

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rnz. co. nz > news > sport > 597348 > charles-leclerc-can-celebrate-ferrari-extension-by-ending-antonelli-s-winning-run

Charles Leclerc can celebrate Ferrari extension by ending Antonelli's winning run

6+ day, 27+ min ago  (1103+ words) Monaco's local hero Charles Leclerc will hope to celebrate his new Ferrari deal on home territory this weekend by ending the Italian team's long winless wait and denying Mercedes teenager Kimi Antonelli a fifth successive victory. The first race of…...

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rnz. co. nz > news > sport > 597323 > nz-supercross-star-cole-davies-to-headline-auckland-stadium-event

NZ Supercross star Cole Davies to headline Auckland stadium event

6+ day, 5+ hour ago  (398+ words) New Zealand Supercross star Cole Davies will race in front of home fans later this year, with Auckland's North Harbour Stadium set to host a round of the AUSX Supercross Championship in October. Returning to New Zealand for the first…...

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rnz. co. nz > news > sport > 597166 > mclaren-s-1000th-gp-dad-would-be-absolutely-delighted

Mc Laren's 1000th GP: 'Dad would be absolutely delighted"

1+ week, 8+ hour ago  (597+ words) Mc Laren's 1000th Formula 1 Grand Prix in Monaco this weekend is more than a milestone. It is a moment of reflection on a legacy that began with a young New Zealander who never lived to see how far his name would…...

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rnz. co. nz > news > sport > 596173 > frustrated-liam-lawson-12th-on-canadian-grand-prix-grid

Frustrated Liam Lawson 12th on Canadian Grand Prix grid

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (753+ words) New Zealand racing driver Liam Lawson is frustrated with his twelfth-place starting spot on the grid for Monday morning's (NZT) Formula One Grand Prix, believing his car was quick enough to qualify higher. Lawson finished eleventh in the sprint race…...

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rnz. co. nz > news > top > 596008 > nascar-driver-dies-at-41-after-sudden-illness

NASCAR driver dies at 41 after sudden illness

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (270+ words) Two-times NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch has died at the age of 41, NASCAR said on Thursday (local time). News of his death came just hours after Busch's family released a statement saying he had been hospitalised with a severe…...

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NASCAR driver dies at 41 after sudden illness | RNZ News

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (270+ words) Two-times NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch has died at the age of 41, NASCAR said on Thursday (local time). News of his death came just hours after Busch's family released a statement saying he had been hospitalised with a severe…...

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rnz. co. nz > news > sport > 595511 > verstappen-s-nuerburgring-24hrs-hopes-dashed-by-driveshaft-failure

Verstappen's Nuerburgring 24hrs hopes dashed by driveshaft failure

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (444+ words) Max Verstappen's hopes of winning the Nuerburgring 24 Hours endurance race on his debut were dashed by a late driveshaft failure that put him out of contention after leading for several hours. Red Bull's four-times Formula One world champion was sharing…...

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rnz. co. nz > news > sport > 594084 > norris-wins-miami-sprint-in-mclaren-one-two-as-lawson-complains-of-power-loss

Norris wins Miami sprint in Mc Laren one-two as Lawson complains of power loss

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (722+ words) Formula 1 world champion Lando Norris won the Miami Grand Prix sprint race in a Mc Laren one-two with Oscar Piastri as Mercedes suffered their first defeat of the season. Charles Leclerc finished third for Ferrari, after starting fourth, in the…...