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Five winners and five losers from F1’s Qatar Grand Prix
Qatar held its first ever F1 race to kick off a run of three races in the Middle East that will determine the destiny of this year’s world championship. Here are our biggest winners and losers from the inaugural Qatar GP…

What F1 penalties could Verstappen, Sainz and Bottas receive?
Max Verstappen, Carlos Sainz and Valtteri Bottas could find themselves on the receiving end of penalties following a trip to the Formula 1 stewards ahead of the Qatar Grand Prix.

‘It’s still not clear’ - F1 drivers left with questions over racing rules
Several Formula 1 drivers still have question marks over racing rules despite holding lengthy discussions with the FIA ahead of the Qatar Grand Prix.

Will Mercedes’ review bid be successful? F1 Qatar GP talking points
Crash.net previews this weekend’s Qatar Grand Prix with the 2021 Formula 1 season hotting up both on and off the track.

F1 2022 driver line-ups - How the grid looks going into next year
The 2022 Formula 1 grid has now taken shape with all 10 teams confirming their pairings for next season. Here's who will be driving...

How Lewis Hamilton kept his F1 title hopes alive against the odds in Brazil
The Sao Paulo Grand Prix will go down as being one of Lewis Hamilton’s greatest victories of his Formula 1 career.

F1 Driver Ratings from the 2021 Sao Paulo Grand Prix
Crash.net F1 journalist Connor McDonagh runs through the field’s driver ratings following the 2021 Sao Paulo Grand Prix at Interlagos.

Five winners and five losers from F1’s Sao Paulo GP
F1's first trip to Brazil in two years was worth waiting for, with Interlagos serving up a thrilling race that featured a breathtaking comeback and controversy. Here are our biggest winners and losers from the Sao Paulo GP...

Why the stewards threw Lewis Hamilton out of Brazil F1 qualifying
Lewis Hamilton’s Formula 1 world championship hopes have been left in tatters after he was thrown out of Sao Paulo Grand Prix qualifying because of an irregularity with his Mercedes’ rear wing.

A must-win for Hamilton? F1 Sao Paulo GP talking points
Crash.net previews this weekend’s Sao Paulo Grand Prix, where Max Verstappen could further strengthen his grip on the F1 title.

Is the 2021 F1 title now Max Verstappen’s to lose?
Max Verstappen tightened his grip on the 2021 Formula 1 title thanks to his dominant victory in Mexico City.

‘A bit of playing around’ - How Verstappen nearly earned extra F1 point
A sharp-witted Max Verstappen nearly gained an extra point to further boost his Formula 1 title bid during the Mexico City Grand Prix.

F1 Driver Ratings from the 2021 Mexico City Grand Prix
Crash.net F1 journalist Connor McDonagh runs through the field’s driver ratings following the 2021 Mexico City Grand Prix at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez.

Five winners and five losers from F1’s Mexico City GP
Crash.net picks out Formula 1’s biggest winners and losers from the 2021 Mexico City Grand Prix.

Fireworks at Turn 1? What to look out for in F1’s Mexico City Grand Prix
Valtteri Bottas took a surprise pole position ahead of Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton, with current Formula 1 championship leader Max Verstappen in third. With a long run down to Turn 1, we could be set for fireworks on the opening lap of the Mexico City Grand Prix.

Why Red Bull was wrong to criticise Tsunoda for its own F1 qualifying mess
Red Bull claimed Yuki Tsunoda spoiled both its drivers' qualifying in Mexico City, but it was misplaced to blame the F1 rookie.

Can Mercedes find an answer to Red Bull’s imposing Mexico F1 pace?
Max Verstappen’s scintillating pace in Friday practice has left Formula 1 title rival Lewis Hamilton and his Mercedes team playing catch up at the Mexico City Grand Prix.

Why ‘tense’ Ferrari-McLaren F1 duel is too close to call at Mexico GP
Formula 1’s closest battle is set to continue to at this weekend’s Mexican Grand Prix but it is not between the leading two championship contenders.

Will Verstappen pull clear in F1 title race? Mexican GP talking points
Crash.net previews this weekend’s Mexican Grand Prix, where the gripping 2021 Formula 1 title fight continues at the start of the final triple-header of the season.

Six sprints, more points: Everything that could change for F1 2022 and beyond
Formula 1 managing director Ross Brawn has revealed several rule changes could be implemented for the 2022 season.

Who will win P3 battle? Why McLaren fears F1 rival Ferrari has moved ahead
Lando Norris admits Ferrari’s recent upswing in form has tipped the balance in favour of McLaren’s rival amid a fierce battle for third place in Formula 1’s constructors’ championship.

F1 Driver Ratings from the 2021 United States Grand Prix
Crash.net F1 journalist Connor McDonagh runs through the field’s driver ratings following the 2021 United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas.

Five winners and five losers from F1's United States GP
Crash.net picks out Formula 1's biggest winners and losers from the 2021 United States Grand Prix.

How Red Bull turned it around to put Mercedes on the backfoot at F1's US GP
Red Bull went from being a second adrift of Mercedes on Friday to claiming what was in the end a rather comfortable pole position at Formula 1’s United States Grand Prix.