Italian GP: Lewis Hamilton faces Ferrari pressure ahead of emotional Monza weekend
After a long and difficult first half of the season, Lewis Hamilton will go into this weekend’s Italian GP with a heavy weight on his shoulders.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s F1 expert Noah Ngcobo breaks down the pressure the Brit is under heading into his first Italian Grand Prix as a member of the Scuderia.
Toto Wolff backs Kimi Antonelli ahead of home race at the Italian GP - It's ‘just part of learning’
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has backed rookie Andrea Kimi Antonelli following a challenging Dutch Grand Prix weekend, just before the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, the young Italian's home race.
In this article, Sports News Blitz deputy content editor breaks down Wolff’s comments ahead of this weekend’s Italian GP.
F1 news: Lando Norris backed for title fightback ahead of Italian GP by McLaren and Andrea Stella
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has backed Lando Norris to respond strongly in the Formula 1 title race, insisting the British driver’s best form may still be to come.
Norris lost vital ground in the championship fight after a tough Dutch Grand Prix, where he retired due to an oil leak, but Stella believes the setback could spark an even greater performance from his driver.
Oscar Piastri claims Dutch GP with dominant drive as Lando Norris retires
Oscar Piastri took a dominant win at the Dutch Grand Prix after delivering the most complete performance of his Formula 1 career.
The McLaren driver started from pole, led every lap and set the fastest lap on his way to victory, becoming the first McLaren driver since Mika Hakkinen in 1998 to record a Grand Slam.
It was also a historic moment for Australia, with Piastri the first from his country to achieve the feat since Jack Brabham more than half a century ago.
Cadillac’s 2026 signing Sergio Perez predicts Lewis Hamilton will rebound in F1
Lewis Hamilton’s debut season with Ferrari has been one of the most difficult campaigns of his career, marked by a lack of podiums.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo explores how Sergio Perez believes the Brit can rebound, particularly as the sport prepares for a major regulatory shift in 2026.
Dutch GP rules force Sauber’s name change over gambling sponsorship
Sauber’s Formula 1 team, officially known as Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber, will compete under a different name at the upcoming Dutch Grand Prix.
Fred Vasseur admits Ferrari and Lewis Hamilton ‘stupidly’ misjudged challenge
After a difficult start to life in Ferrari, Lewis Hamilton has been openly self-critical, prompting Fred Vasseur to step in with a public defence.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo reflects on the Brit’s struggles and the Ferrari boss’s candid admission.
'It's going to be decided in Lando Norris' head' - Nico Rosberg on McLaren's fierce title fight
The 2025 Formula 1 title race is shaping up to be one of the closest battles in years, and it’s happening inside the McLaren garage.
Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris are separated by just nine points as the season heads into its final stretch, and former world champion Nico Rosberg believes Piastri may already have the upper hand.
F1 news: Ralf Schumacher criticises Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari struggles
Lewis Hamilton’s switch to Ferrari has started on shaky ground, drawing criticism from within the paddock.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo examines Ralf Schumacher’s blunt take on the seven-time champion’s early struggles in red.
F1 news: Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari struggles continue
Lewis Hamilton’s first year with Ferrari has fallen far short of expectations. 14 races in, he has yet to step onto the podium.
In this article, Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo reflects on the seven-time world champion’s words and struggles as F1 heads into its summer break.
What actually happens during the F1 summer break?
As the 2025 Formula 1 season pauses for its annual summer break, casual fans might imagine drivers scattered across Europe sipping cocktails on yachts while their teams lounge poolside, engines tucked away and forgotten.
And while the Instagram content might support that theory, the reality is a little more structured and a lot more important than just a few weeks of downtime.
So, what exactly is the F1 summer break, and why does it matter?
2025 Hungarian GP winners and losers: Lando Norris gains title momentum, Ferrari suffer ‘extremely frustrating’ weekend, Gabriel Bortoleto continues to shine, and more
For the 40th time, F1 took to Budapest for the Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday, August 3, held at the tight and twisty Hungaroring.
With Lando Norris’ one-stop gamble earning him an important points swing in the championship battle, Ferrari suffering yet another disastrous weekend, and heroics from both Gabriel Bortoleto and Aston Martin, there is certainly a lot to discuss this week.
Sports News Blitz’s F1 writer Henry Eccles takes a look at the five biggest winners and losers to come out of the 2025 Hungarian Grand Prix.
F1 news: George Russell insists ‘it’s a when not if’ amid ongoing Mercedes contract uncertainty
One of the biggest and most constant stories across the first half of the 2025 Formula 1 season has been on George Russell’s future at Mercedes, or rather, elsewhere.
In this article, Sports News Blitz deputy content editor Nicole Powell breaks down the latest on Russell’s future at Mercedes.
F1 news: Ferrari’s Hungary misery as Charles Leclerc fumes and Lewis Hamilton says he’s “glad it’s over”
Charles Leclerc started the Hungarian Grand Prix from pole and ended it sounding absolutely dejected.
F1 news: George Russell questions Mercedes’ direction ahead of Hungarian GP
Since winning the 2025 Canadian Grand Prix, George Russell has failed to finish within the top four in the last three races.
Mercedes had started the season off decently, and Russell’s win in Montreal - paired with Andrea Kimi Antonelli’s first and only Formula 1 podium - suggested the Silver Arrows were on the rise.
But despite that boost and a steady stream of upgrades, the team appears to have lost momentum, reports Sports News Blitz’s deputy content editor Nicole Powell.
Lewis Hamilton braces for ‘tears’ during F1 break after intense first stint at Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton hasn't had a single podium with Ferrari yet - and he's openly said this season's been a proper battle.
Now, with the F1 summer break looming, he expects a few emotional moments along the way.
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen shuts down rumours over Mercedes move
Max Verstappen has confirmed that he will remain at Red Bull for 2026, dismissing rumours that he will be leaving the Austrian outfit for Mercedes.
Aston Martin sells stake in F1 team amid financial pressures
Aston Martin Lagonda, the iconic British car manufacturer best known for its luxury sports cars and long-standing association with James Bond, has officially confirmed its intention to sell its minority stake in the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team.
The move marks a significant financial play for the automaker, which has been seeking ways to shore up its balance sheet amid declining revenues, falling stock prices, and an increasingly challenging export environment.
Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo breaks down the move in this article.
F1 news: Has Oscar Piastri overtaken Lando Norris for the McLaren top spot?
Oscar Piastri has won six races and achieved eleven podiums so far in this Formula 1 season. He is also currently leading the Drivers’ championship standings.
A close second is McLaren team-mate Lando Norris, who many people classed as the better of the two drivers at the start of the season, especially what Norris did last season to help them secure the Constructors’ Championship.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Harrison Pearce explores whether Oscar Piastri has actually overtaken his British team-mate Lando Norris to that number one driver’s spot.
Christian Horner’s sacking was ‘primarily’ down to performance, says Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko
In early July, Christian Horner was sacked by Red Bull after serving as team principal and CEO for over 20 years.
While rumours and tensions had circulated since early 2024, Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko has now said that Horner’s dismissal was “the result of various factors.”