F1 Features
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OPINION: Why Sergio Perez is the solution to Red Bull's F1 driver dilemma
Sergio Perez is seeking a seat for the 2021 F1 season and would be the perfect option to solve Red Bull's driver dilemma, argues Lewis Larkam...

The telling silence from Pierre Gasly’s 2021 F1 announcement
Silence over who will be Pierre Gasly's F1 teammate for 2021 was telling about the future of his current stablemate Daniil Kvyat, writes Lewis Larkam...
F1 Driver Ratings - Stroll and Vettel flop as teammates shine at Portuguese GP
Crash.net F1 Digital Editor Lewis Larkam runs through the field’s driver ratings following the 2020 Portuguese GP at the Algarve International Circuit.

Gasly trumps as Albon slumps to new low: F1 Portuguese GP Winners and Losers
Crash.net’s F1 Digital Editor Lewis Larkam picks his winners and losers from the Portuguese GP, round 12 of the 2020 world championship…

In a class of his own, Lewis Hamilton will continue to ‘raise the bar’ in F1
Lewis Hamilton now sits out on his own as the record-holder for the most F1 wins, but he is far from done both on and off the track...

What is Lewis Hamilton’s greatest F1 victory? Top 10 wins ranked
F1’s new all-time record holder for most grand prix victories Lewis Hamilton has racked up some memorable wins in his time, and we’ve decided to count down the best of them.

Hamilton on verge of F1 history, but many ‘unknowns’ going into Portuguese GP
Pre-race analysis as uncertainty and intrigue sets up the prospect for a lively F1 Portuguese Grand Prix...

The standout rookie Haas should be considering to fulfil F1 dream
If youth is the way Haas wants to go with its realigned 2021/22 vision, there is a candidate who ticks the boxes and could help the US outfit realise one of its F1 dreams...

Why Haas axed both F1 drivers at the same time - and who could replace them
What influenced Haas' decision to completely change its driver line-up for 2021, and who are the leading contenders in with a shot of an F1 seat?

F1 Portuguese GP preview: Is Albon’s time running out at Red Bull?
Crash.net F1 Digital Editor Lewis Larkam previews the Portuguese GP at the Algarve International Circuit, round 12 of the 2020 F1 world championship.

Will Daniel Ricciardo regret leaving Renault for McLaren after F1 ‘statement’?
With a resurgent Renault seemingly moving ahead of McLaren in recent races, will Daniel Ricciardo be left regretting his latest F1 career choice?

Underrated Nico Hulkenberg’s stock only rising with super-sub F1 cameos
Crash.net's F1 Digital Editor Lewis Larkam on why Nico Hulkenberg would be fully deserving of a seat on the 2021 grid following his super-sub cameos...

F1 Driver Ratings - Midfield stars steal the limelight at the Eifel GP
Crash.net F1 Digital Editor Lewis Larkam runs through the field’s driver ratings following the 2020 Eifel Grand Prix at the Nurburgring, Germany.

Why F1’s GOAT debate is “not important” to Lewis Hamilton
The greatest F1 driver of all time debate will be sure to rumble on after Lewis Hamilton matched another Michael Schumacher record in Germany, but it is one that doesn't bother the seven-time champion in waiting...

Hamilton matches Schumi, Ricciardo does a Shoey: F1 Eifel GP Winners and Losers
Crash.net’s F1 Digital Editor Lewis Larkam picks his winners and losers from the Eifel Grand Prix, round 11 of the 2020 world championship…

The alarming F1 pattern that is keeping Mercedes ‘vigilant’ of Red Bull
Eifel GP qualifying was the latest sign of a pattern that is keeping Mercedes on its toes as Red Bull came the closest it has all year to inflicting a Saturday defeat on its chief F1 rival...

Is less practice the way forward for F1 after closest qualifying of 2020?
Should F1 adopt a two-day race weekend format? The drivers had their say after qualifying during an condensed Eifel GP weekend...

Would Red Bull’s main F1 rivals supply them with an engine for 2022?
Would any of Red Bull's main F1 rivals consider supplying the team with power units following Honda's exit from the championship at the end of 2021?

F1 Eifel GP: Will fired up Lewis Hamilton reach milestone win in Germany?
Crash.net Digital Editor Lewis Larkam previews the Eifel Grand Prix at the Nurburgring, round 11 of the 2020 F1 world championship.

“Dear Renault, so this is awkward but…” - What next for Red Bull as Honda exits?
Honda's F1 exit means Red Bull loses its dedicated factory engine supply from the 2021 F1 season onwards... and its options are not, shall we say... ideal

Does F1 need to rethink its penalty points system after Lewis Hamilton U-turn?
Does the FIA's U-turn over a penalty for Lewis Hamilton at the Russian GP highlight a need for change with the F1 penalty points system?

What F1 practice debuts mean for Ferrari’s leading juniors
Crash.net's F1 Digital Editor Lewis Larkam looks at the prospect of Ferrari's leading academy drivers landing drives on the F1 grid in 2021 after their practice debuts were announced...

F1 Driver Ratings – who starred and who flopped at the 2020 Russian GP?
Crash.net F1 Digital Editor Lewis Larkam runs through the field’s driver ratings following the 2020 Russian Grand Prix at the Sochi Autodrom, Russia.

Why the FIA reversed Lewis Hamilton’s “inappropriate” F1 penalty points
F1's governing body the FIA has explained why it decided to cancel the penalty points it issued Lewis Hamilton at the Russian GP...