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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.

Will Mercedes' fortunes improve? F1 Australian GP talking points
As Formula 1 races in Melbourne for the first time since 2019, we consider some of the biggest talking points heading into the Australian Grand Prix.

Is Ferrari's best hope since Sebastian Vettel ready to be an F1 world champion?
Charles Leclerc finds himself leading the Formula 1 world championship for the first time in his career after the opening two races of the 2022 season. Is he now ready to mount a title bid?

Could Charles Leclerc v Max Verstappen eclipse F1’s 2021 title fight?
After a breathtaking start to the 2022 F1 season, does Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen’s rivalry have the potential to eclipse last year’s titanic title fight?

How long will Mercedes and Lewis Hamilton's F1 2022 misery last?
Prior to the start of the 2022 Formula 1 season, the prospect of Mercedes being out of contention for wins was unthinkable, yet that is exactly where the German manufacturer finds itself after two races.

24 races in 2023? How Las Vegas’ inclusion will impact F1 calendar
Las Vegas’ return to Formula 1 has been met with overwhelming excitement, but what does a third grand prix in America mean for the 2023 calendar?

What next for F1 and the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix after missile attack?
Despite what turned out to be a brilliant Formula 1 race, a shadow was cast over last weekend’s Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.

Four winners and five losers from F1’s Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
The Saudi Arabian GP provided another epic battle for victory and plenty of drama along the way as F1’s new era continues to deliver. Here are our biggest winners and losers from round two…

Saudi Arabia F1 driver ratings: 4/10 for Lewis 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: Carlos 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 after catching COVID 19?
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.

Max 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: Kevin 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.

Five winners and three 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…

F1 Prediction: Fireworks between Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen in Bahrain?
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.

What is going on with Mercedes? F1 Bahrain GP struggles explained
“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.

Lewis Hamilton vs Max Verstappen: Why F1 needs a 2022 rematch
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.