McLaren CEO Zak Brown says Max Verstappen is ‘carrying Red Bull’ as Mercedes whispers grow louder
McLaren CEO Zak Brown didn’t hold back ahead of the British Grand Prix, declaring Max Verstappen is effectively “carrying” Red Bull - and hinting at deeper rumblings behind the scenes.
Reports, backed by Brown’s sharp tone, claim the Dutch world champion is open to joining Mercedes in 2026.
2025 Austrian GP talking points: Lando Norris bounces back from Oscar Piastri clash, Max Verstappen suffers DNF at Red Bull Ring, Ferrari floor upgrades pay off, and more
Following a dramatic race in Canada, F1 returned to Europe on Sunday, June 29, for the 2025 Austrian Grand Prix, held at the iconic Red Bull Ring in Spielberg.
With Lando Norris responding in dominant fashion to his collision with team-mate Oscar Piastri, Max Verstappen seeing his title hopes dashed on the first lap, and Ferrari seemingly getting back on track, there is plenty to discuss this week.
Sports News Blitz’s F1 writer Henry Eccles takes a look at five big talking points to come out of the 2025 Austrian GP.
F1: The Movie races into cinemas around the world
The wait is over. After more than a year of hype, high-profile set photos, and curiosity about how authentic a Hollywood-backed Formula 1 film could really be, F1: The Movie has officially been released in cinemas worldwide.
Lewis Hamilton under fire but not forgotten: Toto Wolff urges patience amid Ferrari struggles
Lewis Hamilton’s former team principal, Toto Wolff, has jumped to the veteran’s defence, urging patience amid Ferrari struggles.
In this article, Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo reflects on the Mercedes boss’ words on Hamilton’s transition to the Scuderia.
2025 Austrian GP preview: Lando Norris’ response to Oscar Piastri clash, Mercedes hope to build on first win of the season, Max Verstappen looks to avoid race ban, and more burning questions
After another short break, F1 returns to Europe this weekend for the Austrian Grand Prix on Sunday, June 29.
Every F1 fan will be waiting to see how McLaren’s Lando Norris responds to his Canada collision with team-mate Oscar Piastri, whether Mercedes can build on their first win of the season, and if Max Verstappen can again avoid a race ban.
Sports News Blitz’s F1 writer Henry Eccles considers five burning questions in the build-up to the 2025 Austrian Grand Prix.
F1 news: Valtteri Bottas hints at Formula 1 return with Cadillac entry
Valtteri Bottas has reignited excitement about a return to full-time Formula 1, teasing a seat with the newly founded Cadillac team set to debut in 2026.
Towards the end of 2024, the 35-year-old Finn confirmed discussions with General Motors and the Cadillac outfit.
Then, in late March at the 2025 Australian Grand Prix paddock, Bottas was spotted conversing with Cadillac representatives.
However, a recent move has only strengthened the feeling that something may already be in place behind the scenes.
F1 news: Kyalami’s Formula 1 revival gains momentum with FIA green light
South Africa’s hopes of bringing F1 back to the continent have received a major boost with the FIA officially approving design plans to upgrade the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit to Grade 1 status.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Noah Ngcobo explores what this means for South Africa’s F1 ambitions, the timeline involved, and the factors that still stand in the way of a long-awaited return.
McLaren’s rising tensions: Can Lando Norris keep his championship hopes alive?
McLaren have been an unstoppable force this season, racking up 374 points so far.
With 2025 being Lando Norris’ sixth season with the team, he is under pressure to continue to perform, especially considering the challenge his team-mate has presented.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Madison Stoneman discusses his season so far and what we are to expect later on.
F1 news: Sergio Perez speaks on Franco Colapinto at FIFA Club World Cup game
While soaking up the electric atmosphere of the Club World Cup’s group stage across U.S. venues, seatless F1 veteran Sergio “Checo” Perez hasn’t forgotten the grid.
Perez was spotted at the Real Madrid vs Al-Hilal game, where he spoke on Alpine’s Franco Colapinto.
2025 Canadian GP talking points: Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris clash, George Russell delivers Mercedes’ first win of the season, Kimi Antonelli makes history, and more
After a dramatic European triple-header, F1 returned on Sunday, June 15 for the Canadian Grand Prix, held at the iconic Gilles-Villeneuve Circuit in Montreal.
With the McLaren drivers finally clashing, Mercedes’ remarkable recovery from a poor European season, and all sorts of strategies up and down the grid, the race gave F1 fans plenty to discuss once again.
Sports News Blitz’s F1 writer Henry Eccles takes a look at five key talking points to come out of the 2025 Canadian Grand Prix.
Ferrari’s nail-biting double: Le Mans hat-trick glory vs F1 Canadian GP chaos
Ferrari's past 72 hours have been a tale of two worlds: absolutely brilliant at Le Mans and quietly troubled in Montreal.
Between 14-15 June, Ferrari's AF Corse-prepared 499P stormed to a third consecutive overall victory at the gruelling 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Yet, on June 15, at the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix, the Scuderia's single-seater squad underwhelmed in the race. Two extremes in one dramatic weekend.
Canadian GP: Lewis Hamilton eyes Montreal comeback amid Ferrari struggles
Veteran champion Lewis Hamilton returns to the scene of past glory hoping to reignite his 2025 F1 season.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo explores whether Montreal could mark the turning point Hamilton so desperately needs.
F1 Canadian GP predictions: Contenders for the race win, a podium finish and more
The Canadian Grand Prix starts this weekend and tensions are high.
With Max Verstappen winning the race for the last three years, will the streak continue or will someone else take the trophy?
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Madison Stoneman shares her predictions on who will be on the podium and who will be able to snatch up some points this weekend.
The former F1 drivers competing at the 2025 24 Hours of Le Mans
Formula 1 and F1 Academy are headed to Montreal for the Canadian Grand Prix this weekend, but that’s not where all the action will be.
The 2025 24 Hours of Le Mans will also take place this weekend, from Saturday, June 14 to Sunday, June 15.
In this article, Sports News Blitz’s deputy content editor Nicole Powell, takes us through the 19 familiar faces from F1 who will be competing at this year’s Le Mans.
A new era awaits: The 2026 F1 season calendar is here
The 2026 Formula 1 season marks a seismic shift - not only in the technical landscape but also in how the calendar unfolds.
There are still 24 races, and for most of the year, things move at a steady pace. Double-headers come and go, but it’s not until the final stretch that the chaos really kicks in.
2025 Canadian GP preview: Max Verstappen’s penalty worries, Lance Stroll’s injury battle, Mercedes look to recover and more burning questions
Following a well-earned rest off the back of a chaotic European triple-header, F1 returns for the Canadian Grand Prix on Sunday, June 15.
With all eyes on Max Verstappen, a race against time for Lance Stroll, and Mercedes hoping to bounce back from a torrid European leg, there is a lot to look out for at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal.
Sports News Blitz’s F1 writer Henry Eccles considers five burning questions In the build-up to the 2025 Canadian Grand Prix.
Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari struggles: A season of setbacks, frustration, and flickers of hope
The 2025 Formula 1 season is nearing the halfway mark, and still, the fairytale that was supposed to be Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari’s story shows little signs of a happy ending.
In this article, Sports News Blitz writer Noah Ngcobo reflects on the seven-time world champions season so far as he navigates being a part of the Scuderia.
2025 Spanish GP talking points: McLaren and Oscar Piastri dominant, Lewis Hamilton’s worst race yet, ‘Mad Max’ Verstappen suffers huge title blow, and more
For the last time on Sunday, June 1, the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya hosted the Spanish Grand Prix to round off the second triple-header of the 2025 F1 season.
And with new technical directives, surprise points-scorers, and a season-defining incident between Max Verstappen and George Russell, yet another chaotic race has left F1 fans with so much to discuss.
Sports News Blitz’s F1 writer Henry Eccles analyses five key talking points to come out of the 2025 Spanish Grand Prix.
Chaos in Catalunya: Max Verstappen's meltdown sparks outrage at Spanish GP
In a race that started with quiet and ended in chaos, Max Verstappen's antics at the 2025 Spanish Grand Prix have once again thrust him into the spotlight - not for his driving prowess, but for behaviour that many in the paddock are calling reckless and unsportsmanlike.
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.