F1 news: Lewis Hamilton backed for Ferrari success as 2026 title race remains wide open
Former Formula One driver and analyst Martin Brundle has thrown his support behind Lewis Hamilton, insisting the seven time world champion still has what it takes to win races, and potentially fight for a title, with Ferrari.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Noah Ngcobo takes a closer look at Hamilton’s resurgence at Ferrari, the impact of the new regulations, and what to expect as the 2026 Formula One season heads into the Miami Grand Prix.
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 news: McLaren to debut ‘completely new car’ in Miami and Canada, confirms Andrea Stella
McLaren will introduce a “completely new car” across the upcoming Miami and Canadian Grands Prix as they look to close the gap to early-season leaders Mercedes.
Team Principal Andrea Stella confirmed that the major upgrade has long been part of the team’s development plan, with a strong focus on aerodynamic improvements.
F1 confirms 2026 rule changes ahead of Miami GP to boost safety and flat-out racing
Formula 1 has agreed a series of refinements to its 2026 regulations following early-season concerns over safety and driving quality, with changes set to be introduced from the Miami Grand Prix.
The updates come after a unanimous agreement between the FIA, Formula 1, teams and engine manufacturers, following complaints from drivers about the new hybrid power units and energy management systems.
F1 news: McLaren’s Pato O’Ward rejects Formula 1 dream over 2026 ‘Mario Kart’ regulations
McLaren IndyCar driver Pato O’Ward has given up on his dream of driving in Formula 1 – not due to his age or continued success in IndyCar, but purely because of F1’s new “Mario Kart” style of racing.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Luca Salmasi takes a closer look at O’Ward’s thoughts on the new regulations and why his dream no longer lies in F1.
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.
Johnny Herbert: Max Verstappen to McLaren ‘makes sense’ as Red Bull face losing their biggest asset
Three-time Grand Prix winner Johnny Herbert believes Red Bull are heading towards a difficult period, warning that the potential loss of Max Verstappen could leave the team in a “real predicament.”
F1 news: Gianpiero Lambiase’s Red Bull departure and what it means for Max Verstappen’s future
Max Verstappen’s longtime race engineer, Gianpiero ‘GP’ Lambiase, has announced he will leave Red Bull for McLaren. The move adds to a long list of key exits from the Milton Keynes team over the last two years.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer and F1 fan Luca Salmasi takes a closer look at Lambiase’s time with Red Bull and what his departure could mean for Verstappen’s future.
Why former Williams Racing deputy team principal Claire Williams believes culture decides performance
Claire Williams built her reputation in one of the toughest arenas in world sport, rising through Williams Racing from press officer to deputy team principal before later founding Claire Williams Consulting.
Recognised with an OBE for services to Formula 1, she brings first-hand insight into leadership, pressure, performance and the realities of steering an iconic team through change.
In this exclusive interview with the High Performance Speakers Agency, Claire Williams reflects on leadership, culture, resilience and what sustained success really demands when the margins for error are almost non-existent.
F1 news: A look at Arvid Lindblad, F1’s latest rookie sensation
Arvid Lindblad is F1’s sole rookie for the 2026 season after doing well to make a name for himself across various junior categories.
So far in his brief time in F1, he has impressed with his performances, including scoring points in his debut race in Melbourne.
He is unafraid to push the limits and has demonstrated considerable promise.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer and F1 enthusiast Luca Salmasi examines Lindblad’s career to date, a rookie already hinting at superstar potential.
F1 news: Oscar Piastri confident Mercedes can be caught despite dominant 2026 start
Oscar Piastri has expressed confidence that Mercedes’ early dominance in the 2026 Formula 1 season can be challenged, despite the Silver Arrows winning each of the opening races.
F1 news: Martin Brundle on Max Verstappen quit rumours – “I’d hugely miss his talent”
Martin Brundle discussed Max Verstappen’s future on the latest edition of The F1 Show podcast, where speculation about the Dutchman potentially quitting Formula One was a hot topic.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Luca Salmasi takes a closer look at Brundle’s thoughts on a possible Verstappen exit.
F1 opinion: Ferrari are right to be furious, Mercedes’ ‘innovation’ is just legal cheating
Here we go again. Different regulations, same circus, writes Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo.
Ferrari spend years preparing for a regulation reset, playing by the book, trying to build something competitive...and then along comes Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team with yet another “clever interpretation” that just happens to give it a massive edge.
F1 news: Lando Norris weighs in on the future of new regulations
McLaren F1 driver Lando Norris has given another damning verdict on the future of the 2026 F1 regulations
With three races now done and dusted, and a four-week gap until the next race, could further discussions about potential changes to the regulations be had in the meantime?
Sport New Blitz’s Oscar Trinick has more on this ongoing controversy.
F1 news: Toto Wolff addresses Christian Horner future and warns of ‘repercussions’
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has not always had the best relationship with the former Red Bull team principal.
Still, he denies attempting to block Christian Horner from returning to Formula One.
Horner was sacked last July, but tensions with Wolff have always been clear, especially during the 2021 title race between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton. Wolff’s latest comments tackle the implications of a possible Horner return.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Luca Salmasi takes a closer look at Toto Wolff’s thoughts on a potential Christian Horner return.
Ferrari firmly second best as Fred Vasseur outlines clear path for improvement
Three races into the 2026 Formula 1 season, and it’s almost clear where every team stands.
Ferrari have set the pace as the second fastest team behind Mercedes this year, although McLaren were in the mix in Japan.
McLaren show signs of life in Japan after difficult start to 2026 F1 season
It goes without saying that McLaren have had a challenging start to the 2026 Formula 1 season. The Japanese Grand Prix, however, saw a different McLaren.
Haas’ Ollie Bearman reflects on ‘scary’ 50G crash as Suzuka incident sparks safety concerns
The 2026 Japanese Grand Prix was momentarily overshadowed by a frightening crash involving Haas driver Oliver Bearman.
The impact, measured at 50G, almost immediately brought out the Safety Car and left fans and teams fearing the worst.
F1 news: Lewis Hamilton questions Ferrari power after ‘barely holding on’ at Japanese GP
Lewis Hamilton has had a mixed second season at Ferrari so far, but he revealed that a mysterious power loss ruined his chances of back-to-back podiums in the closing stages of the Japanese Grand Prix.
Hamilton’s comments marked his latest criticism of Ferrari’s set-up, with the seven-time world champion admitting to struggling at Suzuka. Here, Sports News Blitz writer Luca Salmasi takes a closer look at what went wrong.
F1 news: Red Bull champion Max Verstappen considers F1 exit
Amid Red Bull’s troubles, four-time world champion Max Verstappen has expressed that he has considered leaving F1.