F1 Features
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One question facing every F1 team before pre-season testing
We take a look at one burning question facing every F1 team ahead of pre-season testing in Bahrain.

What happens in F1 pre-season testing and why is it important?
F1 returns this week with pre-season testing in Bahrain. Here's everything you need to know.

George Russell “smash” theory to prevent awkward “questions”
“If that flips around, the pressure ramps up on Russell..."

The “next Max Verstappen” told “that’s not what Mercedes will expect”
“I know he’s a rookie and is only 18 but he has proven to Mercedes that he’s good enough."

Explained: Key tech changes to Ferrari SF-25 F1 2025 car
Big changes to Ferrari's 2025 F1 car revealed - and explained.

Inside Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari adaptation: "I need to elevate in every area"
Lewis Hamilton explains how he is tackling the biggest step of his F1 career at Ferrari.

Christian Horner booed by 20,000 fans but F1 75 was worth cheering
Crash.net's Lewis Larkam recaps a special night at the O2 - and a first for F1 - at the sport's unique joint season launch event.

Lewis Hamilton among Max Verstappen’s rivals criticised for “glaring flaws”
"His race craft nowadays isn’t what it was"

Alex Albon faces make-or-break test against Carlos Sainz
Alex Albon faces his biggest challenge in F1 since Max Verstappen, writes Lewis Larkam.

“Don’t have the answer” fear surrounding Mercedes W16 for F1 2025
Worry expressed over Mercedes development learnings

Key mistakes that Liam Lawson must avoid to survive in Max Verstappen’s world
Liam Lawson can learn from the mistakes made by his predecessors at Red Bull.

Machinery theory touted as explanation for Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari crash
“That’s something to factor in - it was a difficult car to drive.”

EXCLUSIVE: How Lewis Hamilton helped F1-obsessed artist realise dream
Artist Joel Clark tells Crash.net the story of his "dream come true" commission from Lewis Hamilton.

History hints at what Ferrari would do if sudden F1 stand-in was needed
Zhou Guanyu and Antonio Giovinazzi are Ferrari's official reserves but it is unlikely they will race for the team, writes Lewis Larkam.

The seven Ferrari F1 debut winners Lewis Hamilton could emulate
Can Lewis Hamilton win on his Ferrari debut in Australia?

The biggest takeaway from Lewis Hamilton’s maiden Ferrari F1 test
Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari F1 test debut gave us some important early indications, writes Lewis Larkam.

10 Ferrari figures that Lewis Hamilton knows are integral to his success
The key figures at Ferrari which Lewis Hamilton will be meeting this week.

The earth-shattering, unexpected F1 storyline of 2025 predicted
Our writers predict the future - and some major F1 drama

McLaren and Red Bull dealt a blow as experts pick F1 2025's fastest car
Our writers predict which car will be the envy of its rivals

F1 teammates bust-up? Volatility predicted in 2025 garages
Our writers select the driver duo who will fall out this season...

Heat rises as F1 team bosses predicted to feel the pinch
Our writers predict which F1 team principal will come under scrutiny

First F1 driver to be axed in 2025 is identified from the crowd
Our writers predict which driver's year will end early

Glum prediction made for Lewis Hamilton’s hopes against Charles Leclerc
Our experts predict how Lewis Hamilton's year will play out

Which of these five axed F1 drivers has the best chance of returning?
Crash.net's Lewis Larkam assesses the chances of five exiled drivers making an F1 comeback.