Ferrari F1 driver Lewis Hamilton crowned the World’s Most Marketable Athlete for 2025
Lewis Hamilton’s name has long been synonymous with speed, success, and style. Now, the seven-time Formula 1 world champion has earned another remarkable title.
According to SportsPro’s 2025 rankings, the British driver has been named the World’s Most Marketable Athlete, a recognition that extends far beyond his performance on the racetrack.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo reflects on the recognition, as well as Hamilton’s 2025 debut Ferrari season.
2025 United States GP: Max Verstappen’s title hunt goes on, Oscar Piastri continues to struggle, Ferrari podium reignites Constructors’ P2 battle, and more
F1 began the Americas leg in Austin at the iconic Circuit of the Americas, home to the United States Grand Prix, on Sunday, October 19.
With Max Verstappen still in the hunt for a fifth world title win, leader Oscar Piastri struggling, and plenty of incidents throughout the weekend, there is yet again a lot for F1 fans to discuss.
Sports News Blitz’s F1 writer, Henry Eccles, takes a look at five of the biggest talking points to come out of the United States GP.
F1: Winners and losers from the 2025 United States Grand Prix
Max Verstappen won the United States Grand Prix on a weekend which saw him edge ever closer towards McLaren’s Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri in the Drivers’ Championship battle.
Sports News Blitz writer Eloise Stevens looks at the winners and losers of the race out in Austin as we head towards the end of the F1 season.
F1 news: Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari frustration deepens as internal tensions rise
Lewis Hamilton’s debut season with Ferrari has quickly turned into a test of patience and leadership rather than a pursuit of glory.
In this article, Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo examines rising internal tensions, inconsistent performances, and Hamilton’s push for change at Maranello.
F1 news: Sauber’s Gabriel Bortoleto attracting attention from top F1 teams
Gabriel Bortoleto’s impressive start to life in Formula 1 has not gone unnoticed.
The 21-year-old Brazilian is quickly earning praise across the paddock after showing strong pace and maturity in his rookie season with Sauber.
F1 news: Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says tough Monza criticism ‘lit a fire’ under Andrea Kimi Antonelli
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has suggested that his blunt verdict on Kimi Antonelli’s performance in Monza may have been just what the young driver needed.
After calling the Monza weekend “underwhelming,” Wolff says that the comment may have “lit a fire under the a***” of the rookie.
2025 Singapore GP: Statement victory for George Russell, ‘Papaya Rules’ cast shadow over McLaren’s Constructors’ win, Fernando Alonso’s foul-mouthed rant, and more
For the toughest race on the calendar, F1 returned to the Marina Bay Street Circuit for the Singapore Grand Prix on Sunday, October 5.
A dominant performance from Mercedes’ George Russell, more ‘Papaya Rules’ controversy for McLaren despite a Constructors’ title win, and an angry Fernando Alonso - the weekend has once again given us 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 Singapore GP.
F1 Red Bull drama-filled season explained - Fourth place standings and team principal fired
Before mid-season, Red Bull fired their team principal, Christian Horner, on July 9. As of now, the team currently sit fourth in the Constructors’ Championship.
After Horner’s sudden firing from Red Bull Racing as the leading man, his immediate future in motorsport is unclear.
At present time, the Brit is hoping to join the grid, leading another team from lower down the field to a championship-winning team, as he did with Red Bull.
However, what’s most important is how the energy drink turned racing team has fallen down the standings, despite Max Verstappen becoming a quadruple world champion.
Sports News Blitz’s Ayla Vaughan explores...
F1 news: Aston Martin’s unique marketing strategy to attract new female fans
Formula 1’s fan base is evolving - and Aston Martin are leading the charge in connecting with a younger, more diverse audience.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Ayla Vaughan explores how the British F1 team is using creative campaigns and female-led collaborations to attract new fans around the world.
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.