F1 Features

The drivers facing a make-or-break F1 season in 2021
F1
03/24/2021 - 16:10

Crash.net takes a look at some of the drivers under the most pressure to perform during the 2021 F1 season...

F1 Drive to Survive Season 3 Review: Entertaining but incomplete
F1
03/24/2021 - 09:50

Netflix’s F1 documentary Drive to Survive launched on Friday and after a weekend of binge-watching it, here’s what we made of season three…

Who will come out on top? Crash.net predicts the 2021 F1 season
F1
03/22/2021 - 14:40
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Ahead of the season-opening Bahrain GP, Crash.net’s F1 team make their predictions on what will grab the headlines across the 2021 campaign.

The signs that F1 2021 could be Hamilton’s toughest year yet
F1
03/18/2021 - 07:33

With Mercedes on the back foot after testing, and a strengthened Red Bull appearing to hold the edge, could 2021 prove to be Lewis Hamilton's toughest F1 title fight of the V6 era yet?

Who’s hot and who’s not after F1 pre-season testing?
F1
03/16/2021 - 13:11

A rundown of who impressed and who didn't during F1's shortened pre-season test in Bahrain.

What we learned from F1 pre-season testing in Bahrain
F1
03/15/2021 - 10:09

Crash.net's Lewis Larkam considers some of the main takeaways from an action-packed F1 pre-season test in Bahrain. 

‘The voice of F1’ remembered as tributes flood in for Murray Walker
F1
03/13/2021 - 21:40
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Tributes have poured in from the world of F1 following the sad news of Murray Walker’s death.

First impressions from F1 testing as Mercedes forced to play catch up
F1
03/12/2021 - 18:38

It was a tricky start for Mercedes amid a sandstorm. Our first impressions from an action-packed and intriguing first day of F1 pre-season testing in Bahrain.

Who is driving when during Bahrain’s F1 pre-season test?
F1
03/11/2021 - 23:59

Each team's driver line-up schedule for three days of pre-season testing in Bahrain as F1 gears up for the new campaign...

Why Hamilton doesn’t feel pressured by F1 contract talks for 2022
F1
03/11/2021 - 10:47

Lewis Hamilton remains relaxed about his F1 future as he stands on the verge of creating yet more history in the sport. 

GALLERY: F1 launches - who has the best-looking car for 2021?
F1
03/10/2021 - 15:38
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With F1 teams having presented their updated cars for the upcoming 2021 season, Crash.net rounds up the best images from each team’s respective launches…

Grosjean’s Bahrain F1 crash registered 67G as findings revealed
F1
03/05/2021 - 19:13
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The FIA has published its findings into Romain Grosjean's fiery F1 crash at the Bahrain GP, and outlined areas to improve driver safety...

Why Haas won't waste 'pointless' development on 2021 F1 car
F1
03/04/2021 - 16:16
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When it comes to its development plan for the 2021 F1 season, Haas is taking a calculated risk by weighing up the bigger picture...

How Aston Martin utilised a free Mercedes upgrade on 2021 F1 car
F1
03/04/2021 - 09:21

Aston Martin technical director Andrew Green explains how the team utilised a free Mercedes upgrade on its AM21 2021 F1 car...

Why Perez is so confident he can over-deliver in F1's most precarious seat
F1
02/26/2021 - 08:48
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Sergio Perez is not fazed by the prospect of piling additional pressure on himself with his bold objective to “over-deliver” on the potential of Red Bull’s F1 car in his first season with the team. But what makes him so convinced he can pull it off?

What Red Bull’s F1 drivers said about RB16B after 'secret' Silverstone shakedown
F1
02/25/2021 - 10:04

Red Bull drivers Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez share their initial impressions of the team's new RB16B F1 car after giving it a first run out at Silverstone.

All the F1 2021 dates: Pre-season testing, calendar and car launches
F1
02/25/2021 - 08:15

The complete rundown of all the dates you will need for your calendar in 2021 as F1 prepares for a record-breaking season.

Red Bull, McLaren, Ferrari… Who will be Mercedes' closest F1 rivals in 2021?
F1
02/24/2021 - 18:20
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Who will prove to be Mercedes' closest challengers in F1 this year? We take a look at the contenders vying to improve in 2021...

How likely is a return to F1 with Red Bull for Alex Albon in 2022?
F1
02/23/2021 - 09:00

Can Alex Albon return to F1 following his demotion? We consider the Anglo-Thai's prospects of a comeback with Red Bull next year...

What has changed on AlphaTauri’s 2021 F1 car? AT02 development revealed
F1
02/19/2021 - 12:01

AlphaTauri technical director Jody Egginton reveals the development changes the team has made to its 2021 F1 car - the AT02. 

Why Aston Martin is sure it can help Vettel win again in F1
F1
02/18/2021 - 13:14

Could Sebastian Vettel end his winning drought in F1 this year with Aston Martin? The rebranded team is convinced the foundations are in place to do so...

How McLaren has revised its MCL35M to fit Mercedes’ F1 engine
F1
02/16/2021 - 10:16

McLaren F1 technical director James Key explains the major changes the MCL35M has undergone in order to accommodate Mercedes' power unit.

What the Honda F1 engine deal means for Red Bull - and could it go it alone?
F1
02/15/2021 - 10:48

What does Red Bull's continuation project with Honda mean for F1, Max Verstappen's future, and Red Bull's prospects of developing its own engine in the future?

Giovinazzi on overcoming mistakes, learning from Kimi and his Ferrari F1 dream
F1
02/13/2021 - 11:45
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Crash.net's Lewis Larkam speaks to Alfa Romeo F1 driver Antonio Giovinazzi about learning from mistakes, being teammates with Kimi Raikkonen and his Ferrari dreams.