F1 Features

Suzuka’s ‘super Sunday’ offers F1 refreshing change
F1
10/14/2019 - 10:53

Could Formula 1 make two-day race weekends work in the future? Suzuka's 'super Sunday' put that to the test.

Is 'Bottas 2.0' back after Suzuka success?
F1
10/15/2019 - 09:25

Lewis Larkam reflects on a typhoon-disrupted Japanese Grand Prix as Valtteri Bottas got back to winning ways. 

F1 Driver Ratings – Japanese Grand Prix
F1
10/14/2019 - 10:16
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With a run-down of the field following Sunday’s Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka, here are Luke Smith’s driver ratings.

F1 Race Analysis: Could Hamilton have one-stopped to victory?
F1
10/13/2019 - 13:08
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Lewis Hamilton was left confused by Mercedes' strategy at Suzuka. Could he have won the race with a one-stop strategy?

F1 Paddock Notebook - Japanese GP Sunday
F1
10/13/2019 - 17:32

With a final recap from Suzuka following Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix, here is Luke Smith's paddock notebook.

FIFA, bowling and sleep: What F1 drivers do on a day off
F1
10/12/2019 - 12:35

Just how do F1 drivers spend an unexpected day off midway through a grand prix weekend? The answer might surprise you...

Can Mercedes equal a Ferrari F1 record in Japan?
F1
10/09/2019 - 16:02

Crash.net's Lewis Larkam previews this weekend's Japanese Grand Prix, round 17 of the 2019 F1 season. 

F1 Paddock Notebook – Japanese GP Friday
F1
10/11/2019 - 09:54

With a round-up from a typhoon-threatened Suzuka on Friday following practice, here is Luke Smith’s paddock notebook.

F1 Paddock Notebook – Japanese GP Thursday
F1
10/10/2019 - 11:04

With a recap of Thursday’s news and gossip from Suzuka, here is Luke Smith’s paddock notebook.

In the race for F1’s ‘best fans’, Japan comes up trumps
F1
10/07/2018 - 04:15

The term "best fans" may have become a cliché in F1, but when it comes to Japan, it is nothing but the truth.

How Toro Rosso’s Italian family spirit can give Gasly stability
F1
10/06/2019 - 06:29

Pierre Gasly has seamlessly returned to Toro Rosso following his Red Bull demotion, showing what a good fit he is for the team.

Sochi shows the cracks in the 'Essere Ferrari' mantra
F1
09/30/2019 - 11:30
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Ferrari may have preached a more united message in 2019, but Sochi showed there are cracks beginning to show.

Mercedes makes its own luck as Ferrari implodes in Sochi
F1
10/01/2019 - 09:20

Lewis Larkam reflects on an intriguing Russian Grand Prix as Mercedes got back to winning ways in F1.

F1 Driver Ratings – Russian Grand Prix
F1
09/30/2019 - 10:18
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With a run-down of the field following Sunday’s Russian Grand Prix in Sochi, here are Luke Smith’s F1 driver ratings.

F1 Race Analysis: Was Vettel right to ignore Ferrari’s team orders?
F1
09/29/2019 - 18:26
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Ferrari's team orders fumble in Russia has lifted the lid on tensions at the team - but was Sebastian Vettel right to stick to his guns?

"He'll have to close up" - Ferrari's Russian GP radio transcript
F1
09/29/2019 - 16:01
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A run-down of the radio communications between Ferrari's pit wall and its drivers during Sunday's Russian Grand Prix.

F1 Paddock Notebook - Russian GP Sunday
F1
09/29/2019 - 19:04

With a final round-up following Sunday's Russian Grand Prix, here is Luke Smith's paddock notebook from the Sochi Autodrom.

F1 Qualifying Analysis: The Saturday streak that should concern Vettel
F1
09/28/2019 - 17:55
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Nine straight qualifying defeats to Charles Leclerc doesn't look great for Sebastian Vettel - but there's a streak he should be more concerned about.

F1 Paddock Notebook - Russian GP Saturday
F1
09/28/2019 - 18:22

With a round-up of the news and notes from the Sochi Autodrom following Saturday’s qualifying for the Russian Grand Prix, here is Luke Smith’s paddock notebook.

F1 Paddock Notebook – Russian GP Friday
F1
09/27/2019 - 17:24
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With a round-up from Sochi Autodrom following Friday’s practice running, here is Luke Smith’s paddock notebook.

Can Ferrari stay on top in Russia?
F1
09/26/2019 - 10:04

Crash.net's Lewis Larkam previews this weekend's Russian Grand Prix from Sochi, round 15 of the 2019 F1 season...

Vettel’s timely breakthrough as Ferrari tensions rise
F1
09/24/2019 - 10:17
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Lewis Larkam reflects on a dramatic Singapore Grand Prix, which provided Sebastian Vettel with a much-needed boost.

F1 Paddock Notebook – Russian GP Thursday
F1
09/26/2019 - 16:32

With a round-up of all the news and gossip from Sochi on Thursday, here is Luke Smith’s sleep-deprived, coffee-fuelled paddock notebook.

When is the F1 Russian Grand Prix and how can I watch it?
F1
09/25/2019 - 14:26

All the information you need to follow the 2019 F1 Russian Grand Prix.