F1’s big gamble to fix boring racing, Why Hamilton's Ferrari struggles have no easy fix, and other big updates

F1’s big gamble to fix boring racing

Formula 1's recent races have been criticized for their predictability, largely due to dominant one-stop strategies that limit on-track action and overtaking opportunities. Even though Pirelli brought softer tires to push for more stops, teams are too good at saving their tires, so they still only pit once. One idea is to offer tires that are further apart in performance, like giving teams C2, C4, and C5 tires, to force different strategies. Another idea is to raise the pitlane speed limit, so pit stops take less time and teams might stop more often.

Click here to read the full article by Jon Noble (the-race.com)

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Why Hamilton's Ferrari struggles have no easy fix

Lewis Hamilton is struggling at Ferrari because he is having a hard time getting used to the SF-25 car and the way today's F1 cars work. His old driving style, braking late and turning sharply, doesn’t fit with these cars, which need smoother driving through corners. So far, teammate Charles Leclerc has been faster, as Hamilton has been about 0.25 seconds slower in qualifying and has finished behind him in every race. Even though it’s been tough, Hamilton and the team know there’s no quick fix, but they’re working together to improve things.

Click here to read the full article by Jake Nichol (racingnews365.com)

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Ranking the rookies after five races

Five rookies were ranked after the first five races of the 2025 season. Kimi Antonelli closed the gap to George Russell and scored 38 points to receive an A-. Isack Hadjar bounced back from an early crash and now qualifies regularly in the top ten, which led to an A-. Oliver Bearman helped Haas improve, while Gabriel Bortoleto and Jack Doohan were reviewed but did not receive clear grades.

Click here to read the full article by Fergal Walsh (racingnews365.com)

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Norris finds inspiration from eBay

eBay takes Lando Norris on a trip down memory lane. They surprise him with some of his favorite things from eBay, like a Valentino Rossi jacket, a helmet, and even some cool car parts, including a tiny gear stick. But the highlight of the collection? A piece of gaming gear that probably means the most to him.

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Why Hamilton is off to a rough start

Lewis Hamilton’s time at Ferrari hasn’t gone as well as many had hoped. After five races, there have been signs of progress, but they didn’t last. He’s said the car doesn’t feel right for him, and instead of getting better, things seem to be slipping. The question now is whether he’ll be able to turn it around as time goes on.