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 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.
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 introduce qualifying change for Japanese GP to address energy concerns
Formula 1 has moved quickly to address growing concerns over its new 2026 regulations, introducing a late change to qualifying rules ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka running from Friday, March 27 to Sunday, March 29.
Lewis Hamilton’s disqualification sparks FIA rule change debate and raises Ferrari concerns
Just as things were starting to look up for Lewis Hamilton following his surprise Sprint win at the Chinese Grand Prix, a double disqualification for he and his team-mate quickly followed after the main Grand Prix.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Noah Ngcobo delves into the aftermath of the disqualifications, examining the FIA’s controversial technical regulations, Ferrari’s internal challenges, and what this means for Hamilton’s ongoing season.
F1 news: The FIA clampdown on F1’s ‘flexible wings’ saga explained
‘Flexi-wings’ caused quite the kerfuffle during the 2024 Formula 1 season, and as a result, 2025 has seen the FIA tighten a technical directive.
The revised technical directive, TD018, will come into effect from the 2025 F1 Spanish Grand Prix, with thorough wing tests to follow in the following rounds.
Rwanda, FIA announce plans to host a Formula 1 Grand Prix in Kigali from 2026
Rwanda has officially launched its bid to host a Formula 1 Grand Prix from the 2026 season onwards, marking a significant step in expanding top-level racing to Africa.
Sports News Blitz writer Noah Ngcobo reports on the breaking news.
Formula 1 unveils groundbreaking diversity and inclusion charter backed by Lewis Hamilton
Formula 1, in partnership with Lewis Hamilton’s Mission 44, have launched a transformative Diversity and Inclusion charter.
Backed by the FIA and all 10 teams, this bold initiative sets out to attract, retain, and empower talent from underrepresented communities.
Sports News Blitz writer Noah Ngcobo explores why unity across the grid is vital for progress in reshaping motorsport’s future.