F1 news: Oscar Piastri wins dry-wet Belgian GP after lengthy delay

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.

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Lewis Hamilton eyes redemption at Belgian GP as Ferrari pin hopes on crucial upgrade

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.

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Lewis Hamilton eyes 2026 Ferrari overhaul: ‘I want my DNA in the car’

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.

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Warning signs in the Silverstone rain: Why Ferrari must finally listen to Lewis Hamilton

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.

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F1 The Movie news: Five things we learned from the Brad Pitt blockbuster
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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.

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British GP: Lewis Hamilton returns to Silverstone in red, chasing more history on home soil

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.

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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
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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. 

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Lewis Hamilton under fire but not forgotten: Toto Wolff urges patience amid Ferrari struggles

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.

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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 
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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. 

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Ferrari’s nail-biting double: Le Mans hat-trick glory vs F1 Canadian GP chaos

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.

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F1 Canadian GP predictions: Contenders for the race win, a podium finish and more
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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.

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Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari struggles: A season of setbacks, frustration, and flickers of hope

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.

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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
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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. 

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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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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: 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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