F1 news: Five reasons to be excited for the first F1 race of 2025

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.

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F1 news: The FIA clampdown on F1’s ‘flexible wings’ saga explained
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F1 news: The FIA clampdown on F1’s ‘flexible wings’ saga explained

‘Flexi-wings’ caused quite the kerfuffle during the 2024 Formula 1 season, and as a result, 2025 has seen the FIA tighten a technical directive.

The revised technical directive, TD018, will come into effect from the 2025 F1 Spanish Grand Prix, with thorough wing tests to follow in the following rounds.

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F1 news: Five reasons to be excited for the 2025 F1 season
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F1 news: Five reasons to be excited for the 2025 F1 season

The start of the 2025 Formula 1 season draws near.

The official launch at the O2 Arena in London and pre-season testing kick off in February, with the first Grand Prix of the season set to start in March.

With so much to look forward to, Sports News Blitz writer Noah Ngcobo takes us through the most anticipatory delights of the 2025 F1 season.

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Max Verstappen and Liam Lawson: A new era at Red Bull Racing

Max Verstappen and Liam Lawson: A new era at Red Bull Racing

The start of the 2025 Formula 1 season draws near, and eight out of 10 teams will begin with new driver pairings.

Among the most anticipated pairings of the 2025 season is that of Red Bull.

Here, Sports News Blitz writer Noah Ngcobo delves into the complexities and intriguing nature of yet another new Red Bull pairing.

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F1 news: Red Bull’s Max Verstappen secures fourth drivers’ title amid thrilling Las Vegas showdown

F1 news: Red Bull’s Max Verstappen secures fourth drivers’ title amid thrilling Las Vegas showdown

The 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix was a spectacle of brilliant racing and broken records, with Max Verstappen's crucial fifth-place finish securing him a historic fourth World Championship

Sports News Blitz writer Noah Ngcobo takes us through what was a historic night in the streets of Sin City.

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Las Vegas Grand Prix: Max Verstappen set for fourth title, McLaren vs Ferrari and more

Las Vegas Grand Prix: Max Verstappen set for fourth title, McLaren vs Ferrari and more

Max Verstappen can win his fourth consecutive World Championship if he outscores Lando Norris or the British driver finishes outside the top 10.

Ferrari and McLaren are separated by 36 points heading into the final triple-header of the season as the battle for sixth in the Constructors rages on.

Sports News Blitz writer Harry Whitfield explores the big talking points heading into this weekend’s Las Vegas Grand Prix in Sin City.

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Las Vegas Grand Prix analysis: Lando Norris in last-chance saloon in Sin City

Las Vegas Grand Prix analysis: Lando Norris in last-chance saloon in Sin City

After a diabolical display at the Brazilian GP last week that saw him finish 6th, Lando Norris may have missed his chance to overhaul Max Verstappen in the Drivers’ Championship.

Sports News Blitz writer Harrison Pearce looks ahead to the Las Vegas GP and examines what Norris must do to keep his title chances alive.

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Brazilian Grand Prix analysis: A classic Formula 1 challenge with Championship implications
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Brazilian Grand Prix analysis: A classic Formula 1 challenge with Championship implications

The Brazilian GP at Sao Paulo’s famous Interlagos Circuit is a jewel in the F1 calendar, delivering some of the most memorable moments in the sport’s history.

Sports News Blitz writer Noah Ngcobo looks at the track’s history, assesses the current Championship race, and analyses the impact of Max Verstappen’s grid penalty.

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Mexican Grand Prix analysis: Max Verstappen vs Lando Norris battle getting spicy
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Mexican Grand Prix analysis: Max Verstappen vs Lando Norris battle getting spicy

The Mexican Grand Prix was charged with controversy as Max Verstappen and Lando Norris clashed in a dramatic showdown that led to significant penalties for the Red Bull star.

Sports News Blitz writer Noah Ngcobo dissects the action-packed race which ensures excitement is building nicely ahead of this weekend’s Brazilian Grand Prix.

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Lando Norris vs Max Verstappen: An insight into Formula 1’s dramatic season climax
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Lando Norris vs Max Verstappen: An insight into Formula 1’s dramatic season climax

Lando Norris is hot on the heels of Max Verstappen in the F1 title race - but is quickly running out of races to close the gap of 52 points to the Championship leader.

Sports News Blitz’s Sam Leasley sits down with Pole Position podcast host Talia Hill to discuss their perspectives on the season so far and what drama they expect in the remaining races.

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F1 Singapore GP news: Lando Norris breaks pole jinx; Daniel Ricciardo bids farewell

F1 Singapore GP news: Lando Norris breaks pole jinx; Daniel Ricciardo bids farewell

McLaren driver Lando Norris left his title rival Max Verstappen in the dust as he won from pole position by a margin of 21 seconds at the Marina Bay Street Circuit on Sunday.

Sports News Blitz’s F1 writer Harry Whitfield takes a look at some of the biggest talking points from the Singapore Grand Prix.

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