F1 news: Lewis Hamilton signals optimism after first Ferrari run of 2026
Lewis Hamilton’s first taste of Ferrari machinery for the 2026 Formula One season delivered more reassurance than concern, even if the conditions in Barcelona were far from ideal.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo breaks down the key takeaways from Hamilton’s opening Ferrari outing and what it could mean heading into the new era.
Ferrari’s planning missteps threaten Lewis Hamilton’s 2026 F1 start
In modern Formula 1, identifying a problem is rarely the challenge. Finding a solution is where teams often stumble.
Ferrari seem to be caught in precisely this trap with Lewis Hamilton as the 2026 season approaches.
Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo explores the risk Ferrari run by delaying decisive action, and how poor planning around Hamilton could compromise his start to the 2026 Formula 1 season.
F1 news: Why Lewis Hamilton’s SF-26 seat fit could define 2026
Ferrari’s leap into the 2026 Formula 1 era comes with sweeping regulation changes and even bigger questions after a bruising season exposed fundamental weaknesses.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo examines why Lewis Hamilton’s SF-26 seat fit could become one of the most important early indicators of whether Ferrari’s reset is finally heading in the right direction.
F1 news: Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton says it’s ‘time for change’
Lewis Hamilton has entered 2026 with a statement that reflects both honesty and resolve.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo looks at how Lewis Hamilton’s reflective birthday message signals a personal reset and a potentially defining year ahead for both the seven-time world champion and Ferrari.
F1 news: Stefano Domenicali backs Fred Vasseur as Ferrari eye comeback in 2026
Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has publicly backed Fred Vasseur as the right man to lead Scuderia Ferrari’s bid to return to the top of the sport next season.
Domenicali, speaking about Ferrari’s plans for 2026, stressed his confidence in Vasseur’s leadership and the team’s ability to improve after a challenging 2025 campaign.
Ferrari endured a difficult 2025 season, finishing fourth in the Constructors’ Championship - their lowest position in years - and managing only a handful of podiums.
Ferrari news: Lewis Hamilton brings Christmas spirit to Maranello
Lewis Hamilton may have ended 2025 drained and frustrated, but the seven-time world champion found a different kind of victory as the year closed - one rooted in gratitude, connection, and Christmas cheer at Maranello.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo looks at how Hamilton’s unexpected festive gesture brought warmth back into the heart of Ferrari after a difficult debut season in red.
F1 analysis: How Ferrari fell short in the 2025 Formula 1 season
With few highs and many lows, Ferrari endured a disappointing Formula 1 season in 2025.
The team wrestled with efforts to find consistency and reliability - issues that marked the overall campaign in an underwhelming year.
In this article, Sports News Blitz’s Ellie Man reflects on what was a long and difficult season for the Scuderia.
F1 news: Maurizio Arrivabene says ‘It’s over’ for Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari future
Lewis Hamilton’s move to Ferrari was meant to represent one final, defining challenge, but his debut season provided little hope.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo examines Arrivabene’s blunt assessment and the deeper implications it carries for Hamilton’s future in red.
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.
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.
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: 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 news: Ralf Schumacher urges Ferrari to replace Lewis Hamilton with rising star
Lewis Hamilton’s first season with Ferrari has spiraled into one of disappointment and scrutiny.
His retirement at the São Paulo Grand Prix, coupled with Charles Leclerc’s crash, left Ferrari without a single point and saw the team drop to fourth in the Constructors’ Championship.
Ferrari chairman John Elkann publicly expressed his frustration after the race, praising the team’s mechanics and engineers but urging the drivers to “talk less” and focus on results.
The remarks followed Hamilton’s own admission that his Ferrari dream had “become a nightmare,” a statement that only deepened the tension inside Maranello - writes Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo.
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 chairman John Elkann urges focus at the Scuderia after disastrous Brazil GP
John Elkann, chairman of the Italian racing team Scuderia Ferrari, has called for his drivers to “talk less and focus on driving” after a disappointing weekend at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.
At the Sao Paulo GP, both Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc failed to finish the race - Leclerc after a collision and Hamilton following a series of issues, including damage and penalties.
The team’s hopes of making up ground this season have taken a hit: Ferrari now find themselves fourth in the Constructors’ Championship behind Red Bull and Mercedes.
F1 news: Lewis Hamilton’s engineer quits Ferrari ahead of Brazilian GP
Ferrari’s preparations for the Brazilian Grand Prix have been overshadowed by the news that Lewis Hamilton’s performance engineer, Riccardo Corte, has officially left the team, reports Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo.
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.
F1 news: Lewis Hamilton hindered by ‘poor communication’ and ‘no chemistry’ at Ferrari
Seven-time world champion and Scuderia Ferrari’s newest driver, Lewis Hamilton, has continued to struggle finding his feet this year during his debut with the Italian team.
Though he has achieved 146 points over 19 races, this period of tribulation has made Hamilton the longest Ferrari driver to not yet achieve a podium in red, surpassing Didier Pironi’s record of 18 races.
Requiring time to get used to the car and adapt to a new team has been cited as a reason for Hamilton’s ongoing strife, but his race engineer, Riccardo Adami, has now come under fire for the quality of his radios during the Mexico City Grand Prix on the weekend of October 24-26.
Sports News Blitz’s Ellie Man reports on the growing scrutiny surrounding Hamilton’s communication issues with his race engineer and what it could mean for Ferrari’s internal dynamics moving forward.