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: 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.
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 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.
Ferrari’s 2026 aspirations: Project 678, championship aims, and ‘talking less’
The 2025 F1 season has been undoubtedly underwhelming for Scuderia Ferrari, with no wins, seven podiums, and a slim shot at P2 in the Constructors’ Championship to date.
With only three races left to go in the season and the championship already secured by McLaren, Ferrari’s next car is in development, titled ‘Project 678,’ writes Sports News Blitz’s F1 writer Ellie Man.
F1 news: Ferrari need to get 2026 right to avoid a difficult 2027
After a forgettable 2025 for Ferrari and 2026 needing to be absolutely perfect, the landscape of the Prancing Horse of F1 could look different in 2027.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Mosaddek Abu breaks down Ferrari’s struggles and what lies ahead for the Scuderia as they prepare for a defining year.
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.
Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas set for F1 return with Cadillac in 2026
Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas will return to the Formula 1 grid in 2026 as the driver line-up for Cadillac’s debut season.
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen shuts down rumours over Mercedes move
Max Verstappen has confirmed that he will remain at Red Bull for 2026, dismissing rumours that he will be leaving the Austrian outfit for Mercedes.
Lewis Hamilton eyes 2026 Ferrari overhaul: ‘I want my DNA in the car’
After a rocky start with Ferrari in 2025, seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton is already shaping the team’s future challenger, aiming to tailor it to his unique driving style.
Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo reports on Hamilton’s determination to leave a lasting legacy at Maranello as he looks beyond 2025.
McLaren CEO Zak Brown says Max Verstappen is ‘carrying Red Bull’ as Mercedes whispers grow louder
McLaren CEO Zak Brown didn’t hold back ahead of the British Grand Prix, declaring Max Verstappen is effectively “carrying” Red Bull - and hinting at deeper rumblings behind the scenes.
Reports, backed by Brown’s sharp tone, claim the Dutch world champion is open to joining Mercedes in 2026.
F1 news: Valtteri Bottas hints at Formula 1 return with Cadillac entry
Valtteri Bottas has reignited excitement about a return to full-time Formula 1, teasing a seat with the newly founded Cadillac team set to debut in 2026.
Towards the end of 2024, the 35-year-old Finn confirmed discussions with General Motors and the Cadillac outfit.
Then, in late March at the 2025 Australian Grand Prix paddock, Bottas was spotted conversing with Cadillac representatives.
However, a recent move has only strengthened the feeling that something may already be in place behind the scenes.
A new era awaits: The 2026 F1 season calendar is here
The 2026 Formula 1 season marks a seismic shift - not only in the technical landscape but also in how the calendar unfolds.
There are still 24 races, and for most of the year, things move at a steady pace. Double-headers come and go, but it’s not until the final stretch that the chaos really kicks in.