ADVERTISEMENT

1News

V8s roar into Auckland as Kiwis prepare to contend for Supercars title

By Abby Wilson, 1News Sport Editor

November 3, 2017

2010 V8 champ James Courtney took 1 NEWS sports reporter Abby Wilson for a spin around the Pukekohe race track. (Source: Other)

SHARE ME

More Stories

More Stories

Racing Bulls driver Liam Lawson of New Zealand steers his car during the qualifying session ahead of the British F1 Grand Prix, in Silverstone, England`.

Lawson in another top ten finish in chaotic British Grand Prix

Charles Leclerc took his first Formula 1 win in nearly two years.

Mon, Jul 6

1:35

Liam Lawson of New Zealand driving the (30) Visa Cash App Racing Bulls VCARB 03 RB Ford on track

F1: Lawson to start in top-10 for British GP, scores point in sprint

The Racing Bulls driver made the final stage of qualifying for the fourth consecutive race, putting himself in a strong position to challenge for points in tomorrow's 52-lap main event.

Sun, Jul 5

Racing Bulls driver Liam Lawson of New Zealand steers his car during the qualifying session for the sprint race at the British F1 Grand Prix, in Silverstone, England, Friday, July 3, 2026.

'Really good': Lawson qualifies in top 10 for British GP sprint

It comes amid a run of good form for Lawson, who has consistently finished in the points this season.

Sat, Jul 4

Liam Lawson of New Zealand and Visa Cash App Racing Bulls speaks into a microphone paddock during previews ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Great Britain at Silverstone

Lawson says British GP sprint race offers 'a lot of opportunity'

Silverstone will host the fourth sprint race of the 2026 Formula 1 season on Saturday, meaning teams will have just one practise session to prepare before sprint qualifying.

Fri, Jul 3

1:35

Scott Dixon, left, stands next to Chip Ganassi before the start an IndyCar auto race at World Wide Technology Raceway on Aug. 21, 2021, in Madison, Ill.

Kiwi IndyCar star Scott Dixon to race for new team in 2027

"We respect that he’s chosen a different path and wish him nothing but continued success," Chip Ganassi said.

Fri, Jul 3

Shane van Gisbergen celebrates after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Sonoma Raceway, Sunday, June 28, 2026, in Sonoma

Van Gisbergen wants to improve as NASCAR season shifts to ovals

The Kiwi said "I just need to keep getting better" as the 22 circular tracks on the Cup Series schedule feature different lengths, banking and shapes.

Tue, Jun 30

1:30

Racing Bulls driver Liam Lawson of New Zealand steers his car during the qualifying session for the sprint race at the British F1 Grand Prix, in Silverstone, England, Friday, July 3, 2026.

'Really good': Lawson qualifies in top 10 for British GP sprint

It comes amid a run of good form for Lawson, who has consistently finished in the points this season.

Sat, Jul 4

Liam Lawson of New Zealand and Visa Cash App Racing Bulls speaks into a microphone paddock during previews ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Great Britain at Silverstone

Lawson says British GP sprint race offers 'a lot of opportunity'

Silverstone will host the fourth sprint race of the 2026 Formula 1 season on Saturday, meaning teams will have just one practise session to prepare before sprint qualifying.

Fri, Jul 3

1:35

Scott Dixon, left, stands next to Chip Ganassi before the start an IndyCar auto race at World Wide Technology Raceway on Aug. 21, 2021, in Madison, Ill.

Kiwi IndyCar star Scott Dixon to race for new team in 2027

"We respect that he’s chosen a different path and wish him nothing but continued success," Chip Ganassi said.

Fri, Jul 3

Shane van Gisbergen celebrates after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Sonoma Raceway, Sunday, June 28, 2026, in Sonoma

Van Gisbergen wants to improve as NASCAR season shifts to ovals

The Kiwi said "I just need to keep getting better" as the 22 circular tracks on the Cup Series schedule feature different lengths, banking and shapes.

Tue, Jun 30

1:30

Racing Bulls driver Liam Lawson of New Zealand steers his car during the qualifying session ahead of the British F1 Grand Prix, in Silverstone, England`.

Lawson in another top ten finish in chaotic British Grand Prix

Charles Leclerc took his first Formula 1 win in nearly two years.

Mon, Jul 6

1:35

Liam Lawson of New Zealand driving the (30) Visa Cash App Racing Bulls VCARB 03 RB Ford on track

F1: Lawson to start in top-10 for British GP, scores point in sprint

The Racing Bulls driver made the final stage of qualifying for the fourth consecutive race, putting himself in a strong position to challenge for points in tomorrow's 52-lap main event.

Sun, Jul 5

Racing Bulls driver Liam Lawson of New Zealand steers his car during the qualifying session for the sprint race at the British F1 Grand Prix, in Silverstone, England, Friday, July 3, 2026.

'Really good': Lawson qualifies in top 10 for British GP sprint

It comes amid a run of good form for Lawson, who has consistently finished in the points this season.

Sat, Jul 4

Liam Lawson of New Zealand and Visa Cash App Racing Bulls speaks into a microphone paddock during previews ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Great Britain at Silverstone

Lawson says British GP sprint race offers 'a lot of opportunity'

Silverstone will host the fourth sprint race of the 2026 Formula 1 season on Saturday, meaning teams will have just one practise session to prepare before sprint qualifying.

