Toto Wolff expects ‘full-on fight’ with Red Bull as Max Verstappen impresses
Toto Wolff believes Red Bull will be among Mercedes' main rivals in the 2027 Formula 1 season following Max Verstappen's recent resurgence.
The Red Bull star has won the last two races, with a dominant victory at the Singapore Grand Prix strengthening his team's position as one of the quickest on the grid.
Mercedes, meanwhile, are closing in on both the Drivers' and Constructors' championships, with Andrea Kimi Antonelli in contention to be named F1’s youngest-ever world champion at the United States Grand Prix in Austin, Texas, on the weekend of October 23-25.
However, Wolff expects a much tougher fight next season.
F1 news: Rafael Camara joins Haas for 2027 as Esteban Ocon prepares to leave
Haas have announced that Brazilian driver Rafael Camara will join the team for the 2027 Formula 1 season, giving the young talent his chance to compete at the highest level of motorsport.
The 21-year-old will replace Esteban Ocon, who is set to leave Haas at the end of the 2026 season.
Camara has signed a multi-year deal after impressing in the junior categories, and the move could be a big step forward for both the driver and the team.
But who is Camara, and what can Haas fans expect from him? Sports News Blitz writer Elliot Desage explains…
F1 news: Isack Hadjar confirmed as Max Verstappen’s Red Bull team-mate for 2027
Red Bull have confirmed that Isack Hadjar will remain alongside Max Verstappen for the 2027 Formula 1 season.
The Frenchman joined Red Bull at the start of the 2026 campaign after an impressive rookie season with Racing Bulls, earning a promotion to the senior team after just one year on the F1 grid.
Hadjar has now secured his place for another season, with Red Bull confirming the news ahead of his return at this weekend’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix, writes Sports News Blitz sub-editor Nicole Powell.
F1 2027 calendar: Shock Monaco Sprint race, Portugal’s return, 10 Sprints, and more
Formula 1 and the FIA (Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile) have officially confirmed the 2027 FIA Formula One World Championship calendar.
The calendar features 24 Grands Prix across 22 countries, with 10 Sprint weekends, writes Sports News Blitz sub-editor Nicole Powell.
Spanish GP: New Madrid F1 circuit to undergo changes after ‘boring’ debut
Madrid’s brand-new Formula 1 circuit is already set for a makeover after its debut race left drivers and fans underwhelmed.
The Spanish Grand Prix moved from Barcelona to the new Madring - a temporary layout mixing existing roads and permanent sections at the Ifema exhibition centre near the city’s airport.
The opening event delivered a processional race with almost no overtaking, despite drivers praising the track’s challenge over a single lap.