F1 news: Lewis Hamilton’s ‘painful lesson’ at Singapore GP highlights Ferrari mistrust
The 2026 Singapore Grand Prix will be one to forget for Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton.
The seven-time champion was in the run for a podium finish before a wrong strategy call saw him drop all the way down to P6.
However, the call did not come from the pit wall, but from Hamilton himself. While he has taken responsibility for the mistake, his decision raises questions about the level of trust between the driver and his team.
Here, Sports News Blitz sub-editor Nicole Powell reflects on Hamilton’s P6 finish and whether Ferrari’s culture may have played a part in his decision.
F1 news: Ferrari shut down Christian Horner noise and back Fred Vasseur
Ferrari have finally had enough of the noise surrounding Fred Vasseur, and quite frankly, it was about time.
The Scuderia have made their position crystal clear: they have “full confidence” in Vasseur and his team, and there is no reason for Ferrari to allow Christian Horner's interest in the job to derail their season.
The speculation intensified after Horner described Ferrari as “the dream” and suggested it was the only Formula 1 team he would consider joining without an ownership stake.
That was enough to send the rumour mill into overdrive, with Vasseur's position once again becoming a major talking point. But Ferrari's response should put an end to it.
2026 F1 Spanish GP: Ferrari under pressure after Lewis Hamilton’s Madring brake failure
Lewis Hamilton’s Spanish Grand Prix ended after just six laps when a brake problem forced Ferrari to retire his car, with the team now investigating what caused the failure.
Sports News Blitz writer Noah Ngcobo looks at what went wrong for Hamilton, Ferrari’s response and the questions the incident raises for the team.
F1 news: Ferrari’s Monza mess casts long shadow over Madrid GP weekend
Formula 1 arrives in Madrid this weekend (September 11-13) for the inaugural Spanish Grand Prix at the new Madring circuit, but the focus remains firmly on the lingering fallout from Ferrari’s disastrous Italian Grand Prix.
At Monza last Sunday (September 6), Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc collided on the opening lap.
The pair ran side-by-side through the first chicane when Leclerc’s defence at the exit of Turn 2 forced Hamilton onto the gravel, dropping the Briton from fourth to tenth.
Leclerc then crashed heavily at the Parabolica on Lap 2 and retired. Hamilton recovered to a frustrated sixth as Mercedes locked out the top two places with Kimi Antonelli and George Russell.
Hamilton later called it “far too late” for Ferrari to give him priority over Leclerc in the championship fight, having slipped further behind title leader Antonelli.
Lewis Hamilton's 'No Rules' Ferrari remark raises bigger questions after Monza
Lewis Hamilton's blunt assessment of Ferrari after the Italian Grand Prix has raised questions about how the team manages its drivers, but his comments were about more than one incident at Monza.
In this article, Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo examines what Hamilton’s comments reveal about Ferrari’s approach to managing the rivalry between their two drivers.
Lewis Hamilton takes responsibility for frustrated radio and media comments at Dutch GP
Lewis Hamilton has admitted he did not show the best version of himself during the Dutch Grand Prix after a series of frustrated radio messages and post-race television comments directed at Ferrari.
The seven-time world champion finished fourth at Zandvoort, just behind George Russell, and felt time lost behind team-mate Charles Leclerc ultimately cost him a shot at the podium.
Formula 1 2026 mid-season review: The biggest winners, losers and surprises so far
The 2026 Formula 1 season has reached its halfway point, and the first campaign under the sport's new regulations has already delivered plenty of storylines.
Mercedes have emerged as the class of the field after getting the new rules right from the start, while 19-year-old Andrea Kimi Antonelli has established himself as the championship favourite in just his second season in Formula 1.
Ferrari have also taken a significant step forward, Red Bull have struggled to keep pace with their rivals and Aston Martin have endured a disappointing first half of the year despite high expectations.
With 11 races complete and 12 still to come, here's a look at the biggest talking points from the 2026 season so far.
Lewis Hamilton confident Ferrari can fight for 2026 F1 title ahead of Hungarian Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton says he believes Ferrari can challenge for the 2026 Formula 1 world championship after the team's strong progress during the opening half of the season.
The seven-time world champion has enjoyed a much stronger campaign after a difficult debut season with Ferrari in 2025.
Speaking ahead of this weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix, Hamilton praised the work done by the Scuderia while insisting there is still more to come.
F1 news: Five key takeaways from Ferrari’s Belgian Grand Prix as optimism continues to grow
Scuderia Ferrari arrived at Spa-Francorchamps for the Belgian Grand Prix looking to build on Charles Leclerc’s win at Silverstone in the first race of a doubleheader before the summer break.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer and Ferrari fan Luca Salmasi takes a look at five key takeaways from the Scuderia’s weekend.
