F1 Features
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What if Lewis Hamilton never joined Mercedes for F1 2013?
Since making the move to Mercedes, Lewis Hamilton has gone on to become the most successful F1 driver of all time. But what would his career have looked like had he gone down a different road?

Why McLaren’s only hope of F1 success is a third reunion with Honda
With Honda on the FIA’s list of engine suppliers for the new regulations in 2026, they need a team to join forces with. Could a third reunion with McLaren be beneficial for both parties in F1?

Was F1 robbed of two Michael Schumacher v Lewis Hamilton title fights?
With Michael Schumacher retiring from F1 at the end of 2006, just one year before Lewis Hamilton’s rookie season, was the sport robbed of potentially two title fights?

Mark Webber was forced into Red Bull submission, will Sergio Perez be as willing in F1 2023?
Red Bull will have to manage relations between their two drivers if they are to successfully defend both their F1 world championship crowns in 2023.

KTM: MotoGP aerodynamics? 'We warned about this scenario’
KTM was strongly opposed to allowing wings and aerodynamic devices in MotoGP, on the grounds that it could become a bottomless pit of investment similar to F1.

Charles Leclerc doesn’t need No 1 status, he needs Ferrari to be decisive
Frederic Vasseur has made it clear there won’t be a designated number one driver at Ferrari in F1 2023, at least to start with.

The women at the heart of the Red Bull v Mercedes F1 battle
With Red Bull and Mercedes likely to go head to head for this year's F1 world championship, who are the two women at the heart of both teams in 2023?

The teenage ‘new Lewis Hamilton’ sensation on Mercedes books
“We will watch Andrea Kimi Antonelli rise to F1 and win races,” that’s what Toto Wolff said about Mercedes’ Italian teenage sensation in 2021.

10 remarkable F1 records that Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen and co could shatter in 2023
With a new F1 season just around the corner, we’ve taken a look at some records that are up for grabs in 2023.

F1: Four reasons why Fernando Fernando Alonso will have more success at Aston Martin than Alpine
After two years with Alpine brought just a single podium finish, Fernando Alonso has made the switch to F1 midfield rivals Aston Martin.

Lewis Hamilton’s top F1 strategist James Vowles has left for Williams - what impact will it have on Mercedes?
Williams’ appointment of James Vowles means Mercedes have lost one of their F1 team’s central figures. What impact will it have on the Silver Arrows and Lewis Hamilton?

James Vowles: His best and worst strategy decisions for Mercedes in F1
With James Vowles making the shock switch to Williams from Mercedes as their new F1 team principal, we take a look back at some of his best and worst strategy decisions.

Five controversies from F1 2022 that Drive to Survive must not ignore
It’s official, Drive to Survive will shortly be coming to a (Netflix) screen near you to uncover the drama of F1 2022.

Confidence is at an all-time high, but do Andretti finally have what they need to enter F1?
There is fresh confidence surrounding Andretti’s latest F1 bid, so will it be a case of second time lucky for the iconic American outfit?

The four teammate pairings likely to give us drama in F1 2023
With the 2023 F1 season fast approaching, Crash.net looks at the four teammate pairings likely to give us drama this year.

Can anything stop Max Verstappen from overhauling Michael Schumacher and Lewis Hamilton as F1’s GOAT?
Max Verstappen is aiming for a third F1 title in a row in 2023, but is achieving GOAT status possible?

Which team has the best and worst driver line-up for F1 2023?
With all the drivers confirmed for the F1 2023 season, Crash.net's Lewis Larkam ranks which team he believes has the best (and worst) line-up for the upcoming campaign…

The five drivers under the most pressure heading into F1 2023
With F1 2023 nearly upon us, which drivers are going to be under pressure when the new season kicks off in March?

Red Bull have a golden opportunity to beat Mercedes to Lando Norris signature - and they must take it
Red Bull might just have a golden opportunity to sign Lando Norris before Mercedes - and it's one they shouldn’t pass up, writes Crash.net’s Lewis Larkam.

What is Mick Schumacher’s best hope for a full-time F1 comeback in 2024?
Mick Schumacher hopes to use his new role as Mercedes’ reserve driver to help him land a full-time F1 seat for 2024. But what realistic options does he have?

Mercedes’ best bet to replace Lewis Hamilton is Lando Norris and they should go all out to make it happen
Lewis Hamilton may be poised to extend his F1 career a little longer, but Mercedes will still need to start planning for life without him. So which driver is the ideal replacement?

“Ruthless” - the Michael Schumacher trait that Lewis Hamilton does not have
Regardless of who you think F1’s ‘GOAT’ is, Michael Schumacher and Lewis Hamilton are the two men leading that conversation. What makes these two legends so different?

Is Susie Wolff the perfect F1 team principal for Williams?
With vacancies at Alfa Romeo and Williams, who could become their new team bosses for F1 2023?

New Ferrari boss’ job is to keep Charles Leclerc sweet - and stop him going to Mercedes
With F1’s biggest secret now out of the bag, Ferrari have a new team principal in the straight-talking Frederic Vasseur. What does it mean for the Scuderia, but more importantly, their lead driver Charles Leclerc for F1 2023 and beyond?