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'Tricky' first day of practice for Lawson at Bahrain GP

Liam Lawson in the Racing Bulls car during practice for the Bahrain GP. Photo: Getty Images

'Tricky' first day of practice for Lawson at Bahrain GP

New Zealand Formula One driver Liam Lawson was 12th fastest after what he called a "tricky" first day of practice for the Bahrain Grand Prix.

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Second Hot Wheels show after tickets sell out

Dunedin monster-truck superfan Nixon Eustace can barely wait for September, when the Hot Wheels...

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Smashed it: monster trucks mania

Following a monster response to an international motorsport event, a second Dunedin show has been announced which promoters say could open the door for more "outside the square" events in the city.

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‘Flying Filipino’ rolling with it

Filipino rally driver Luis King and co-driver Andrew Rabbidge, of Timaru, leave the road in...

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‘Flying Filipino’ rolling with it

A split second of inattention has landed rally driver Luis King a new nickname — The Flying Filipino — and it is sticking for all the wrong reasons.

F1: Liam Lawson gamble misfires in Japan

Liam Lawson had another disappointing outing, finishing 17th in Japan. Photo: Getty Images

F1: Liam Lawson gamble misfires in Japan

The Racing Bulls gamble for Liam Lawson to race long before a pit stop misfired in the Japanese Grand Prix as he finished 17th of the 20 cars.

'Awesome to finally win' Otago Rally trophy - Hunt

Reigning national champion Ben Hunt finally notched an Otago Rally win after a controlled drive...

'Awesome to finally win' Otago Rally trophy - Hunt

After more than a decade of trying, Auckland’s Ben Hunt can finally add the elusive Otago Rally trophy to his cabinet.

Buist sets new classic record

Deane Buist drove fine rally to claim his fourth Otago classic win. Photos: David Thomson

Buist sets new classic record

Christchurch driver Deane Buist has entered the record books as the first driver to win the Otago Classic Rally four times.

Hunt leads after thrilling opening day of Otago Rally

Defending national champion Ben Hunt (Skoda) took the lead midway through Saturday, as he eyes a...

Hunt leads after thrilling opening day of Otago Rally

Reigning national champion Ben Hunt holds a narrow 10.5 second lead after the opening day of the first event in the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship.

Start your engines

Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich views the rally cars on show in the Octagon before the Otago Rally...

Start your engines

It's set to be an action-packed weekend for the Otago Rally, which is the opener for the six-round NZ Rally Championship, racing across 280km in 15 stages.

F1: Lawson improves to fifth in second practice run

Liam Lawson was surprisingly relegated to the Red Bull feeder team after just two races. Photo:...

F1: Lawson improves to fifth in second practice run

Liam Lawson has got one over his Red Bull rival, finishing fifth fastest in the second practice session at the Japan Grand Prix at Suzuka, 0.445secs back from Australian Oscar Piastri.

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Contenders galore in 2025 rally

Defending champion Jack Hawkeswood is one to watch at the Otago Rally this weekend. PHOTO: BECKY...

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Contenders galore in 2025 rally

The Otago Rally opens the six-round New Zealand Rally Championship tomorrow in what is set to be the most wide-open title race in many years.

Health scare for motocross star Courtney Duncan

Health scare for motocross star Courtney Duncan

Dunedin's four-time world motocross champion Courtney Duncan was rushed to hospital with severe chest pains and will miss the start of the season.

Liam Lawson: Demotion 'not something I saw coming'

Liam Lawson (left) with Max Verstappen. Photo: Getty Images

Liam Lawson: Demotion 'not something I saw coming'

"The discussions we were having ... weren't really leaning in this direction," the Kiwi driver says.

Journalist thrown around track

Tim Mackersy and ODT journalist George Elliott strap into Mackersy’s Ford Fiesta Rally4 during a...

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

Terri Taylor gets behind the wheel of her Subaru Impreza for Otago Rally media day yesterday....

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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

Emma Gilmour shows off her car to pupils at Carisbrook School yesterday as she counts down to the...

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

Liam Lawson was demoted after poor performances in Shanghai and Melbourne. Photo: Getty Images

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.