It’s a stacked weekend for Kiwi motorsport talent across the globe, with riders and drivers lining up in everything from Formula One and IndyCar to Supercross, NASCAR, and top-level GT racing.
Liam Lawson returns for his sixth Formula 1 start of the season in Miami, where he’s joined by Ryan Yardley and Madeline Stewart in Porsche Carrera Cup North America. Shane van Gisbergen continues his NASCAR Cup rookie campaign in Texas, while six Kiwis will be in action at Barber Motorsports Park across IndyCar, Indy NXT, and the Mazda MX-5 Cup.
Closer to home, Sydney Motorsport Park plays host to a bumper weekend of racing headlined by GT World Challenge Australia. A total of 11 New Zealanders will feature across four categories, including Radical Cup, Monochrome GT4, and Porsche Sprint Challenge.
Further abroad, Cole Davies continues his 250SX West title charge in Denver, and Avalon Lewis and Billee Fuller line up in Italy for Round 2 of the FIM Women’s World Circuit Racing Championship.
For everything you need to know — including session times, how to watch, and who’s racing where — check out our detailed preview below.
Liam Lawson: Formula 1 World Championship
- Where? Miami International Autodrome, Florida.
- NZ Times:
- Practice: Saturday 4:30 AM
- Sprint Qualifying: Saturday 8:30 AM
- Sprint Race: Sunday 4:00 AM
- Qualifying: Sunday 8:00 AM
- Grand Prix: Monday 8:00 AM
- How to Watch: Sky Sports / F1 TV
After a short break, Liam Lawson returns to Formula 1 action this weekend at the Miami Grand Prix, continuing his 2025 campaign with Racing Bulls.
This marks Lawson’s fourth start with the team since rejoining from Round 3 in Japan, and he arrives in Florida off the back of his strongest showing yet in Saudi Arabia. There, the 22-year-old Kiwi advanced to Q2 for the second time this season and qualified a season-best 12th, outqualifying teammate Isack Hadjar in the process. He backed that up with a strong race, crossing the line in 11th before a post-race time penalty dropped him to 12th in the final classification.
With momentum on his side, Lawson now turns his attention to the Miami International Autodrome — a fast and technical street circuit built around the city’s Hard Rock Stadium. Having never raced at the venue before, he’ll be aiming to get up to speed quickly across a compressed Sprint weekend format. With just one practice session before Sprint Qualifying and the Sprint Race, there’s little room for error — but it’s another valuable chance for the Kiwi to impress on the world stage.
He’ll hit the track for Free Practice early Saturday morning (NZT), with Sprint Qualifying, the Sprint Race, and Grand Prix to follow across the weekend.
Shane Van Gisbergen: NASCAR Cup Series
- Where? Texas Motor Speedway, Texas.
- NZ Times:
- Practice: Sunday 3:00 AM
- Qualifying: Sunday 4:10 AM
- Race: Monday 7:30 AM
- How to Watch: ThreeNow (race only)
Shane van Gisbergen returns to NASCAR Cup Series action this weekend at Texas Motor Speedway, piloting the No. 16 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 for Kaulig Racing.
The Kiwi was firmly in the mix at Talladega last weekend, running inside the top 15 before a late-race penalty dropped him down the order. It was a frustrating end to what had been a promising run — a snapshot of a rookie campaign that’s shown flashes of pace while navigating the steep learning curve of full-time oval racing.
While this will be van Gisbergen’s first Cup Series start at Texas, the Kiwi is no stranger to the 1.5-mile quad-oval. He raced there in the Xfinity Series last year, recovering from an early spin to finish 18th in a chaotic overtime finish — a drive that showcased his trademark resilience and growing comfort on ovals.
SVG will hit the track for practice and qualifying on Sunday morning (NZT), with the AutoTrader EchoPark Automotive 400 set to go green early Monday morning for Kiwi fans.
Scott Dixon, Scott McLaughlin & Marcus Armstrong: Indycar Series
- Where? Barber Motorsports Park, Alabama.
- NZ Times:
- Practice 1: Saturday 7:35 AM
- Practice 2: Sunday 3:30 AM
- Qualifying R1 Group 1: Sunday 6:35 AM
- Qualifying R1 Group 2: Sunday 7:00 AM
- Qualifying Round 2: Sunday 7:25 AM
- Qualifying Fast 6: Sunday 7:50 AM
- Warmup: Monday 2:02 AM
- Race: Monday 5:30 AM
- How to Watch: Sky Sports
The Kiwi contingent returns to action this weekend in Alabama, with Scott Dixon, Scott McLaughlin, and Marcus Armstrong all set to contest Round 4 of the 2025 IndyCar Series at Barber Motorsports Park.
