2025 Japan GP talking points: Max Verstappen’s masterclass, McLaren’s missed opportunity, and is Suzuka the new Monaco?
F1 kicked off its first triple-header of the 2025 season with the Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday, April 6, held at the iconic Suzuka Circuit.
While not a lot of wheel-to-wheel action was on display during the Grand Prix itself, a vintage qualifying lap, questionable strategy calls, and impressive performances from F1’s young guns have all ensured there is still plenty to discuss.
Sports News Blitz’s F1 writer Henry Eccles takes a look at the five big talking points to come out of this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix.
F1 news: Yuki Tsunoda to replace Liam Lawson at Red Bull from Japanese GP
Red Bull Racing have announced the promotion of Yuki Tsunoda to their senior Formula 1 team, replacing Liam Lawson as Max Verstappen's teammate starting from the upcoming Japanese Grand Prix.
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 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: Five reasons to be excited for the first F1 race of 2025
The 2025 Formula 1 season is upon us, and with it comes a wave of anticipation, drama, and unanswered questions.
From blockbuster team-mate battles to shifting team hierarchies, this season’s opener promises to set the tone for an explosive year.
With a mix of veteran legends, rising stars, and teams looking to stake their claim, the first race will be crucial in revealing who has the upper hand.
Sports News Blitz writer Noah Ngcobo gives us five key storylines to watch when the lights go out for the first time this year.
F1 news: Five reasons to be excited for the 2025 F1 season
The start of the 2025 Formula 1 season draws near.
The official launch at the O2 Arena in London and pre-season testing kick off in February, with the first Grand Prix of the season set to start in March.
With so much to look forward to, Sports News Blitz writer Noah Ngcobo takes us through the most anticipatory delights of the 2025 F1 season.
Max Verstappen and Liam Lawson: A new era at Red Bull Racing
The start of the 2025 Formula 1 season draws near, and eight out of 10 teams will begin with new driver pairings.
Among the most anticipated pairings of the 2025 season is that of Red Bull.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Noah Ngcobo delves into the complexities and intriguing nature of yet another new Red Bull pairing.
F1 2025 driver line-up preview: Charles Leclerc to outshine Lewis Hamilton at Ferrari
Excitement and anticipation are building ahead of the 2025 F1 season, with Lewis Hamilton’s headline-hogging move to Ferrari sending fans into a frenzy.
The former Mercedes man will be stepping into the famous Rosso Corsa of the Tifosi and will be aiming to challenge Charles Leclerc for top-dog status in the team.
Defending champion Max Verstappen also has a new team-mate at Red Bull Racing following the departure of Sergio Perez - and the arrival of Liam Lawson.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Christian Willis takes a look into some of F1’s new driver line-ups and makes early predictions for the upcoming 2025 season.
F1 news: A look at five rising stars looking to replicate Lando Norris’ impact
McLaren’s Lando Norris will be aiming to continue his sizzling form at the 2024 Monaco Grand Prix, having finished on the podium in the last two races.