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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
F1 news: Oscar Piastri vs Lando Norris and McLaren’s biggest title threats
McLaren appear to be fierce contenders for the Constructors’ Championship this season, currently leading Mercedes and Red Bull Racing in the standings.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Madison Stoneman looks at the British racing team’s chances of taking home the title come December.
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.
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.
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.
F1 News: Biggest winners and losers from F1 2025 Chinese Grand Prix
With three disqualifications, strategy gambles, and rumours already starting to swirl in the driver market, it was another dramatic weekend of F1 as China hosted the first Sprint weekend of the season.
Following the slippery season-opener at a rainy Albert Park in Melbourne, all eyes were on how the likes of Oscar Piastri, Lewis Hamilton, and Liam Lawson would bounce back from difficult starts to the 2025 campaign.
Sports News Blitz’s F1 writer Henry Eccles breaks down the biggest winners and losers to come out of the Chinese Grand Prix on Sunday, March 23.
F1 news: McLaren star Oscar Piastri makes up for Melbourne misery, Haas impress and more
The 2025 Formula One season is already heating up, and McLaren’s Oscar Piastri has made an early statement by clinching his third F1 victory at the Chinese Grand Prix.
McLaren now leads both the Drivers’ and Constructors’ Championships, signalling that they may be serious contenders this season.
With plenty of predictions swirling before the season kicked off, Sports News Blitz writer Harrison Pearce takes a closer look at five teams and how they fared at the Chinese Grand Prix.
2025 Australian GP talking points: Lando Norris’ win, Lewis Hamilton’s debut struggles and more
The 2025 F1 season finally got underway with a chaotic race in the rain at Albert Park, Melbourne on Sunday, March 16.
With only 14 of the 20 drivers finishing the race, wet and slippery conditions - F1’s great equaliser - served up a thrilling treat for those who braved an early morning start to catch the action.
Sports News Blitz’s F1 writer Henry Eccles takes a look at the key talking points to come out of what was a wild start to the season at the 2025 Australian Grand Prix.
F1 news: Toto Wolff’s broken promise to Lewis Hamilton on Max Verstappen
Netflix’s latest season of Drive to Survive has pulled back the curtain on a stunning revelation about Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff and his dealings with Lewis Hamilton.
Sports News Blitz writer Noah Ngcobo examines how this revelation could redefine the Hamilton-Mercedes fallout.
2025 F1 pre-season testing begins: Early signs, controversies, and standout performances
The 2025 Formula 1 pre-season testing commenced at the Bahrain International Circuit, with Lando Norris setting the fastest lap on the opening day.
The session experienced a brief interruption due to a power outage, but teams maximised the extended track time to gather valuable data ahead of the upcoming season.
In this article, Sports News Blitz writer Samy Aouati takes us through the key points from the first day of pre-season testing.
F1 preview: Key things to look out for as 2025 pre-season testing gets underway in Bahrain
On Wednesday, February 26, F1 makes its long-awaited return to the track for three days of pre-season testing in Bahrain.
It is often said that testing ultimately means very little, as teams scramble to hide their true performance from their rival competitors.
But Sports News Blitz’s F1 writer Henry Eccles disagrees and takes a look at the key things to look out for in preparation for what could be F1’s tightest season yet.
F1 news: The chasm left at Mercedes following Lewis Hamilton’s exit
A new era of Formula 1 has been ushered in as Lewis Hamilton has made the switch from Mercedes to Ferrari for 2025 and beyond.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Noah Ngcobo looks into how the move has impacted Mercedes, and what’s in store for the Silver Arrows’ future.
F1 news: Five reasons to be excited for the first F1 race of 2025
The 2025 Formula 1 season is upon us, and with it comes a wave of anticipation, drama, and unanswered questions.
From blockbuster team-mate battles to shifting team hierarchies, this season’s opener promises to set the tone for an explosive year.
With a mix of veteran legends, rising stars, and teams looking to stake their claim, the first race will be crucial in revealing who has the upper hand.
Sports News Blitz writer Noah Ngcobo gives us five key storylines to watch when the lights go out for the first time this year.