F1 Features
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After Ferrari F1 exit, where could Mattia Binotto end up next?
Mattia Binotto’s wealth of F1 experience combined with an impressive track record should make him an attractive signing for several teams. But where could the Italian end up?

Who will succeed Binotto as Ferrari’s next F1 boss?
The search for Ferrari’s next F1 team principal has begun following Mattia Binotto’s resignation from the position.

F1 2022 end-of-season report: Best driver, biggest surprise, most under pressure
The 2022 F1 season was dominated by Max Verstappen as he secured his second drivers’ title, while Red Bull secured their first as a team since 2013.

End of season driver ratings: Is Norris now Britain's best F1 driver?
The F1 season is over so it’s now time to look back and review 2022.

F1 2022 head-to-heads: Who dominated their teammate?
F1 2022 has come to a close after 22 races across eight months, but which drivers stamped their authority on their teammates at the end of it all?

DRIVER RATINGS: Was that Charles Leclerc’s best drive of the season?
Crash.net F1 journalist Connor McDonagh runs through his driver ratings for the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Will Max Verstappen & Sergio Perez’s bust-up spill into Abu Dhabi?
A look at the major talking points ahead of this weekend's F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Five angry F1 drivers after five controversial team orders!
After Max Verstappen refused to follow Red Bull’s instruction to let Sergio Perez past at the F1 Sao Paulo Grand Prix, Crash.net takes a look back at five other recent controversial team order moments.

Why Verstappen evokes memories of Schumacher at his most unforgiving
The on-track fireworks between F1 rivals Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen returned in Brazil as the pair collided while fighting over second place.

DRIVER RATINGS: Alonso shows Alpine what they’ll be missing in F1 2023
Crash.net F1 journalist Connor McDonagh runs through his driver ratings for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.

How F1 sprint format will work at Sao Paulo GP
F1’s sprint qualifying format returns for the 2022 season with several subtle changes following its introduction. Here’s how it will work for this weekend’s Sao Paulo Grand Prix.

Can Hamilton end win drought at his second ‘home’ race?
A look at the major talking points ahead of this weekend's F1 Sao Paulo Grand Prix.

Schumacher or Hulkenberg - Who will get the final F1 2023 seat?
Mick Schumacher and Nico Hulkenberg seem to be in a straight fight for the sole-remaining Haas F1 seat for 2023.

Will Red Bull’s punishment deter future F1 cost cap breaches?
Red Bull’s 2021 F1 cost cap overspend has divided opinion in the paddock, but has the FIA’s punishment reinforced the financial regulations?

Alonso’s Alpine frustrations hit a new high in Mexico
After another mechanical issue at the F1 Mexico City Grand Prix, Fernando Alonso’s frustration was there for everyone to see. Here’s our winners and losers from the weekend.

What was behind Ferrari’s horror showing in Mexico?
Ferrari endured one of their worst races of F1 2022 so far in what turned out to be a miserable Mexico City Grand Prix.

DRIVER RATINGS: Ricciardo serves reminder with Mexico City GP performance
Crash.net journalist Connor McDonagh runs through the field’s driver ratings after the F1 2022 Mexico City Grand Prix.

Will Verstappen repay Perez by giving up Mexico City GP win?
With the battle for P2 in the F1 drivers’ championship hotting up between Charles Leclerc and Sergio Perez, would Max Verstappen be prepared to help his teammate?

F1 United States GP Driver Ratings: Five 10/10 performances
Crash.net journalist Connor McDonagh runs through the field’s driver ratings after the F1 2022 United States Grand Prix.

What's still to be decided in the final races of F1 2022?
The F1 2022 drivers’ championship may be settled, but there is still plenty up for grabs at this weekend’s United States Grand Prix and the rest of the campaign.

This is what F1 and the FIA must change after days of chaos
F1’s governing body the FIA faced further scrutiny over a chaotic and confusing Japanese Grand Prix weekend that culminated with a lack of clarity over both the championship and the cost cap. So what can be done better?

Ricciardo holding out for better F1 2024 options - but will he have any?
After admitting he will not be on the F1 2023 grid, Daniel Ricciardo is targeting a return in 2024 - but what options will he have?

Can Hamilton stop Verstappen from a new era of F1 domination?
In becoming just the 17th driver in F1 history to have become a multiple world champion, Max Verstappen has joined the pantheon of greats.

DRIVER RATINGS: F1’s most underrated driver gets a perfect score
Max Verstappen is the 2022 F1 world champion. Here's how we rated each driver's performance at the Japanese Grand Prix.