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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It’s a dog’s breakfast!

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If you’re given a dog, you have a dog, and it will always be a dog.  If you’re given a…

Two words Red Bull Racing has avoided saying!

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Who would dare sip the poisoned chalice?  Who will take in them that drink from such a vessel? And what…

Sprague wins but Pyke retains Mazda Pro8 NZ title

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Jared Pyke has retained his Mazda Pro8 New Zealand title after a long hard-fought 2024/25 season battle with rival Corban…

Perfect weekend for McCormack as Dowdall increases lead in NZ Formula Ford Champs

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Toby McCormack was on-form at the penultimate round of the 2025 Napa Auto Parts New Zealand Formula Ford Championship, qualifying…

Lawson – confidence or technique?

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The common denominator across all of Max Verstappen’s No 2 drivers is that all have ‘failed’ and been replaced.  Step…

Advantage Pyke as Sprague chases Mazda Pro8 NZ title

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A thrilling season finale is set to take place this weekend in Christchurch for the 2024/25 Mazda Pro8 New Zealand…

NZ Formula Ford title battle heats up at Hampton Downs this weekend

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With two rounds remaining in the 2025 Napa Auto Parts New Zealand Formula Ford Championship there are just 73-points covering…

Time to keep the faith in Lawson

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Rain and damp conditions at the 2025 Australian F1 Grand Prix had the shuffling effect of a pack of cards….

Sprague cleans up Mazda Pro8 round at Highlands

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Timaru’s Corban Sprague has won the latest round of the 2024/25 Mazda Pro8 New Zealand series held at Highlands Motorsport…

Podcast Wednesday: What have we learnt from pre-season F1 testing in Bahrain

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Not really much at all beyond that McLaren may have an edge, Liam Lawson appeared to tick the right boxes,…