F1 Features

F1 Paddock Notebook - Belgian GP Sunday
F1
09/01/2019 - 20:02

With a final recap from Spa following an emotional weekend for the Formula 1 community and its support series, here is Luke Smith's Sunday paddock notebook.

F1 Paddock Notebook - Belgian GP Friday
F1
08/30/2019 - 18:01

Rounding up all of the news and notes from Friday at the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, here is Luke Smith’s paddock notebook.

F1 Paddock Notebook - Belgian GP Thursday
F1
08/29/2019 - 17:53

Recapping all of the news and notes as the Formula 1 paddock reconvenes at Spa following the summer break, here is Luke Smith’s Thursday notebook.

Can Vettel get his first win in over a year at Spa?
F1
08/28/2019 - 12:39
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Sebastian Vettel returns to the scene of his last F1 victory in Belgium this weekend, with Ferrari seemingly well-placed to finally get off the mark in 2019. 

The importance of Esports to motor racing’s future
F1
08/27/2019 - 14:19
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Both on and off the grid, motorsport looks set to become increasingly-reliant on Esports to ensure a bright future.

The risk and reward of the F1 mid-season driver swap
F1
08/22/2019 - 10:09

In the wake of the news that Alexander Albon will replace Pierre Gasly at Red Bull for the rest of 2019, Crash.net takes a look at some recent mid-season F1 driver swaps that have worked, and those which didn't...

How do you design a Formula 1 car livery?
F1
08/19/2019 - 12:52
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Designing a Formula 1 car livery isn't as simple as making something that looks good. We speak to Haas creative services manager Ryan Long about the challenge of creating the final product we see on-track.

Who will be Formula 1’s first 2000s baby?
F1
08/16/2019 - 10:03

A number of young stars are on the rise that could become the first Formula 1 driver to be born in the 2000s - but who will attain that honour?

F1 2019 Driver Ratings - The season so far...
F1
08/13/2019 - 15:09
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Who have been the stand-out performers in Formula 1 so far this season? We crunch the numbers from our regular driver ratings and see who comes out on top.

How Monger wants to be known for racing and not his accident
F1
08/15/2019 - 10:48
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From a life-changing accident to winning races again, Billy Monger’s story is starting a new chapter as he aspires to reach Formula 1.

The thinking behind Red Bull’s shock call to replace Gasly
F1
08/12/2019 - 13:37
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A shock decision to swap Gasly for Albon for the rest of the season may seem harsh from Red Bull, but its rationale is looking firmly to the future.

How Valentino Rossi inspired two of F1’s newest stars
F1
07/20/2019 - 10:26

Alexander Albon and Lando Norris both grew up idolising Valentino Rossi - and have brought some of The Doctor to Formula 1 in their debut seasons.

An Alonso comeback? No thanks - F1 has already moved on
F1
08/06/2019 - 13:03
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Formula 1 is no poorer place for Fernando Alonso's absence in 2019 - so let's forget any ideas of him returning for next season.

Hungarian GP conclusions: Hamilton in complete control at halfway mark
F1
08/06/2019 - 09:28

Lewis Larkam recaps the major talking points from a nail-biting Hungarian Grand Prix as F1 breaks up for summer.

Hungary struggles leave some facing a nervy summer break
F1
08/05/2019 - 17:55

School may be out for summer, but the three-week break from Formula 1 could become a stressful time for some after ending the first half of the season on a sour note.

F1 Driver Ratings – Hungarian Grand Prix
F1
08/05/2019 - 11:13
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Two 10/10 displays in our driver ratings following Sunday’s Hungarian Grand Prix in Budapest.

F1 Race Analysis: How Hamilton made Mercedes’ strategy gamble work
F1
08/05/2019 - 06:02
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It was a roll of the dice that hadn't even been discussed pre-race, so unlikely was it to be used - but the stars aligned for Mercedes' inspired two-stop strategy to send Lewis Hamilton on his way to victory in Hungary.

F1 Paddock Notebook – Hungarian GP Sunday
F1
08/04/2019 - 20:00

With a final round-up from the Hungaroring following Sunday’s race, here is Luke Smith’s paddock notebook.

F1 Qualifying Analysis: Pole at last, but is Verstappen exposed?
F1
08/03/2019 - 19:16
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He may have got the monkey off his back by taking his long-awaited first pole, but will Max Verstappen be exposed at the front?

F1 Paddock Notebook – Hungarian GP Saturday
F1
08/03/2019 - 19:10

With a round-up from the Hungaroring following Saturday’s qualifying, here is Crash.net F1 Digital Editor Luke Smith’s paddock notebook.

F1 Paddock Notebook – Hungarian GP Friday
F1
08/02/2019 - 18:00

With a recap from a drizzly Hungaroring following Friday’s running, Crash.net F1 Digital Editor Luke Smith brings you his paddock notebook.

Can Red Bull make it back-to-back wins in Hungary?
F1
08/01/2019 - 10:07

Lewis Larkam previews this weekend’s Hungarian Grand Prix, the 12th round of the 2019 F1 season.   

F1 Paddock Notebook – Hungarian GP Thursday
F1
08/01/2019 - 18:17

With a round-up from the Hungaroring after Thursday’s media duties, Crash.net F1 Digital Editor Luke Smith brings you his paddock notebook.

Redemption for Kvyat at last – and a message to Red Bull?
F1
07/29/2019 - 14:56
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His shock Germany podium offered Daniil Kvyat closure on three difficult years in (and out of) Formula 1. But it has also sent a message to the senior Red Bull team.