Liam Lawson has failed to finish on his Formula One debut for Red Bull at the Australian Grand Prix, spinning out of control with 10 laps to go.

His crash occurred after a late rain shower created chaos with the decision to keep him on medium tyres.

Motorsport expert Eric Thompson joined Piney to discuss.

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<p>Liam Lawson has failed to finish on his Formula One debut for Red Bull at the Australian Grand Prix, spinning out of control with 10 laps to go.</p>
<p>His crash occurred after a late rain shower created chaos with the decision to keep him on medium tyres.</p>
<p>Motorsport expert Eric Thompson joined Piney to discuss.</p>
<p><strong>LISTEN ABOVE</strong></p>

D'Arcy Waldegrave lives and breathes sport. He loves motorsport and revels in the torment of being a Warriors and Black Caps fan. Whatever the sport, big or small, he’s got a view. His non-stop enthusiasm sees him battle it out with a diverse selection of armchair commentators resulting in a sometimes explosive, but always compelling show weeknights 7pm-8pm on Newstalk ZB.

D'Arcy Waldegrave lives and breathes sport. He loves motorsport and revels in the torment of being a Warriors and Black Caps fan. Whatever the sport, big or small, he’s got a view.

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Eric Thompson: Motorsport expert on Liam Lawson's performance in Melbourne at the Australian Grand Prix

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D'Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap another day of sports news! Highlights for tonight include:Shane Henderson - On Eden Park getting given the 'green light' for further development. Heath Mills - On looking to fix the international cricket calendar.  LISTEN ABOVE

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<div class="x_elementToProof" style="border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 11pt; line-height: inherit; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(0, 0, 0) !important;" data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Shane Henderson - On Eden Park getting given the 'green light' for further development.&nbsp;</div>
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Full Show: Sportstalk with D'Arcy Waldegrave - March 27 2025

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The World Cricketers' Association has gone upstairs to the DRS in a bid for bilateral series to stay at the scheduling crease.

The players' arm of the sport has interviewed dozens of stakeholders and concluded an annual calendar with assigned windows is required from 2028.

WCA chair and New Zealand CPA boss Heath Mills says their evidence suggests the days of people savouring series without a wider context are fading.

The WCA are taking their proposal to the ICC governing body for further discussion.

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<p>The World Cricketers' Association has gone upstairs to the DRS in a bid for bilateral series to stay at the scheduling crease.</p>
<p>The players' arm of the sport has interviewed dozens of stakeholders and concluded an annual calendar with assigned windows is required from 2028.</p>
<p>WCA chair and New Zealand CPA boss Heath Mills says their evidence suggests the days of people savouring series without a wider context are fading.</p>
<p>The WCA are taking their proposal to the ICC governing body for further discussion.</p>
<p><strong>LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;</strong></p>

Heath Mills: On looking to save the international cricket calendar

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A strong endorsement for Eden Park - as Councillors debate Auckland's stadium. 

Councillors need to decide whether to endorse upgrading Eden Park - or building a new waterfront site.

Councillor and Stadium Working group Chair, Shane Henderson, says upgrading the current park - would make Auckland competitive through the Asia Pacific. 

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<p>A strong endorsement for Eden Park - as Councillors debate Auckland's stadium.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Councillors need to decide whether to endorse upgrading Eden Park - or building a new waterfront site.</p>
<p>Councillor and Stadium Working group Chair, Shane Henderson, says upgrading the current park - would make Auckland competitive through the Asia Pacific.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;</strong></p>

Shane Henderson: On Eden Park getting backing to become Auckland's 'main stadium'

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Eric Thompson: Motorsport expert on Liam Lawson's performance in Melbourne at the Australian Grand Prix

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