At the previous round in Long Beach, all three drivers delivered noteworthy performances. McLaughlin advanced to the Firestone Fast Six in qualifying and secured a solid sixth-place finish. Dixon, despite a challenging qualifying session, climbed to eighth by race end. Armstrong also reached the Fast 12 in qualifying but was hampered by pit stop issues during the race, ultimately finishing 14th.
Since then, the trio took part in the Indy 500 Open Test at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. McLaughlin topped the speed charts with a lap of 232.686 mph, showcasing impressive pace. Dixon led the opening day and ended sixth overall, while Armstrong was 17th fastest, leading the charge for Meyer Shank Racing.
They now return to road course racing at Barber Motorsports Park — a flowing 2.3-mile circuit that has historically suited the Kiwis well. McLaughlin claimed victory here in 2023 and 2024, while Dixon will be looking to add another strong result to his vast record. Armstrong, now in his second full-time season, continues to build momentum and will look to make further strides this weekend.
The Children’s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix is scheduled for Monday morning (NZT), with coverage available on Sky Sport and the INDYCAR Live App.
Callum Hedge & Liam Sceats: Indy NXT
- Where? Barber Motorsports Park, Alabama.
- NZ Times:
- Practice 1: Saturday 6:30 AM
- Practice 2: Sunday 2:10 AM
- Qualifying Group 1: Sunday 5:30 AM
- Qualifying Group 2: Sunday 5:48 AM
- Race: Monday 3:35 AM
- How to Watch: Indycar LIVE
Two rising Kiwi talents, Callum Hedge and Liam Sceats, are set to take on Barber Motorsports Park this weekend in Round 2 of the 2025 Indy NXT by Firestone season.
Hedge, in his second season, has joined Abel Motorsports after an impressive rookie campaign with HMD Motorsports, where he finished fourth overall and scored a podium in Detroit. He opened his 2025 season with a solid eighth-place finish at St. Petersburg and has been actively testing ahead of this weekend’s event. Barber is a venue he knows well — he finished ninth there last year and will be looking to build on that as he pushes toward more consistent top-five results.
Sceats, the 2024 New Zealand Grand Prix winner, returns to the grid with HMD Motorsports after securing a two-race deal that includes Barber and the Indianapolis Road Course. He impressed on debut at St. Petersburg, qualifying fifth before an unfortunate race-ending incident. Since then, he’s worked tirelessly to stay on the grid — hosting fundraising events back home in New Zealand and rallying support from fans and sponsors alike to keep his international campaign alive.
The Indy NXT race at Barber is scheduled for Monday morning (NZT), with coverage available on Sky Sport and the INDYCAR Live App.
Nick Cassidy & Mitch Evans: Formula E World Championship
- Where? Circuit de Monaco, Monaco.
- NZ Times:
- Free Practice 1: Saturday 5:30 PM
- Free Practice 2: Saturday 7:10 PM
- Qualifying 1: Saturday 8:40 PM
- Race 1: Sunday 1:05 AM
- Free Practice 3: Sunday 6:30 PM
- Qualifying 2: Sunday 8:40 PM
- Race 2: Monday 1:05 AM
- How to Watch: Sky Sports
New Zealand’s electric duo, Nick Cassidy and Mitch Evans, return to the iconic streets of Monte Carlo this weekend for Rounds 6 and 7 of the 2024–25 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship.
The Jaguar TCS Racing teammates dominated last year’s Monaco E-Prix, securing a 1–2 finish — Evans taking the win with Cassidy close behind. Their strategic teamwork was pivotal, with Evans crediting Cassidy’s unselfish driving for the victory.
This season, however, has presented challenges. Cassidy currently sits 18th in the standings with just 10 points, having struggled to find consistent form. Evans opened the campaign with a storming win in São Paulo from the back of the grid, but results since have been mixed, and he enters the weekend sitting 10th in the championship.
Monaco has long been a highlight on the Formula E calendar, and the team will be hoping a return to familiar territory sparks a turnaround in form. With both Kiwis capable of contending at the front, don’t be surprised if they’re in the thick of the action once again on the streets of Monte Carlo.
Ryan Yardley & Madeline Stewart: Porsche Carrera Cup North America
- Where? Miami International Autodrome, Florida.
- NZ Times:
- Practice 1: Saturday 6:25 AM
- Practice 2: Saturday 10:05 AM
- Qualifying: Sunday 5:40 AM
- Race 1: Sunday 9:50 AM
- Race 2: Monday 2:15 AM
- How to Watch: IMSA TV or YouTube
Two of New Zealand’s rising GT talents, Ryan Yardley and Madeline Stewart, are set to compete at the Miami International Autodrome this weekend as Porsche Carrera Cup North America supports the Formula 1 Grand Prix.
