F1 news: Ferrari eyes Spanish GP revival amid technical shifts and Lewis Hamilton’s winning history

F1 news: Ferrari eyes Spanish GP revival amid technical shifts and Lewis Hamilton’s winning history

Ferrari head into the Spanish Grand Prix weekend with cautious optimism, as Team Principal Fred Vasseur downplays talk of a rift between Lewis Hamilton and his race engineer Riccardo Adami.

The team, buoyed by Charles Leclerc’s strong performance in Monaco, is also preparing for a potentially season-defining technical change that could shake up the competitive order.

In this article, Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo breaks down the state of play at Ferrari ahead of Barcelona - from internal dynamics and recent performance gains to the looming impact of new front wing regulations and Hamilton’s formidable history at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.

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The Monaco Grand Prix is the most glamorous race on the Formula 1 calendar, but is it worth the hype?
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The Monaco Grand Prix is the most glamorous race on the Formula 1 calendar, but is it worth the hype?

Every year, Formula 1 returns to the streets of Monte Carlo for a race steeped in history, glitz, and prestige.

But beneath the glamour lies a question fans can't help but ask: is Monaco still a good race?

Sports News Blitz writer Madison Stoneman explores the enduring appeal of Monaco and whether it's racing truly lives up to the legend.

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2025 Monaco GP winners and losers: Pit stop rules backfire, Lando Norris back on top, Mercedes’ disastrous weekend, and more

2025 Monaco GP winners and losers: Pit stop rules backfire, Lando Norris back on top, Mercedes’ disastrous weekend, and more

On Sunday, May 25, F1 returned to the Monaco Grand Prix, the ‘Jewel in the Crown’ event famed for glitz, glamour and roaring engines on the streets of Monte Carlo. 

With the introduction of two mandatory pit stops, there was hope that the 2025 race would provide a better racing spectacle than years prior, but with team games up and down the grid, many drivers and fans alike were ultimately left disappointed. 

Sports News Blitz’s F1 writer Henry Eccles takes a look at the five biggest winners and losers to come out of the 2025 Monaco Grand Prix. 

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F1 news: Lewis Hamilton eyes Monaco breakthrough as Ferrari pin hopes on new strategy shift

F1 news: Lewis Hamilton eyes Monaco breakthrough as Ferrari pin hopes on new strategy shift

F1’s second stop in the second triple-header of the season is the Monaco Grand Prix.

All eyes are on Ferrari, and Lewis Hamilton specifically as they look to overcome recent struggles, Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo reports.

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2025 Emilia-Romagna GP talking points: Max Verstappen at his best, Lewis Hamilton shines for Ferrari, Franco Colapinto struggles on return, and more
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2025 Emilia-Romagna GP talking points: Max Verstappen at his best, Lewis Hamilton shines for Ferrari, Franco Colapinto struggles on return, and more

On Sunday, May 18, F1 returned to Europe for the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix to get the second triple-header of the 2025 season underway.

The Imola Circuit served up yet another dramatic round of F1 action, with some incredible overtakes, remarkable recovery drives, and two Safety Cars causing plenty of chaos up and down the grid.

Sports News Blitz’s F1 writer Henry Eccles takes a look at five key talking points to come out of the 2025 Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix. 

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F1 news: Five things Red Bull Racing have learned so far this season
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F1 news: Five things Red Bull Racing have learned so far this season

The first six races of the Formula 1 season are done and dusted, and the overall picture with regard to the Drivers’ and Constructors’ championships is starting to take shape.

In a somewhat surprising twist, Red Bull Racing – the team that has by all accounts dominated the sport recently – is having a tough time this year.

Here, Sports News Blitz writer Annika Böttcher looks at five aspects of the Austrian team’s struggles so far.

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F1 news: Lewis Hamilton faces the heat as Ferrari return home to Imola under pressure
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F1 news: Lewis Hamilton faces the heat as Ferrari return home to Imola under pressure

As Formula 1 returns to Europe with the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix this weekend, all eyes are on Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari.

What was meant to be a triumphant homecoming for both has turned into a critical pressure point, with performance woes, technical doubts, and mounting expectations clouding the Scuderia’s campaign.

Here, Sports News Blitz writer Noah Ngcobo provides a breakdown of where things stand and what’s at stake for Hamilton and Ferrari at Imola.

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Emilia-Romagna GP preview: Alpine in chaos, Franco Colapinto returns, Lewis Hamilton’s Italian debut for Ferrari, and more

Emilia-Romagna GP preview: Alpine in chaos, Franco Colapinto returns, Lewis Hamilton’s Italian debut for Ferrari, and more

F1 is back in Europe for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix on Sunday, May 18, to kickstart the second triple-header of the 2025 season.

With major leadership and driver changes at Alpine, upgrade packages up and down the grid, and Lewis Hamilton’s first race for Ferrari in Italy, the upcoming race weekend at Imola is too important to miss. 

Sports News Blitz’s F1 writer Henry Eccles takes a look at the key things to keep an eye on at the 2025 Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix. 

