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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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Are cracks appearing in Formula E?

December 7, 2020
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Two big announcements last week have rocked the Formula E category. First it was Audi announcing that they are leaving…
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Cassidy on pole at Suzuka

December 6, 2020
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Nick Cassidy has taken pole position at the second leg of this weekend’s Super Formula double-round at Suzuka. With three…
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Penrose continues his winning way in South Island Formula 1600 Champs at Teretonga

December 6, 2020
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Rangiora’s James Penrose has continued his dominant form this season, adding another three race wins at the latest round of…
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Look back in history Sunday: A MotoGP champ and Rally Monza

December 6, 2020
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How does a multiple MotoGP World Champion end up having the most victories at Rally Monza? Maybe because Valentino Rossi…
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Podcast Saturday: Jonathan Green talks with Éric Boullier – Managing Director of the French F1 Grand Prix

December 5, 2020
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Racing director at McLaren (2014-18), team principal of Lotus F1 (2010-2013), vice chairman of Formula One Teams Association – Éric…
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Continuous improvement the objective for Louis Sharp at Pukekohe this weekend

December 2, 2020
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Christchurch’s Louis Sharp heads to the third round of the 2020/21 Hi-Q Components NZ Formula First Championship looking to improve…
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Anderson intent on race wins as South Island F1600 Champs head to Teretonga

December 1, 2020
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Southland’s Ethan Anderson (Van Diemen Stealth) heads to the third round of the South Island Formula 1600 Championship with the…
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Kartsport champ Jacob Douglas excited ahead of Formula Ford debut at Teretonga Park this weekend

November 30, 2020
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Kartsport champion Jacob Douglas will make his long-awaited single seater debut this weekend competing in the 2020/21 South Island Formula…
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Lawson’s move not unexpected

November 30, 2020
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Confirmation overnight that rising Kiwi single seater star Liam Lawson will take part in a Formula 2 test in Bahrain…
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Look back in history Sunday: Did the 1995 Rally NZ influence the outcome of the WRC title

November 29, 2020
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Heading into the 1995 RAC Rally, there were just two drivers’ tied up on 70-points each. It was a winner-takes-all…