F1 news: Five takeaways from Ferrari’s British GP as Charles Leclerc wins and optimism grows
Scuderia Ferrari arrived at Silverstone for the British Grand Prix looking to maximise on their recent upgrades after a disappointing Austrian GP.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer and Ferrari fan Luca Salmasi takes a look at five key takeaways from the Scuderia’s successful British GP.
F1 news: Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton heads to Silverstone with renewed belief as Jenson Button predicts British GP breakthrough
Lewis Hamilton arrives at Silverstone with growing confidence after a strong run of form in his early Ferrari career.
Former team-mate Jenson Button believes the seven-time world champion is well positioned to challenge for victory at his home Grand Prix.
With momentum building after recent podiums and a breakthrough win in Barcelona, Hamilton’s weekend carries real significance for his season, writes Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo.
Toto Wolff questions Ferrari's aggressive upgrade strategy amid F1 development race
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has questioned how Ferrari have been able to introduce so many upgrades to their 2026 Formula 1 car, suggesting the Italian team could soon reach the limits of the sport's cost cap.
With Formula 1's new regulations creating one of the most intense development races in recent memory, teams have been bringing new parts almost every race in an attempt to gain an advantage.
F1 news: Five takeaways from Ferrari’s Austrian Grand Prix as progress tempered by frustration
Scuderia Ferrari arrived in the Styrian hills after the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix full of momentum and with the addition of a new, more powerful power unit. Whilst both Ferraris performed well across the first part of the race weekend, especially in qualifying, their Sunday was awful.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer and Ferrari fan Luca Salmasi takes a look at five key takeaways for Ferrari.
F1 2026 takeaways: Kimi Antonelli's dominance, Lewis Hamilton’s resurgence and more from the first seven races
Seven races have been run since the 2026 Formula 1 season got underway in Melbourne in March, the most recent being the Spanish Grand Prix.
In these seven races, we’ve witnessed the pinnacle of motorsport adjusting to brand new regulations, with many fans outraged with the ‘anti-racing’ rules.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Jack George takes a look at the key takeaways from this all-new Formula 1 2026 season.
F1 news: Lewis Hamilton refuses to rule out title challenge after emotional first Ferrari victory
Lewis Hamilton says he is not giving up on the possibility of winning an eighth Formula 1 world championship this season after claiming his long-awaited first race victory with Ferrari at the 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
The seven-time world champion delivered a dominant performance in Spain to secure his first win since July 2024 and finally end Ferrari's wait for a victory with the British driver.
F1 news: Lewis Hamilton secures maiden Ferrari win at Barcelona GP as Kimi Antonelli forced to retire
Lewis Hamilton secured his maiden Ferrari win at the Barcelona Grand Prix on Sunday as Mercedes’ winning streak came to an end after Drivers’ Championship leader Kimi Antonelli retired and George Russell finished in P2.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Mosaddek Abu discusses the key takeaways from the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.
F1 news: Four takeaways from Ferrari’s Monaco Grand Prix, a tale of mixed fortunes
Scuderia Ferrari arrived in the principality after a fairly successful Canadian Grand Prix. Whilst Lewis Hamilton kept up momentum with another P2 on the podium, Charles Leclerc continued to have poor luck at his home Grand Prix, crashing out in the final corner of the safety car restart.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer and Ferrari fan Luca Salmasi takes a look at four key talking points from their sixth race of the season.
F1 news: Five takeaways from Ferrari’s Canadian Grand Prix as Lewis Hamilton leads resurgence
Scuderia Ferrari arrived at the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve and showcased vast improvement from their previous race weekend in Miami.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer and Ferrari fan Luca Salmasi takes a look at five key talking points from their fifth race of the season.
F1 opinion: Ferrari’s new era, with one defining question
For nearly two decades, Ferrari’s “racing red” cars have driven towards something that once felt inescapable, writes Sports News Blitz’s Francesca O’Callaghan.
After Kimi Räikkönen delivered Ferrari their last Drivers’ crown in 2007, the narrative has been filled with near-misses and a legacy growing increasingly cumbersome with every passing season.
Even the constructors’ title, absent since 2008, feels like an antique, a time when Ferrari took centre stage, labelling themselves as the kings of motorsport.
This is a team anchored in superiority, shaped by the vision of Enzo Ferrari, and marked by triumph.
F1 returns in Miami after extended break as teams prepare major upgrades
After an unexpected month-long break, Formula 1 is back, with the Miami International Autodrome hosting the sixth edition of the Miami Grand Prix.
This weekend will see the second sprint race of the season, with plenty of action to usher F1 back in.