Lewis Larkam

F1 Editor

In his current role of F1 Digital Editor, Lewis is responsible for leading Crash.net's coverage of the F1 world championship, a position he has held since February 2020.

Lewis earned promotion to Crash.net's lead F1 writer after just two years of working for the company, having originally joined the team February 2018.

In his time at Crash.net, Lewis has produced thousands of news articles, features and reports, as well as carrying out interviews with F1 drivers and attending regular grands prix events.

Lewis’ passion for F1 began when he became hooked watching the sport for the first time in 2007 in the era Lewis Hamilton rose to fame. He has watched every race since and while studying at school, decided he wanted to pursue a career in journalism.

Before he had even graduated with a first-class BA honours degree in Sports Journalism at the University of Huddersfield in 2016, Lewis had begun his journey to becoming an F1 journalist.

After gaining multiple motorsport-based work experience opportunities throughout his degree, Lewis got his first major break by joining ESPN as a freelancer on the F1 desk. Lewis covered the 2016 and 2017 seasons during his time with ESPN, before moving into his first full-time position at Crash.net.

Lewis made his debut as an accredited FIA journalist in the F1 paddock at the 2018 Spanish Grand Prix and has gone on to cover several races as the man on the ground for Crash.net.

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Articles by Lewis Larkam

Perez’s F1 title fighting talk: ‘I’ve matched Max since the beginning’

Sergio Perez insists he isn’t ready to give up on his dreams of beating Red Bull teammate Max Verstappen to the 2023 F1 title.

Norris’ confidence in McLaren increases with ‘big’ signing

Lando Norris says he has “even more” confidence in McLaren achieving their F1 goals following the signing of senior Red Bull designer Rob Marshall.

Hamilton admits Mercedes F1 upgrades “not the improvement we dreamed of”

Lewis Hamilton has admitted the upgrades to Mercedes’ 2023 F1 car have not provided the improvement they “dreamed of”.

Alonso stands up for Stroll: ‘Lacking good luck, but not pace’

Fernando Alonso says his Aston Martin F1 teammate Lance Stroll needs a change of luck, rather than improved performances, to turn around his recent form.

Hamilton questioned why Mercedes F1 car didn’t look like rival designs

Lewis Hamilton has admitted that he and teammate George Russell questioned why Mercedes’ F1 car looked different to the designs of their rivals.

Sainz hints at “new direction” for Ferrari with Spanish GP upgrades

Carlos Sainz says Ferrari’s Spanish Grand Prix upgrade will be a “new direction” aimed at addressing the weaknesses of their 2023 F1 car.

Verstappen: Dominance ‘nothing new’ in F1 | Can Red Bull win every race?

Max Verstappen says Red Bull’s current spell of dominance in F1 is “nothing new” and suggested that fewer regulation changes would help create a more competitive grid.

‘Helmut got a bit excited’ - Verstappen denies Red Bull upgrades for Spain

Max Verstappen has ruled out Red Bull bringing updates to their car at this weekend’s F1 Spanish Grand Prix.

Aston Martin’s Honda switch not a sign of Mercedes engine decline - Wolff

Toto Wolff does not believe Aston Martin’s planned switch to a Honda F1 works deal indicates that Mercedes’ engine has declined.

Mercedes avoided ‘nasty surprises’ with Monaco F1 upgrades

Mercedes F1 boss Toto Wolff says the team did not encounter any “nasty surprises” from their long-awaited upgrade package which debuted at the Monaco Grand Prix.

BBC F1 commentator sacked by Formula E over ‘inappropriate behaviour’

BBC F1 commentator Jack Nicholls has been sacked by Formula E for alleged “inappropriate behaviour” towards female colleagues.

Mercedes ‘got a nice clutch of images’ from Red Bull F1 floor reveal

Mercedes got “a nice clutch” of images to “pore over” after Red Bull's F1 floor design was revealed during the Monaco Grand Prix weekend.

Mercedes upgrades ‘will keep coming’ - including at Spanish GP

Mercedes will continue to bring developments to their revised 2023 F1 car over the coming races, including this weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix.

Montoya defends "very underrated" Stroll: ‘Alonso will make him better’

Former F1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya believes Lance Stroll is “very underrated” and that Aston Martin teammate Fernando Alonso will help him get better.

Vettel joins new sport in first venture since F1 retirement

Sebastian Vettel has announced his first sporting venture since retiring from F1 at the end of last season.

Mercedes reveal where unloved W13 F1 car is being kept after Wolff promise

Mercedes are keeping their unloved W13 F1 car on display in the race bay area of their factory.

Ferrari warn changing F1 car concept in-season would be a ‘mistake’

Fred Vasseur has warned it would be a “mistake” for Ferrari to change their F1 car concept during the season.

Aston Martin’s ‘advantage’ over Mercedes in race to succeed Red Bull

Aston Martin’s F1 car concept gives the team an “advantage” over Mercedes in the race to succeed Red Bull as world champions, according to David Croft.

Schumacher to get first taste of Mercedes F1 car in Barcelona

Mick Schumacher is reportedly set to get behind the wheel of Mercedes’ 2023 F1 car for the first time following this weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix.

F1 2023’s most dominant car set for Spain upgrade?

Helmut Marko has teased the prospect of Red Bull bringing upgrades to their 2023 F1 car at this weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix.

Aston Martin reject claim Monaco tyre call ‘let Red Bull off the hook'

Red Bull F1 boss Christian Horner believes Aston Martin “let us off the hook” at the Monaco Grand Prix by pitting Fernando Alonso for new dry tyres just before a downpour.

Can Mercedes and Red Bull’s F1 rivals steal secrets from leaked floors?

After being provided a rare glimpse at Mercedes and Red Bull’s F1 floor designs at the Monaco Grand Prix, could rival teams gain an edge?

Esteban Ocon’s podium means Jeremy Clarkson owes Alpine a lot of beer

Jeremy Clarkson is set for a costly round after promising to buy Alpine F1 staff beers if Esteban Ocon finished on the podium at the Monaco Grand Prix.

‘Ferrari insecure about strategy decisions after past failures’

Ferrari have been left “insecure” about their strategy decisions due to their mistakes of the past, according to Sky Sports F1 pundit Naomi Schiff.

Horner reacts to rival F1 teams ‘looking up skirt’ of Red Bull

Christian Horner insists he is not too concerned about Red Bull’s floor design being exposed to rival F1 teams at the Monaco Grand Prix.