F1 Features

The dangerous precedent set by F1 drivers' lax approach to COVID-19

01/15/2021 - 11:34

Lewis Larkam argues that some F1 drivers' relaxed approach to coronavirus is sending out the wrong message at a time of crisis.

Button to Ferrari and nine other F1 driver moves that never happened

01/13/2021 - 11:24

Following Jenson Button's revelation that he passed up the chance to drive for Ferrari, Crash.net looks at 10 F1 driver moves that never happened...

Can adaptable F1 really pull off ambitious 23-race season?

01/12/2021 - 11:29

After defying the odds in 2020, F1 faces an even greater challenge in 2021. Can it pull off its ambitious 23-race calendar amid a pandemic?

What next for Alpine after Abiteboul’s shock F1 departure?

01/12/2021 - 09:22

Crash.net's Lewis Larkam looks into the reasons why Cyril Abiteboul has left his F1 post, and what it means for Alpine going forwards...

What a revised 2021 F1 calendar could look like with Chinese GP at risk

01/10/2021 - 09:36

An early look at F1's possible contingency plans with races in Australia and China set to be postponed amid concern over the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Why Mercedes remain relaxed over Lewis Hamilton’s F1 contract

01/09/2021 - 10:53

Crash.net's Lewis Larkam considers why Lewis Hamilton is yet to sign a new F1 contract - and why Mercedes remain relaxed over the timeframe.

Perseverance pays off as patient Aitken keeps his F1 dream alive

01/08/2021 - 10:33

In an exclusive interview with Crash.net, Williams reserve driver Jack Aitken reflects on his whirlwind F1 debut in Bahrain and why he is determined it does not remain a one-off...

Why Williams is shifting its F1 strategy for closer ties with Mercedes

01/06/2021 - 10:13

Crash.net F1 Digital Editor Lewis Larkam analyses why Williams is giving up on some of its independent DNA in favour of closer ties with Mercedes.

New faces, names and rules - What’s changing for the 2021 F1 season?

01/05/2021 - 09:44

A look at what is changing for the upcoming 2021 F1 season ahead of the sport's major regulation overhaul for 2022.

2021 F1 season: Six things we cannot wait for this year…

01/03/2021 - 11:26

The start of a new year means a new F1 season is just around the corner… But after a year like no other in 2020, what will 2021 deliver?

10 moments that defined the 2020 F1 season - Part 2

12/31/2020 - 12:00

On the last day of the year, Crash.net completes its rundown of the top 10 moments that defined the 2020 F1 season...

10 moments that defined the 2020 F1 season - Part 1

12/30/2020 - 11:11

Crash.net picks out 10 moments that defined the 2020 F1 season, beginning with part one today...

The areas Perez must own to succeed where F1 predecessors failed at Red Bull

12/27/2020 - 12:21

Crash.net's Lewis Larkam takes a look at the areas Sergio Perez must deliver in order to meet Red Bull's expectations and ensure he avoids a similar fate to his predecessors...

Why there is so much excitement surrounding F1’s next Japanese driver

12/16/2020 - 16:03

New AlphaTauri recruit Yuki Tsunoda will arrive on the F1 grid amid great excitement and anticipation, writes Lewis Larkam.

The top 10 F1 drivers of the 2020 season: 10 - Valtteri Bottas

12/16/2020 - 15:21

With the dust settling on an intense, unprecedented campaign of F1 action, Crash.net Digital Editor Lewis Larkam counts down the top 10 drivers who impressed him the most in 2020.

F1 2021 driver line-ups - Who is confirmed so far for next season?

12/16/2020 - 09:07

Here's how the grid for the 2021 Formula 1 World Championship season is shaping up...

Who is taking part in the 2020 Abu Dhabi F1 young drivers’ test?

12/15/2020 - 09:20

A rundown of which F1 teams and drivers are in action in today’s post-season young driver test at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi.

Verstappen imperious as Mercedes slump: F1 Abu Dhabi GP Winners & Losers

12/13/2020 - 19:26

We round up F1’s winners and losers from the Abu Dhabi GP, which acted as a rather underwhelming end to an otherwise brilliant 2020 season.

F1 2020 head-to-heads: Who won the intra-team qualifying battles?

12/12/2020 - 17:58

All 17 qualifying sessions have now been completed, so which drivers prevailed against their teammates in the 2020 F1 season head-to-heads?

The Pit Stop: Should Mercedes replace Bottas with Russell for F1 2021?

12/10/2020 - 16:28

After a brilliant debut showing at the Sakhir GP, should Mercedes consider swapping George Russell and Valtteri Bottas for the 2021 F1 season?

Haas’ headache as spotlight turns again on new F1 signing Nikita Mazepin

12/09/2020 - 22:31

Why latest incident involving Nikita Mazepin is an unwelcome reminder for Haas that it cannot risk allowing the youngster to become bigger than the team itself