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Why B-team alliance concerns have resurfaced in F1 2022
Following Haas’ return to form in 2022, the issue of B-teams has been a dominant topic among Formula 1 team bosses with Mercedes CEO Toto Wolff calling for “reform”.
Lewis Hamilton “honoured” to receive Brazilian honorary citizen offer
Seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton is set to become an honorary citizen of Brazil with the proposal set to be voted on by the country’s lower parliament.
FIA hits back at criticism of F1 Safety Car after Verstappen's “turtle” remark
The FIA has released a statement defending the speed of the Safety Car after reigning Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen criticised the Aston Martin version for being “like a turtle”.
George Russell: No 'substantial' F1 car upgrades in pipeline for Mercedes
George Russell has revealed that Mercedes has no plans for any “substantial” upgrades in the upcoming Formula 1 rounds despite needing to find significant performance to move closer to Ferrari and Red Bull.
How Alex Albon pulled off ‘unimaginable’ F1 points finish in Australian GP
Alex Albon has admitted finishing 10th in the Australian Grand Prix was “unimaginable” after a strategic masterclass allowed Williams to score its first point of the 2022 Formula 1 season.
Is McLaren really back or was Australian GP F1 form a one-off?
Lando Norris believes McLaren’s improved form at Formula 1’s Australian Grand Prix was down to Albert Park’s track characteristics rather than the team finding gains itself.
Why Ferrari’s start to F1 2022 is beyond its own expectations
Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto has admitted that he’s been ‘surprised’ by his outfit’s incredible start to the 2022 Formula 1 season.
Lewis Hamilton planning Zoom calls in push to save Mercedes’ F1 season
Lewis Hamilton has revealed he will push for improvements he feels are needed “now” in a series of Zoom calls this week with the aim of rallying his Mercedes Formula 1 team.
Crash F1 Podcast: Can Charles Leclerc be stopped after Australian GP domination?
In this week’s Crash.net F1 podcast featuring legendary commentator Ben Edwards, we dissect the returning Australian Grand Prix, which was dominated by Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc.
Aston Martin to investigate Sebastian Vettel's disastrous Australia F1 weekend
Aston Martin team principal Mike Krack says the team will investigate the reasons behind Sebastian Vettel’s torrid Formula 1 weekend at the Australian Grand Prix.
Toto Wolff accuses ‘liability’ Michael Masi of disrespecting F1 drivers
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has branded former FIA race director Michael Masi a “liability” who disrespected Formula 1’s drivers.
Max Verstappen calls on F1 to speed up “turtle” Aston Martin Safety Car
Max Verstappen says Formula 1 needs to look at speeding up Aston Martin’s Safety Car, which he criticised for being “like a turtle”.
“I’m speechless” - Fernando Alonso rues run of bad luck in F1
Alpine driver Fernando Alonso says he has been left ‘speechless’ by his recent run of bad luck in Formula 1.
Why Lewis Hamilton backed off, ‘difficult’ F1 radio message explained
Lewis Hamilton says the frustrated radio comment he directed at his Mercedes Formula 1 team during the closing stages of the Australian Grand Prix was due to his engine overheating.
Lewis Hamilton says he has ‘no plans’ to remove jewellery despite FIA’s rule
Lewis Hamilton says he will not adhere to the FIA’s enforcement of a rule that will make drivers remove jewellery.
Carlos Sainz blames steering wheel issue for DNF 'disaster' in F1 Australian GP
Carlos Sainz has described his Australian Grand Prix Formula 1 weekend as “a bit of a disaster” after his race ended in the gravel trap.
F1 Australian GP driver ratings: Charles Leclerc and Alex Albon score 10/10
Crash.net F1 journalist Connor McDonagh runs through the field’s driver ratings following the Australian Grand Prix.
Max Verstappen blasts “unacceptable” failure, ‘miles behind’ in F1 title race
Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen says the reliability issues Red Bull is facing are “unacceptable” after being forced to retire from the Australian Grand Prix.
Pierre Gasly on F1 underwear rule that is to be enforced: ‘Check my arse’
Pierre Gasly has mocked F1’s newly-enforced underwear rule by saying “feel free” to “check my arse” while Lewis Hamilton questioned: “Are we really talking about that sort of thing?”
Max Verstappen will defeat Charles Leclerc at F1 Australian GP - prediction
Current Formula 1 championship leader Charles Leclerc starred again in qualifying as he stormed to his 11th career pole position at the Australian Grand Prix. Despite Leclerc taking pole, here’s why Red Bull might have the edge on race day.
Lewis Hamilton compares ‘spiteful’ Mercedes F1 car to a rattlesnake
Lewis Hamilton has called his Mercedes Formula 1 car “spiteful” and likened its characteristics to those of a rattlesnake after qualifying for the Australian Grand Prix.
Nicholas Latifi and Lance Stroll blame game after crash before Australian GP
Lance Stroll branded Nicholas Latifi “pretty ridiculous” but was then cited as the cause of their crash by stewards during qualifying for the F1 Australian Grand Prix.
FIA bans F1 safety car restart tactic used by Max Verstappen
Formula 1 drivers have been told that drawing alongside a rival's car prior to race restarts following a Safety Car period will no longer be tolerated.
Could Fernando Alonso have taken shock F1 pole without hydraulic issue?
Fernando Alonso is convinced that a top three grid position for Formula 1’s Australian Grand Prix was possible without the issue that ended his qualifying prematurely.