F1 Features

Does F1 need to rethink its penalty points system after Lewis Hamilton U-turn?
F1
09/30/2020 - 08:31

Does the FIA's U-turn over a penalty for Lewis Hamilton at the Russian GP highlight a need for change with the F1 penalty points system?

What F1 practice debuts mean for Ferrari’s leading juniors
F1
09/29/2020 - 15:57

Crash.net's F1 Digital Editor Lewis Larkam looks at the prospect of Ferrari's leading academy drivers landing drives on the F1 grid in 2021 after their practice debuts were announced...

F1 Driver Ratings – who starred and who flopped at the 2020 Russian GP?
F1
09/28/2020 - 12:25

Crash.net F1 Digital Editor Lewis Larkam runs through the field’s driver ratings following the 2020 Russian Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom, Russia.

Why the FIA reversed Lewis Hamilton’s “inappropriate” F1 penalty points
F1
09/28/2020 - 08:36
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F1's governing body the FIA has explained why it decided to cancel the penalty points it issued Lewis Hamilton at the Russian GP...

F1’s winners and losers from the Russian Grand Prix
F1
09/27/2020 - 18:10

Crash.net’s F1 Digital Editor Lewis Larkam picks his winners and losers from the Russian Grand Prix, round 10 of the 2020 world championship…

Why Lewis Hamilton fears he’s in the ‘worst place’ for 91st F1 win attempt
F1
09/27/2020 - 08:27

Despite claiming pole position, Lewis Hamilton has been left feeling vulnerable as he bids to draw level with Michael Schumacher's F1 wins record at the Russian GP...

The star performers of a hectic F1 Russian GP qualifying
F1
09/26/2020 - 18:11

We roundup the F1 drivers who impressed the most during a dramatic qualifying session for the Russian Grand Prix...

Why drivers are against ‘manipulating’ F1 with “artificial” reverse-grid races
F1
09/24/2020 - 18:02
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Most drivers remain against the idea of F1 introducing reverse-grid races at certain events next year. At the Russian GP, they explained why...

F1 Russian GP preview: Can Lewis Hamilton match Michael Schumacher at first attempt?
F1
09/24/2020 - 08:50

Crash.net Digital Editor Lewis Larkam previews the Russian Grand Prix at Sochi, round 10 of the 2020 F1 world championship.

Who will fill the eight remaining F1 seats on the 2021 grid?
F1
09/23/2020 - 09:12

The latest on the F1 driver market and Crash.net's predictions of which drivers will get the final seats on offer revealed...

10 things we learned from the first half of the 2020 F1 season
F1
09/22/2020 - 10:36
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Lewis Larkam takes stock after a relentless run of nine races in 11 weeks and considers the biggest takeaways from the first half of an F1 season like no other...

F1 Driver Ratings – Tuscan Grand Prix
F1
09/14/2020 - 12:03
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Crash.net F1 Digital Editor Lewis Larkam runs through the field’s driver ratings following the 2020 Tuscan Grand Prix at the Mugello Circuit, Italy.

The winners and losers from F1’s Mugello madness
F1
09/13/2020 - 20:21
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Crash.net’s F1 Digital Editor Lewis Larkam picks his winners and losers from the Tuscan Grand Prix, round nine of the 2020 world championship…

'The worst thing I've ever seen' - F1 drivers react to restart chaos
F1
09/13/2020 - 18:01
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The F1 drivers who were eliminated in the Safety Car restart pile-up that triggered the first red flag in the Tuscan GP have had their say on the incident.

How Hamilton mastered Mugello to overturn Bottas F1 deficit
F1
09/12/2020 - 18:55

Lewis Hamilton turned the tables on Mercedes F1 teammate Valtteri Bottas to claim pole position at Mugello, despite lagging behind the Finn throughout practice. Here's how he managed it, with the help of science..

What next for Sergio Perez after Racing Point F1 exit?
F1
09/10/2020 - 16:52
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Crash.net's Lewis Larkam takes a look at the possible landing spots for Sergio Perez as he looks to keep his F1 hopes alive for 2021...

Can 'perfect' Vettel help make Aston Martin F1 front-runners?
F1
09/10/2020 - 09:53
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Crash.net's Lewis Larkam evaluates why the Aston Martin F1 team has put its faith in Vettel and ruthlessly dispensed with Sergio Perez in the process…

F1 2021 - Driver Line-Up So Far...
F1
09/10/2020 - 08:07

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

Why Pierre Gasly’s fairytale triumph was the win F1 needed
F1
09/08/2020 - 12:36
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Pierre Gasly's maiden grand prix victory and path to redemption has provided F1 with a welcome feel-good story that has invigorated the sport, writes Lewis Larkam...

F1 Driver Ratings – Italian Grand Prix
F1
09/07/2020 - 17:20

Crash.net F1 Digital Editor Lewis Larkam runs through the field’s driver ratings following the 2020 Italian Grand Prix at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza.

The winners and losers from F1’s Italian Grand Prix
F1
09/06/2020 - 20:26
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Crash.net’s F1 Digital Editor Lewis Larkam picks his winners and losers from the Italian Grand Prix, round eight of the 2020 world championship…

Why McLaren sees little sense in ‘impossible’ F1 fight with Mercedes
F1
09/06/2020 - 12:00
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McLaren starred in qualifying for F1’s Italian GP as it proved to be Mercedes’ nearest challenger, though the team will be looking over its shoulders in Sunday’s race...

Mercedes party on at Italian GP despite F1 ‘quali mode’ ban
F1
09/05/2020 - 19:16
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F1's engine mode restrictions appeared to make no difference during Italian GP qualifying as Mercedes swept to another dominant front-row lockout...

F1 Italian GP preview: Will ‘quali mode’ ban help or hinder Mercedes?
F1
09/03/2020 - 10:47

Crash.net Digital Editor Lewis Larkam previews the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, Round 8 of the 2020 F1 world championship.