F1 Features
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Renewed optimism for the F1 game franchise? F1 23 game review
With F1’s latest official video game set to release on Tuesday (Champion’s Edition) and Friday (Standard Edition), Crash.net got the lucky opportunity to put F1 23 to the test in the past week. Here’s what we made of it…

Is Mercedes’ Barcelona breakthrough a sign of things to come in F1 2023, or another false dawn?
Mercedes had their strongest race of the 2023 F1 season at the Spanish Grand Prix, but is their breakthrough genuine, or a misleading one-off?

Can Mercedes and Red Bull’s F1 rivals steal secrets from leaked floors?
After being provided a rare glimpse at Mercedes and Red Bull’s F1 floor designs at the Monaco Grand Prix, could rival teams gain an edge?

Monaco GP F1 driver ratings: Time for Aston Martin to consider Lance Stroll’s future?
Crash.net F1 journalist Connor McDonagh runs through the field’s driver ratings after the 2023 Monaco Grand Prix.

Will Mercedes’ delayed upgrades sway Lewis Hamilton’s F1 future? Monaco GP talking points
Crash.net looks at some of the biggest talking points heading into this weekend’s Monaco Grand Prix as F1 returns to action following Imola’s cancellation.

Charles Leclerc's luckless Monaco run explained - can he end the curse?
Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc has an awful record at his home F1 event. Can he turn it around at this weekend’s Monaco Grand Prix?

Daniel Ricciardo says he is ‘not done’ with F1 - but where could he land in 2024?
Daniel Ricciardo is targeting a full-time return to the F1 grid next year, but with his options seemingly scarce, how likely is a comeback in 2024?

The upgrades Mercedes could bring to Imola to save their F1 season
Crash.net looks at some of the biggest talking points heading into this weekend’s Emilia Romagna Grand Prix as F1 returns to Europe.

F1 driver ratings: Midfield star shines with fighting drive in Miami Grand Prix
Crash.net F1 journalist Connor McDonagh runs through the field’s driver ratings after the 2023 Miami Grand Prix.

Can Sergio Perez make another street circuit statement against Max Verstappen? F1 Miami GP talking points
Crash.net looks at some of the biggest talking points heading into this weekend’s Miami Grand Prix as F1 heads straight from Baku to the USA.

The F1 driver already under threat after torrid start to F1 2023
The Azerbaijan Grand Prix was a torrid weekend for AlphaTauri driver Nyck de Vries. Is he already under pressure to keep his seat after just four races?

Can ‘King of Baku’ Sergio Perez take the fight to Max Verstappen? F1 Azerbaijan GP talking points
Crash.net looks at some of the biggest talking points heading into this weekend’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix as F1 returns from its unintended ‘spring break’.

Will Ferrari succeed in getting Carlos Sainz’s controversial F1 penalty overturned?
Ferrari will learn whether their attempt to get Carlos Sainz’s controversial penalty at the F1 Australian Grand Prix reviewed will be successful or not on Tuesday.

A chance for Mercedes and Ferrari to catch up? Who will benefit from F1’s unintended spring break
F1 is currently in the middle of a ‘spring break’, but what impact will the unplanned hiatus have on the rest of the season?

Was the Australian GP the start of Mercedes’ F1 revival, or a one-off?
At the F1 Australian Grand Prix, Mercedes seemed genuinely competitive for the first time this season.

Does F1 need restart rethink after Melbourne mayhem at Australian GP?
The 2023 Australian Grand Prix will be remembered as one of the most dramatic, chaotic and downright craziest races in recent F1 history.

Can Red Bull prevent tension between Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez spilling over? F1 Australian GP talking points
Crash.net looks at some of the biggest talking points heading into this weekend’s Australian Grand Prix, the third round of the F1 2023 season.

No F1 drive but vindication for Daniel Ricciardo amid McLaren misery
This weekend’s Australian Grand Prix will mark Daniel Ricciardo’s return to the F1 paddock, but he won’t be driving - unless something unforeseen happens.

‘The ultimate test’ - Can George Russell keep Lewis Hamilton behind in F1 2023?
After getting the better of Lewis Hamilton in Saudi Arabia, can George Russell repeat his 2022 feat and stay ahead of his Mercedes F1 teammate over the rest of the season?

Saudi Arabian GP driver ratings: Proof Sergio Perez can save F1 from another boring season?
Crash.net F1 journalist Connor McDonagh runs through his driver ratings for the season-opening Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.

More Lewis Hamilton woe? McLaren misery? F1 2023 Saudi Arabian GP talking points
Crash.net looks at some of the biggest talking points heading into this weekend’s Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, the second round of the F1 2023 season.

What now for Lewis Hamilton’s F1 future after Mercedes ditch car concept?
There is no denying U-turning on the W14’s concept is a major setback for Mercedes and Lewis Hamilton, who appears to be left with two options; retire or stick it out with the team that laid the path to his unprecedented F1 success, writes Lewis Larkam.

Changing Mercedes concept is no quick fix - just ask Aston Martin! F1 Bahrain GP talking points
Here’s what we learned from an intriguing F1 2023 season-opener in Bahrain, where Red Bull dominated as Mercedes and Ferrari floundered.

F1 Bahrain GP Driver Ratings: An unsung hero but who had a comically bad race?
Crash.net F1 Editor Lewis Larkam runs through his driver ratings for the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix.