F1 news: Oscar Piastri wins dry-wet Belgian GP after lengthy delay

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.

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2025 British GP: Lando Norris’ first Silverstone win, Nico Hülkenberg finally secures podium finish, Max Verstappen struggles amid Mercedes speculation, and more
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2025 British GP: Lando Norris’ first Silverstone win, Nico Hülkenberg finally secures podium finish, Max Verstappen struggles amid Mercedes speculation, and more

For the 75th time in the sport’s history, F1 came home to Silverstone on Sunday, July 6, for the 2025 British Grand Prix.  

A first home victory for Lando Norris, a 15-year wait for the podium coming to an end for Nico Hülkenberg, and chaotic wet-dry weather conditions meant nobody will forget this one in a hurry. 

Sports News Blitz’s F1 writer Henry Eccles takes a look at the five big talking points to come out of this season’s British GP.

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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
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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. 

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2025 Austrian GP preview: Lando Norris’ response to Oscar Piastri clash, Mercedes hope to build on first win of the season, Max Verstappen looks to avoid race ban, and more burning questions
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2025 Austrian GP preview: Lando Norris’ response to Oscar Piastri clash, Mercedes hope to build on first win of the season, Max Verstappen looks to avoid race ban, and more burning questions

After another short break, F1 returns to Europe this weekend for the Austrian Grand Prix on Sunday, June 29. 

Every F1 fan will be waiting to see how McLaren’s Lando Norris responds to his Canada collision with team-mate Oscar Piastri, whether Mercedes can build on their first win of the season, and if Max Verstappen can again avoid a race ban. 

Sports News Blitz’s F1 writer Henry Eccles considers five burning questions in the build-up to the 2025 Austrian Grand Prix. 

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McLaren’s rising tensions: Can Lando Norris keep his championship hopes alive?
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McLaren’s rising tensions: Can Lando Norris keep his championship hopes alive?

McLaren have been an unstoppable force this season, racking up 374 points so far.

With 2025 being Lando Norris’ sixth season with the team, he is under pressure to continue to perform, especially considering the challenge his team-mate has presented.

Here, Sports News Blitz writer Madison Stoneman discusses his season so far and what we are to expect later on.

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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 
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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. 

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F1 Canadian GP predictions: Contenders for the race win, a podium finish and more
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F1 Canadian GP predictions: Contenders for the race win, a podium finish and more

The Canadian Grand Prix starts this weekend and tensions are high. 

With Max Verstappen winning the race for the last three years, will the streak continue or will someone else take the trophy?

Here, Sports News Blitz writer Madison Stoneman shares her predictions on who will be on the podium and who will be able to snatch up some points this weekend.

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2025 Monaco GP winners and losers: Pit stop rules backfire, Lando Norris back on top, Mercedes’ disastrous weekend, and more

2025 Monaco GP winners and losers: Pit stop rules backfire, Lando Norris back on top, Mercedes’ disastrous weekend, and more

On Sunday, May 25, F1 returned to the Monaco Grand Prix, the ‘Jewel in the Crown’ event famed for glitz, glamour and roaring engines on the streets of Monte Carlo. 

With the introduction of two mandatory pit stops, there was hope that the 2025 race would provide a better racing spectacle than years prior, but with team games up and down the grid, many drivers and fans alike were ultimately left disappointed. 

Sports News Blitz’s F1 writer Henry Eccles takes a look at the five biggest winners and losers to come out of the 2025 Monaco Grand Prix. 

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Miami GP news: Piastri McLaren’s main man, Hamilton furious at Ferrari, plus another driver change
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Miami GP news: Piastri McLaren’s main man, Hamilton furious at Ferrari, plus another driver change

From Lego F1 cars to a historic pole-sitter and with plenty of controversy in between, Sunday’s Miami Grand Prix offered its fair share of talking points.

Sports News Blitz F1 writer Henry Eccles considers five burning questions to have come out of Florida.

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2025 Japan GP talking points: Max Verstappen’s masterclass, McLaren’s missed opportunity, and is Suzuka the new Monaco?
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2025 Japan GP talking points: Max Verstappen’s masterclass, McLaren’s missed opportunity, and is Suzuka the new Monaco?

F1 kicked off its first triple-header of the 2025 season with the Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday, April 6, held at the iconic Suzuka Circuit.

