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.
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 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: 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.
F1 news: Max Verstappen tops opening morning of first 2026 Bahrain pre-season test
Max Verstappen set the pace on the opening morning of Formula 1’s first 2026 pre-season test at the Bahrain International Circuit on Wednesday, February 11.
The Red Bull driver finished first on the timesheets during the four-hour morning session, giving his team an early benchmark as all 11 teams shared the track for the first time this week.
F1 news: Mercedes’ pre-season momentum sets up George Russell’s bid for Drivers’ Championship
As Formula 1 enters its most transformative season in years, all eyes are on Mercedes driver George Russell and his opportunity to fulfil the immense promise he has shown since arriving in F1.
With sweeping technical changes and fresh momentum at Mercedes, 2026 could be the year Russell transitions from contender to title challenger, writes Sports News Blitz’s Lucy Armour.
Abu Dhabi GP: Debriefing the 2025 F1 season - Lando Norris a worthy champion, Max Verstappen’s statement victory, a look towards 2026, and more
On Sunday, December 7, the 2025 F1 season came to an end with McLaren’s Lando Norris delivering a professional P3 finish to secure his first-ever World Drivers’ Championship at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Beating Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri to the title, the Brit brought the curtain down on what has been another thrilling year of action. And with just under 90 days until the circus gets going again in Melbourne, there is a lot to unpack in the build-up to a new era of F1.
Sports News Blitz’s F1 writer, Henry Eccles, analyses the major talking points to come out of the season finale at Abu Dhabi.
F1 news: Winners and losers from the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix as Lando Norris secures world title
Lando Norris finished third at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to clinch the 2025 Drivers’ Championship, while Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri did all they could to deny him by finishing first and second, respectively.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Eloise Stevens breaks down the winners and losers from the final race of the season.
Lando Norris crowned F1 world champion at Abu Dhabi finale despite Max Verstappen win
On Sunday, December 7, at the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Lando Norris made history.
By finishing third behind Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri, Norris secured his first-ever Formula 1 World Drivers’ Championship - a title he clinched by a bare two-point margin.
Qatar GP: McLaren’s strategy howler hands Max Verstappen crucial victory, Carlos Sainz podium makes Williams’ dreams a reality, Red Bull announce 2026 driver lineup, and more
The triple-header season finale continued at the Qatar Grand Prix on Sunday, November 30, with McLaren’s Lando Norris looking to secure the Drivers’ title in his thrilling fight with Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen.
But after a disastrous strategy error from McLaren, the three-way battle for the championship goes down to the wire at Abu Dhabi, with Verstappen’s win, Sainz’s surprise podium, and Red Bull’s 2026 driver lineup the other important highlights of this season’s penultimate weekend.
Sports News Blitz’s F1 writer, Henry Eccles, takes a look at the five key talking points to come out of the Qatar GP.
F1: Winners and losers from the 2025 Qatar Grand Prix
Max Verstappen won the Qatar Grand Prix, capitalising on a poor McLaren strategy that denied Lando Norris the chance to seal the 2025 Drivers’ Championship.
Sports News Blitz writer Eloise Stevens breaks down the winners and losers of the race at the Losail circuit as the Drivers’ Championship goes all the way to the last race of the season.
Qatar GP preview: McLaren’s double disqualification in Las Vegas, Max Verstappen’s title hopes, shock leadership changes at Aston Martin, and more burning questions
F1 returns to the fast and flowing Lusail Circuit for the Qatar Grand Prix on Sunday, November 30, with all eyes firmly on the three-way championship battle between Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen.
After a dramatic weekend both on and off track at Las Vegas, with McLaren’s double disqualification, Verstappen’s crucial victory, and a bombshell leadership change at Aston Martin, there is much to discuss as we continue the triple-header season finale.
Sports News Blitz’s F1 writer, Henry Eccles, dives into five burning questions in the build-up to the Qatar Grand Prix.
F1: Winners and losers from the 2025 Las Vegas GP
Max Verstappen won the Las Vegas Grand Prix, narrowing the gap to championship leader Lando Norris to just 24 points after both McLarens were disqualified.
Sports News Blitz writer Eloise Stevens looks at the winners and losers of the race in Nevada as the Drivers’ Championship takes yet another unexpected turn.
São Paulo GP: Lando Norris takes control of title fight, another Max Verstappen masterclass in Brazil, Ferrari in chaos after disastrous weekend, and more
F1 returned to the fan-favourite Interlagos Circuit for the São Paulo Grand Prix on Sunday, November 9.
A season-defining win for Lando Norris, another all-time great drive from Max Verstappen, and infighting at Ferrari, there is yet again a lot for F1 fans to discuss after a thrilling weekend of action.
Sports News Blitz’s F1 writer, Henry Eccles, takes a look at the five big talking points to come out of the São Paulo GP.
F1 news: Winners and losers from the 2025 Brazilian Grand Prix as Norris takes control of title race
Lando Norris triumphed at the Brazilian Grand Prix over the weekend, winning both the Sprint and main race to extend his lead in the Drivers’ Championship to 24 points.
Elsewhere, Max Verstappen delivered a remarkable recovery drive, narrowly missing out on second place after starting from the pit lane, while Oscar Piastri once again lost out to his rivals.
With everything still to play for, Sports News Blitz writer Eloise Stevens breaks down the biggest winners and losers from São Paulo.
Mexico City GP: Lando Norris takes control of title fight, Haas’ Ollie Bearman battles the best for shock finish, Lewis Hamilton penalty controversy, and more
To the sound of the Mariachi, F1 made its way to the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez for the Mexico City Grand Prix on Sunday, October 26.
A championship-defining drive from Lando Norris, controversy between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen, and a career-best finish for rookie Ollie Bearman - it was a weekend with no shortage of highlights.
Sports News Blitz’s F1 writer, Henry Eccles, takes a look at the biggest talking points to come out of the Mexican GP.
F1 news: Mexican GP winners and losers as Lando Norris overtakes Oscar Piastri in championship race
Lando Norris won the Mexican Grand Prix on Sunday to move one point ahead of McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri at the top of the Drivers’ Championship standings.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Eloise Stevens looks at the winners and losers from Mexico City as the fight for the championship gets ever closer.
2025 United States GP: Max Verstappen’s title hunt goes on, Oscar Piastri continues to struggle, Ferrari podium reignites Constructors’ P2 battle, and more
F1 began the Americas leg in Austin at the iconic Circuit of the Americas, home to the United States Grand Prix, on Sunday, October 19.
With Max Verstappen still in the hunt for a fifth world title win, leader Oscar Piastri struggling, and plenty of incidents throughout the weekend, there is yet again a lot for F1 fans to discuss.
Sports News Blitz’s F1 writer, Henry Eccles, takes a look at five of the biggest talking points to come out of the United States GP.