Motorsport
1News

Video: 'He's a tenacious little bugger' - former F1 Aussie driver praises Kiwi star Brendon Hartley

October 24, 2017

Mark Webber spoke to 1 NEWS in Austin and talked up Hartley's credentials. (Source: Other)

Motorsport

SHARE ME

More Stories

Liam Lawson of New Zealand driving the (30) Visa Cash App Racing Bulls VCARB 02 on track during practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Brazil at Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace on November 07, 2025 in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

'It's pretty frustrating': Lawson qualifies 17th for Brazil GP sprint

The Kiwi driver failed to set a second lap time during sprint qualifying and was eliminated during the first round.

9:23am

The moment two race marshals crossed the track in front of Liam Lawson's car

F1: Lawson deemed not at fault for Mexico GP marshal incident

The statement from Formula 1's governing body comes after Mexican racing authorities suggested Lawson was to blame for the incident.

Sat, Nov 1

Liam Lawson at the Italian Grand Prix

F1: Lawson's future remains unclear as Red Bull delays driver decision

Red Bull's senior adviser had previously stated the decision would be made during the Mexican Grand Prix weekend at the end of October.

Tue, Oct 28

0:20

Liam Lawson of New Zealand and Visa Cash App Racing Bulls prepares to drive in the garage during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Mexico at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez on October 25, 2025 in Mexico City, Mexico

F1: Lawson retires from Mexican GP as Norris cruises to victory

The result comes at an unfortunate time for Lawson, who is set to have his future decided in the sport next week.

Mon, Oct 27

Liam Lawson of New Zealand driving the (30) Visa Cash App Racing Bulls VCARB 02 on track during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Mexico at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez on October 25, 2025 in Mexico City, Mexico.

F1: Liam Lawson to start 15th for Mexican Grand Prix

Lando Norris stormed to pole position at the Mexico City circuit, with Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton rounding out the top three.

Sun, Oct 26

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands prepares for a practice session for the Formula One Mexico Grand Prix auto race at the Hermanos Rodriguez racetrack in Mexico City, Friday, Oct. 24, 2025.

F1: Verstappen chases fifth world title as Lawson fights to keep race seat

It wasn't long ago that Verstappen's chances of defending his title had been all but written off. Now another win could put him right back in contention.

Sat, Oct 25

Latest

Popular

7:45pm

Person found dead following Hamilton house fire

Fire generic.

7:32pm

Craft beer businesses under pressure as CO2 prices fizz over

2:35

One of the industries hit hard is craft beer brewers, who rely on CO2.

7:19pm

43 hikers evacuated as 300ha blaze tears through Tongariro National Park

A massive blaze burning in Tongariro National Park on November 8, 2025.

7:00pm

'Please forgive me': Jelly Roll cancels Auckland show

Grammy-nominated singer and rapper Jelly Roll.

6:24pm

Cirque du Soleil performer injured after 'rough landing'

Cirque du Soleil performers at its Crystal show in 2023.

5:59pm

'Could've been catastrophic': Arrests after fireworks shot into store

0:23

Fireworks were fired into an Auckland lawnmower shop while workers were inside.
1
2
3
4
5
6

More from Entertainment

This combination of photos show Jack Antonoff, left, Kendrick Lamar, center, and Lady Gaga.

Kendrick Lamar leads 2026 Grammy nominations

The rapper is up for nine trophies at February’s ceremony: record, song and album of the year — marking the third time he’s had simultaneous nominations in those big categories.

7:31am

'I hope it happens': The Chase's Supernerd on his quest to find lasting love

'I hope it happens': The Chase's Supernerd on his quest to find lasting love

Chaser fame has brought Issa Schultz all sorts of (sometimes odd) attention, but is yet to deliver the life-long partner his heart desires.

6:00am

A still from the Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer.

Highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI delayed again

Friday 1:41pm

Actress Pauline Collins attends the premiere of 'Quartet' during the 56th BFI London Film Festival at Odeon Leicester Square on October 15, 2012 in London, England

Shirley Valentine actress Pauline Collins dies, aged 85

Friday 1:20pm

Anna Sawai.

Kiwi actress Anna Sawai cast as Yoko Ono in Beatles biopic

Mon, Nov 3