
F1 news: George Russell questions Mercedes’ direction ahead of Hungarian GP
Since winning the 2025 Canadian Grand Prix, George Russell has failed to finish within the top four in the last three races.
Mercedes had started the season off decently, and Russell’s win in Montreal - paired with Andrea Kimi Antonelli’s first and only Formula 1 podium - suggested the Silver Arrows were on the rise.
But despite that boost and a steady stream of upgrades, the team appears to have lost momentum, reports Sports News Blitz’s deputy content editor Nicole Powell.

F1 news: Oscar Piastri wins dry-wet Belgian GP after lengthy delay
Oscar Piastri took his sixth win of the season at Spa-Francorchamps in yet another dry-wet Belgian Grand Prix, extending his lead in the Drivers’ championship standings to 16 points.
After an 80-minute delay, the grid finally got underway behind the Safety Car, all drivers starting on Intermediate tyres.

Lewis Hamilton eyes redemption at Belgian GP as Ferrari pin hopes on crucial upgrade
As the Formula 1 calendar nears its midseason break, all eyes turn to Spa-Francorchamps, one of the sport’s most iconic and unpredictable circuits.
This year's Belgian Grand Prix carries added weight for Lewis Hamilton, now racing for Ferrari, who looks to reverse his recent form and rewrite his luck at a track that has both haunted and rewarded him over the years.
With Ferrari debuting a long-awaited rear suspension upgrade and championship margins razor-thin, Spa is shaping up to be more than just another race - it could be a turning point.
In this article, Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo dives into what this race weekend could hold for the seven-time world champion and Ferrari.