Story byMotorsport photoLydia MeeWed, December 31, 2025 at 11:51 AM UTC·2 min readRacing Bulls Formula 1 driver Liam Lawson has raised over NZ$50,000 for breast cancer research during the winter break. The New Zealander drew in a large crowd to Highlands Motorsport Park in Cromwell, Otago and gave fans hot laps to raise money for breast cancer research in various supercars, including an Aston Martin Vulcan and a Porsche GT3. The hot laps were offered via a silent auction. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement"I can't believe how many people were here, and how much money was raised for breast cancer," the Racing Bulls F1 driver told RNZ. The event was organised by Highlands Motorsport Park chief executive Josie Spillane, after she lost her friend Louise Scott-Gallagher to the illness."Liam's generosity in giving us his time helped us raise crucial funds for Breast Cancer Foundation NZ, ensuring her [Scott-Gallagher's] legacy continues to drive real change. We're overwhelmed by the community's support," Spillane said. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThis comes on the back of Lawson's first complete F1 season.
