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.
Chinese GP: Lewis Hamilton’s first Ferrari pole highlights a resurgent weekend in Shanghai
After a challenging season opener in Australia, Ferrari and Lewis Hamilton have bounced back with a standout performance in Sprint Qualifying at the Chinese Grand Prix weekend.
F1 news: Lewis Hamilton responds to radio criticism and calls out double standards
Lewis Hamilton has hit back at criticism over his radio messages with Ferrari race engineer Riccardo Adami, insisting the situation has been exaggerated.
As the seven-time world champion settles into his new team, he has called out what he sees as double standards in how driver-engineer communications are scrutinised.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Noah Ngcobo breaks down Hamilton’s response.
F1 Academy news: Five things you need to know about Chinese F1 Academy Wild Card driver Shi Wei ahead of the Chinese Grand Prix
The inaugural race weekend of the 2025 F1 Academy season starts at the Shanghai International Circuit from March 21 to 23.
Chinese F1 Academy Wild Card driver Shi Wei will be joining the grid - for the Chinese GP only - to represent her racing talent in her homeland.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Ayla Vaughan will explain the top five things you need to know about Shi Wei, the first Chinese F1 Academy driver.
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.
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.
Australian GP: Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton fail to impress as Ferrari lock out fourth row
The long-anticipated 2025 Formula 1 season has finally kicked off in Australia.
An early morning for European and African fans saw an entertaining qualifying session take place at Albert Park, Melbourne.
With most eyes on Ferrari ahead of the 2025 Australian Grand Prix, expectations were high heading into qualifying.
In Free Practice 2, Charles Leclerc impressed, topping the time sheets and setting the pace for qualifying.
However, come qualifying, Ferrari were underwhelming, to say the least.
F1 news: Lewis Hamilton gears up for Ferrari debut at the Australian Grand Prix
Sports News Blitz brings you the latest from the world of Formula 1, and few stories are as captivating as Lewis Hamilton’s highly anticipated debut for Ferrari.
F1 fanatic Noah Ngcobo breaks down what to expect as the seven-time world champion takes on a new challenge with the Scuderia.
F1 news: Five drivers who could line up for Cadillac on the 2026 F1 grid
F1 finally has its 11th team after a deal was formally approved to allow General Motors to enter its Cadillac brand for the 2026 season on Friday, March 7.
According to Team Principal Graeme Lowdon, Cadillac are now able to have ‘meaningful conversations’ with potential drivers, and teased there could be at least half a dozen contenders for their seats.
Sports News Blitz’s F1 writer Henry Eccles takes a look at five possible candidates to start the 2026 F1 season under the iconic American manufacturer’s name.
F1 news: Toto Wolff’s broken promise to Lewis Hamilton on Max Verstappen
Netflix’s latest season of Drive to Survive has pulled back the curtain on a stunning revelation about Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff and his dealings with Lewis Hamilton.
Sports News Blitz writer Noah Ngcobo examines how this revelation could redefine the Hamilton-Mercedes fallout.
F1 2025 preview: Biggest winners and losers from Bahrain pre-season testing
With pre-season testing wrapped up in Bahrain, the build-up to F1’s 2025 season opener in Melbourne on Sunday, March 16 is well underway.
It is always hard to get a clear picture of where all the teams are at, but 2025 has been particularly tricky after some of the curveballs the Sakhir circuit threw at us this pre-season - whether it be weird weather conditions, power outages, or a rogue bus on track.
Nevertheless, Sports News Blitz’s F1 writer Henry Eccles breaks down the biggest winners and losers to come out of the three days of testing in Bahrain.
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.
F1 preview: Key things to look out for as 2025 pre-season testing gets underway in Bahrain
On Wednesday, February 26, F1 makes its long-awaited return to the track for three days of pre-season testing in Bahrain.
It is often said that testing ultimately means very little, as teams scramble to hide their true performance from their rival competitors.
But Sports News Blitz’s F1 writer Henry Eccles disagrees and takes a look at the key things to look out for in preparation for what could be F1’s tightest season yet.
F1 news: Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari debut steals spotlight as F1 pre-season testing kicks off in Bahrain
Lewis Hamilton will light up the Bahrain International Circuit with his Ferrari come Wednesday, February 26.
In this article, Sports News Blitz F1 expert Noah Ngcobo breaks down what to expect from the seven-time world champion’s highly anticipated pre-season debut.
F1 75 - A spectacle to remember
Formula 1 made history on Tuesday, February 19, with a groundbreaking event that set a new benchmark for the sport.
Sports News Blitz writer Samy Aouati perfectly captured the electrifying atmosphere of the night.
F1 news: Lewis Hamilton finds fresh confidence after driving new Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari remain at the centre of the Formula 1 spotlight in 2025, as their highly anticipated partnership kicks off with promise.
With the seven-time world champion embracing his fresh start in red, Sports News Blitz writer Noah Ngcobo explores how Hamilton's early impressions suggest Ferrari may finally have all the pieces to end their title drought.
F1 75 Live: A star-studded celebration at The O2 Arena
Formula 1 is set to kick off its 75th anniversary celebrations with a star-packed event, F1 75 Live, taking place at The O2 Arena in London on February 18.
Hosted by British comedian and actor Jack Whitehall, the evening will be filled with exciting performances from a variety of global musical acts.
F1 Academy news: Tina Hausmann stays with Aston Martin for the 2025 season
Aston Martin and PREMA Racing have announced their continued partnership with Tina Hausmann into the 2025 F1 Academy season.
She becomes the thirteenth confirmed driver set to compete in the Formula 1-backed feeder series for the 2025 season.