F1 news: Formula One arrives in Miami for a pivotal race weekend
Formula One returns to Miami this week after a one-month break.
The paddock heads to Florida for Round 4 of the 2026 season, bringing updated regulations and unanswered questions.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Lucy Armour takes a closer look at the upcoming Miami Grand Prix and what to expect from the sport's return following its five-week break.
F1 analysis: Five things we could see for the rest of the Formula One season
The 2026 Formula One season has already delivered chaos, controversy, and huge shake-ups thanks to the new regulations.
With the Miami Grand Prix still a few weeks away, and a long calendar still ahead, Sports News Blitz writer Tyler Cooke looks at five storylines that could define the rest of the 2026 season.
F1 opinion: The rise of the new stars – Kimi Antonelli, Oliver Bearman and more
The new F1 season is already hinting at a generational shift, with a wave of young talent making an immediate impact.
Teams are no longer waiting for experience to mature – raw speed and adaptability are being fast-tracked to the top.
Here, Sports News Blitz F1 writer Ella Magyar documents the rise of the grid’s young stars.
F1 analysis: Italy rejoices as Kimi Antonelli makes history in Shanghai
Kimi Antonelli wrote his name into the history books on Sunday with his maiden win at the Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai.
The race win made him the second teenager to stand at the top of an F1 podium and the first Italian to win a Grand Prix in almost 20 years.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Luca Salmasi reports on Kimi Antonelli’s journey and Italy’s long-awaited return to the top step of Formula 1.
F1 news: Five talking points after the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix
The 2026 Formula 1 season continued with an action-packed race at the Shanghai International Circuit, with surprise winners and serious reliability concerns for several teams.
The Chinese Grand Prix delivered plenty of drama, and here Sports News Blitz’s Tyler Cooke looks at five key talking points following the race.
Takeaways from the 2026 Chinese GP - Kimi Antonelli’s maiden Grand Prix win, Lewis Hamilton’s first podium in red and a double McLaren DNS
Kimi Antonelli claimed his maiden Formula 1 victory after winning the Chinese Grand Prix as Mercedes showed blistering pace yet again.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Mosaddek Abu discusses the takeaways from the second race of the 2026 F1 season.
Australian GP takeaways: Mercedes set the benchmark, Ferrari close behind and Arvid Lindblad shines
The opening race weekend of the new F1 season saw George Russell win the season opener, converting pole position into a race-winning Mercedes one-two with Andrea Kimi Antonelli.
Despite the pressure from Ferrari on the Silver Arrows, the first race of the season showed the potential of the Prancing Horse and a promising rookie debut.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Mosaddek Abu discusses the takeaways from the Australian Grand Prix.
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.
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 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.
São Paulo GP: Lando Norris takes control of title fight, another Max Verstappen masterclass in Brazil, Ferrari in chaos after disastrous weekend, and more
F1 returned to the fan-favourite Interlagos Circuit for the São Paulo Grand Prix on Sunday, November 9.
A season-defining win for Lando Norris, another all-time great drive from Max Verstappen, and infighting at Ferrari, there is yet again a lot for F1 fans to discuss after a thrilling weekend of action.
Sports News Blitz’s F1 writer, Henry Eccles, takes a look at the five big talking points to come out of the São Paulo GP.
F1 news: Winners and losers from the 2025 Brazilian Grand Prix as Norris takes control of title race
Lando Norris triumphed at the Brazilian Grand Prix over the weekend, winning both the Sprint and main race to extend his lead in the Drivers’ Championship to 24 points.
Elsewhere, Max Verstappen delivered a remarkable recovery drive, narrowly missing out on second place after starting from the pit lane, while Oscar Piastri once again lost out to his rivals.
With everything still to play for, Sports News Blitz writer Eloise Stevens breaks down the biggest winners and losers from São Paulo.
Mexico City GP: Lando Norris takes control of title fight, Haas’ Ollie Bearman battles the best for shock finish, Lewis Hamilton penalty controversy, and more
To the sound of the Mariachi, F1 made its way to the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez for the Mexico City Grand Prix on Sunday, October 26.
A championship-defining drive from Lando Norris, controversy between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen, and a career-best finish for rookie Ollie Bearman - it was a weekend with no shortage of highlights.
Sports News Blitz’s F1 writer, Henry Eccles, takes a look at the biggest talking points to come out of the Mexican 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: 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 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 backs Kimi Antonelli ahead of home race at the Italian GP - It's ‘just part of learning’
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has backed rookie Andrea Kimi Antonelli following a challenging Dutch Grand Prix weekend, just before the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, the young Italian's home race.
In this article, Sports News Blitz deputy content editor breaks down Wolff’s comments ahead of this weekend’s Italian GP.
2025 Austrian GP talking points: Lando Norris bounces back from Oscar Piastri clash, Max Verstappen suffers DNF at Red Bull Ring, Ferrari floor upgrades pay off, and more
Following a dramatic race in Canada, F1 returned to Europe on Sunday, June 29, for the 2025 Austrian Grand Prix, held at the iconic Red Bull Ring in Spielberg.
With Lando Norris responding in dominant fashion to his collision with team-mate Oscar Piastri, Max Verstappen seeing his title hopes dashed on the first lap, and Ferrari seemingly getting back on track, there is plenty to discuss this week.
Sports News Blitz’s F1 writer Henry Eccles takes a look at five big talking points to come out of the 2025 Austrian GP.
2025 Austrian GP preview: Lando Norris’ response to Oscar Piastri clash, Mercedes hope to build on first win of the season, Max Verstappen looks to avoid race ban, and more burning questions
After another short break, F1 returns to Europe this weekend for the Austrian Grand Prix on Sunday, June 29.
Every F1 fan will be waiting to see how McLaren’s Lando Norris responds to his Canada collision with team-mate Oscar Piastri, whether Mercedes can build on their first win of the season, and if Max Verstappen can again avoid a race ban.
Sports News Blitz’s F1 writer Henry Eccles considers five burning questions in the build-up to the 2025 Austrian Grand Prix.
2025 Canadian GP talking points: Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris clash, George Russell delivers Mercedes’ first win of the season, Kimi Antonelli makes history, and more
After a dramatic European triple-header, F1 returned on Sunday, June 15 for the Canadian Grand Prix, held at the iconic Gilles-Villeneuve Circuit in Montreal.
With the McLaren drivers finally clashing, Mercedes’ remarkable recovery from a poor European season, and all sorts of strategies up and down the grid, the race gave F1 fans plenty to discuss once again.
Sports News Blitz’s F1 writer Henry Eccles takes a look at five key talking points to come out of the 2025 Canadian Grand Prix.