F1 Features

Could a familiar outsider make it a three-way fight for a Mercedes F1 seat?
F1
05/13/2021 - 10:15
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If Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton stays at Mercedes, it is expected that either Valtteri Bottas or George Russell will take the other seat. But could another in-form driver also be in contention? 

10 things we learned from F1's back-to-back races in Portugal and Spain
F1
05/12/2021 - 13:35
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Formula 1’s exciting start to the 2021 season continued with back-to-back races in Portugal and Spain. Lewis Hamilton came out on top in both to take the early initiative in the race for the drivers’ championship. Connor McDonagh discusses the key talking points from the last two rounds.

Crash debates: Does Bottas not moving over show he’s on his way out for F1 2022?
F1
05/10/2021 - 15:35
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Crash.net's F1 writers give their verdict on Valtteri Bottas’ hesitancy to follow team orders at the Spanish Grand Prix…

F1 Driver Ratings from the 2021 Spanish Grand Prix
F1
05/10/2021 - 12:14
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Crash.net F1 journalist Connor McDonagh runs through the field’s driver ratings following the 2021 Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona.

Five winners and five losers from F1’s Spanish Grand Prix 
F1
05/09/2021 - 21:43
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Crash.net rounds up Formula 1’s biggest winners and losers from the 2021 Spanish Grand Prix at the Circuit de Barcelona Catalunya.

What to look out for in the 2021 F1 Spanish Grand Prix
F1
05/09/2021 - 13:20

Lewis Hamilton claimed an astonishing 100th pole position of his Formula 1 career as he beat Max Verstappen and Valtteri Bottas to top spot in qualifying for the Spanish Grand Prix. Once again, the fight at the front looks set to be a fascinating one.

100 not out: Lewis Hamilton's 10 greatest pole laps in F1
F1
05/09/2021 - 13:17

Lewis Hamilton has become the first Formula 1 driver in history to reach a century of pole positions by topping qualifying for the Spanish Grand Prix, but which is his best? 

How set-up gamble gave Lewis Hamilton ‘anxiety’ and 100th F1 pole
F1
05/08/2021 - 19:53

Lewis Hamilton underlined why he is Formula 1's one-lap king as he secured a historic century of pole positions in qualifying at the Spanish Grand Prix. 

Can Ferrari or Alpine surprise? What we learned on Friday at F1’s Spanish GP
F1
05/07/2021 - 23:26

Crash.net rounds up the story of Friday practice at the Circuit de Barcelona with Mercedes appearing to hold the edge early on at Formula 1’s Spanish Grand Prix. 

What do F1’s drivers make of Barcelona’s new Turn 10? The early impressions
F1
05/06/2021 - 17:33

Formula 1 drivers have given their initial impressions of the Circuit de Barcelona Catalunya’s new Turn 10 ahead of this weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix.

Five F1 talking points heading into the Spanish GP
F1
05/05/2021 - 09:25

Crash.net looks ahead to this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, as F1 anticipates another intriguing fight between Mercedes and Red Bull.

Crash debates: Is Nikita Mazepin out of his depth in F1?
F1
05/03/2021 - 14:44
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Crash.net's F1 writers give their verdict on whether Nikita Mazepin is out of depth following another dismal display in Portugal…

F1 Driver Ratings from the 2021 Portuguese Grand Prix
F1
05/03/2021 - 12:33
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Crash.net F1 journalist Connor McDonagh runs through the field’s driver ratings following the 2021 Portuguese GP at Portimao.

Five winners and five losers from F1’s Portuguese Grand Prix 
F1
05/02/2021 - 20:48
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Crash.net rounds up Formula 1’s biggest winners and losers from the 2021 Portuguese Grand Prix at the Algarve circuit. 

What to look out for in the 2021 F1 Portuguese Grand Prix
F1
05/02/2021 - 11:02

Valtteri Bottas claimed his 17th career pole position to get his 2021 Formula 1 season back on track. With title contenders Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen right behind him on the grid, we’re set for an exciting Portuguese Grand Prix.

Why frustrated Verstappen hasn't enjoyed ‘a single lap’ so far in Portugal
F1
05/01/2021 - 19:54

Max Verstappen says a low-grip track surface at the Algarve Formula 1 circuit meant he has so far been unable to enjoy a “single lap” of the Portuguese Grand Prix weekend. 

What the drivers make of F1’s ‘intense’ Sprint Qualifying format
F1
04/30/2021 - 09:45

Formula 1’s Sprint Qualifying plan that will be trialled at races in 2021 has been met by an overwhelmingly positive reaction from the drivers. 

Why Verstappen is favouring ‘silent’ approach to 2021 F1 title chances
F1
04/29/2021 - 19:00

Max Verstappen looks to finally have a car that could take him to F1 title glory, so why doesn't he want to talk about it? 

Which other F1 races are at risk after Canada’s cancellation?
F1
04/29/2021 - 13:00

The cancellation of the Canadian Grand Prix signalled the latest revision to the 2021 Formula 1 calendar, but could there be more changes to follow? 

The biggest talking points heading into F1’s first double-header of 2021
F1
04/28/2021 - 09:01

Formula 1 heads to Portugal for the first of back-to-back races as the 2021 season - and title fight - looks set to intensify. 

Crash debates: Will F1’s Sprint Qualifying races be a success?
F1
04/27/2021 - 11:44
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Crash.net's F1 writers give their verdict on the news that the championship will trial ‘Sprint Qualifying’ races at three selected rounds this season…

Why Ricciardo was happy to “accept defeat” against McLaren F1 teammate Norris
F1
04/22/2021 - 17:41
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Daniel Ricciardo explains why he is willing to “accept defeat” against McLaren F1 teammate Lando Norris - for the time being. 

10 things we learned from F1's Emilia Romagna Grand Prix
F1
04/22/2021 - 14:59

F1’s thrilling start to 2021 continued in the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix as Max Verstappen stormed to a commanding win at Imola. Connor McDonagh discusses the key talking points from the second round of the season.

Why Bottas ended miserable Imola F1 weekend defending from a Williams
F1
04/20/2021 - 15:35

Crash.net's Lewis Larkam explores the reasons why Valtteri Bottas struggled so much at Imola that he ended up racing a much slower Williams F1 car.