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: Zhou Guanyu returns to Ferrari as reserve driver for the 2025 season
Ferrari have announced the signing of Zhou Guanyu as their reserve driver for the 2025 Formula 1 season.
Zhou will share the role with 24 Hours of Le Mans winner and former Alfa Romeo F1 driver Antonio Giovinazzi.
F1 Academy news: 2025 grid expands as Maya Weug returns with Ferrari and Aurelia Nobels stays with PUMA
2025 is off to a strong start for women in motorsports, with PUMA and Ferrari reaffirming their long-term commitment to Aurelia Nobels and Maya Weug, respectively.
Both drivers, who raced under these partnerships in 2024, will continue their journeys with PUMA and Ferrari in the 2025 F1 Academy season.
With drivers only eligible to compete in F1 Academy for two seasons, these continued partnerships are even more significant, ensuring that talent isn’t just developed but supported beyond their time in the series.
As members of the Ferrari Driver Academy, their continued backing sends a clear message to the wider motorsport community - women in motorsports deserve long-term support to break through in a male-dominated industry.
F1 news: Five key moments defining Lewis Hamilton’s early days at Ferrari
In a month’s time, Lewis Hamilton will race in a Ferrari for the first time.
The build-up to the first race weekend has been nothing short of exciting, as Hamilton has already completed his first media and track test days at his new team.
In this article, Sports News Blitz writer Noah Ngcobo takes us through five key moments of Hamilton’s early days at the Scuderia.
F1 news: Lewis Hamilton crashes in third day of testing with Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton crashed during his third day of testing with Ferrari during the team’s private test run in Barcelona.
Thankfully, he is believed to be okay, having walked out of the incident unharmed.
Ferrari is currently running a three-day private test at the Spanish Grand Prix venue, the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.
F1 news: Is Ralf Schumacher protecting his brother’s legacy?
Ralf Schumacher has often sided against Lewis Hamilton in favour of Michael Schumacher.
With Hamilton now officially a Ferrari driver, Sports News Blitz writer Samy Aouati explores whether Ralf's comments stem from genuine belief or a desire to safeguard Michael Schumacher’s enduring legacy.
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.
F1 news: A new dawn for Ferrari - Lewis Hamilton begins his Maranello chapter
On Wednesday morning, Lewis Hamilton made his highly anticipated testing debut with Ferrari.
The private session was held at the testing Fiorano track in Maranello, with Hamilton’s family present, and physio, Angela Cullen, with whom he recently reunited.
Samy Aouati, Sports News Blitz writer, analyses how the Brit will fare with his new team.
F1 news: Lewis Hamilton called Sebastian Vettel ahead of Ferrari testing debut
Lewis Hamilton stepped into Ferrari’s iconic red for the first time at a private test in Fiorano on Wednesday.
According to reports from Italian outlet Corriere Della Sera, Hamilton “called Vettel on the phone in recent weeks to prepare for his first day” at Ferrari.
Vettel, a former Ferrari driver, was Hamilton's rival throughout his Red Bull Racing years and later during his time in Rosso Corsa.
Although the two multiple world champions were rivals across different eras, the pair became friends, with Hamilton recently calling him his greatest “ally” and “the best world champion” he knows.
F1 news: A new era begins - Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari dream
Lewis Hamilton kicked off his Ferrari journey on Monday with a visit to the factory in Maranello.
The welcome was accompanied by high-ranking Ferrari personnel, as well as an iconic Ferrari sportscar, the F40.
Sports News Blitz writer Noah Ngcobo reflects on a memorable first day for the Brit in his new team.