Articles by Alex Powell
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Lawson forced to retire from Mexican Grand Prix after first lap incident
Monday, 27 October 2025, 10:41amLiam Lawson was forced to retire from Formula One’s Mexican Grand Prix, less than 10 laps into Monday’s race. The Kiwi had...
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'I just struggled': Qualifying mistakes see Lawson start 15th in Mexico
Sunday, 26 October 2025, 2:33pmLiam Lawson will start Formula One’s Mexican Grand Prix in 15th, after the Kiwi failed to set a time in the second session...
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Lawson narrowly misses top 10 in Mexico practice, quicker than teammate Hadjar
Saturday, 25 October 2025, 12:57pmOn a truncated day of practice for Formula One’s Mexican Grand Prix, Liam Lawson was 0.264s away from a top 10 finish at...
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'I've done everything I can': Lawson awaits Red Bull decision over F1 future
Friday, 24 October 2025, 12:28pmThis is it, then. As the Formula One grid arrives in Mexico, Liam Lawson does so knowing this weekend will be his last to...
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Lawson caps frustrating US Grand Prix weekend with 11th in Austin
Monday, 20 October 2025, 10:19amFor the second time in two days, Liam Lawson missed the points by one place, as the Kiwi settled for 11th place at Formula...
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Lawson survives chaotic start for top 10 finish in Austin sprint race
Sunday, 19 October 2025, 8:59amIt might not have yielded any points, but Liam Lawson can be content with a top 10 finish in Formula One’s US Grand Prix...
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'What the **** was that?': Lawson's lap deleted in Austin sprint qualifying
Saturday, 18 October 2025, 1:46pmLiam Lawson will start 15th in Formula One’s US Grand Prix sprint race, after the Kiwi’s final timed lap was deleted at Austin’s...
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Lawson's pit gamble fails as he endures difficult weekend in Singapore
Monday, 6 October 2025, 9:50amA Liam Lawson pit stop strategy gamble failed for Racing Bulls, as the Kiwi was forced to settle for 15th in Formula One’s...
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Ravindra ruled out of Black Caps v Australia after training accident
Wednesday, 1 October 2025, 2:40pmRachin Ravindra has been ruled out of the Black Caps’ Chappell-Hadlee series with Australia, after suffering a facial laceration...
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All Blacks team naming: Scott Barrett out, Clarke returns to face Australia
Thursday, 25 September 2025, 10:42amScott Robertson names his All Blacks side to face the Wallabies at Eden Park. (function(n){function c(t,i){n[e](h,function(n){var...
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Lawson claims career-best F1 result despite missing podium in Baku
Monday, 22 September 2025, 7:24amLiam Lawson might not have been able to finish on the podium at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, but the Kiwi drove a determined...
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Lawson claims career-best qualifying position, to start third in Baku
Sunday, 21 September 2025, 8:45amIt’s been 18,880 days since a New Zealander last stood on a Formula One podium. That could change as early as Monday morning,...
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All Blacks team naming: Debutant among six new faces in starting line-up
Thursday, 11 September 2025, 11:27am(function(n){function c(t,i){n[e](h,function(n){var r,u;if(n&&(r=n[n.message?"message":"data"]+"",r&&r.substr&&r.substr(0,3)==="nc:")&&(u=r.split(":"),u[1]===i))switch(u[2]){case"h":t.style.height=u[3]+"px";return;case"scrolltotop":t.scrollIntoView();return}},!1)}for(var...
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'We tried a gamble': Lawson’s strategy fails, settles for 14th in Italy
Monday, 8 September 2025, 8:58amA poor pit strategy cost Liam Lawson at the Italian Grand Prix, as the Racing Bulls driver settled for 14th at Monza. After...
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Lawson has qualifying effort deleted, to start 19th at Italian Grand Prix
Sunday, 7 September 2025, 9:02amLiam Lawson will start Formula One’s Italian Grand Prix towards the back of the grid, after failing to progress from the...
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Black Caps great Ross Taylor comes out of retirement to play for Samoa
Friday, 5 September 2025, 1:18pmOne of the greatest to take the field for the Black Caps is coming out of international retirement, albeit with a twist. For...
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All Blacks team naming: Scott Robertson makes changes to side for Springboks clash
Thursday, 4 September 2025, 10:26amLive updates of the All Blacks’ squad naming to face the Springboks at Eden Park (function(n){function c(t,i){n[e](h,function(n){var...
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Lawson taken out at Zandvoort, settles for 12th as teammate podiums
Monday, 1 September 2025, 9:31amLiam Lawson’s chances of a points finish at Formula One’s Dutch Grand Prix were scuppered by a collision with Williams’ Carlos...
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'Frustrating': Lawson starts eighth at Zandvoort, outqualified by teammate
Sunday, 31 August 2025, 11:07amFor the third race in a row, Liam Lawson will start inside the top 10, after qualifying eighth for Formula One’s Dutch Grand...
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Robertson reveals ABs will get a boost against Argentina with return of two key players
Tuesday, 12 August 2025, 11:22amThe All Blacks have been handed mixed news on the injury front for their Rugby Championship opening test against Argentina...
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Lawson beats Verstappen to finish as Red Bull’s top car in Hungary GP
Monday, 4 August 2025, 8:20amAnother week, another points finish for Liam Lawson, as the Kiwi crossed the finish line eighth at Formula One’s Hungarian...
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Lawson starts inside top 10 again, qualifies ninth for Hungarian Grand Prix
Sunday, 3 August 2025, 8:20amFor the second Formula One race in a row, Liam Lawson has qualified inside the top 10, and will start ninth at the Hungarian...
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Lawson surges into top 10, to start ninth at Belgian Grand Prix
Sunday, 27 July 2025, 8:28amLiam Lawson will start ninth at Formula One’s Belgian Grand Prix, finishing inside the top 10 for the second time of the...
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Exclusive: Liam Lawson likely to keep Racing Bulls seat for 2026
Monday, 14 July 2025, 2:28pmIt is increasingly likely Liam Lawson will be retained by Red Bull for the 2026 Formula One season, the Herald understands. Sources...
