David Dicker: No surprises Lawson is now Verstappen’s teammate
After just eleven Formula 1 Grand Prix races to his credit Liam Lawson has been promoted to Red Bull Racing's main team beside world champion Max Verstappen, but that comes as no surprise to one of his most influential backers. Rodin Cars founder David Dicker gave...
Liam Lawson confirmed for top Red Bull Racing F1 seat in 2025
Liam Lawson has officially signed with Red Bull Racing for the 2025 Formula 1 season. The 22-year-old from Pukekohe, New Zealand, will join the team alongside reigning World Champion Max Verstappen, marking a significant milestone in his motorsport career. Lawson joined the Red Bull Junior Programme...
Applications Open for FIA Motorsport Engineering Scholarship at Cranfield University
The FIA has announced the opening of applications for its prestigious FIA Motorsport Engineering Scholarship, now in its third year, at Cranfield University. This initiative offers one exceptional student the chance to pursue a fully funded postgraduate degree at Cranfield, a world-renowned postgraduate institution specializing...
New Zealand Motorsport Stars shine at 2024 FIA Awards
New Zealand's motorsport talent was in the spotlight at the 2024 FIA Awards in Rwanda, as a group of exceptional Kiwis were recognised for their outstanding achievements on the global stage. The event celebrated the accomplishments of champions across various disciplines, and New Zealanders made...
2025 NZ Rally Championship calendar set
Organisers of the Brian Green Property Group New Zealand Rally Championship are proud to announce the 2025 calendar that includes the return of two events to the championship for the first time post-pandemic. The season will, as has become traditional, kick off with the two-day Otago...
Celebrating Our Unsung Heroes: International Volunteer Day 2024
Today, on International Volunteer Day, MotorSport New Zealand takes a moment to shine a spotlight on the incredible individuals who fuel our sport with their passion, dedication, and tireless commitment: our volunteers. From the marshals standing trackside in all weather conditions to the timekeepers ensuring precision,...
Office Closure – 2024-25 Christmas & New Years
MotorSport New Zealand will be closed from Monday 23 December 2024 for the Christmas and New Year period. The office will reopen again on Monday 6 January 2025. Skeleton staff will be available on reduced hours on business days for urgent applications during this period. All...
2025 NZ ClubSport Championship locked in
MotorSport New Zealand has announced the 2025 NZ ClubSport Championship has been locked in for 19-20 April 2025. This prestigious event will be hosted by Motorsport Bay of Plenty at TECT Park in Tauranga. The 2025 ClubSport Championships promise to deliver an exciting weekend of competitive...
World Class Broadcast team for NextGen New Zealand Championship
A spectacular weekend of entertainment on and off the track is promised when the 2024/25 NextGen New Zealand Championship, presented by Repco, gets underway at Taupo International Motorsport Park this weekend. The championship will feature not only exceptional racing but also a world-class broadcast team that...
NextGen NZ Championship to be broadcast live and free on new Stuff.co.nz SpeedHub
Stuff Group is partnering with TOYOTA GAZOO Racing, Toyota New Zealand and the NextGen New Zealand Championship to bring Kiwis live, free and multichannel coverage of motorsport’s Premier New Zealand Motorsport Championship starting on November 22. A bespoke motorsport hub on stuff.co.nz - SpeedHub - will...