Liam Lawson: Demotion 'not something I saw coming'
"The discussions we were having ... weren't really leaning in this direction," the Kiwi driver says.
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Journalist thrown around track
Journalist thrown around track
Speeding through a rally stage is like entering a twilight zone, Otago Daily Times journalist George Elliott finds.
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Taylor heading family-owned team’s efforts
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Taylor heading family-owned team’s efforts
Terri Taylor is gearing up to live out her childhood dream.
Gilmour daring to dream ahead of Otago Rally
Gilmour daring to dream ahead of Otago Rally
Dunedin driver Emma Gilmour has renewed optimism heading into the Otago Rally this weekend.
Schumacher doubts Lawson will be a top F1 driver
Schumacher doubts Lawson will be a top F1 driver
Former Formula One driver Ralf Schumacher has delivered a stinging assessment of demoted New Zealander Liam Lawson, saying he should have been dropped completely from the F1 grid.
Buchanan bags first top-10 finish
Buchanan bags first top-10 finish
Southland teenager Cormac Buchanan has secured his first top-10 finish in the Moto3 World Championship.
Stokes brothers to face off in main class of Otago Rally
Stokes brothers to face off in main class of Otago Rally
Brotherly love will go out the window at the Otago Rally this weekend.
F1 star 'touched' by Timaru school's book
F1 star 'touched' by Timaru school's book
Formula One star Lando Norris has won lifelong fans at a small Timaru primary school after he responded to a book they compiled in his honour.
'It's tough': Lawson breaks silence over demotion
'It's tough': Lawson breaks silence over demotion
New Zealand's Formula One driver Liam Lawson says he is ready to go to work at Racing Bulls after his demotion from the top Red Bull team.
Liam Lawson to be dumped by Red Bull - report
Liam Lawson to be dumped by Red Bull - report
A Dutch newspaper is reporting Kiwi driver Liam Lawson will be sacked by his Formula 1 team Red Bull Racing this week.
Paddon to reset after bid derailed
Paddon to reset after bid derailed
Hayden Paddon could have been forgiven for being hopping mad at the weekend.
'Mate, I'm really sorry': Day to forget for Liam Lawson
'Mate, I'm really sorry': Day to forget for Liam Lawson
New Zealander Liam Lawson had a day to forget as he failed to make it out of the first qualifying session, finishing with the slowest time in the field of 20.
Long recovery for driver after speedway crash
Long recovery for driver after Ruapuna Speedway crash
A GivealIttle fund has been set up to raise money for a motor racing driver who was taken to Christchurch Hospital in a critical condition after a fiery crash.
Paddon relishing challenge of unknown
Paddon relishing challenge of unknown
New Zealand rally stars Hayden Paddon and John Kennard get their Australian Rally Championship campaign under way when the Rally of Canberra starts tomorrow.
Husband, wife make history by winning titles on same day
Husband, wife make history by winning titles on same day
The Superbike Championship which wrapped up last weekend in Taupo produced a remarkable number of "firsts" — some unlikely to be bettered.
Buchanan picking up race craft
Buchanan picking up race craft
Southland motorcycle racer Cormac Buchanan has continued to build his Moto3 World Championship points tally after an impressive showing during round two in Argentina yesterday.
Feeney laments missed chance
Feeney laments missed chance
Supercars young gun Broc Feeney was left lamenting a lost opportunity to jump up the championship standings after the final 14-lap sprint race was called off due to heavy rain.
Rain-affected track may help Lawson
Rain-affected track may help Lawson
If there's any hope to be had after a disastrous qualifying effort, Kiwi F1 driver Liam Lawson only has to look to the skies.
Disastrous day for Liam Lawson at Melbourne GP
Disastrous day for Liam Lawson at Melbourne GP
Liam Lawson has qualified 18th for the Melbourne Grand Prix on disastrous day for the 23-year-old New Zealander in his first full season in F1.
Buchanan shows grit to score point despite early crash
Buchanan shows grit to score point despite early crash
Southland motorcycle racer Cormac Buchanan showed some Kiwi grit to earn his first Moto3 World Championship point on debut in Thailand on Sunday night.