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

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.

What we learned from F1’s final pre-season test in Bahrain
Crash.net F1 Digital Editor Lewis Larkam analyses what we learned from the second and final pre-season test ahead of the 2022 season.

Who is driving when during Bahrain’s F1 pre-season test?
Each team's driver line-up schedule for three days of pre-season testing at the Bahrain International Circuit as preparations for the 2022 Formula 1 season continue…

What each team needs from F1’s second pre-season test in Bahrain
Formula 1 is gearing up for a second and (official) pre-season test in Bahrain this week. But what does each team need from the final three days of running before the 2022 season gets underway?

Who could replace Nikita Mazepin at Haas for 2022 F1 season?
With Nikita Mazepin sacked by Haas, who could replace the Russian driver at the American outfit for the 2022 F1 season?

What to expect from Aston Martin’s new F1 team principal
Mike Krack finally started work as Aston Martin’s Formula 1 team principal this week, having taken over following the departure of Otmar Szafnauer.

Why Max Verstappen’s blockbuster F1 deal was an ‘easy decision’
Max Verstappen’s mega deal to commit his future to Red Bull until the end of 2028 means he now holds the longest contract in Formula 1.

What trailblazer Guanyu Zhou hopes to achieve in his rookie F1 season
Guanyu Zhou is determined to prove himself and not simply make up the numbers during his rookie Formula 1 season in 2022.

‘Positive and negative’ - Will F1’s 2022 cars produce closer racing?
Formula 1’s new rules and generation of cars for 2022 were designed with the intention of improving the racing and creating increased competition.

What we learned from F1’s opening pre-season test
Crash.net F1 Digital Editor Lewis Larkam analyses what we learned from the opening pre-season test ahead of the 2022 season.

The ‘curiosity’ sparked by the dawn of F1’s fascinating new era
The fascination surrounding the opening day of Formula 1 pre-season testing was typified by Lewis Hamilton stalking the pitlane as proceedings kicked off on Wednesday morning.

In photos: All the 2022 F1 cars on track in Barcelona
As Formula 1 testing gets underway at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, here's how all 10 teams' cars are looking out on track in 2022.

Who is driving when during Barcelona’s F1 pre-season test?
Each team's driver line-up schedule for three days of pre-season testing at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya as Formula 1’s new era gets underway…

What to expect from F1’s first pre-season test at Barcelona?
Preparations for the 2022 Formula 1 season get underway this week with the first official on-track running in Barcelona.

How Lewis Hamilton recovered from ‘difficult’ F1 title blow
Lewis Hamilton has vowed to return stronger than ever as he looks to put the heartbreak of his 2021 Formula 1 title loss behind him.