Benjamin Carrell is a freelance motorsport writer and currently edits talkmotorsport.co.nz. He writes for a number of Kiwi drivers and motorsport clubs. That's when he's not working in his horticultural day-job or training for the next road or mtb cycle race!

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Brendon Hartley’s Formula One teammates

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With Ryō Hirakawa’s unexpected Formula One debut at the Mexican Grand Prix over the weekend, he now can proudly say…

Lawson makes points in Mexico

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From a pitlane start to seventh in the Mexico Grand Prix, Liam Lawson has made a point. Having been chastised…

Sprague returns and wins Mazda Pro8 NZ races in Timaru

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A late entry for the opening round of the 2026/27 Mazda Pro8 New Zealand Series saw the return of last…

Four race wins as Petch takes command of South Island Formula Ford series in Timaru

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Christchurch’s Dylan Petch experience shone through at the opening 2026/27 South Island Formula Ford Championship round held at the Levels…

Palmer wins second consecutive Hawkeswood Mining North Island Rally Series title

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Defending Hawkeswood Mining North Island Rally Series champion Quentin Palmer (Skoda Fabia Rally2 evo) has won the title after finishing…

Lawson disqualified from qualifying in Mexico

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Visa Cash App Racing Bull’s Liam Lawson will start from the back of the grid following his disqualification from qualifying…

McElrea tops IndyCar times testing at Barber Motorsport Park

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Kiwi driver Hunter McElrea has topped the times at Barber Motorsports Park in Alabama at an IndyCar test alongside FIA…

Why drop an asset when you can sell it?

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The Mexican Grand Prix has not been favourable for Visa Cash App Racing Bulls driver Liam Lawson. The first time…

Competitive South Island Formula Ford season underway in Timaru this weekend

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The five-round 2026/27 South Island Formula Ford Championship (SIFF) gets underway with the first three races this weekend in Timaru. …

All to play for as Mazda Pro8 NZ season gets underway in Timaru this weekend

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The 2026/27 Mazda Pro8 New Zealand series gets underway this weekend with Timaru International Raceway hosting the first of five…