F1 news: Yuki Tsunoda to replace Liam Lawson at Red Bull from Japanese GP

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.

Read More
F1 News: Biggest winners and losers from F1 2025 Chinese Grand Prix
F1, F1 2025 season news, F1 news, Chinese GP Henry Eccles F1, F1 2025 season news, F1 news, Chinese GP Henry Eccles

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.

Read More
F1 news: McLaren star Oscar Piastri makes up for Melbourne misery, Haas impress and more
F1, F1 2025 season news, F1 news, Chinese GP Harrison Pearce F1, F1 2025 season news, F1 news, Chinese GP Harrison Pearce

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.

Read More
F1 news: Lewis Hamilton responds to radio criticism and calls out double standards

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.

Read More
F1 news: McLaren star Lando Norris weathers the storm in Melbourne

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.

Read More
F1 2025 preview: Biggest winners and losers from Bahrain pre-season testing
F1, F1 2025 season news, F1 news Henry Eccles F1, F1 2025 season news, F1 news Henry Eccles

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.

Read More
2025 F1 pre-season testing begins: Early signs, controversies, and standout performances
F1, F1 2025 season news, F1 news Samy Aouati F1, F1 2025 season news, F1 news Samy Aouati

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.

Read More
F1 preview: Key things to look out for as 2025 pre-season testing gets underway in Bahrain
F1, F1 2025 season news, F1 news Henry Eccles F1, F1 2025 season news, F1 news Henry Eccles

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.

Read More
F1 news: Five reasons to be excited for the first F1 race of 2025

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.

Read More
F1 news: The FIA clampdown on F1’s ‘flexible wings’ saga explained
F1, F1 news, F1 2025 season news Nicole Powell F1, F1 news, F1 2025 season news Nicole Powell

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.

Read More
F1 news: Five reasons to be excited for the 2025 F1 season
F1, F1 2025 season news, F1 news Noah Ngcobo F1, F1 2025 season news, F1 news Noah Ngcobo

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.

Read More
Max Verstappen and Liam Lawson: A new era at Red Bull Racing

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.

Read More
F1 news: Red Bull’s Max Verstappen secures fourth drivers’ title amid thrilling Las Vegas showdown

F1 news: Red Bull’s Max Verstappen secures fourth drivers’ title amid thrilling Las Vegas showdown

The 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix was a spectacle of brilliant racing and broken records, with Max Verstappen's crucial fifth-place finish securing him a historic fourth World Championship

Sports News Blitz writer Noah Ngcobo takes us through what was a historic night in the streets of Sin City.

Read More
Las Vegas Grand Prix: Max Verstappen set for fourth title, McLaren vs Ferrari and more

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.

Read More
Las Vegas Grand Prix analysis: Lando Norris in last-chance saloon in Sin City

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.

Read More
Brazilian Grand Prix analysis: A classic Formula 1 challenge with Championship implications
F1, F1 news, Brazilian GP news, Max Verstappen news Noah Ngcobo F1, F1 news, Brazilian GP news, Max Verstappen news Noah Ngcobo

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.

Read More
Mexican Grand Prix analysis: Max Verstappen vs Lando Norris battle getting spicy
F1, F1 news, Max Verstappen news, Lando Norris news Noah Ngcobo F1, F1 news, Max Verstappen news, Lando Norris news Noah Ngcobo

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.

Read More
Lando Norris vs Max Verstappen: An insight into Formula 1’s dramatic season climax
F1, F1 news, Lando Norris news, Max Verstappen news Samuel Leasley F1, F1 news, Lando Norris news, Max Verstappen news Samuel Leasley

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.

Read More