F1 Features

How harsh realities have bred humility at McLaren

02/16/2019 - 10:57

The weight of expectation has lifted somewhat at McLaren - and that could be a very good thing indeed.

GALLERY: The best launch images from F1 2019 so far

02/15/2019 - 10:05

We round up the best images from the 2019 F1 launches so far. Check back this week as more liveries and cars are unveiled...

F1 2019: Pre-season and launch dates

02/14/2019 - 09:00

The key dates and line-ups for the 2019 F1 world championship including launches, pre-season testing and races

Singapore Grand Prix: Feel The Rush in 2019

02/12/2019 - 09:45

Here’s what to look forward to at the 2019 Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix

Can Rich Energy really dethrone Red Bull in F1’s brand battle

02/08/2019 - 13:52

Rich Energy enters F1 with Haas holding big ambitions for success both on and off-track, but is its aim to beat Red Bull realistic?

Which F1 rookie faces the toughest challenge in 2019?

02/02/2019 - 10:49

Crash.net's Lewis Larkam looks into the challenges facing F1's latest batch of promising rookies as F2's class of 2018 prepare for their respective grand prix debuts.

Farewell to Sauber in name, but not in spirit

02/01/2019 - 14:42

The Sauber name may be disappearing from F1 for 2019, but its spirit will continue and be bolstered by the steps taking place under the Alfa Romeo rebrand.

Renault’s plan to create an F1 world champion

01/30/2019 - 14:37

Renault is planning big in its bid to return to winning ways and laying the foundations for its targeted future success. Crash.net's Lewis Larkam explains how its Renault Sport Academy is working to build an F1 world champion of the future.

F1 Gossip: Vettel a ‘massively overrated one-trick pony’

01/24/2019 - 15:05

In today’s F1 Gossip, Eddie Irvine’s scathing assessment of Sebastian Vettel, F1 would “love” a second race in China and Lewis Hamilton enjoys NFL.

F1 Gossip: Mick Schumacher ‘needs time’ to be F1 great

01/22/2019 - 12:30

In today’s F1 gossip, new Ferrari F1 junior Mick Schumacher gets backing from Sebastian Vettel, Racing Point poised for major new sponsor and McLaren reveals more detail about its 2019 car.

2019 F1 rule changes: What’s new and why?

01/21/2019 - 11:25

Crash.net looks into the changes being introduced for the upcoming 2019 F1 season and explains why they have been implemented.

Formula 1 Gossip: Ricciardo explains why he left Red Bull

01/18/2019 - 16:05

In today’s F1 gossip, Daniel Ricciardo explains why he left Red Bull for Renault, Finland evaluating possible F1 race and Valtteri Bottas is “fully recharged” for 2019

What will Fernando Alonso's 2019 look like?

01/18/2019 - 12:20

Alonso will kick off his 2019 racing schedule next week at Daytona - but where else will we see him racing this year?

Why Leclerc will make or break Vettel’s Ferrari F1 tenure

01/17/2019 - 15:30

Charles Leclerc's promotion to Ferrari coincides with a crucial period for Sebastian Vettel following back-to-back title defeats. How the under-pressure German responds will make or break his Ferrari tenure, argues Crash.net's Lewis Larkam.

Formula 1 Gossip: Schumacher to join Ferrari?

01/16/2019 - 13:34

In today's F1 Gossip, Mick Schumacher is poised to join Ferrari's driver academy, Fernando Alonso interested in WRC run, and Sebastien Buemi is retained by Red Bull.

QUIZ: How well do you remember F1 2009?

01/17/2019 - 14:17

Prove your F1 knowledge in our latest quiz as we roll back the clock to 2009!

Is Seidl the missing piece in McLaren’s F1 jigsaw?

01/11/2019 - 11:25

A serial winner in DTM and WEC, Andreas Seidl arrives at McLaren facing an enormous challenge - but one he is more than qualified to take up.

Why Binotto is the right man to lead Ferrari's 2019 F1 title push

01/09/2019 - 14:48

After missing out on its best chance of a first F1 title in over a decade, Ferrari lost patience with Maurizio Arrivabene. Has the Scuderia finally found the man to lead it back to F1 glory?

F1 Gossip: ‘When Ferrari does not win, things have to change’

01/08/2019 - 10:40

In today’s F1 Gossip column, Flavio Briatore backs Ferrari’s decision, F1 not charging families for ‘grid kid’ privilege and Esteban Ocon starts work for Mercedes.

Five key storylines in F1 2019: Can anyone stop Hamilton?

01/03/2019 - 16:54

With a new F1 season on the horizon, Crash.net takes a look at some of the intriguing storylines and subplots that are likely to develop during 2019.

F1 Gossip: Stroll wants Racing Point to be "one of the greatest"

01/04/2019 - 11:45

In today’s F1 Gossip column, Racing Point sets ambitious targets, Ross Brawn reveals how Michael Schumacher transformed Mercedes and McLaren teases its 2019 livery.

Formula 1 Gossip: Brawn backs Schumacher privacy

01/02/2019 - 10:05

In today’s F1 Gossip column, Ross Brawn backs Michael Schumacher's family privacy wish, Christian Horner casts doubt over new rules and how rallying has made Carlos Sainz Jr a better driver.