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Sao Paulo GP F1 driver ratings: Two 10/10s and one underrated midfield driver impresses yet again
Crash.net F1 journalist Connor McDonagh runs through his driver ratings for the 2023 Sao Paulo Grand Prix.

How will Sergio Perez respond and can Mercedes grab another win at the F1 Sao Paulo Grand Prix?
Can Sergio Perez recover from a devastating result as the battle for runner-up spot in the F1 championship hots up at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix?

Will Sergio Perez’s own goal and Daniel Ricciardo’s revival make Red Bull think twice about F1 2024?
After appearing like he had finally turned a corner, Sergio Perez’s home F1 race quickly descended into a nightmare at a time he can ill-afford it.

Mexico City Grand Prix driver ratings: A 10/10 drive in the midfield as George Russell struggles again
Crash.net F1 journalist Connor McDonagh runs through his driver ratings for the 2023 Mexico City Grand Prix.

How likely is another Mercedes challenge at Max Verstappen’s best F1 track?
Can Mercedes mount another challenge for the victory at this weekend’s Mexico City Grand Prix? - a race that has been won by Max Verstappen on four previous occasions.

Did Mercedes’ illegal F1 plank wear boost Lewis Hamilton's pace and was it caused by floor upgrade?
Mercedes insiders have admitted that the plank wear problem that led to Lewis Hamilton’s United States Grand Prix disqualification would have impacted his F1 car’s performance.

United States GP driver ratings: A DSQ doesn't stop Lewis Hamilton getting 10/10 rating
Crash.net F1 journalist Connor McDonagh runs through his driver ratings for the 2023 United States Grand Prix.

How at risk is Sergio Perez’s P2 spot to Lewis Hamilton in 2023?
The race for second-place behind Max Verstappen is on between Sergio Perez and Lewis Hamilton. How likely is Perez going to lose it in the final five races?

Is Lando Norris trying too hard and will unflappable Oscar Piastri cause McLaren F1 power shift?
Described as the “best” driver line-up on the F1 grid by Max Verstappen, a fascinating dynamic is unfolding at McLaren between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.

Qatar GP driver ratings: Three F1 drivers star as Sergio Perez delivers a sackable performance
Crash.net F1 journalist Connor McDonagh runs through his driver ratings for the 2023 Qatar Grand Prix.

Why Qatar should be McLaren’s best chance of winning in F1 2023
Here’s why this weekend’s Qatar Grand Prix should be McLaren’s best chance of winning a race in F1 2023.

Five fantasy moves for 2026 with F1 game of ‘musical chairs’ predicted
Nico Hulkenberg has predicted that a game of “musical chairs” will take place in the F1 driver market ahead of a looming regulation overhaul in 2026.

Predicting the remaining F1 constructors’ battles in 2023
While Red Bull have wrapped up the F1 constructors’ championship in 2023, there’s still a lot to play for…

After Suzuka ‘shocker’, just how safe is Sergio Perez’s Red Bull F1 seat?
After enduring what his Red Bull F1 team boss Christian Horner described as being a “shocker” of a Japanese Grand Prix, is Sergio Perez’s seat safe?

Ranking Lewis Hamilton’s most explosive F1 teammate relationships
We witnessed signs of needle between Lewis Hamilton and George Russell in Japan, but which F1 teammate has been Hamilton’s most troublesome?

Is Lewis Hamilton and George Russell ‘needle’ a glimpse at fireworks to come?
Lewis Hamilton and George Russell’s hard battling and team radio disagreements was an intriguing sub-plot of the F1 Japanese Grand Prix, but could it be a sign of things to come?

Japanese Grand Prix Ratings: One under-pressure F1 driver handed 1/10 rating
Crash.net F1 journalist Connor McDonagh runs through his driver ratings for the 2023 Japanese Grand Prix.

Is Suzuka the true test to see whether the F1 technical directive has halted Red Bull?
A look at the main talking points heading into the F1 Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka as Red Bull look to bounce back from a disappointing Singapore weekend.

Impressive Liam Lawson has already given Red Bull a dilemma for F1 2024 - what will they do?
Liam Lawson did more than bag his first F1 points at the Singapore Grand Prix, he also gave Red Bull a major dilemma for 2024.

Singapore GP driver ratings: Was Carlos Sainz's performance the best from a Ferrari driver in over a decade?
Crash.net F1 journalist Connor McDonagh runs through his driver ratings for the 2023 Singapore Grand Prix.

Is the FIA's technical directive behind Red Bull’s slump at the F1 Singapore Grand Prix?
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says it is too early to tell if the FIA’s flexi-wing clampdown has hurt Red Bull’s performance at the F1 Singapore Grand Prix.

Is Lewis Hamilton’s Singapore 2018 pole lap overrated?
Lewis Hamilton’s pole lap for the 2018 Singapore Grand Prix often gets lauded as his best qualifying performance ever - but is it?

How will F1’s flexi-wing clampdown impact the competitive order at the Singapore Grand Prix?
A look at the main talking points heading into the Singapore Grand Prix, the first of the flyaways as the second leg of the F1 2023 season ramps up.

Two F1 drivers are fighting for their futures - the race is on
With the European leg over ahead of a frantic run of eight races in 10 weeks to conclude the 2023 season, two drivers remain in a battle to keep their F1 dream alive.