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F1 news: Tension at Ferrari: Ralf Schumacher criticises Lewis Hamilton's conduct at Miami GP
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F1 news: Tension at Ferrari: Ralf Schumacher criticises Lewis Hamilton's conduct at Miami GP

Tensions were high between the Ferrari pit wall and their drivers during the Miami Grand Prix.

Here, Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo reports on Ralf Schumacher’s opinions on the team radios between Ferrari, and Lewis Hamilton in particular.

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Miami GP news: Piastri McLaren’s main man, Hamilton furious at Ferrari, plus another driver change
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Miami GP news: Piastri McLaren’s main man, Hamilton furious at Ferrari, plus another driver change

From Lego F1 cars to a historic pole-sitter and with plenty of controversy in between, Sunday’s Miami Grand Prix offered its fair share of talking points.

Sports News Blitz F1 writer Henry Eccles considers five burning questions to have come out of Florida.

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Miami Grand Prix: A surprise Sprint pole, Ferrari chaos and another Oscar Piastri win
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Miami Grand Prix: A surprise Sprint pole, Ferrari chaos and another Oscar Piastri win

This weekend saw Formula 1 return to Miami for the fourth year in a row, a weekend headlined by two incredible races, a new face on pole and more Papaya victories.

In this article, Sports News Blitz’s Oliver Carter takes us through all the action from what was an exciting weekend at the Miami International Autodrome circuit.

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F1 news: Lewis Hamilton heads to Miami GP hoping for a reset amid Ferrari growing pains

F1 news: Lewis Hamilton heads to Miami GP hoping for a reset amid Ferrari growing pains

Formula 1 heads stateside for the sixth round of the 2025 season, the Miami Grand Prix.

Here, Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo looks at how Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton can bounce back after a difficult start to this new chapter in his career.

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F1 news: Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari challenge: Struggles, support, and speculation

F1 news: Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari challenge: Struggles, support, and speculation

Lewis Hamilton’s first season as a Ferrari driver has had its challenges, with little to look back at and smile.

Here, Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo reflects on the tone that has been set in the Ferrari camp following the Brit’s first five races at the Scuderia.

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2025 Saudi Arabian GP winners and losers: Oscar Piastri takes the lead, Lewis Hamilton’s woes continue, Carlos Sainz shines and more
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2025 Saudi Arabian GP winners and losers: Oscar Piastri takes the lead, Lewis Hamilton’s woes continue, Carlos Sainz shines and more

On Sunday, April 20, F1 returned to the fastest street circuit in the sport’s history to culminate the first triple-header of 2025 at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. 

Whether it be a new championship leader, a controversial time penalty, or an early safety car, round five of one of the closest season’s yet has left fans with plenty to discuss. 

Sports News Blitz’s F1 writer Henry Eccles takes a look at the big winners and losers to come out of another dramatic race weekend in Jeddah.

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F1 news: Ferrari gears up for a Saudi resurgence as momentum builds with Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc

F1 news: Ferrari gears up for a Saudi resurgence as momentum builds with Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc

With the 2025 Formula 1 season settling into its rhythm, the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix is shaping up to be a potential turning point for Scuderia Ferrari.

After a challenging start to the campaign, signs of a revival emerged in Bahrain.

Now, with a performance-friendly circuit layout and a car finally responding to upgrades, Ferrari head into Jeddah with genuine optimism - and a shot at a podium that once seemed out of reach.

In this article, Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo explores how Ferrari can build on the momentum from Bahrain.

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2025 Bahrain GP talking points: Oscar Piastri’s championship statement, Red Bull in crisis, George Russell’s heroics and more
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2025 Bahrain GP talking points: Oscar Piastri’s championship statement, Red Bull in crisis, George Russell’s heroics and more

Following a pretty dull weekend in Japan, F1 fans were hopeful that the 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix would serve up an exciting show, with more opportunities for overtaking and a wider variety of tyre strategies. 

Thankfully, Bahrain did not disappoint - with frequent battles up and down the grid, and a safety car restart only adding more drama to what was already a more interesting race than Japan after just the opening few laps. 

Sports News Blitz’s F1 writer Henry Eccles takes a look at the biggest talking points to come out of a thrilling Bahrain Grand Prix on Sunday, April 13. 

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Why Kimi Andrea Antonelli’s rise feels more Lewis Hamilton than Max Verstappen

Why Kimi Andrea Antonelli’s rise feels more Lewis Hamilton than Max Verstappen

It’s easy to look at Andrea Kimi Antonelli’s trajectory and throw around Max Verstappen comparisons.

Young. Fiercely talented. Skipped a junior category. Thrown into the deep end of Formula 1.

But while the surface-level similarities are convenient, they completely miss the essence of what makes Antonelli’s story unique - and who it actually mirrors - Lewis Hamilton.

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Fractured focus: Charles Leclerc charts his own course as Ferrari leans into Lewis Hamilton

Fractured focus: Charles Leclerc charts his own course as Ferrari leans into Lewis Hamilton

As Formula 1 heads to Bahrain, internal tensions rise at Ferrari with Charles Leclerc diverging from Lewis Hamilton’s path amid early-season struggles.

Here, Sports News Blitz writer Noah Ngcobo breaks down the situation and what it could mean for the Scuderia moving forward.

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