Yardley enters the weekend second in the Pro class standings after a strong start to his 2025 campaign. The Topp Racing driver secured back-to-back second-place finishes at Sebring, showcasing his consistency and competitiveness. Building on his 2024 season, where he achieved 10 podiums and 14 top-ten finishes, Yardley aims to continue his momentum in Miami.
Stewart, representing JDX Racing, returns to action after an unfortunate incident during qualifying at Sebring, which prevented her from starting the races. Now in her second season in the series, she looks to rebound and capitalize on her experience from last year, where she finished 15th overall and scored points in six of the final eight races.
Both drivers will be aiming for strong performances on the challenging Miami street circuit, with Yardley looking to maintain his championship contention and Stewart seeking to kickstart her season.
Bailey Cruse: Mazda MX-5 Cup
- Where? Barber Motorsports Park, Alabama.
- NZ Times:
- Practice 1: Saturday 1:00 AM
- Practice 2: Saturday 3:40 AM
- Qualifying: Sunday 4:50 AM
- Race 1: Sunday 8:20 AM
- Race 2: Monday 12:55 AM
- How to Watch: IMSA TV or YouTube
Kiwi teenager Bailey Cruse returns to action this weekend at Barber Motorsports Park for Rounds 5 and 6 of the 2025 Mazda MX-5 Cup, running as part of the IndyCar support program.
Cruse, driving for JTR Motorsports Engineering, continues his development in one of the most competitive one-make series in North America. After a challenging debut in Race 1 at Daytona, he bounced back with a strong run to 14th in Race 2 — still his best finish of the season so far. He followed that up with 28th and 24th-place results at Sebring as he continues to gain valuable experience in the tightly packed field.
Barber will be a new challenge for the young Kiwi, but with each outing, he’s growing more confident behind the wheel. Cruse is one of six New Zealanders competing at Barber this weekend across multiple categories, adding to the strong Kiwi presence in Alabama.
Jaxon Evans, Brendon Leitch, Tim Miles, Ryan Wood & Steve Brooks: GT World Challenge Australia
- Where? Sydney Motorsport Park, Australia.
- NZ Times:
- Free Practice 1: Friday 11:00 AM
- Free Practice 2: Friday 3:05 PM
- Pre Qualifying: Friday 7:40 PM
- Qualifying 1: Saturday 3:40 PM
- Qualifying 2: Saturday 4:10 PM
- Race 1: Saturday 9:55 PM
- Race 2: Sunday 3:00 PM
- How to Watch: YouTube
A strong Kiwi presence will feature in this weekend’s GT World Challenge Australia round at Sydney Motorsport Park, with five New Zealanders competing across three Pro-Am entries in the 15-car field.
Jaxon Evans returns alongside Elliott Schutte in the Arise Racing Ferrari 296 GT3, leading the championship standings after a strong start to the season. The duo will be aiming to maintain their momentum in Sydney.
Brendon Leitch and Tim Miles continue their campaign in the Dayle ITM-backed Melbourne Performance Centre Audi R8 LMS GT3 Evo II. The pair currently sit fourth in the standings and will be looking to climb higher with solid results this weekend.
Ryan Wood and Steve Brooks, also representing Melbourne Performance Centre, will pilot another Audi R8 LMS GT3 Evo II. The duo will be aiming to build on their performance from the season opener at Phillip Island.
The Sydney round will feature two one-hour races, including a Saturday night race under lights, adding an extra challenge for the drivers.
William Exton, Tom Bewley, Hunter Robb & Jackson Rooney: Porsche Sprint Challenge Australia
- Where? Sydney Motorsport Park, Australia.
- NZ Times:
- Practice 1: Friday 1:35 PM
- Practice 2: Friday 5:40 PM
- Qualifying: Friday 8:55 PM
- Race 1: Saturday 2:50 PM
- Race 2: Saturday 7:55 PM
- Race 3: Sunday 2:10 PM
- How to Watch: YouTube
Four rising Kiwi talents are set to compete in Round 2 of the 2025 Porsche Michelin Sprint Challenge Australia at Sydney Motorsport Park this weekend, following a strong showing at the season opener at Phillip Island.
William Exton was the standout performer in Round 1, storming to pole position and winning two of the three races on debut with TekworkX Motorsport. Tom Bewley, the reigning Toyota 86 New Zealand champion, also impressed by claiming a podium in his first weekend with Team Porsche New Zealand and Earl Bamber Motorsport.
