Lewis Hamilton finds form after Italian GP amid Ferrari challenges
Lewis Hamilton rediscovered some of his best form at Monza, delivering an encouraging performance for Ferrari in front of an electric home crowd.
Here, Sports News Blitz's Noah Ngcobo looks at how the Brit drew strength from the Tifosi and signalled a potential turning point in his season.
2025 Italian GP winners and losers: Max Verstappen’s record-breaking return, McLaren’s controversial driver decisions, Lewis Hamilton’s regained confidence at Ferrari, and more from Monza
Following a dramatic return to action at Zandvoort, the F1 season roared on at the iconic Autodromo Nazionale Monza for the Italian Grand Prix on Sunday, September 7.
A record-breaking weekend for Max Verstappen, more micro-management from McLaren, and the tale of two rookies - the ‘Temple of Speed’ has once again delivered some big talking points.
Sports News Blitz’s F1 writer, Henry Eccles, takes a look at five winners and losers to come out of the 2025 Italian Grand Prix.
Italian GP: Lewis Hamilton faces Ferrari pressure ahead of emotional Monza weekend
After a long and difficult first half of the season, Lewis Hamilton will go into this weekend’s Italian GP with a heavy weight on his shoulders.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s F1 expert Noah Ngcobo breaks down the pressure the Brit is under heading into his first Italian Grand Prix as a member of the Scuderia.
Oscar Piastri claims Dutch GP with dominant drive as Lando Norris retires
Oscar Piastri took a dominant win at the Dutch Grand Prix after delivering the most complete performance of his Formula 1 career.
The McLaren driver started from pole, led every lap and set the fastest lap on his way to victory, becoming the first McLaren driver since Mika Hakkinen in 1998 to record a Grand Slam.
It was also a historic moment for Australia, with Piastri the first from his country to achieve the feat since Jack Brabham more than half a century ago.
Cadillac’s 2026 signing Sergio Perez predicts Lewis Hamilton will rebound in F1
Lewis Hamilton’s debut season with Ferrari has been one of the most difficult campaigns of his career, marked by a lack of podiums.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo explores how Sergio Perez believes the Brit can rebound, particularly as the sport prepares for a major regulatory shift in 2026.
Fred Vasseur admits Ferrari and Lewis Hamilton ‘stupidly’ misjudged challenge
After a difficult start to life in Ferrari, Lewis Hamilton has been openly self-critical, prompting Fred Vasseur to step in with a public defence.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo reflects on the Brit’s struggles and the Ferrari boss’s candid admission.
F1 news: Ralf Schumacher criticises Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari struggles
Lewis Hamilton’s switch to Ferrari has started on shaky ground, drawing criticism from within the paddock.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo examines Ralf Schumacher’s blunt take on the seven-time champion’s early struggles in red.
F1 news: Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari struggles continue
Lewis Hamilton’s first year with Ferrari has fallen far short of expectations. 14 races in, he has yet to step onto the podium.
In this article, Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo reflects on the seven-time world champion’s words and struggles as F1 heads into its summer break.
2025 Hungarian GP winners and losers: Lando Norris gains title momentum, Ferrari suffer ‘extremely frustrating’ weekend, Gabriel Bortoleto continues to shine, and more
For the 40th time, F1 took to Budapest for the Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday, August 3, held at the tight and twisty Hungaroring.
With Lando Norris’ one-stop gamble earning him an important points swing in the championship battle, Ferrari suffering yet another disastrous weekend, and heroics from both Gabriel Bortoleto and Aston Martin, there is certainly a lot to discuss this week.
Sports News Blitz’s F1 writer Henry Eccles takes a look at the five biggest winners and losers to come out of the 2025 Hungarian Grand Prix.
F1 news: Ferrari’s Hungary misery as Charles Leclerc fumes and Lewis Hamilton says he’s “glad it’s over”
Charles Leclerc started the Hungarian Grand Prix from pole and ended it sounding absolutely dejected.
Lewis Hamilton braces for ‘tears’ during F1 break after intense first stint at Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton hasn't had a single podium with Ferrari yet - and he's openly said this season's been a proper battle.
Now, with the F1 summer break looming, he expects a few emotional moments along the way.
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.
Lewis Hamilton eyes 2026 Ferrari overhaul: ‘I want my DNA in the car’
After a rocky start with Ferrari in 2025, seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton is already shaping the team’s future challenger, aiming to tailor it to his unique driving style.
Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo reports on Hamilton’s determination to leave a lasting legacy at Maranello as he looks beyond 2025.
Warning signs in the Silverstone rain: Why Ferrari must finally listen to Lewis Hamilton
Ferrari walked into the 2025 British Grand Prix with cautious hope: they topped two of three practice sessions, alluring whispers of progress.
But what unfolded on Sunday at Silverstone was less evolution and more collapse.
British GP: Lewis Hamilton returns to Silverstone in red, chasing more history on home soil
After a decade of dominance at the British Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton gears up for an emotional and historic weekend - his first at Silverstone as a Ferrari driver.
In this article, Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo reflects on the seven-time world champion’s history at Silverstone and how that places him in a good position to perform well this weekend.
2025 Austrian GP talking points: Lando Norris bounces back from Oscar Piastri clash, Max Verstappen suffers DNF at Red Bull Ring, Ferrari floor upgrades pay off, and more
Following a dramatic race in Canada, F1 returned to Europe on Sunday, June 29, for the 2025 Austrian Grand Prix, held at the iconic Red Bull Ring in Spielberg.
With Lando Norris responding in dominant fashion to his collision with team-mate Oscar Piastri, Max Verstappen seeing his title hopes dashed on the first lap, and Ferrari seemingly getting back on track, there is plenty to discuss this week.
Sports News Blitz’s F1 writer Henry Eccles takes a look at five big talking points to come out of the 2025 Austrian GP.
Lewis Hamilton under fire but not forgotten: Toto Wolff urges patience amid Ferrari struggles
Lewis Hamilton’s former team principal, Toto Wolff, has jumped to the veteran’s defence, urging patience amid Ferrari struggles.
In this article, Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo reflects on the Mercedes boss’ words on Hamilton’s transition to the Scuderia.
2025 Canadian GP talking points: Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris clash, George Russell delivers Mercedes’ first win of the season, Kimi Antonelli makes history, and more
After a dramatic European triple-header, F1 returned on Sunday, June 15 for the Canadian Grand Prix, held at the iconic Gilles-Villeneuve Circuit in Montreal.
With the McLaren drivers finally clashing, Mercedes’ remarkable recovery from a poor European season, and all sorts of strategies up and down the grid, the race gave F1 fans plenty to discuss once again.
Sports News Blitz’s F1 writer Henry Eccles takes a look at five key talking points to come out of the 2025 Canadian Grand Prix.
Ferrari’s nail-biting double: Le Mans hat-trick glory vs F1 Canadian GP chaos
Ferrari's past 72 hours have been a tale of two worlds: absolutely brilliant at Le Mans and quietly troubled in Montreal.
Between 14-15 June, Ferrari's AF Corse-prepared 499P stormed to a third consecutive overall victory at the gruelling 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Yet, on June 15, at the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix, the Scuderia's single-seater squad underwhelmed in the race. Two extremes in one dramatic weekend.