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.
Toto Wolff issues McLaren warning after Italian GP: ‘McLaren set a precedent that is very difficult to undo’
Max Verstappen won the 2025 Italian GP, but it wasn’t his return to the top spot that stole the spotlight.
Rather, it was McLaren’s infamous ‘Papaya rules’, controversially coming into play, that made the headlines.
F1 news: Lando Norris backed for title fightback ahead of Italian GP by McLaren and Andrea Stella
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has backed Lando Norris to respond strongly in the Formula 1 title race, insisting the British driver’s best form may still be to come.
Norris lost vital ground in the championship fight after a tough Dutch Grand Prix, where he retired due to an oil leak, but Stella believes the setback could spark an even greater performance from his driver.
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.
'It's going to be decided in Lando Norris' head' - Nico Rosberg on McLaren's fierce title fight
The 2025 Formula 1 title race is shaping up to be one of the closest battles in years, and it’s happening inside the McLaren garage.
Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris are separated by just nine points as the season heads into its final stretch, and former world champion Nico Rosberg believes Piastri may already have the upper hand.
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: Has Oscar Piastri overtaken Lando Norris for the McLaren top spot?
Oscar Piastri has won six races and achieved eleven podiums so far in this Formula 1 season. He is also currently leading the Drivers’ championship standings.
A close second is McLaren team-mate Lando Norris, who many people classed as the better of the two drivers at the start of the season, especially what Norris did last season to help them secure the Constructors’ Championship.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Harrison Pearce explores whether Oscar Piastri has actually overtaken his British team-mate Lando Norris to that number one driver’s spot.
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.
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.
McLaren CEO Zak Brown says Max Verstappen is ‘carrying Red Bull’ as Mercedes whispers grow louder
McLaren CEO Zak Brown didn’t hold back ahead of the British Grand Prix, declaring Max Verstappen is effectively “carrying” Red Bull - and hinting at deeper rumblings behind the scenes.
Reports, backed by Brown’s sharp tone, claim the Dutch world champion is open to joining Mercedes in 2026.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
F1 news: Oscar Piastri vs Lando Norris and McLaren’s biggest title threats
McLaren appear to be fierce contenders for the Constructors’ Championship this season, currently leading Mercedes and Red Bull Racing in the standings.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Madison Stoneman looks at the British racing team’s chances of taking home the title come December.
F1 news: Five things Red Bull Racing have learned so far this season
The first six races of the Formula 1 season are done and dusted, and the overall picture with regard to the Drivers’ and Constructors’ championships is starting to take shape.
In a somewhat surprising twist, Red Bull Racing – the team that has by all accounts dominated the sport recently – is having a tough time this year.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Annika Böttcher looks at five aspects of the Austrian team’s struggles so far.
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.
Miami Grand Prix: A surprise Sprint pole, Ferrari chaos and another Oscar Piastri win
This weekend saw Formula 1 return to Miami for the fourth year in a row, a weekend headlined by two incredible races, a new face on pole and more Papaya victories.
In this article, Sports News Blitz’s Oliver Carter takes us through all the action from what was an exciting weekend at the Miami International Autodrome circuit.