F1 Features
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Six times F1 stars got injured riding bikes - Michael Schumacher, Toto Wolff, Alex Albon...
After Mercedes boss Toto Wolff injured himself while mountain biking during the summer break, we’ve taken a look at some other incidents involving F1 stars on two wheels.

Alpine are in crisis and need a leader - so who could be their next F1 boss?
The Alpine F1 team are in need of another team principal following a mis-season exodus of key management, but who could fill the role?

Belgian GP driver ratings: Daniel Ricciardo who? Yuki Tsunoda hits back at Spa
Crash F1 journalist Connor McDonagh runs through the field's driver ratings for the 2023 Belgian Grand Prix.

F1 Manager 2023 review - should you buy the new game?
F1 Manager 2023 builds on its successful predecessor with some neat additions and features to wet your appetite.

Will the return of the F1 sprint expose Mercedes’ setup woes? Belgian GP talking points
A look at some of the key talking points ahead of the final F1 race before the summer break at Spa-Francorchamps.

Why Daniel Ricciardo's F1 comeback at the Hungarian GP was more impressive than it seemed
Daniel Ricciardo’s return to the F1 cockpit was one of the biggest stories of the Hungarian Grand Prix weekend, with much of the pre-event intrigue dominated by how he would fare.

Can F1’s king of the Hungaroring Lewis Hamilton lead Mercedes' fightback?
Lewis Hamilton is the king of the Hungaroring with eight wins at the Hungarian Grand Prix. After dropping behind McLaren at Silverstone, can he lead Mercedes’ fightback?

Five times Williams have wowed us with their F1 livery
Williams have a knack of producing stunning F1 liveries. Here are five of our favourites from over the years…

Daniel Ricciardo wants his Red Bull F1 seat, so will Sergio Perez sink or swim?
Red Bull’s decision to reinstate Daniel Ricciardo on the F1 grid with sister team AlphaTauri ramps up the pressure on Sergio Perez and could impact the careers of three drivers.

‘A wake-up call’ or a new F1 reality - Have McLaren moved ahead of Mercedes?
An incredible transformation saw McLaren jump ahead of Mercedes in F1’s pecking order at the British Grand Prix. But was it a one-off, or a sign of things to come?

Explained: The Austrian GP track limits fiasco that made F1 look ridiculous
F1 was left red-faced after a track limits saga and subsequent post-race protest from Aston Martin threw the result of the Austrian Grand Prix into a state of flux.

NASCAR: Jenson Button Shows Speed at Chicago Street Race
Former Formula One World Champion Jenson Button made his second start in the NASCAR Cup Series on Sunday in Chicago.

2023 Austrian GP F1 driver ratings: Max Verstappen and one other get perfect score
Crash.net F1 journalist Connor McDonagh delivers his driver ratings for the 2023 Austrian Grand Prix.

Hands-on with F1 Manager 2023: Throwing away a Lewis Hamilton win at Silverstone
Crash.net got the lucky opportunity to play a preview build of Frontier Developments' F1 Manager 2023 title which is released next month. Here’s our initial impressions...

Can Ferrari disrupt Red Bull’s homecoming by ending their unbeaten F1 streak?
After leaving Canada with renewed optimism, what chance does Ferrari have of ending Red Bull’s unbeaten run in F1 2023 at this weekend’s Austrian Grand Prix?

Can Lewis Hamilton eclipse Michael Schumacher as F1’s Canada king this weekend?
Lewis Hamilton is searching for a record-breaking eighth Canadian Grand Prix victory to move one clear of Michael Schumacher for F1 race wins in Montreal - can he do it?

Renewed optimism for the F1 game franchise? F1 23 game review
With F1’s latest official video game set to release on Tuesday (Champion’s Edition) and Friday (Standard Edition), Crash.net got the lucky opportunity to put F1 23 to the test in the past week. Here’s what we made of it…

Is Mercedes’ Barcelona breakthrough a sign of things to come in F1 2023, or another false dawn?
Mercedes had their strongest race of the 2023 F1 season at the Spanish Grand Prix, but is their breakthrough genuine, or a misleading one-off?

Can Mercedes and Red Bull’s F1 rivals steal secrets from leaked floors?
After being provided a rare glimpse at Mercedes and Red Bull’s F1 floor designs at the Monaco Grand Prix, could rival teams gain an edge?

Monaco GP F1 driver ratings: Time for Aston Martin to consider Lance Stroll’s future?
Crash.net F1 journalist Connor McDonagh runs through the field’s driver ratings after the 2023 Monaco Grand Prix.

Will Mercedes’ delayed upgrades sway Lewis Hamilton’s F1 future? Monaco GP talking points
Crash.net looks at some of the biggest talking points heading into this weekend’s Monaco Grand Prix as F1 returns to action following Imola’s cancellation.

Charles Leclerc's luckless Monaco run explained - can he end the curse?
Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc has an awful record at his home F1 event. Can he turn it around at this weekend’s Monaco Grand Prix?

Daniel Ricciardo says he is ‘not done’ with F1 - but where could he land in 2024?
Daniel Ricciardo is targeting a full-time return to the F1 grid next year, but with his options seemingly scarce, how likely is a comeback in 2024?

The upgrades Mercedes could bring to Imola to save their F1 season
Crash.net looks at some of the biggest talking points heading into this weekend’s Emilia Romagna Grand Prix as F1 returns to Europe.