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.
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.
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 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: 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: The FIA clampdown on F1’s ‘flexible wings’ saga explained
‘Flexi-wings’ caused quite the kerfuffle during the 2024 Formula 1 season, and as a result, 2025 has seen the FIA tighten a technical directive.
The revised technical directive, TD018, will come into effect from the 2025 F1 Spanish Grand Prix, with thorough wing tests to follow in the following rounds.
McLaren analysis: A look at where it went wrong for Lando Norris in 2024 F1 title fight
Max Verstappen was crowned the 2024 Formula 1 world champion in Las Vegas, ending Lando Norris’ title aspirations.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Harry Whitfield explores the reasons why Norris came just short in his bid to win the 2024 F1 World Championship.
Las Vegas Grand Prix: Max Verstappen set for fourth title, McLaren vs Ferrari and more
Max Verstappen can win his fourth consecutive World Championship if he outscores Lando Norris or the British driver finishes outside the top 10.
Ferrari and McLaren are separated by 36 points heading into the final triple-header of the season as the battle for sixth in the Constructors rages on.
Sports News Blitz writer Harry Whitfield explores the big talking points heading into this weekend’s Las Vegas Grand Prix in Sin City.
F1 news: Lewis Hamilton hails ‘incredible’ rise of Ferrari and McLaren
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton has revealed his admiration for the performances of rival teams Ferrari and McLaren in recent months, saying they have been ‘quite incredible’.
Sports News Blitz writer George Russell takes a look at the Brit’s decision to move to Ferrari and considers what it means for Charles Leclerc.
Las Vegas Grand Prix analysis: Lando Norris in last-chance saloon in Sin City
After a diabolical display at the Brazilian GP last week that saw him finish 6th, Lando Norris may have missed his chance to overhaul Max Verstappen in the Drivers’ Championship.
Sports News Blitz writer Harrison Pearce looks ahead to the Las Vegas GP and examines what Norris must do to keep his title chances alive.
Las Vegas Grand Prix 2024: How to watch the race, start time and previous winners
The global excitement surrounding Formula 1 will reach fever pitch when Las Vegas hosts its highly anticipated second Grand Prix on November 24.
Sports News Blitz’s George Russell takes a look at all you need to know about the Sin City event.
Brazilian Grand Prix analysis: A classic Formula 1 challenge with Championship implications
The Brazilian GP at Sao Paulo’s famous Interlagos Circuit is a jewel in the F1 calendar, delivering some of the most memorable moments in the sport’s history.
Sports News Blitz writer Noah Ngcobo looks at the track’s history, assesses the current Championship race, and analyses the impact of Max Verstappen’s grid penalty.
Mexican Grand Prix analysis: Max Verstappen vs Lando Norris battle getting spicy
The Mexican Grand Prix was charged with controversy as Max Verstappen and Lando Norris clashed in a dramatic showdown that led to significant penalties for the Red Bull star.
Sports News Blitz writer Noah Ngcobo dissects the action-packed race which ensures excitement is building nicely ahead of this weekend’s Brazilian Grand Prix.
Lando Norris vs Max Verstappen: An insight into Formula 1’s dramatic season climax
Lando Norris is hot on the heels of Max Verstappen in the F1 title race - but is quickly running out of races to close the gap of 52 points to the Championship leader.
Sports News Blitz’s Sam Leasley sits down with Pole Position podcast host Talia Hill to discuss their perspectives on the season so far and what drama they expect in the remaining races.
F1 Singapore GP news: Lando Norris breaks pole jinx; Daniel Ricciardo bids farewell
McLaren driver Lando Norris left his title rival Max Verstappen in the dust as he won from pole position by a margin of 21 seconds at the Marina Bay Street Circuit on Sunday.
Sports News Blitz’s F1 writer Harry Whitfield takes a look at some of the biggest talking points from the Singapore Grand Prix.