F1 news: Oscar Piastri wins dry-wet Belgian GP after lengthy delay
Oscar Piastri took his sixth win of the season at Spa-Francorchamps in yet another dry-wet Belgian Grand Prix, extending his lead in the Drivers’ championship standings to 16 points.
After an 80-minute delay, the grid finally got underway behind the Safety Car, all drivers starting on Intermediate tyres.
Lewis Hamilton eyes redemption at Belgian GP as Ferrari pin hopes on crucial upgrade
As the Formula 1 calendar nears its midseason break, all eyes turn to Spa-Francorchamps, one of the sport’s most iconic and unpredictable circuits.
This year's Belgian Grand Prix carries added weight for Lewis Hamilton, now racing for Ferrari, who looks to reverse his recent form and rewrite his luck at a track that has both haunted and rewarded him over the years.
With Ferrari debuting a long-awaited rear suspension upgrade and championship margins razor-thin, Spa is shaping up to be more than just another race - it could be a turning point.
In this article, Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo dives into what this race weekend could hold for the seven-time world champion and Ferrari.
Lewis Hamilton eyes 2026 Ferrari overhaul: ‘I want my DNA in the car’
After a rocky start with Ferrari in 2025, seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton is already shaping the team’s future challenger, aiming to tailor it to his unique driving style.
Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo reports on Hamilton’s determination to leave a lasting legacy at Maranello as he looks beyond 2025.
‘The decision came as a shock’: Christian Horner’s shock exit marks end of an era at Red Bull
On Wednesday, July 9, Red Bull announced the immediate dismissal of CEO and team principal Christian Horner.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo breaks down the sudden departure, its implications, and Horner’s emotional farewell.
How Christian Horner’s sacking could reshape the F1 grid
Christian Horner has been sacked. In the wake of Red Bull’s public unravelling, it feels inevitable - and potentially seismic for the rest of the Formula 1 grid.
After 20 years in charge, Horner’s departure from Red Bull Racing marks the end of the most successful team principal tenure in modern F1 history.
Eight Drivers’ titles, six Constructors’ crowns, and a reputation for fierce competitiveness - all wiped away in a short, brutal statement confirming his immediate exit.
But this isn’t just about Horner. This is about what happens next.
2025 British GP: Lando Norris’ first Silverstone win, Nico Hülkenberg finally secures podium finish, Max Verstappen struggles amid Mercedes speculation, and more
For the 75th time in the sport’s history, F1 came home to Silverstone on Sunday, July 6, for the 2025 British Grand Prix.
A first home victory for Lando Norris, a 15-year wait for the podium coming to an end for Nico Hülkenberg, and chaotic wet-dry weather conditions meant nobody will forget this one in a hurry.
Sports News Blitz’s F1 writer Henry Eccles takes a look at the five big talking points to come out of this season’s British GP.
Warning signs in the Silverstone rain: Why Ferrari must finally listen to Lewis Hamilton
Ferrari walked into the 2025 British Grand Prix with cautious hope: they topped two of three practice sessions, alluring whispers of progress.
But what unfolded on Sunday at Silverstone was less evolution and more collapse.
F1 The Movie news: Five things we learned from the Brad Pitt blockbuster
By now, everyone has seen some form of advertisement for the F1 movie. From billboards to YouTube ads, it is inescapable.
During the Silverstone weekend, Sports News Blitz writer Madison Stoneman headed to the cinema to check it out. Here are five important elements she noticed.
British GP: Lewis Hamilton returns to Silverstone in red, chasing more history on home soil
After a decade of dominance at the British Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton gears up for an emotional and historic weekend - his first at Silverstone as a Ferrari driver.
In this article, Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo reflects on the seven-time world champion’s history at Silverstone and how that places him in a good position to perform well this weekend.
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.