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 news: Mexican GP winners and losers as Lando Norris overtakes Oscar Piastri in championship race
Lando Norris won the Mexican Grand Prix on Sunday to move one point ahead of McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri at the top of the Drivers’ Championship standings.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Eloise Stevens looks at the winners and losers from Mexico City as the fight for the championship gets ever closer.
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.
Saudi Arabia’s growing influence in tennis: Is Saudi investment helping the sport or just sports washing?
For decades, tennis has been defined by its tradition. From the white-clad purity of Wimbledon’s Centre Court to the red clay battles of Roland Garros, the sport has long projected an image of elegance and integrity.
Yet in recent years, that image has collided with a wave of change. Saudi Arabia, already a major player in football, golf and boxing, is now making a serious move into tennis.
The question dividing fans and players alike is whether this influx of investment is a lifeline for the sport or another example of sports-washing designed to polish the image of a controversial regime.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Ben Phillips explores how Saudi Arabia’s arrival in the world of tennis could shake the sport in years to come.
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.
Inside F1’s secrets to building winning teams
Nicole Bearne is a renowned inspirational leadership speaker, celebrated for her rare blend of motorsport precision and people-first leadership.
With a distinguished career in Formula 1 - including pivotal internal communications roles at Mercedes-AMG Petronas - she understands how to spark performance under extreme pressure.
As the founder of The Comms Exchange and a recognised expert in organisational behaviour, she now translates the high-stakes lessons of the racetrack into strategies for modern businesses. Her work spans leadership, diversity & inclusion, team culture, and employee experience.
In this exclusive interview with The Inspirational Leadership Speakers Agency, Nicole shares how F1 leadership principles can transform boardrooms, how communication builds trust in high-performing teams, and why adaptability and candour are non-negotiables in the race for business success.
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.”
F1 news: Max Verstappen’s Monza and Baku wins send a warning to McLaren
Max Verstappen has forced his way back into the championship conversation with back-to-back victories at Monza and Baku, breathing new life into Red Bull’s season.
Here, Sports News Blitz deputy content editor Nicole Powell looks at what his resurgence means for McLaren’s title hopes.
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.