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How many penalty points does each F1 driver have after the 2021 Austrian GP?
McLaren Formula 1 driver Lando Norris now has 10 penalty points to his name after the Austrian Grand Prix. Here’s a rundown of how many penalty points each driver has to their name...
F1 Driver Ratings from the 2021 Austrian Grand Prix
Crash.net F1 journalist Connor McDonagh runs through the field’s driver ratings following the 2021 Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring.
Five winners and five losers from F1’s Austrian Grand Prix
Crash.net rounds up Formula 1’s biggest winners and losers from the 2021 Austrian Grand Prix.
Increased competition among factors that relit Hamilton’s fire to continue in F1
Lewis Hamilton’s new two-year deal with Mercedes provided an emphatic response to anyone doubting his motivation or commitment to Formula 1.
Unstoppable Verstappen? What to look out for in the F1 Austrian GP
Max Verstappen made it three consecutive pole positions in Formula 1 as he edged out McLaren’s Lando Norris. With Lewis Hamilton only fourth on the grid, it could be a decisive day in the race for the championship.
What to expect from F1’s crunch engine meeting attended by Audi and Porsche
Audi and Porsche will join a meeting of engine manufacturers in Austria today to discuss Formula 1’s future power unit regulations.
Is Mercedes’ improvement real? - what we learned on Friday at F1's Austrian GP
Crash.net rounds up the story of Friday practice ahead of this weekend’s Austrian Grand Prix as Mercedes headed the timesheets in what was a positive day for the reigning world champions.
‘There was a lot of pressure’ - How Zhou’s milestone F1 practice debut went
FP1 at the Austrian Grand Prix marked a milestone moment as Guanyu Zhou became just the second Chinese driver to participate in an official Formula 1 practice session.
Why Lewis Hamilton has ramped up F1 simulator work he doesn’t enjoy
Lewis Hamilton says Mercedes’ recent struggles have prompted him to start using the team’s simulator, an aspect of Formula 1 he has typically avoided in the past.
Will Red Bull make it five F1 wins in a row at the Austrian GP?
Crash.net previews this weekend’s F1 Austrian GP, where the focus will be on whether Mercedes can fight back after Red Bull emphatically won the Styrian Grand Prix last time out.
Crash debates: Should Mercedes rethink its 2022 F1 development plan?
Despite Red Bull and Max Verstappen’s utter domination of the Styrian Grand Prix, Mercedes remains committed to the development of its 2022 Formula 1 car. But has it made the right call?
F1 Driver Ratings from the 2021 Styrian Grand Prix
Crash.net F1 journalist Connor McDonagh runs through the field’s driver ratings following the 2021 Styrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring.
Five winners and five losers from F1’s Styrian Grand Prix
Crash.net rounds up Formula 1’s biggest winners and losers from the 2021 Styrian Grand Prix.
Why Mercedes is willing to risk '21 consequences in F1’s development “long game”
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has reiterated that the team will continue to prioritise the development of its 2022 Formula 1 car, despite conceding Red Bull has the “faster package at the moment.”
Can Mercedes outsmart Red Bull? What to look out for in the F1 Styrian GP
Max Verstappen scored back-to-back Formula 1 pole positions for the first time in his career as he continued his stranglehold on this year’s drivers’ title. Lewis Hamilton will line up alongside him on the front row as F1’s two heavyweights go head-to-head yet again at the Red Bull Ring. Will Mercedes outsmart Red Bull this time around?
Lando Norris: How F1’s consistent star continues to underline his talent
Lando Norris continued his stunning start to the 2021 Formula 1 season with another outstanding performance in Styrian Grand Prix qualifying.
Max on top but is Hamilton faster? What we learned on Friday at F1’s Styrian GP
Crash.net rounds up the story of Friday practice ahead of this weekend’s Styrian Grand Prix as F1 championship leader Max Verstappen continued his fine form.
Can Red Bull seize F1 title initiative at home double-header?
Crash.net previews this weekend’s F1 Styrian GP, where the focus will be on Red Bull at the first of its home races at the Red Bull Ring.
Crash debates: How significant is Red Bull's win at a Mercedes F1 stronghold?
Crash.net's writers give their verdict on whether Red Bull is now the favourite for the title after a hat-trick of Formula 1 victories…
F1 Driver Ratings from the 2021 French Grand Prix
Crash.net F1 journalist Connor McDonagh runs through the field’s driver ratings following the 2021 French Grand Prix at Le Castellet.
Five winners and five losers from F1’s French Grand Prix
Crash.net rounds up Formula 1’s biggest winners and losers from the 2021 French Grand Prix.
Will Paul Ricard finally deliver? What to look out for in the F1 French GP
Max Verstappen ripped up the historical formbook at the Circuit Paul Ricard with a stunning lap to take his second pole position of the season. With Lewis Hamilton just behind him on the grid, we’re set yet again for another entertaining afternoon. Will Paul Ricard finally deliver?
Has Red Bull overtaken Mercedes as F1’s fastest team?
Red Bull delivered a statement in the 2021 Formula 1 title battle by beating Mercedes to pole position at the French Grand Prix.
Bottas hits back and costly kerbs - what we learned on Friday at F1's French GP
Crash.net rounds up the story of Friday practice ahead of this weekend’s returning French Grand Prix as Mercedes and Red Bull took turns in setting the pace.