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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

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     Today's News

    Rugby:
    Moana Pasifika coach Tana Umaga's addressed a diminished player pool this season 7:47

    Business:
    An expectation inflation won't rise any higher and interest rates won't fall any lower 7:37

    Law and Order:
    A man is dead and three others are in a critical condition after a shooting at Waitarere Beach near Levin overnight 7:27

    Entertainment:
    Kendall Jenner has "never had any plastic surgery" 7:23

    Law and Order:
    Police in Bay of Plenty say more people are getting behind the wheel under the influence of nangs 7:17

    Tennis:
    Success for New Zealand on centre court at the ASB Tennis Classic in Auckland 7:07

    International:
    International central bankers throw support behind US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell 7:07

    Entertainment:
    Tom Blyth always take a "pause" before committing himself to a film 6:53

    Entertainment:
    Idris Elba is determined to "make a difference for young people" 6:23

    Politics:
    A public servant from Disability Support Services has resigned after accusations of unacceptable behaviour levelled by female staff members following a work Christmas party 4:37


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