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Vasseur calls for ‘much better job’ from Ferrari at Monaco GP

Ferrari's performance continues to falter as they face tough competition from McLaren and Max Verstappen. With the Monaco Grand Prix approaching, can the Prancing Horse find the pace they need to succeed?

Motoring F1 Grand Prix
Jehran Naidoo|Published

Pressure mounts for Ferrari’s Hamilton and Leclerc to deliver at Imola

With the European segment of the F1 calendar kicking off at Imola, Ferrari drivers Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc face mounting pressure to perform in front of their home crowd.

Motoring F1 Grand Prix
Jehran Naidoo|Published

Lewis Hamilton’s time at Ferrari may be cut short

After a shaky start to his career at Ferrari, scarping a high finish of P5, pundits think Lewis Hamilton may leave Tifoso.

Motoring F1 Grand Prix
Jehran Naidoo|Published

Max Verstappen dominates Japanese Grand Prix for first win of 2025 season

Max Verstappen secured his first victory of the 2025 season at the Japanese Grand Prix, leading from pole to chequered flag, with McLaren's Lando Norris finishing a close second.

Motoring F1 Grand Prix
AFP|Published

Watch VideoMcLaren lay the perfect foundation as Mercedes and Ferrari crack

Lando Norris and McLaren lead the way early in the season with back-to-back team wins in the opening two races to lead both championships heading into Japan.

Motoring F1 Grand Prix
Obakeng Meletse|Published

Lewis Hamilton wants to help create a Ferrari F40 successor, named after his race number

Lewis Hamilton is eager to design a successor to the iconic Ferrari F40, complete with a manual gearbox.

Motoring Industry News
Jason Woosey|Published

Watch VideoShock as Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton, Charles Leclerc disqualified from Chinese Grand Prix

In a surprising turn of events, Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc, along with Alpine's Pierre Gasly, were disqualified from the Chinese Grand Prix due to technical violations.

Motoring F1 Grand Prix
AFP|Published

Watch VideoMax Verstappen rallies but Oscar Piastri wins Chinese Grand Prix in McLaren one-two finish

Oscar Piastri led from pole to secure a stunning victory at the Chinese Grand Prix, as McLaren celebrated a remarkable one-two finish with Lando Norris taking second place.

Motoring F1 Grand Prix
AFP|Published

Watch VideoOscar Piastri takes Chinese GP pole after Lewis Hamilton secures first Ferrari win in sprint

Lewis Hamilton secures first Ferrari victory in Sprint Race at Chinese GP, following a challenging start to the season.

Motoring F1 Grand Prix
AFP|Published

'Gobsmacked' Lewis Hamilton smashes Shanghai lap record for first Ferrari pole

In a historic qualifying session at Shanghai, Lewis Hamilton delivered a masterclass performance that not only secured his first pole position for Ferrari but also shattered a 20-year-old lap record, leaving even the seven-time world champion himself stunned by the achievement.

Motoring F1 Grand Prix
AFP|Published

Watch VideoLando Norris triumphs over Max Verstappen in rain-soaked Australian Grand Prix

Lando Norris secured a sensational victory at the rain-drenched Australian Grand Prix, narrowly defeating world champion Max Verstappen. The challenging conditions at Melbourne’s Albert Park Circuit saw multiple accidents, leading to frequent safety car deployments.

Motoring F1 Grand Prix
AFP|Published

Watch VideoLando Norris sends F1 warning at Australian GP practice, Lewis Hamilton off the pace in Ferrari

Lando Norris sets the pace in Australian GP practice, leaving reigning champion Verstappen in his wake while Hamilton struggles in his Ferrari debut.

Motoring F1 Grand Prix
AFP|Published

Sports Minister Gayton Mckenzie predicts F1's Top 3 finishers

South Africa’s Minister of Sports, Art and Culture Gayton Mckenzie has made his prediction on who will finish top 3 for the 2025 Formula 1 season. , backing Lewis Hamilton to win in a Ferrari for the first time.

Motoring F1 Grand Prix
Jehran Naidoo|Updated

Hamilton calls Ferrari debut 'most exciting period of my life'

After 12 years with Mercedes he will race for the first time in the Ferrari red at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix this week, knowing expectations are high.

Motoring F1 Grand Prix
AFP|Published

Watch VideoBrandon Beack's thrilling race against a Ferrari to promote disability awareness

Para athlete Brandon Beack races a Ferrari 296 GTS at Killarney International Raceway to raise awareness for disability support, backed by Scuderia South Africa.

News South Africa Western Cape
Kim Kay|Published

Watch VideoLewis Hamilton in red, Max Verstappen under pressure . . . Here are the storylines for F1's 75th anniversary

Get ready for the 2025 Formula One season, celebrating 75 years of racing. Max Verstappen aims for a fifth consecutive title, but Lando Norris is ready to challenge him, while Lewis Hamilton's move to Ferrari adds to the excitement.

Motoring F1 Grand Prix
AFP|Published

Experience the future of art at global digital art exhibition

Explore the intersection of art and technology at Cape Town's groundbreaking digital art exhibition

Weekend Argus News
Staff Reporter|Published

Lewis Hamilton in red: a fashion statement, or Ferrari’s future? | Break Point Column

Seven-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton’s move to Scuderia Ferrari marks a new chapter in his career. But will Hamilton’s technical expertise and passion for racing be enough to make a difference this season?

Motoring F1 Grand Prix
Morgan Bolton|Published

Lewis Hamilton opens up about "first time" in Ferrari

For the first time since joining the Italian racing powerhouse, Lewis Hamilton opens up about his first time in a Ferrari

Motoring F1 Grand Prix
Jehran Naidoo|Published

Watch VideoCarlos Sainz says seven-time F1 champ Lewis Hamilton can make Ferrari great again

Carlis Sainz made way for Lewis Hamilton's move, with the 30-year-old Spaniard now lining up for Williams instead.

Motoring F1 Grand Prix
Yolande Du Preez|Published

Ferrari reports another record-breaking year

Profit was up 21 percent on the previous year to 1. 53 billion euros ($1. 58 billion), beating the 1. 46 billion euros predicted by analysts surveyed by Factset.

Motoring Industry News
Published

Lewis Hamilton unharmed after crashing during Ferrari Barcelona test

Seven-time F1 champion Lewis Hamilton's transition to Ferrari faced an early challenge as he crashed during private testing in Barcelona.

Motoring F1 Grand Prix
Yolande Du Preez|Published

WATCH: Why did Lewis Hamilton switch to Ferrari, and how much does he have left in the tank?

As the excitement over switch to Ferrari reaches fever pitch, Lewis Hamilton is no stranger to massive change as he made a highly-publicised team change in the early part of his career.

Motoring F1 Grand Prix
Michael Sherman|Published

Watch VideoLewis Hamilton may end up on the Ferrari scrap heap of champions past if he doesn't get a fast car

Lewis Hamilton makes his much-anticipated debut in a Ferrari F1 car, aiming to bring glory back to the Scuderia after years of disappointment.

Motoring F1 Grand Prix
John Goliath|Published

Lewis Hamilton begins 'new chapter' at Ferrari

Seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton marked a historic moment in motorsport history as he stepped into Ferrari's legendary Maranello headquarters for the first time as their driver.

Motoring F1 Grand Prix
AFP|Published