2025 Bahrain GP talking points: Oscar Piastri’s championship statement, Red Bull in crisis, George Russell’s heroics and more
Following a pretty dull weekend in Japan, F1 fans were hopeful that the 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix would serve up an exciting show, with more opportunities for overtaking and a wider variety of tyre strategies.
Thankfully, Bahrain did not disappoint - with frequent battles up and down the grid, and a safety car restart only adding more drama to what was already a more interesting race than Japan after just the opening few laps.
Sports News Blitz’s F1 writer Henry Eccles takes a look at the biggest talking points to come out of a thrilling Bahrain Grand Prix on Sunday, April 13.
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.
Japan GP: Red Bull’s controversial driver swap, Lando Norris vs Oscar Piastri, track conditions and more burning questions at Suzuka
After two long weeks, F1 is back in action at the Japanese Grand Prix to kick off the first of three triple-headers in the 2025 season.
With multiple race winners, dramatic disqualifications, and a controversial driver swap coming out of the first two rounds, the F1 circus now heads to the iconic Suzuka Circuit for the ultimate driving test on Sunday, April 6.
Sports News Blitz’s F1 writer Henry Eccles looks at five big questions that every F1 fan ought to be asking in the build-up to what many drivers regard as their favourite race on the calendar.
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 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.
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 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 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 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.
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 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.
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.
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.