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F1 driver ratings: Midfield star shines with fighting drive in Miami Grand Prix
Crash.net F1 journalist Connor McDonagh runs through the field’s driver ratings after the 2023 Miami Grand Prix.

Can Sergio Perez make another street circuit statement against Max Verstappen? F1 Miami GP talking points
Crash.net looks at some of the biggest talking points heading into this weekend’s Miami Grand Prix as F1 heads straight from Baku to the USA.

The F1 driver already under threat after torrid start to F1 2023
The Azerbaijan Grand Prix was a torrid weekend for AlphaTauri driver Nyck de Vries. Is he already under pressure to keep his seat after just four races?

Can ‘King of Baku’ Sergio Perez take the fight to Max Verstappen? F1 Azerbaijan GP talking points
Crash.net looks at some of the biggest talking points heading into this weekend’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix as F1 returns from its unintended ‘spring break’.

Will Ferrari succeed in getting Carlos Sainz’s controversial F1 penalty overturned?
Ferrari will learn whether their attempt to get Carlos Sainz’s controversial penalty at the F1 Australian Grand Prix reviewed will be successful or not on Tuesday.

A chance for Mercedes and Ferrari to catch up? Who will benefit from F1’s unintended spring break
F1 is currently in the middle of a ‘spring break’, but what impact will the unplanned hiatus have on the rest of the season?

Was the Australian GP the start of Mercedes’ F1 revival, or a one-off?
At the F1 Australian Grand Prix, Mercedes seemed genuinely competitive for the first time this season.

Does F1 need restart rethink after Melbourne mayhem at Australian GP?
The 2023 Australian Grand Prix will be remembered as one of the most dramatic, chaotic and downright craziest races in recent F1 history.

Can Red Bull prevent tension between Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez spilling over? F1 Australian GP talking points
Crash.net looks at some of the biggest talking points heading into this weekend’s Australian Grand Prix, the third round of the F1 2023 season.

No F1 drive but vindication for Daniel Ricciardo amid McLaren misery
This weekend’s Australian Grand Prix will mark Daniel Ricciardo’s return to the F1 paddock, but he won’t be driving - unless something unforeseen happens.

NASCAR: Kimi Raikkonen, Jenson Button Prepared for Challenge at Circuit of The Americas
Kimi Raikkonen and Jenson Button return to Circuit of The Americas for a completely different type of racing.

NASCAR: Formula One Champs Kimi Raikkonen, Jenson Button Racing at Circuit of The Americas
Race weekend at COTA is here, as Formula One World Champions Kimi Raikkonen and Jenson Button join the field of drivers, along with IMSA champion Jordan Taylor and seven-time Cup champion Jimmie Johnson.

‘The ultimate test’ - Can George Russell keep Lewis Hamilton behind in F1 2023?
After getting the better of Lewis Hamilton in Saudi Arabia, can George Russell repeat his 2022 feat and stay ahead of his Mercedes F1 teammate over the rest of the season?

Saudi Arabian GP driver ratings: Proof Sergio Perez can save F1 from another boring season?
Crash.net F1 journalist Connor McDonagh runs through his driver ratings for the season-opening Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.

More Lewis Hamilton woe? McLaren misery? F1 2023 Saudi Arabian GP talking points
Crash.net looks at some of the biggest talking points heading into this weekend’s Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, the second round of the F1 2023 season.

What now for Lewis Hamilton’s F1 future after Mercedes ditch car concept?
There is no denying U-turning on the W14’s concept is a major setback for Mercedes and Lewis Hamilton, who appears to be left with two options; retire or stick it out with the team that laid the path to his unprecedented F1 success, writes Lewis Larkam.

Changing Mercedes concept is no quick fix - just ask Aston Martin! F1 Bahrain GP talking points
Here’s what we learned from an intriguing F1 2023 season-opener in Bahrain, where Red Bull dominated as Mercedes and Ferrari floundered.

F1 Bahrain GP Driver Ratings: An unsung hero but who had a comically bad race?
Crash.net F1 Editor Lewis Larkam runs through his driver ratings for the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix.

F1 2023 driver line-up: Full grid confirmed - which drivers join new teams?
The F1 2023 calendar is ready to begin and the grid will have new look to it, with some familiar faces in new surroundings.

Predictions for F1 2023: Will Lewis Hamilton win again? Biggest shock and more…
With the F1 2023 season about to get underway, our writers have taken a stab at trying to predict this year’s world championship.

Will Mercedes’ slow start result in another winless year for Lewis Hamilton in F1 2023?
Crash.net looks ahead to this weekend’s F1 season-opener in Bahrain. With Mercedes struggling again, could it be another winless season for Lewis Hamilton?

Predicting the F1 2023 pecking order for Bahrain Grand Prix
Heading into the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix this weekend, Crash.net's writers predict the F1 2023 pecking order.

Are Aston Martin ahead of Mercedes? Five key questions after F1 testing
Who’s hot and who’s not after F1 2023’s sole pre-season test? We delve into some of the biggest takeaways and questions heading into the first race.

Mystery of the RB19, the W14’s crunch moment, and Ferrari hype: F1 Bahrain testing talking points
It’s nearly time for the class of F1 2023 to hit the track for the first collective running of the year with three days of pre-season testing in Bahrain, but what can we expect to see?