F1 news: What’s next for Lewis Hamilton after a difficult first season at Ferrari?
Lewis Hamilton’s first year in red was supposed to be the beginning of his long-awaited resurgence, but it instead became one of the toughest campaigns of his career.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo breaks down where the seven-time champion goes from here after a season defined by disappointment, doubt, and determination.
F1 news: Ferrari under pressure as 2026 regulations usher in a new era
With Lando Norris claiming the World Championship, the 2025 Formula 1 season has drawn to a thrilling close.
But developments for next year are already well underway.
New regulations and a reimagining of car design mean that the teams face a reset, reshaping the competitive order of the grid.
Sports News Blitz’s Ellie Man explores the new F1 regulations to be introduced in 2026, as well as Ferrari’s prospects after a disappointing season.
Abu Dhabi GP: Debriefing the 2025 F1 season - Lando Norris a worthy champion, Max Verstappen’s statement victory, a look towards 2026, and more
On Sunday, December 7, the 2025 F1 season came to an end with McLaren’s Lando Norris delivering a professional P3 finish to secure his first-ever World Drivers’ Championship at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Beating Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri to the title, the Brit brought the curtain down on what has been another thrilling year of action. And with just under 90 days until the circus gets going again in Melbourne, there is a lot to unpack in the build-up to a new era of F1.
Sports News Blitz’s F1 writer, Henry Eccles, analyses the major talking points to come out of the season finale at Abu Dhabi.
F1 news: Motorsport advisor Helmut Marko to leave Red Bull ahead of 2026 Formula 1 season
Red Bull motorsport advisor Helmut Marko has announced his exit from the Austrian outfit after 20 years, having overseen six constructor titles and eight driver crowns.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Ayla Vaughan reviews the reasons why Marko may have chosen to leave and predicts who will fill the vacated role.
F1 news: Winners and losers from the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix as Lando Norris secures world title
Lando Norris finished third at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to clinch the 2025 Drivers’ Championship, while Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri did all they could to deny him by finishing first and second, respectively.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Eloise Stevens breaks down the winners and losers from the final race of the season.
Lando Norris crowned F1 world champion at Abu Dhabi finale despite Max Verstappen win
On Sunday, December 7, at the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Lando Norris made history.
By finishing third behind Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri, Norris secured his first-ever Formula 1 World Drivers’ Championship - a title he clinched by a bare two-point margin.
F1 news: Lewis Hamilton signals major Ferrari changes for 2026
Lewis Hamilton’s first season in red has been full of challenges, and the seven-time world champion believes Ferrari must make structural changes to move forward.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo explores Hamilton’s reflections on 2025 - and his clear message about what needs to change for 2026.
Familiar faces on a new F1 team: Sergio Perez, Valtteri Bottas, and the future of Cadillac F1 team
With the 2025 Formula 1 season coming to a close this weekend, Cadillac is gearing up for testing at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya in January 2026.
The American team will make their debut in the grid next year, so far, having only offered brief updates and teasers.
The information shared includes Cadillac’s driver lineup, which will see the return of Sergio ‘Checo’ Perez and Valtteri Bottas.
But what makes these two drivers so special? Sports News Blitz’s Ellie Man explores.
F1 news: Which drivers will take part in Free Practice 1 at season-ending Abu Dhabi GP?
Nine rookie drivers will get to drive an F1 car during FP1 in Abu Dhabi as part of the mandated rookie free practice sessions for all 10 teams on the grid.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Ayla Vaughan explores which drivers will participate in FP1 and assesses the importance of these rookie sessions.
Qatar GP: McLaren’s strategy howler hands Max Verstappen crucial victory, Carlos Sainz podium makes Williams’ dreams a reality, Red Bull announce 2026 driver lineup, and more
The triple-header season finale continued at the Qatar Grand Prix on Sunday, November 30, with McLaren’s Lando Norris looking to secure the Drivers’ title in his thrilling fight with Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen.
But after a disastrous strategy error from McLaren, the three-way battle for the championship goes down to the wire at Abu Dhabi, with Verstappen’s win, Sainz’s surprise podium, and Red Bull’s 2026 driver lineup the other important highlights of this season’s penultimate weekend.
Sports News Blitz’s F1 writer, Henry Eccles, takes a look at the five key talking points to come out of the Qatar GP.
F1: Winners and losers from the 2025 Qatar Grand Prix
Max Verstappen won the Qatar Grand Prix, capitalising on a poor McLaren strategy that denied Lando Norris the chance to seal the 2025 Drivers’ Championship.
Sports News Blitz writer Eloise Stevens breaks down the winners and losers of the race at the Losail circuit as the Drivers’ Championship goes all the way to the last race of the season.
Qatar GP preview: McLaren’s double disqualification in Las Vegas, Max Verstappen’s title hopes, shock leadership changes at Aston Martin, and more burning questions
F1 returns to the fast and flowing Lusail Circuit for the Qatar Grand Prix on Sunday, November 30, with all eyes firmly on the three-way championship battle between Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen.
After a dramatic weekend both on and off track at Las Vegas, with McLaren’s double disqualification, Verstappen’s crucial victory, and a bombshell leadership change at Aston Martin, there is much to discuss as we continue the triple-header season finale.
Sports News Blitz’s F1 writer, Henry Eccles, dives into five burning questions in the build-up to the Qatar Grand Prix.
F1 news: Ferrari face pressure as Lewis Hamilton calls 2025 his worst year yet
Ferrari’s 2025 season has been long and far from straightforward, with Lewis Hamilton describing his debut campaign in red as the most difficult of his career.
In this article, Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo explores the growing pressure around the seven-time champion and the team trying to steady the ship.
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.