F1 Features
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Sergio Perez’s F1 alternatives - where could he end up post-Red Bull?
Sergio Perez has hinted for the first time that he could be forced to find an alternative team when his current F1 contract with Red Bull ends. But who could he join?

Italian Grand Prix driver ratings: Aston Martin's Lance Stroll problem continues as Ferrari move ahead
Crash.net F1 journalist Connor McDonagh runs through his driver ratings for the 2023 Hungarian Grand Prix.

Can Ferrari bounce back from latest disappointment in front of the Tifosi at the Italian Grand Prix?
A look at the main talking points heading into the final European F1 race of the season at the Italian Grand Prix.

F1 Dutch GP driver ratings: A bad day for Logan Sargeant...
Crash.net F1 journalist Connor McDonagh runs through the field’s driver ratings for the 2023 Dutch Grand Prix.

All eyes on Max Verstappen at Zandvoort with Sebastian Vettel's nine in a row record in sight
A look at the main talking points as F1 returns for this weekend’s Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort.

Invincible Red Bull, Lewis Hamilton’s new deal - What to look out for in the rest of F1 2023
We’re fast approaching the resumption of the 2023 F1 season with the Dutch Grand Prix kicking off next weekend. Here are four things to look out for in the second half of the year…

Five F1 drivers that desperately need to improve in 2023
Here’s five drivers that need a better second half of F1 2023.

If Alex Palou is eyeing F1 after ditching McLaren, these are his options
It’s been a dramatic week in the world of IndyCar with current points leader Alex Palou cutting ties with McLaren to stay with Chip Ganassi Racing for 2024. Could he be eyeing an F1 opportunity elsewhere?

F1 half-year ratings reveal our worst driver of 2023
Crash.net F1 journalist Connor McDonagh runs through the field’s average driver ratings at the halfway point of the season.

Six times F1 stars got injured riding bikes - Michael Schumacher, Toto Wolff, Alex Albon...
After Mercedes boss Toto Wolff injured himself while mountain biking during the summer break, we’ve taken a look at some other incidents involving F1 stars on two wheels.

Alpine are in crisis and need a leader - so who could be their next F1 boss?
The Alpine F1 team are in need of another team principal following a mis-season exodus of key management, but who could fill the role?

Belgian GP driver ratings: Daniel Ricciardo who? Yuki Tsunoda hits back at Spa
Crash F1 journalist Connor McDonagh runs through the field's driver ratings for the 2023 Belgian Grand Prix.

F1 Manager 2023 review - should you buy the new game?
F1 Manager 2023 builds on its successful predecessor with some neat additions and features to wet your appetite.

Will the return of the F1 sprint expose Mercedes’ setup woes? Belgian GP talking points
A look at some of the key talking points ahead of the final F1 race before the summer break at Spa-Francorchamps.

Why Daniel Ricciardo's F1 comeback at the Hungarian GP was more impressive than it seemed
Daniel Ricciardo’s return to the F1 cockpit was one of the biggest stories of the Hungarian Grand Prix weekend, with much of the pre-event intrigue dominated by how he would fare.

Can F1’s king of the Hungaroring Lewis Hamilton lead Mercedes' fightback?
Lewis Hamilton is the king of the Hungaroring with eight wins at the Hungarian Grand Prix. After dropping behind McLaren at Silverstone, can he lead Mercedes’ fightback?

Five times Williams have wowed us with their F1 livery
Williams have a knack of producing stunning F1 liveries. Here are five of our favourites from over the years…

Daniel Ricciardo wants his Red Bull F1 seat, so will Sergio Perez sink or swim?
Red Bull’s decision to reinstate Daniel Ricciardo on the F1 grid with sister team AlphaTauri ramps up the pressure on Sergio Perez and could impact the careers of three drivers.

‘A wake-up call’ or a new F1 reality - Have McLaren moved ahead of Mercedes?
An incredible transformation saw McLaren jump ahead of Mercedes in F1’s pecking order at the British Grand Prix. But was it a one-off, or a sign of things to come?

Explained: The Austrian GP track limits fiasco that made F1 look ridiculous
F1 was left red-faced after a track limits saga and subsequent post-race protest from Aston Martin threw the result of the Austrian Grand Prix into a state of flux.

2023 Austrian GP F1 driver ratings: Max Verstappen and one other get perfect score
Crash.net F1 journalist Connor McDonagh delivers his driver ratings for the 2023 Austrian Grand Prix.

Hands-on with F1 Manager 2023: Throwing away a Lewis Hamilton win at Silverstone
Crash.net got the lucky opportunity to play a preview build of Frontier Developments' F1 Manager 2023 title which is released next month. Here’s our initial impressions...

Can Ferrari disrupt Red Bull’s homecoming by ending their unbeaten F1 streak?
After leaving Canada with renewed optimism, what chance does Ferrari have of ending Red Bull’s unbeaten run in F1 2023 at this weekend’s Austrian Grand Prix?

Can Lewis Hamilton eclipse Michael Schumacher as F1’s Canada king this weekend?
Lewis Hamilton is searching for a record-breaking eighth Canadian Grand Prix victory to move one clear of Michael Schumacher for F1 race wins in Montreal - can he do it?