Lewis Hamilton’s disqualification sparks FIA rule change debate and raises Ferrari concerns
Just as things were starting to look up for Lewis Hamilton following his surprise Sprint win at the Chinese Grand Prix, a double disqualification for he and his team-mate quickly followed after the main Grand Prix.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Noah Ngcobo delves into the aftermath of the disqualifications, examining the FIA’s controversial technical regulations, Ferrari’s internal challenges, and what this means for Hamilton’s ongoing season.
F1 News: Biggest winners and losers from F1 2025 Chinese Grand Prix
With three disqualifications, strategy gambles, and rumours already starting to swirl in the driver market, it was another dramatic weekend of F1 as China hosted the first Sprint weekend of the season.
Following the slippery season-opener at a rainy Albert Park in Melbourne, all eyes were on how the likes of Oscar Piastri, Lewis Hamilton, and Liam Lawson would bounce back from difficult starts to the 2025 campaign.
Sports News Blitz’s F1 writer Henry Eccles breaks down the biggest winners and losers to come out of the Chinese Grand Prix on Sunday, March 23.
F1 news: McLaren star Oscar Piastri makes up for Melbourne misery, Haas impress and more
The 2025 Formula One season is already heating up, and McLaren’s Oscar Piastri has made an early statement by clinching his third F1 victory at the Chinese Grand Prix.
McLaren now leads both the Drivers’ and Constructors’ Championships, signalling that they may be serious contenders this season.
With plenty of predictions swirling before the season kicked off, Sports News Blitz writer Harrison Pearce takes a closer look at five teams and how they fared at the Chinese Grand Prix.
Chinese GP: Lewis Hamilton’s Sprint victory sparks Ferrari’s hopes despite Shanghai qualifying struggles
The Chinese Grand Prix weekend started on a high note for Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari.
After struggling in Australia, the seven-time world champion seemed more at ease with the SF-25 as soon as he hit the track in Shanghai.
Hamilton looked competitive from the outset, finishing Free Practice in P4 and securing pole position for the Sprint race.