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  •   Home > News > Sports > Rugby

    New Zealand's Liam Lawson is one step closer to a drive in Formula One

    New Zealand's Liam Lawson is one step closer to a drive in Formula One


    The F2 driver has been announced as Red Bull's new F1 reserve following the termination of Juri Vips' contract after he used a racial slur.

    Lawson will be on the start line at Silverstone in tomorrow morning's F2 feature race.

    MOTORSPORT WITH CRC FIVE FIVE SIX. MADE RIGHT HERE IN NEW ZEALAND.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

     Other Rugby News
     18 Jan: Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus has posted a cryptic message on social media following speculation linking his assistant Tony Brown with a move to the All Blacks
     17 Jan: Former All Blacks wing Grant Batty is being remembered for his bravery on the rugby field and ability to energise a crowd
     17 Jan: Former All Blacks wing Grant Batty has died
     17 Jan: Jeff Wilson is backing his former Otago and test teammate Jamie Joseph to take on the mantle of All Blacks coach
     17 Jan: Munster rugby coach Clayton McMillan insists he is committed to the Irish province in the wake of the All Blacks job becoming vacant
     17 Jan: Jeff Wilson believes it was firmly the right call for New Zealand Rugby to remove Scott Robertson as All Blacks coach
     16 Jan: After Scott Robertson, the All Blacks face a deeper question than who coaches next
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