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Saudi Arabia F1 driver ratings: 4/10 for Hamilton and here's why...
Crash.net F1 journalist Connor McDonagh runs through the field’s driver ratings following a thrilling Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.

Why was Lewis Hamilton ‘nowhere’ in dreadful F1 qualifying?
Lewis Hamilton’s shock Q1 elimination at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix marked his worst competitive showing in Formula 1 qualifying since 2009.

F1 Prediction: Sainz to overcome the chaos to take maiden win?
Sergio Perez secured his first-ever Formula 1 pole position as he beat the two Ferraris to secure pole position for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. With an exciting race ahead of us, here’s how we think will come out on top…

‘No right reasons to leave’ - How F1 team bosses viewed Jeddah attack
Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto believes Formula 1 had “no right reasons” to leave Saudi Arabia and cancel this weekend’s grand prix despite a missile attack on a nearby oil facility.

Should F1 drivers still be allowed to race with COVID?
Formula 1’s stance over COVID-19 has been thrust into the spotlight after Daniel Ricciardo and Sebastian Vettel were both recently forced to miss events.

Verstappen's chance of redemption: Saudi Arabian GP F1 talking points
As Formula 1 heads to Jeddah for the second round of the 2022 season, we consider some of the biggest talking points heading into the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.

Lewis Hamilton rules out Saudi Arabian GP win due to “fundamental issue”
Seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton doesn’t think Mercedes will fare better at this weekend’s Saudi Arabian Grand Prix due to a “fundamental issue” with the W13.

Bahrain F1 driver ratings: Magnussen stars on return in the desert
Crash.net F1 journalist Connor McDonagh runs through the field’s driver ratings following the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix.

WATCH VIDEO: Can Ferrari's Charles Leclerc mount an F1 title bid?
Ferrari laid down an early marker at the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix by ending a 45-race win drought to kick-start Formula 1’s new era and the 2022 season in the perfect way.

Winners and losers from F1’s Bahrain Grand Prix
The 2022 season began in thrilling and dramatic action as Ferrari made a winning start to F1’s new era. Here are our biggest winners and losers from the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix…

Prediction: Fireworks between Leclerc and Verstappen in F1's Bahrain GP?
Reigning Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen looks set to lock horns with childhood karting rival Charles Leclerc at the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix. Here’s who we think will come out on top…

The stars and shockers from F1’s first qualifying of 2022
Crash.net rounds up some of the biggest talking points from the first qualifying of Formula 1’s new era at the Bahrain Grand Prix.

‘We’re a long way off’ - What is going on with Mercedes?
“We’re a long way off the pace of Red Bull, Ferrari, even the likes of AlphaTauri, Alfa Romeo are seemingly on our pace or even quicker.”

Predictions for F1 2022 season: Winners, losers, shocks and upsets?
With the 2022 Formula 1 season about to get underway, our writers have taken a stab at trying to predict this year’s world championship.

Why F1 needs a Verstappen-Hamilton rematch in 2022
Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton’s duel for the 2021 crown will go down in sporting history as one of the most dramatic, but also one of the most controversial. Crash.net examines why Formula 1 needs another duel between these two titans in 2022.

Five key questions heading into F1’s first race of 2022
With the anticipation building ahead of the start of Formula 1’s new era, we consider some of the biggest talking points heading into the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix.

What we learned from F1’s final pre-season test in Bahrain
Crash.net F1 Digital Editor Lewis Larkam analyses what we learned from the second and final pre-season test ahead of the 2022 season.

Who is driving when during Bahrain’s F1 pre-season test?
Each team's driver line-up schedule for three days of pre-season testing at the Bahrain International Circuit as preparations for the 2022 Formula 1 season continue…

What each team needs from F1’s second pre-season test
Formula 1 is gearing up for a second and (official) pre-season test in Bahrain this week. But what does each team need from the final three days of running before the 2022 season gets underway?

Who could replace Mazepin at Haas for 2022 F1 season?
With Nikita Mazepin sacked by Haas, who could replace the Russian driver at the American outfit for the 2022 F1 season?

What to expect from Aston Martin’s new F1 team principal
Mike Krack finally started work as Aston Martin’s Formula 1 team principal this week, having taken over following the departure of Otmar Szafnauer.

Why Verstappen’s blockbuster F1 deal was an ‘easy decision’
Max Verstappen’s mega deal to commit his future to Red Bull until the end of 2028 means he now holds the longest contract in Formula 1.
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What trailblazer Zhou hopes to achieve in his rookie F1 season
Guanyu Zhou is determined to prove himself and not simply make up the numbers during his rookie Formula 1 season in 2022.

‘Positive and negative’ - Will F1’s 2022 cars produce closer racing?
Formula 1’s new rules and generation of cars for 2022 were designed with the intention of improving the racing and creating increased competition.