F1 Features
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Guenther Steiner EXCLUSIVE: ‘Too ugly to act?’ Reluctant star is keeping it real
“Fucking hell, my favourite subject,” Guenther Steiner sighs when considering his newfound, and unwanted, fame from the Drive to Survive F1 series.

Hamilton’s telling admission as Mercedes face up to harsh F1 reality
“My team don’t make mistakes. Of course there is always a risk. We don’t make mistakes. We’ve got a lot of intelligent people back in the factory, I trust them 100%" - was the bold assertion made by Lewis Hamilton at pre-season testing in Barcelona when asked if he had any fear about Mercedes being caught out by the new F1 regulations.

How Ferrari’s Imola F1 homecoming unravelled so spectacularly
Ferrari came away from the F1 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix with just a P6 on race day as rivals Red Bull picked up a 1-2 finish. Here’s how Ferrari’s home race at Imola unravelled.

How modest Russell holds the early edge over Hamilton
For the third straight race, George Russell has held the upper hand over Mercedes F1 teammate Lewis Hamilton.

Is Lewis Hamilton’s 2009 McLaren really his worst F1 car?
Lewis Hamilton endured another torrid F1 weekend at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix as he was lapped by reigning champion Max Verstappen. We take a look back at some of the seven-time champion’s worst cars during his illustrious career.

Winners and losers from F1’s Emilia Romagna Grand Prix
There were mixed fortunes up and down the F1 field during a wet-dry race in Imola. Here are our biggest winners and losers from the 2022 Emilia Romanga Grand Prix…

F1 Driver Ratings: Bad day for Hamilton - but could he have done better?
Crash.net F1 journalist Connor McDonagh runs through the field’s driver ratings following the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.

F1 Prediction: The big reason why Verstappen will beat Leclerc again at Imola
Reigning F1 champion Max Verstappen beat title rival Charles Leclerc in the sprint race at Imola to secure top spot on the grid. Here’s why the Dutchman will reign supreme again in the grand prix.

Why Imola’s sprint F1 weekend won’t suit Red Bull or Mercedes
F1’s sprint qualifying format returns for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. With Red Bull and Mercedes looking to close down Ferrari, here’s why this weekend’s scheduling won’t aid their chances.

Why Imola is the biggest test of F1’s new regulations so far
As F1 heads to Europe for the first time this year, we consider some of the biggest talking points heading into the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.

Could Hamilton join Ferrari before he retires from F1?
Lewis Hamilton is in the twilight phase of his illustrious F1 career, enjoying record-breaking success with Mercedes. With Ferrari enjoying its own resurgence in 2022, could Hamilton make one last switch in a bid to move ahead of Scuderia legend Michael Schumacher?

Is Sainz destined to support Leclerc’s F1 title bid?
With Charles Leclerc holding the momentum at Ferrari after the opening three rounds of the 2022 Formula 1 season, is Carlos Sainz now resigned to being cast in a supporting role?

Jewellery? Underwear? The weirdest things F1 has banned
After the FIA recently reminded drivers about some of Formula 1’s more unusual rules, Crash.net takes a look at some of the weirdest things to be banned.

How Leclerc’s mindset has changed amid first F1 title fight
Charles Leclerc says Ferrari having a Formula 1 car that is capable of winning races has enabled him to adopt a different mindset that is helping his on-track performances.

Is Verstappen’s F1 title defence already in tatters?
The 2022 season is just three races old but Max Verstappen already finds himself with a mountain to climb if he is going to fight for this year’s Formula 1 world championship.

Winners and losers from F1’s Australian Grand Prix
Melbourne delivered a dramatic race on its return to the Formula 1 calendar following its enforced two-year absence, but some drivers will be leaving Australia much happier than others. Here are our biggest winners and losers from the 2022 Australian Grand Prix…

Driver Ratings: Charles Leclerc perfect - but who is our unexpected 10/10?
Crash.net F1 journalist Connor McDonagh runs through the field’s driver ratings following the Australian Grand Prix.

Will Mercedes' fortunes improve? F1 Australian GP talking points
As Formula 1 races in Melbourne for the first time since 2019, we consider some of the biggest talking points heading into the Australian Grand Prix.

Is Ferrari's best hope since Vettel ready to be an F1 world champion?
Charles Leclerc finds himself leading the Formula 1 world championship for the first time in his career after the opening two races of the 2022 season. Is he now ready to mount a title bid?

Could Leclerc v Verstappen eclipse F1’s 2021 title fight?
After a breathtaking start to the 2022 F1 season, does Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen’s rivalry have the potential to eclipse last year’s titanic title fight?

How long will Mercedes and Hamilton's F1 2022 misery last?
Prior to the start of the 2022 Formula 1 season, the prospect of Mercedes being out of contention for wins was unthinkable, yet that is exactly where the German manufacturer finds itself after two races.

24 races in 2023? How Las Vegas’ inclusion will impact F1 calendar
Las Vegas’ return to Formula 1 has been met with overwhelming excitement, but what does a third grand prix in America mean for the 2023 calendar?

What next for F1 and the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix?
Despite what turned out to be a brilliant Formula 1 race, a shadow was cast over last weekend’s Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.

Winners and losers from F1’s Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
The Saudi Arabian GP provided another epic battle for victory and plenty of drama along the way as F1’s new era continues to deliver. Here are our biggest winners and losers from round two…