F1 news: Lewis Hamilton responds to radio criticism and calls out double standards

F1 news: Lewis Hamilton responds to radio criticism and calls out double standards

Lewis Hamilton has hit back at criticism over his radio messages with Ferrari race engineer Riccardo Adami, insisting the situation has been exaggerated.

As the seven-time world champion settles into his new team, he has called out what he sees as double standards in how driver-engineer communications are scrutinised.

Here, Sports News Blitz writer Noah Ngcobo breaks down Hamilton’s response.

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F1 Academy news: Five things you need to know about Chinese F1 Academy Wild Card driver Shi Wei ahead of the Chinese Grand Prix

F1 Academy news: Five things you need to know about Chinese F1 Academy Wild Card driver Shi Wei ahead of the Chinese Grand Prix

The inaugural race weekend of the 2025 F1 Academy season starts at the Shanghai International Circuit from March 21 to 23.

Chinese F1 Academy Wild Card driver Shi Wei will be joining the grid - for the Chinese GP only - to represent her racing talent in her homeland.

Here, Sports News Blitz’s Ayla Vaughan will explain the top five things you need to know about Shi Wei, the first Chinese F1 Academy driver.

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2025 Australian GP talking points: Lando Norris’ win, Lewis Hamilton’s debut struggles and more
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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.

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F1 news: McLaren star Lando Norris weathers the storm in Melbourne

F1 news: McLaren star Lando Norris weathers the storm in Melbourne

With six drivers crashing out of the season opener within the first few laps, the 2025 Australian Grand Prix lived up to its expectations.

The wet circuit seemed to be the root of all evil for many drivers, but the battle between Red Bull and McLaren was in full force.

Here, Sports News Blitz writer Harrison Pearce explores how McLaren have picked up from where they left off from last year.

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Australian GP: Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton fail to impress as Ferrari lock out fourth row

Australian GP: Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton fail to impress as Ferrari lock out fourth row

The long-anticipated 2025 Formula 1 season has finally kicked off in Australia.

An early morning for European and African fans saw an entertaining qualifying session take place at Albert Park, Melbourne.

With most eyes on Ferrari ahead of the 2025 Australian Grand Prix, expectations were high heading into qualifying.

In Free Practice 2, Charles Leclerc impressed, topping the time sheets and setting the pace for qualifying.

However, come qualifying, Ferrari were underwhelming, to say the least.

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F1 news: Lewis Hamilton gears up for Ferrari debut at the Australian Grand Prix

F1 news: Lewis Hamilton gears up for Ferrari debut at the Australian Grand Prix

Sports News Blitz brings you the latest from the world of Formula 1, and few stories are as captivating as Lewis Hamilton’s highly anticipated debut for Ferrari.

F1 fanatic Noah Ngcobo breaks down what to expect as the seven-time world champion takes on a new challenge with the Scuderia.

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F1 news: Five drivers who could line up for Cadillac on the 2026 F1 grid
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F1 news: Five drivers who could line up for Cadillac on the 2026 F1 grid

F1 finally has its 11th team after a deal was formally approved to allow General Motors to enter its Cadillac brand for the 2026 season on Friday, March 7.

According to Team Principal Graeme Lowdon, Cadillac are now able to have ‘meaningful conversations’ with potential drivers, and teased there could be at least half a dozen contenders for their seats.

Sports News Blitz’s F1 writer Henry Eccles takes a look at five possible candidates to start the 2026 F1 season under the iconic American manufacturer’s name.

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F1 2025 preview: Biggest winners and losers from Bahrain pre-season testing
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F1 2025 preview: Biggest winners and losers from Bahrain pre-season testing

With pre-season testing wrapped up in Bahrain, the build-up to F1’s 2025 season opener in Melbourne on Sunday, March 16 is well underway.

It is always hard to get a clear picture of where all the teams are at, but 2025 has been particularly tricky after some of the curveballs the Sakhir circuit threw at us this pre-season - whether it be weird weather conditions, power outages, or a rogue bus on track.

Nevertheless, Sports News Blitz’s F1 writer Henry Eccles breaks down the biggest winners and losers to come out of the three days of testing in Bahrain.

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2025 F1 pre-season testing begins: Early signs, controversies, and standout performances
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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.

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F1 preview: Key things to look out for as 2025 pre-season testing gets underway in Bahrain
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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.

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F1 news: Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari debut steals spotlight as F1 pre-season testing kicks off in Bahrain

F1 news: Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari debut steals spotlight as F1 pre-season testing kicks off in Bahrain

Lewis Hamilton will light up the Bahrain International Circuit with his Ferrari come Wednesday, February 26.

In this article, Sports News Blitz F1 expert Noah Ngcobo breaks down what to expect from the seven-time world champion’s highly anticipated pre-season debut.

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F1 news: Lewis Hamilton finds fresh confidence after driving new Ferrari

F1 news: Lewis Hamilton finds fresh confidence after driving new Ferrari

Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari remain at the centre of the Formula 1 spotlight in 2025, as their highly anticipated partnership kicks off with promise.

With the seven-time world champion embracing his fresh start in red, Sports News Blitz writer Noah Ngcobo explores how Hamilton's early impressions suggest Ferrari may finally have all the pieces to end their title drought.

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F1 Academy news: Tina Hausmann stays with Aston Martin for the 2025 season

F1 Academy news: Tina Hausmann stays with Aston Martin for the 2025 season

Aston Martin and PREMA Racing have announced their continued partnership with Tina Hausmann into the 2025 F1 Academy season.

She becomes the thirteenth confirmed driver set to compete in the Formula 1-backed feeder series for the 2025 season.

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F1 news: When will teams unveil their 2025 challengers?
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F1 news: When will teams unveil their 2025 challengers?

The 2025 Formula 1 season kicks off in less than a month, and it's about that time of year when teams unveil their challengers for the new season.

This year is different. F1 is gearing up for a historic moment ahead of the 2025 season, with all 10 teams set to unveil their new liveries on the same evening at London’s iconic O2 Arena.

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F1 news: The chasm left at Mercedes following Lewis Hamilton’s exit

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.

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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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