While not a lot of wheel-to-wheel action was on display during the Grand Prix itself, a vintage qualifying lap, questionable strategy calls, and impressive performances from F1’s young guns have all ensured there is still plenty to discuss.

Sports News Blitz’s F1 writer Henry Eccles takes a look at the five big talking points to come out of this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix.

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Japan GP: Red Bull’s controversial driver swap, Lando Norris vs Oscar Piastri, track conditions and more burning questions at Suzuka
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Japan GP: Red Bull’s controversial driver swap, Lando Norris vs Oscar Piastri, track conditions and more burning questions at Suzuka

After two long weeks, F1 is back in action at the Japanese Grand Prix to kick off the first of three triple-headers in the 2025 season.

With multiple race winners, dramatic disqualifications, and a controversial driver swap coming out of the first two rounds, the F1 circus now heads to the iconic Suzuka Circuit for the ultimate driving test on Sunday, April 6.

Sports News Blitz’s F1 writer Henry Eccles looks at five big questions that every F1 fan ought to be asking in the build-up to what many drivers regard as their favourite race on the calendar.

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2025 Australian GP talking points: Lando Norris’ win, Lewis Hamilton’s debut struggles and more
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2025 Australian GP talking points: Lando Norris’ win, Lewis Hamilton’s debut struggles and more

The 2025 F1 season finally got underway with a chaotic race in the rain at Albert Park, Melbourne on Sunday, March 16.

With only 14 of the 20 drivers finishing the race, wet and slippery conditions - F1’s great equaliser - served up a thrilling treat for those who braved an early morning start to catch the action.

Sports News Blitz’s F1 writer Henry Eccles takes a look at the key talking points to come out of what was a wild start to the season at the 2025 Australian Grand Prix.

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F1 news: McLaren star Lando Norris weathers the storm in Melbourne

F1 news: McLaren star Lando Norris weathers the storm in Melbourne

With six drivers crashing out of the season opener within the first few laps, the 2025 Australian Grand Prix lived up to its expectations.

The wet circuit seemed to be the root of all evil for many drivers, but the battle between Red Bull and McLaren was in full force.

Here, Sports News Blitz writer Harrison Pearce explores how McLaren have picked up from where they left off from last year.

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2025 F1 pre-season testing begins: Early signs, controversies, and standout performances
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2025 F1 pre-season testing begins: Early signs, controversies, and standout performances

The 2025 Formula 1 pre-season testing commenced at the Bahrain International Circuit, with Lando Norris setting the fastest lap on the opening day.

The session experienced a brief interruption due to a power outage, but teams maximised the extended track time to gather valuable data ahead of the upcoming season.

In this article, Sports News Blitz writer Samy Aouati takes us through the key points from the first day of pre-season testing.

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F1 news: Five reasons to be excited for the first F1 race of 2025

F1 news: Five reasons to be excited for the first F1 race of 2025

The 2025 Formula 1 season is upon us, and with it comes a wave of anticipation, drama, and unanswered questions.

From blockbuster team-mate battles to shifting team hierarchies, this season’s opener promises to set the tone for an explosive year.

With a mix of veteran legends, rising stars, and teams looking to stake their claim, the first race will be crucial in revealing who has the upper hand.

Sports News Blitz writer Noah Ngcobo gives us five key storylines to watch when the lights go out for the first time this year.

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McLaren analysis: A look at where it went wrong for Lando Norris in 2024 F1 title fight
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McLaren analysis: A look at where it went wrong for Lando Norris in 2024 F1 title fight

Max Verstappen was crowned the 2024 Formula 1 world champion in Las Vegas, ending Lando Norris’ title aspirations.

Here, Sports News Blitz writer Harry Whitfield explores the reasons why Norris came just short in his bid to win the 2024 F1 World Championship.

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Las Vegas Grand Prix analysis: Lando Norris in last-chance saloon in Sin City

Las Vegas Grand Prix analysis: Lando Norris in last-chance saloon in Sin City

After a diabolical display at the Brazilian GP last week that saw him finish 6th, Lando Norris may have missed his chance to overhaul Max Verstappen in the Drivers’ Championship.

Sports News Blitz writer Harrison Pearce looks ahead to the Las Vegas GP and examines what Norris must do to keep his title chances alive.

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