Fri, Jul 3

1:35

Scott Dixon, left, stands next to Chip Ganassi before the start an IndyCar auto race at World Wide Technology Raceway on Aug. 21, 2021, in Madison, Ill.

Kiwi IndyCar star Scott Dixon to race for new team in 2027

"We respect that he’s chosen a different path and wish him nothing but continued success," Chip Ganassi said.

Fri, Jul 3

Shane van Gisbergen celebrates after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Sonoma Raceway, Sunday, June 28, 2026, in Sonoma

Van Gisbergen wants to improve as NASCAR season shifts to ovals

The Kiwi said "I just need to keep getting better" as the 22 circular tracks on the Cup Series schedule feature different lengths, banking and shapes.

Tue, Jun 30

1:30

VIEW MORE MOTORSPORT STORIES

Latest

Popular

7:40pm

Kiri Te Kanawa Song Quest winner announced

2:34

Dame Kiri Te Kanawa.

7:07pm

Three trampers airlifted to safety from Mount Taranaki

Police say three trampers were brought off the mountain today after becoming stranded by icy conditions, two with serious injuries.

6:49pm

US strikes Iran over Hormuz ship attack, Tehran lashes out again at Gulf states

A still from a video provided by US Centcom.

6:45pm

Patients face being sedated, flown north as Dunedin mental health ward closes

3:29

Wakari Hospital in Dunedin, where Ward 10A is being closed following an Ombudsman investigation.

6:31pm

Lindsey Graham, longtime Republican senator and Trump ally, dies at 71

Republican senator Lindsey Graham.

6:30pm

NZ must consider cost of joining Pacific defence alliance

Anthony Albanese and Fiji PM Sitiveni Rabuka signing the Ocean of Peace Alliance.

7:40pm

Kiri Te Kanawa Song Quest winner announced

2:34

Dame Kiri Te Kanawa.

7:07pm

Three trampers airlifted to safety from Mount Taranaki

Police say three trampers were brought off the mountain today after becoming stranded by icy conditions, two with serious injuries.

6:49pm

US strikes Iran over Hormuz ship attack, Tehran lashes out again at Gulf states

A still from a video provided by US Centcom.

6:45pm

Patients face being sedated, flown north as Dunedin mental health ward closes

3:29

Wakari Hospital in Dunedin, where Ward 10A is being closed following an Ombudsman investigation.

6:31pm

Lindsey Graham, longtime Republican senator and Trump ally, dies at 71

Republican senator Lindsey Graham.

6:30pm

NZ must consider cost of joining Pacific defence alliance

Anthony Albanese and Fiji PM Sitiveni Rabuka signing the Ocean of Peace Alliance.

1

Patients face being sedated, flown north as Dunedin mental health ward closes

6:45pm

2

Inside New Zealand's shrinking building and construction industry

4:31pm

3

US strikes Iran over Hormuz ship attack, Tehran lashes out again at Gulf states

6:49pm

4

'Troubling' - Umaga and All Blacks wary of Ireland's threat to fortress

3:30pm

5

Police probe burglaries, stolen cars and car fire in Canterbury

5:40pm

6

South African World Cup midfielder Jayden Adams dead at age 25

10:25am

Latest

Popular

7:40pm

Kiri Te Kanawa Song Quest winner announced

2:34

Dame Kiri Te Kanawa.

7:07pm

Three trampers airlifted to safety from Mount Taranaki

Police say three trampers were brought off the mountain today after becoming stranded by icy conditions, two with serious injuries.

6:49pm

US strikes Iran over Hormuz ship attack, Tehran lashes out again at Gulf states

A still from a video provided by US Centcom.

6:45pm

Patients face being sedated, flown north as Dunedin mental health ward closes

3:29

Wakari Hospital in Dunedin, where Ward 10A is being closed following an Ombudsman investigation.

6:31pm

Lindsey Graham, longtime Republican senator and Trump ally, dies at 71

Republican senator Lindsey Graham.

6:30pm

NZ must consider cost of joining Pacific defence alliance

Anthony Albanese and Fiji PM Sitiveni Rabuka signing the Ocean of Peace Alliance.

7:40pm

Kiri Te Kanawa Song Quest winner announced

2:34

Dame Kiri Te Kanawa.

7:07pm

Three trampers airlifted to safety from Mount Taranaki

Police say three trampers were brought off the mountain today after becoming stranded by icy conditions, two with serious injuries.

6:49pm

US strikes Iran over Hormuz ship attack, Tehran lashes out again at Gulf states

A still from a video provided by US Centcom.

6:45pm

Patients face being sedated, flown north as Dunedin mental health ward closes

3:29

Wakari Hospital in Dunedin, where Ward 10A is being closed following an Ombudsman investigation.

6:31pm

Lindsey Graham, longtime Republican senator and Trump ally, dies at 71

Republican senator Lindsey Graham.

6:30pm

NZ must consider cost of joining Pacific defence alliance

Anthony Albanese and Fiji PM Sitiveni Rabuka signing the Ocean of Peace Alliance.

1

Patients face being sedated, flown north as Dunedin mental health ward closes

6:45pm

2

Inside New Zealand's shrinking building and construction industry

4:31pm

3

US strikes Iran over Hormuz ship attack, Tehran lashes out again at Gulf states

6:49pm

4

'Troubling' - Umaga and All Blacks wary of Ireland's threat to fortress

3:30pm

5

Police probe burglaries, stolen cars and car fire in Canterbury

5:40pm

6

South African World Cup midfielder Jayden Adams dead at age 25

10:25am