F1 news: American grit and the beginning of Cadillac in Formula 1
Time is drawing ever closer to Cadillac’s arrival in Formula 1.
F1 has not had 12 teams since 2012, and the current 10 teams have made up the grid since 2017, albeit with name changes to some teams.
Now, another American team is preparing to make their debut for the 2026 season, writes Sports News Blitz’s Ellie Man.
F1: Winners and losers from the 2025 Las Vegas GP
Max Verstappen won the Las Vegas Grand Prix, narrowing the gap to championship leader Lando Norris to just 24 points after both McLarens were disqualified.
Sports News Blitz writer Eloise Stevens looks at the winners and losers of the race in Nevada as the Drivers’ Championship takes yet another unexpected turn.
F1 news: Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc address Ferrari chairman’s criticism
Ferrari Executive Chairman John Elkann stirred debate after the Brazilian Grand Prix by publicly suggesting that the team’s drivers need to “talk less and focus on driving.”
His comments followed a difficult weekend for the Scuderia, which saw both cars retire. Charles Leclerc was involved in a first-turn incident with Kimi Antonelli and Oscar Piastri, while Lewis Hamilton retired after sustaining damage in earlier collisions.
Elkann acknowledged the improvements made by Ferrari’s mechanics and engineers but stressed that the team still had room for growth elsewhere.
Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo reports on the comments made by Hamilton and Leclerc in response.
F1 news: What are Ferrari’s chances of getting a podium in the Las Vegas Grand Prix?
Ferrari will be hoping to score at least a podium at the Las Vegas Grand Prix this weekend, as they look to gain ground in the Constructors’ Championship.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Ayla Vaughan reviews the Italian team's previous podiums in Las Vegas and assesses the likelihood of a repeat in 2025.
F1 analysis: From Mercedes to Red Bull - the ease of modern record-breaking
Andrea Kimi Antonelli achieved his personal best result in Brazil with a P2 that ended with a gleaming silver trophy and a pleased champagne celebration.
This achievement added 18 points to Antonelli’s standing, giving him a grand total of 122 - and there remains another three more races left to go until the season comes to an end.
The impressive amount of points has been the topic of much attention and praise, with Antonelli surpassing Lewis Hamilton’s long-standing record of 109 points scored in his rookie year.
Consequently, this has also led to much conversation and comparison between the two drivers as Antonelli filled the seat in Mercedes-AMG Petronas that had previously been Hamilton’s for 12 years.
However, this evaluation by Sports News Blitz writer Ellie Man is not as straightforward as the raw numbers suggest.
Ella Stevens and Ella Häkkinen join McLaren Driver Development Programme
McLaren have expanded their commitment to supporting the next generation of female motorsport talent by signing two more young drivers to their team.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Ayla Vaughan explores who these new drivers are and why this is so significant in their careers.
F1 news: Red Bull and Racing Bulls announce details of upcoming 2026 season launch in Detroit
Red Bull and Racing Bulls are set to partner with Ford as an engine manufacturer and will release their new car on January 15 in Detroit, Michigan.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Ayla Vaughan explains all you need to know about the Austrian team’s season launch ahead of the first year of F1’s new regulations.
F1 news: Ralf Schumacher urges Ferrari to replace Lewis Hamilton with rising star
Lewis Hamilton’s first season with Ferrari has spiraled into one of disappointment and scrutiny.
His retirement at the São Paulo Grand Prix, coupled with Charles Leclerc’s crash, left Ferrari without a single point and saw the team drop to fourth in the Constructors’ Championship.
Ferrari chairman John Elkann publicly expressed his frustration after the race, praising the team’s mechanics and engineers but urging the drivers to “talk less” and focus on results.
The remarks followed Hamilton’s own admission that his Ferrari dream had “become a nightmare,” a statement that only deepened the tension inside Maranello - writes Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo.
Ferrari’s 2026 aspirations: Project 678, championship aims, and ‘talking less’
The 2025 F1 season has been undoubtedly underwhelming for Scuderia Ferrari, with no wins, seven podiums, and a slim shot at P2 in the Constructors’ Championship to date.
With only three races left to go in the season and the championship already secured by McLaren, Ferrari’s next car is in development, titled ‘Project 678,’ writes Sports News Blitz’s F1 writer Ellie Man.
São Paulo GP: Lando Norris takes control of title fight, another Max Verstappen masterclass in Brazil, Ferrari in chaos after disastrous weekend, and more
F1 returned to the fan-favourite Interlagos Circuit for the São Paulo Grand Prix on Sunday, November 9.
A season-defining win for Lando Norris, another all-time great drive from Max Verstappen, and infighting at Ferrari, there is yet again a lot for F1 fans to discuss after a thrilling weekend of action.
