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‘Nothing comes close to this’ - What addicted O’Ward made of F1 debut
“This is the best experience I’ve ever had in a race car in my life.”

F1 Driver Ratings from the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Crash.net F1 journalist Connor McDonagh runs through the field’s driver ratings following the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in Yas Marina.

Five winners and five losers from F1’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
The 2021 F1 title battle was settled in dramatic and controversial circumstances after a see-sawing race in Abu Dhabi. Here are our biggest winners and losers from the finale…

‘People will remember this year’ - F1 title rivals set for epic finale
Sunday’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will go down as one of the most important days in the Formula 1 careers of Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton.

F1 qualifying head-to-heads: Who came out on top in 2021?
With all 22 qualifying sessions now completed, we’ve taken a look at which drivers trumped their teammates over one lap in the 2021 Formula 1 season.

‘Much more enjoyable’ - F1 drivers’ verdict on Abu Dhabi track changes
Formula 1 drivers feel the modifications to the Yas Marina Circuit have made the track more “enjoyable” to drive but are wary that overtaking in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will still be difficult.

Max Verstappen or Lewis Hamilton - who deserves the 2021 F1 title more?
After a Formula 1 season that only Hollywood could have scripted, either Max Verstappen or Lewis Hamilton will be crowned world champion in Abu Dhabi this weekend.

Could the unthinkable happen? Abu Dhabi F1 GP talking points
Crash.net previews this weekend’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix with the 2021 Formula 1 season coming to an end at the Yas Marina Circuit. Who will take the title - Max Verstappen or Lewis Hamilton?

Racing rules ‘don’t apply to one of us’ - F1 title fight turns ugly
The gloves well and truly came off between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton in the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix as the 2021 Formula 1 title fight turned ugly.

F1 Driver Ratings from the 2021 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
Crash.net F1 journalist Connor McDonagh runs through the field’s driver ratings following the 2021 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in Jeddah.

Five winners and five losers from F1's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
Jeddah’s F1 debut proved a hugely dramatic and controversial affair in one of the craziest races ever. Here are our biggest winners and losers from the inaugural Saudi Arabian Grand Prix…

Could Mercedes' Achilles' heel hand Red Bull the win? Saudi GP F1 talking points
This year’s Formula 1 title race took another dramatic twist after Max Verstappen collided with the barrier at the final corner on his final lap in qualifying. Mercedes locked out the front row but it was anything but a straightforward day for it.

Why F1's drivers are raving about 'hardcore, crazy' Jeddah track
Formula 1 drivers have given their verdict on the new Jeddah Corniche Circuit after getting their first taste of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix track on Friday.

‘You’ll need balls’ - F1 drivers braced for punishing Jeddah challenge
Formula 1’s drivers are both excited and wary about the challenge posed by Jeddah’s brand new circuit ahead of the inaugural Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.

Is Jeddah Mercedes’ race to lose? F1 Saudi Arabian GP talking points
Crash.net previews this weekend’s Saudi Arabian Grand Prix with the 2021 Formula 1 title potentially being wrapped up this weekend should results go Max Verstappen’s way.

How Max Verstappen can be crowned F1 champion at the Saudi Arabian GP
If results go his way at this weekend’s inaugural Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Max Verstappen will become the 2021 Formula 1 world champion.

F1 Driver Ratings from the 2021 Qatar Grand Prix
Crash.net F1 journalist Connor McDonagh runs through the field’s driver ratings following the 2021 Qatar Grand Prix.

Five winners and five losers from F1’s Qatar Grand Prix
Qatar held its first ever F1 race to kick off a run of three races in the Middle East that will determine the destiny of this year’s world championship. Here are our biggest winners and losers from the inaugural Qatar GP…

What F1 penalties could Verstappen, Sainz and Bottas receive?
Max Verstappen, Carlos Sainz and Valtteri Bottas could find themselves on the receiving end of penalties following a trip to the Formula 1 stewards ahead of the Qatar Grand Prix.

‘It’s still not clear’ - F1 drivers left with questions over racing rules
Several Formula 1 drivers still have question marks over racing rules despite holding lengthy discussions with the FIA ahead of the Qatar Grand Prix.

Will Mercedes’ review bid be successful? F1 Qatar GP talking points
Crash.net previews this weekend’s Qatar Grand Prix with the 2021 Formula 1 season hotting up both on and off the track.

F1 2022 driver line-ups - How the grid looks going into next year
The 2022 Formula 1 grid has now taken shape with all 10 teams confirming their pairings for next season. Here's who will be driving...

How Lewis Hamilton kept his F1 title hopes alive against the odds in Brazil
The Sao Paulo Grand Prix will go down as being one of Lewis Hamilton’s greatest victories of his Formula 1 career.

F1 Driver Ratings from the 2021 Sao Paulo Grand Prix
Crash.net F1 journalist Connor McDonagh runs through the field’s driver ratings following the 2021 Sao Paulo Grand Prix at Interlagos.