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Red Bull’s ‘brutal’ setback - 10 things we learned from F1’s Hungarian GP
With the dust settling on an epic race at a hectic Hungarian Grand Prix, we recap the biggest takeaways from Budapest as Formula 1 enters its summer break…

Esteban Ocon completes F1’s latest redemption arc with improbable win
Esteban Ocon's well-deserved shock maiden victory in Hungary provided F1 with its latest feel-good redemption story, writes Lewis Larkam...

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

Five winners and five losers from F1’s Hungarian Grand Prix
Crash.net picks out the biggest winners and losers from the most extraordinary race of the 2021 Formula 1 season so far.

F1 drivers fume at Bottas for causing ‘bowling game’ Turn 1 carnage
Formula 1 drivers have vented their frustrations at Valtteri Bottas after the Mercedes driver caused a first-corner pile-up at the Hungarian Grand Prix.

All eyes on the start - What to look out for in F1’s Hungarian GP
Lewis Hamilton secured the 101st pole position of his career with a stunning lap at the Hungaroring. With Valtteri Bottas joining him on the front row of the grid, the seven-time champion has the perfect chance to continue this momentum into the summer break.

F1 2021 Hungarian Grand Prix - Free Practice Results (1)
Results from the first practice session at the Hungarian Grand Prix, Round 11 of the 2021 Formula 1 world championship.

Mystery allegations and private F1 test surround failed Red Bull appeal
Formula 1’s 2021 title battle was already proving to be intense, but the fallout in the wake of Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen’s British Grand Prix collision has given it an extra edge.

Will Red Bull’s right of review case succeed? F1 Hungarian GP talking points
Crash.net previews this weekend’s Hungarian Grand Prix, where all eyes will be fixed on how Formula 1 title rivals Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen respond to their controversial and divisive collision at Silverstone.

Lewis Hamilton won't be bullied - 10 things we learned from F1's British GP
It was a dramatic British Grand Prix as Formula 1 title rivals Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton came to blows on the opening lap. Hamilton recovered to take his eighth win at Silverstone and first since Spain to reduce the gap at the top to just eight points. With one race remaining before the summer break, it’s all to play for.

What does Hamilton-Verstappen collision mean for their F1 rivalry?
The British Grand Prix saw Formula 1’s leading two protagonists involved in the most dramatic on-track moment of the 2021 season, but how will their controversial collision affect their rivalry?

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

Five winners and five losers from F1’s British Grand Prix
Crash.net picks out the biggest winners and losers from a dramatic British Grand Prix, the 10th round of the 2021 F1 season...

How the drivers viewed controversial Hamilton-Verstappen F1 clash
Formula 1's drivers have given their opinions on Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen’s controversial collision during the British Grand Prix…

What the drivers made of F1’s inaugural sprint race
F1 drivers have shared their thoughts on the championship's sprint format experiment after it debuted at the British Grand Prix on Saturday.

Verstappen the sole fighter - What to look out for in the F1 British GP
Max Verstappen made it four consecutive pole positions as he beat Lewis Hamilton in Formula 1’s first-ever sprint qualifying race. With a capacity crowd on the seven-time champion’s side, Hamilton needs to harness the energy from his fans to fight back in this championship race.

The best and worst of F1’s new sprint qualifying experiment
Formula 1 tested out its latest format experiment as ‘sprint qualifying’ made its debut at the British Grand Prix on Saturday afternoon.

Drivers face risk versus reward dilemma as F1 heads into sprint race "unknown"
Formula 1 is preparing to step into uncharted territory as its new sprint qualifying format makes its debut today at Silverstone.
The drivers’ first impressions of ‘futuristic, aggressive’ 2022 F1 car
Formula 1’s new-look car for the championship’s rules overhaul in 2022 has been met with overwhelmingly positive early feedback from the drivers.

Will Mercedes’ upgrades spark an F1 title fightback at the British GP?
Crash.net previews this weekend’s British Grand Prix, where the focus will be on whether Mercedes can stop Max Verstappen and Red Bull’s run of momentum and Formula 1’s first-ever sprint race.

F1’s new sprint race format explained - and what the teams expect
Formula 1’s new sprint event format will make its debut at this weekend’s British Grand Prix at Silverstone - but how will it work?

F1 2021 Game review: An evolution, not a revolution
With Formula 1’s latest official video game set to release on Tuesday (Deluxe Edition) and Friday (Standard edition), Crash.net got the fortunate opportunity to test and play the new title over the past week. There might be a few spoilers but here’s what we made of it…

What are Valtteri Bottas' options for F1 2022 and beyond?
The future of Valtteri Bottas has always been a major talking point, year in, year out, since he joined Mercedes in 2017. The rumours about George Russell aren’t going away anytime soon… Crash.net examines his options for 2022.

Ocon is being 'Vandoorned' - 10 things we learned from F1's triple-header
Following the conclusion of Formula 1’s triple-header, Max Verstappen is in the prime position to take his first title. Three consecutive victories have put him 32 points clear of Lewis Hamilton. It looks like nothing can stop the Dutchman in 2021.