Five reasons why McLaren won the 2025 Constructors’ World Championship
McLaren sealed the defence of their Constructors' Championship with six rounds to go at the 2025 Singapore Grand Prix, which was won by George Russell.
Sports News Blitz writer Eloise Stevens takes a look at the main reasons behind their successful defence and dominance this Formula 1 season.
Singapore GP: McLaren win 2025 Constructors’ Championship amid more intrateam drama
McLaren’s night in Singapore saw them secure their second straight Constructors’ Championship, marking their 10th Constructors’ title overall.
Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri finished third and fourth, securing enough points to seal the title, marking the first time McLaren have clinched back-to-back Constructors' Championships since their winning streak between 1988 and 1991.
F1 news: Lewis Hamilton eyes Singapore challenge as Ferrari chase podium return
Round 18 of the 2025 F1 season brings us to the home of F1 night races, the Marina Bay Street Circuit, for the Singapore GP.
In this article, Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo dives into where Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari stand heading into the Singapore GP weekend.
Lewis Hamilton says farewell to Roscoe: ‘The hardest decision of my life’
In a heartfelt social media post that moved fans around the world, Lewis Hamilton has confirmed the passing of his beloved dog, Roscoe, after a valiant health battle.
Roscoe, aged 12, had been hospitalised due to pneumonia and was placed on life support.
Hamilton revealed that after four days fighting in intensive care, he made the agonising decision to end medical support. In his words, “He never stopped fighting, right until the very end.”
Romain Grosjean to drive F1 car for first time since 2020 Bahrain GP crash
For the first time since his terrifying crash at the 2020 Bahrain Grand Prix, Romain Grosjean will step back into Formula 1 machinery.
The Frenchman will reunite with Haas for a Testing of Previous Car session at Italy’s Mugello circuit on Friday, September 26, reports Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo.
2025 Azerbaijan GP: Max Verstappen back in the title fight, McLaren make more mistakes, Carlos Sainz takes first Williams podium, and more
Following on from Monza, F1 returned to another high-speed circuit on the streets of Baku for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on Sunday, September 21.
A record-breaking qualifying session, a shock podium for Williams, and Max Verstappen possibly creeping back into the title fight - the weekend has given F1 fans plenty to discuss.
Sports News Blitz’s F1 writer, Henry Eccles, takes a look at the biggest talking points to come out of the 2025 Azerbaijan GP.
Azerbaijan GP: Lewis Hamilton says he wants to apologise to Charles Leclerc after botched Ferrari swap as struggles continue
On Sunday, September 22, Ferrari’s mixed fortunes in Baku left Lewis Hamilton apologising to Charles Leclerc after a failed position swap at the 2025 Azerbaijan GP.
F1 news: Lewis Hamilton targets historic milestone at Azerbaijan GP
Lewis Hamilton heads to the Azerbaijan GP with a chance to make history.
In this article, Sports News Blitz's Noah Ngcobo looks at Hamilton’s pursuit of making history, his search for a first Ferrari podium, and what to expect in Baku.
Lewis Hamilton finds form after Italian GP amid Ferrari challenges
Lewis Hamilton rediscovered some of his best form at Monza, delivering an encouraging performance for Ferrari in front of an electric home crowd.
Here, Sports News Blitz's Noah Ngcobo looks at how the Brit drew strength from the Tifosi and signalled a potential turning point in his season.
2025 Italian GP winners and losers: Max Verstappen’s record-breaking return, McLaren’s controversial driver decisions, Lewis Hamilton’s regained confidence at Ferrari, and more from Monza
Following a dramatic return to action at Zandvoort, the F1 season roared on at the iconic Autodromo Nazionale Monza for the Italian Grand Prix on Sunday, September 7.
A record-breaking weekend for Max Verstappen, more micro-management from McLaren, and the tale of two rookies - the ‘Temple of Speed’ has once again delivered some big talking points.
Sports News Blitz’s F1 writer, Henry Eccles, takes a look at five winners and losers to come out of the 2025 Italian Grand Prix.
Toto Wolff issues McLaren warning after Italian GP: ‘McLaren set a precedent that is very difficult to undo’
Max Verstappen won the 2025 Italian GP, but it wasn’t his return to the top spot that stole the spotlight.
Rather, it was McLaren’s infamous ‘Papaya rules’, controversially coming into play, that made the headlines.
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.