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In-depth F1 features and F1 exclusive articles from Crash.

F1 Emilia Romagna GP Driver Ratings: Could Lewis Hamilton have done better?
Crash.net F1 journalist Connor McDonagh runs through the field’s driver ratings following the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.

F1 Prediction: The big reason why Verstappen will beat Leclerc again at Imola
Reigning F1 champion Max Verstappen beat title rival Charles Leclerc in the sprint race at Imola to secure top spot on the grid. Here’s why the Dutchman will reign supreme again in the grand prix.

Why Imola’s sprint F1 weekend won’t suit Red Bull or Mercedes
F1’s sprint qualifying format returns for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. With Red Bull and Mercedes looking to close down Ferrari, here’s why this weekend’s scheduling won’t aid their chances.

Why Imola is the biggest test of F1’s new regulations so far
As F1 heads to Europe for the first time this year, we consider some of the biggest talking points heading into the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.

Could Lewis Hamilton join Ferrari before he retires from F1?
Lewis Hamilton is in the twilight phase of his illustrious F1 career, enjoying record-breaking success with Mercedes. With Ferrari enjoying its own resurgence in 2022, could Hamilton make one last switch in a bid to move ahead of Scuderia legend Michael Schumacher?

Is Carlos Sainz now destined to support Charles Leclerc's F1 title bid?
With Charles Leclerc holding the momentum at Ferrari after the opening three rounds of the 2022 Formula 1 season, is Carlos Sainz now resigned to being cast in a supporting role?

Jewellery? Underwear? Six of the weirdest things F1 has banned
After the FIA recently reminded drivers about some of Formula 1’s more unusual rules, Crash.net takes a look at some of the weirdest things to be banned.

How Charles Leclerc’s mindset has changed amid first F1 title fight
Charles Leclerc says Ferrari having a Formula 1 car that is capable of winning races has enabled him to adopt a different mindset that is helping his on-track performances.

Is Max Verstappen’s F1 title defence already in tatters after latest setback?
The 2022 season is just three races old but Max Verstappen already finds himself with a mountain to climb if he is going to fight for this year’s Formula 1 world championship.

Five winners and five losers from F1's Australian Grand Prix
Melbourne delivered a dramatic race on its return to the Formula 1 calendar following its enforced two-year absence, but some drivers will be leaving Australia much happier than others. Here are our biggest winners and losers from the 2022 Australian Grand Prix…

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.