F1 news: McLaren’s Pato O’Ward rejects Formula 1 dream over 2026 ‘Mario Kart’ regulations
McLaren IndyCar driver Pato O’Ward has given up on his dream of driving in Formula 1 – not due to his age or continued success in IndyCar, but purely because of F1’s new “Mario Kart” style of racing.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Luca Salmasi takes a closer look at O’Ward’s thoughts on the new regulations and why his dream no longer lies in F1.
F1 news: Which drivers will take part in Free Practice 1 at season-ending Abu Dhabi GP?
Nine rookie drivers will get to drive an F1 car during FP1 in Abu Dhabi as part of the mandated rookie free practice sessions for all 10 teams on the grid.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Ayla Vaughan explores which drivers will participate in FP1 and assesses the importance of these rookie sessions.