Sports News Blitz’s F1 writer, Henry Eccles, takes a look at the five big talking points to come out of the São Paulo GP.
F1 news: Lando Norris hits back at critics after perfect Sao Paulo GP weekend
Lando Norris delivered a commanding performance at the 2025 Sao Paulo Grand Prix and did not shy away from addressing the criticism that has followed him this season.
Over the weekend at Interlagos, Norris claimed pole position, won the Sprint, and took victory in the main race to extend his lead in the Drivers’ Championship. With three rounds remaining, he now leads his team-mate Oscar Piastri by 24 points.
F1 news: Ferrari chairman John Elkann urges focus at the Scuderia after disastrous Brazil GP
John Elkann, chairman of the Italian racing team Scuderia Ferrari, has called for his drivers to “talk less and focus on driving” after a disappointing weekend at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.
At the Sao Paulo GP, both Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc failed to finish the race - Leclerc after a collision and Hamilton following a series of issues, including damage and penalties.
The team’s hopes of making up ground this season have taken a hit: Ferrari now find themselves fourth in the Constructors’ Championship behind Red Bull and Mercedes.
F1 news: Winners and losers from the 2025 Brazilian Grand Prix as Norris takes control of title race
Lando Norris triumphed at the Brazilian Grand Prix over the weekend, winning both the Sprint and main race to extend his lead in the Drivers’ Championship to 24 points.
Elsewhere, Max Verstappen delivered a remarkable recovery drive, narrowly missing out on second place after starting from the pit lane, while Oscar Piastri once again lost out to his rivals.
With everything still to play for, Sports News Blitz writer Eloise Stevens breaks down the biggest winners and losers from São Paulo.
F1 news: Lewis Hamilton’s engineer quits Ferrari ahead of Brazilian GP
Ferrari’s preparations for the Brazilian Grand Prix have been overshadowed by the news that Lewis Hamilton’s performance engineer, Riccardo Corte, has officially left the team, reports Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo.
F1 news: Ferrari need to get 2026 right to avoid a difficult 2027
After a forgettable 2025 for Ferrari and 2026 needing to be absolutely perfect, the landscape of the Prancing Horse of F1 could look different in 2027.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Mosaddek Abu breaks down Ferrari’s struggles and what lies ahead for the Scuderia as they prepare for a defining year.
F1 news: Lewis Hamilton hindered by ‘poor communication’ and ‘no chemistry’ at Ferrari
Seven-time world champion and Scuderia Ferrari’s newest driver, Lewis Hamilton, has continued to struggle finding his feet this year during his debut with the Italian team.
Though he has achieved 146 points over 19 races, this period of tribulation has made Hamilton the longest Ferrari driver to not yet achieve a podium in red, surpassing Didier Pironi’s record of 18 races.
Requiring time to get used to the car and adapt to a new team has been cited as a reason for Hamilton’s ongoing strife, but his race engineer, Riccardo Adami, has now come under fire for the quality of his radios during the Mexico City Grand Prix on the weekend of October 24-26.
Sports News Blitz’s Ellie Man reports on the growing scrutiny surrounding Hamilton’s communication issues with his race engineer and what it could mean for Ferrari’s internal dynamics moving forward.
F1 news: What are Mercedes and George Russell’s chances of winning the 2025 Brazilian Grand Prix?
Mercedes will be hoping to score another victory at the Brazilian Grand Prix this weekend, or at least grab a podium, as they look to gain ground in the Constructors’ Championship.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Ayla Vaughan reviews the Silver Arrows’ previous wins in São Paulo and assesses the likelihood of a repeat in 2025.
Oliver Bearman’s breakout F1 season points him to a Ferrari future
This season, 20-year-old Oliver Bearman has quietly become one of the most talked-about young drivers in Formula 1.
Driving for Haas F1 Team in his rookie year, he secured a career-best fourth place at the Mexico City Grand Prix.
Could Lewis Hamilton have his first F1 World Title taken away?
Read on as Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo explores the claims against Lewis Hamilton’s 2008 F1 Drivers’ Championship title, and the potential impact.
Mexico City GP: Lando Norris takes control of title fight, Haas’ Ollie Bearman battles the best for shock finish, Lewis Hamilton penalty controversy, and more
To the sound of the Mariachi, F1 made its way to the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez for the Mexico City Grand Prix on Sunday, October 26.
A championship-defining drive from Lando Norris, controversy between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen, and a career-best finish for rookie Ollie Bearman - it was a weekend with no shortage of highlights.
Sports News Blitz’s F1 writer, Henry Eccles, takes a look at the biggest talking points to come out of the Mexican GP.