Hunter Robb joined them on the podium with a second-place finish in Race 2, marking a breakthrough result with Jones Motorsport. Jackson Rooney, also part of the TekworkX squad, showed consistent pace across the weekend and will be looking to climb further up the order at Sydney.
This weekend again features three races, including a Saturday night sprint and a longer endurance race on Sunday counting toward the Jim Richards Endurance Trophy.
Hugo Allan: Monochrome GT4 Australia
- Where? Sydney Motorsport Park, Australia.
- NZ Times:
- Practice: Friday 2:15 PM
- Pre Qualifying: Friday 6:20 PM
- Qualifying 1: Saturday 12:20 PM
- Qualifying 2: Saturday 12:45 PM
- Race 1: Saturday 6:40 PM
- Race 2: Sunday 12:50 PM
- How to Watch: YouTube
Reigning Toyota GR86 Championship winner Hugo Allan is set to make his Monochrome GT4 Australia debut this weekend at Sydney Motorsport Park, lining up in a 31-car field featuring a mix of professional and amateur talent.
Allan will share the #101 Toyota GR Supra GT4 EVO2 with Tony Quinn under the Keltic Racing banner, competing in the Silver-Am class. The drive comes following a standout summer at home, where the 20-year-old Kiwi claimed four race wins on his way to the Toyota GR86 title.
While it marks his first outing in GT4 machinery, Allan has previous experience on Australian circuits, including appearances in the Toyota 86 Series and Hyundai Excel events. This weekend presents a valuable opportunity to further his development on the international stage.
Tim Edgell: Radical Cup Australia
- Where? Sydney Motorsport Park, Australia.
- NZ Times:
- Qualifying: Saturday 11:35 AM
- Race 1: Saturday 2:05 PM
- Race 2: Saturday 5:40 PM
- Race 3: Sunday 11:10 AM
- Race 4: Sunday 3:15 PM
- How to Watch: YouTube
Two-time NZ V8 Champion Tim Edgell will make his Radical Cup Australia debut this weekend at Sydney Motorsport Park, lining up in a competitive 20-car field for Round 2 of the season.
The experienced Auckland-based driver has more recently switched to sports car racing, claiming the New Zealand Radical title in a Radical SR10. He remains in contention for the 2024/25 championship, with one round to go next weekend at Hampton Downs.
Edgell will race a Radical SR3 prepared by Garth Walden Racing, adding further international flavour to the Sydney grid. This weekend’s event follows the four-race sprint format last used at the venue in 2024, with qualifying on Saturday morning followed by two races that afternoon, and two more on Sunday.
All four races will be streamed live on the Radical Motorsport YouTube Channel.
Cole Davies: Supercross 250SX West
- Where? Empower Field at Mile High, Denver.
- NZ Times:
- Qualifying: Sunday 5:30 AM
- Main Event: Sunday 11:00 AM
- How to Watch: SuperMotocross Video Pass
Rising Kiwi motocross talent Cole Davies returns to action this weekend in Denver for the penultimate round of the 2025 AMA Supercross 250SX West Championship.
The 17-year-old Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing rider has been a standout in his rookie season, currently sitting second in the standings with 154 points behind Haiden Deegan. Davies claimed his first career Supercross win in Seattle and backed it up with another in Philadelphia, firmly establishing himself as a future star of the sport.
With just two rounds remaining, Davies remains firmly in the title fight and will be looking to close the gap before the series wraps up in Salt Lake City next weekend.
Avalon Lewis & Billee Fuller: WorldWCR
- Where? Cremona Circuit, Italy.
- NZ Times:
- Superpole: Saturday 12:10 AM
- Warmup: Saturday 7:30 PM
- Race 1: Saturday 10:45 PM
- Warmup: Sunday 7:20 PM
- Race 2: Sunday 10:45 PM
- How to Watch: YouTube and SkySports
Two Kiwi riders, Avalon Lewis and Billee Fuller, are set to compete in the second round of the 2025 FIM Women’s Circuit Racing World Championship (WorldWCR) at Italy’s Cremona Circuit this weekend.
Lewis, a seasoned competitor with a rich international racing history, returns to Cremona where she previously secured a fifth-place finish as a wildcard in 2024. Now racing full-time for Carl Cox Motorsport, she aims to leverage her experience and past success at this circuit to achieve a strong result.
Fuller, also representing Carl Cox Motorsport, is embarking on her rookie season in WorldWCR. The 21-year-old clinched both the 2024 WIL Sport Women’s Cup and the Carl Cox Motorsport Ninja Cup, showcasing her prowess on the national stage. Her impressive domestic performances have paved the way for her debut on the international circuit.
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