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    Liam Lawson of Racing Bulls competes at the Spa-Francorchamps Circuit in Stavelot, Liege province...

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    Oscar Piastri passed McLaren teammate and title rival Lando Norris with a bold early move to win the rain-delayed Belgian Grand Prix and extend his Formula 1 lead to 16 points.

    Lawson 10th in Belgian GP sprint, one better in qualifying

    Liam Lawson in action during qualifying. Photo: Reuters

    Lawson 10th in Belgian GP sprint, one better in qualifying

    Liam Lawson finished the Belgian Grand Prix sprint in 10th, but will have another chance to pick up points after qualifying ninth quickest for the main event.

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    Parachute may have contributed to fatal drag race crash

    A drag racer died after losing control at almost 250kmh and crashing into a wall at Ruapuna Raceway, but the car's parachute and harness may have contributed to his death.

    O’Ward keeps hopes alive

    Pato O'Ward. PHOTO: Kristin Enzor-USA TODAY NETWORK

    O’Ward keeps hopes alive

    Mexican Pato O’Ward eked out his second IndyCar win in three weeks in Toronto yesterday, keeping alive his underdog chances to win the season championship.

    Local racer wins trophy

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    Local racer wins trophy

    A teen racer has shifted into top gear on the national stage.

    Buchanan ‘positive’ after career-best ninth

    Cormac Buchanan. PHOTO: MANU TORMO

    Buchanan ‘positive’ after career-best ninth

    Southland rider Cormac Buchanan recorded a career-best result at the technically demanding Sachsenring in the Moto3 World Championship yesterday.

    Obituary: Jochen Mass, racing driver

    Jochen Mass. Photo: file

    Obituary: Jochen Mass, racing driver

    German racing driver Jochen Mass turned his back on a career in the merchant navy to ascend to the peak of motor sport.

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    Aspiring racer praises motor sport camp

    Motorsport athlete Blake Dowdall, 18, of Palmerston North, drives in a simulator during the Elite...

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    Aspiring racer praises motor sport camp

    A pit stop at an elite training camp in Dunedin has been the "cherry on top" for a teenage racing driver as he prepares for a shot at driving for a Formula 4 team.

    Emotional farewell as Horner exits Red Bull

    Red Bull's Max Verstappen with team principal Christian Horner in this file photo. Photo: Reuters

    Emotional farewell as Horner exits Red Bull

    Christian Horner gave an emotional farewell to staff after being sacked as Red Bull boss and said leading the team had been the biggest privilege of his life.

    Van Gisbergen wins in Chicago

    Shane Van Gisbergen celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Grant Park 165...

    Van Gisbergen wins in Chicago

    Road course ace Shane van Gisbergen roared to the lead on Lake Shore Drive and ran away from the field in a nine-lap shootout.

    Canterbury-born Supercars figure dies in accident

    Tim Miles. Photo: Supercars.com

    South Island-born Supercars figure dies in 'tragic' cycling accident

    A well-known Supercars figure from Canterbury died on Sunday after a "tragic and untimely" cycling accident.

    Crash ends Lawson's race on first lap

    Liam Lawson returns to his team after his crash in the British Grand Prix. Photo: Getty Images

    Crash ends Lawson's race on first lap

    Liam Lawson's British Grand Prix was wrecked on the first lap.

    Paddon, Kennard triumph

    Hayden Paddon

    Paddon, Kennard triumph

    New Zealand rally driver Hayden Paddon and longtime co-driver John Kennard have taken a strong victory at Rally Queensland, held over the weekend near the town of Gympie.

    'Really frustrating': Lawson to start British GP in 15th

    Liam Lawson was left frustrated in qualifying after a positive showing in practice. Photo: Reuters

    'Really frustrating': Lawson to start British GP in 15th

    New Zealand Formula 1 driver Liam Lawson will start the British Grand Prix from 15th on the grid.

    Lawson records two top tens in British GP practice

    RB's Liam Lawson during practice at Silverstone for the British GP. Photo: Reuters

    Lawson records two top tens in British GP practice

    New Zealand driver Liam Lawson has finished in the middle of the pack in the opening two practice sessions for Monday's British Grand Prix.

    Hard-fought 2nd pleases Paddon

    Hayden Paddon

    Hard-fought 2nd pleases Paddon

    New Zealand rally driver Hayden Paddon, with Christchurch’s Jared Hudson in the co-driver’s seat, claimed a hard-fought second at the Ypres Rally in Belgium at the weekend.

    Buchanan walks away from 245kmh crash

    Cormac Buchanan. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    Buchanan walks away from 245kmh crash

    Southland rider Cormac Buchanan escaped serious injury after crashing at 245kmh in the latest round of the Moto3 World Championship.

    Lawson wins points in best result of season

    Liam Lawson smiles after finishing sixth in the Austrian Grand Prix. Photo: Getty Images

    Lawson wins points in best result of season

    Liam Lawson managed to avoid a first lap pile up in the Austrian Grand Prix to record his best ever result in Formula 1.

    South Island Supercars dates locked in

    Photo: Getty Images

    South Island Supercars dates locked in

    The date for the Christchurch leg of the Repco Supercars Championship has been locked in for next year.

    'Tough, tough weekend' for Liam Lawson

    New Zealand driver Liam Lawson at the 2025 Canadian Grand Prix. Photo: Reuters

    'Tough, tough weekend' for Liam Lawson

    New Zealand driver Liam Lawson has had to endure another tough weekend in Formula One.
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