F1 Features

The Winners and Losers from F1’s Belgian Grand Prix
F1
08/30/2021 - 08:50

Crash.net picks out the biggest winners and losers from one of the most bizarre grands prix in the history of Formula 1. 

“A farce” - Hamilton leads F1 drivers' criticism of Belgian GP ‘race’
F1
08/29/2021 - 21:59

Lewis Hamilton has led criticism at Formula 1’s decision to restart the Belgian Grand Prix for two laps under the Safety Car, calling the situation a “farce”.

Will Eau Rouge changes address safety concerns? What F1’s drivers think
F1
08/29/2021 - 08:35

Formula 1 drivers feel reassured the planned changes to the Eau Rouge-Raidillon complex of the Spa-Francorchamps circuit will address safety concerns about the corner. 

How Russell stole the show and nearly pole on used inters
F1
08/28/2021 - 21:06

Max Verstappen may have denied George Russell a maiden Formula 1 pole, but it was the Williams driver who stole the show with an astonishing display in a dramatic Belgian Grand Prix qualifying.

F1 teams face downforce dilemma: What we learned on Friday at the Belgian GP
F1
08/27/2021 - 19:21

Crash.net rounds up the story of Friday practice ahead of this weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix as the 2021 Formula 1 kickstarted following its summer break.

Why it ‘took one minute’ for Alonso to extend F1 career with Alpine
F1
08/26/2021 - 15:08

Fernando Alonso says it only took him “one minute” to decide to extend his illustrious Formula 1 career into 2022 with Alpine.

Will Red Bull take engine penalties? F1 Belgian GP talking points
F1
08/25/2021 - 14:15

Crash.net previews this weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix, where the focus is on whether Red Bull will take fresh power units, potentially handing Lewis Hamilton a comfortable victory on Sunday.

Hamilton or Verstappen? Crash.net predicts the rest of F1 2021
F1
08/25/2021 - 09:36

With the summer break coming to an end and the Belgian Grand Prix almost upon us, Crash.net's F1 team predicts how the rest of the 2021 season will unfold…

2022 F1 driver market: What’s the state of play at each team?
F1
08/24/2021 - 15:51

Crash.net's F1 Digital Editor Lewis Larkam runs through the state of play at each team with the 2022 driver market looking set to hot up as the 2021 F1 season prepares to resume. 

The drivers who need to do better in the second half of F1 2021
F1
08/23/2021 - 12:05

Crash.net's F1 Digital Editor Lewis Larkam picks out five drivers who are in need of improvement heading into the second half of the 2021 season…

Who has impressed the most in F1 2021? The drivers of the season so far
F1
08/19/2021 - 17:33

With 11 of 23 planned races of the 2021 season now complete, Crash.net's F1 Digital Lewis Larkam considers which drivers have made the biggest impression at the mid-season mark. 

Who will Williams sign for F1 2022? Eight potential options
F1
08/18/2021 - 08:41

Williams appears to have no shortage of options as it looks to form its driver line-up for the 2022 Formula 1 season, but who will it end up signing? Crash.net's F1 Digital Editor Lewis Larkam considers some potential options...

Verstappen is F1’s star performer in 2021 - Mid-season driver ratings
F1
08/12/2021 - 11:08

Crash.net F1 journalist Connor McDonagh runs through the field’s driver ratings at the halfway point of the season.

Top 10 moments of the 2021 Formula 1 season - so far
F1
08/09/2021 - 11:05

2021 is shaping up to be the best Formula 1 season in years and has already provided some memorable moments in the first 11 races. Crash.net rounds up the best of them…

Should guilty rivals pay for F1 crash damage? Teams at odds over cost cap rules
F1
08/05/2021 - 15:36

Formula 1 teams are at odds over concerns about large damage costs incurred by crashes and the resulting cost cap implications.

Red Bull’s ‘brutal’ setback - 10 things we learned from F1’s Hungarian GP
F1
08/04/2021 - 08:54

With the dust settling on an epic race at a hectic Hungarian Grand Prix, we recap the biggest takeaways from Budapest as Formula 1 enters its summer break…

How Ocon earned his F1 redemption with improbable win
F1
08/02/2021 - 17:40

Esteban Ocon's well-deserved shock maiden victory in Hungary provided F1 with its latest feel-good redemption story, writes Lewis Larkam...

F1 Driver Ratings from the 2021 Hungarian Grand Prix
F1
08/02/2021 - 11:34

Crash.net F1 journalist Connor McDonagh runs through the field’s driver ratings following the 2021 Hungarian Grand Prix at the Hungaroring.

Five winners and five losers from F1’s Hungarian Grand Prix
F1
08/02/2021 - 08:02

Crash.net picks out the biggest winners and losers from the most extraordinary race of the 2021 Formula 1 season so far.

F1 drivers fume at Bottas for causing ‘bowling game’ Turn 1 carnage
F1
08/01/2021 - 21:10

Formula 1 drivers have vented their frustrations at Valtteri Bottas after the Mercedes driver caused a first-corner pile-up at the Hungarian Grand Prix.

All eyes on the start - What to look out for in F1’s Hungarian GP
F1
08/01/2021 - 10:20

Lewis Hamilton secured the 101st pole position of his career with a stunning lap at the Hungaroring. With Valtteri Bottas joining him on the front row of the grid, the seven-time champion has the perfect chance to continue this momentum into the summer break.

Mystery allegations and private F1 test surround failed Red Bull appeal
F1
07/30/2021 - 11:30

Formula 1’s 2021 title battle was already proving to be intense, but the fallout in the wake of Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen’s British Grand Prix collision has given it an extra edge.  

Will Red Bull’s right of review case succeed? F1 Hungarian GP talking points
F1
07/28/2021 - 08:50

Crash.net previews this weekend’s Hungarian Grand Prix, where all eyes will be fixed on how Formula 1 title rivals Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen respond to their controversial and divisive collision at Silverstone.

Lewis Hamilton won't be bullied - 10 things we learned from F1's British GP
F1
07/21/2021 - 14:27

It was a dramatic British Grand Prix as Formula 1 title rivals Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton came to blows on the opening lap. Hamilton recovered to take his eighth win at Silverstone and first since Spain to reduce the gap at the top to just eight points. With one race remaining before the summer break, it’s all to play for.