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

Why Alex Albon is better prepared for his second shot at F1 with Williams
Alex Albon says he feels “better prepared” for his second stint in Formula 1 as he gears up to make a return to the sport with Williams.

Will Sebastian Vettel stick around to see out Aston Martin’s F1 masterplan?
With Sebastian Vettel's F1 future uncertain, what will it take for the German to extend his Aston Martin stint and stay in the sport?

Why Doohan picked Alpine's F1 academy over Red Bull’s
2021 Formula 3 runner-up Jack Doohan has revealed that he had the choice of staying with Red Bull or signing for Alpine’s Formula 1 academy for the upcoming season.

The Red Bull parts AlphaTauri is getting for its 2022 F1 car
AlphaTauri’s 2022 Formula 1 car will feature identical-specification parts as Red Bull for the first time this season.

What to expect from Monday’s Abu Dhabi F1 inquiry meeting?
The FIA is set to present its findings of its investigation into last year’s controversial Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to the F1 Commission today. But what will the outcome mean for the sport, Michael Masi and Lewis Hamilton?

Why Aston Martin showed off F1's first real 2022 car
Aston Martin bucked the trend of Formula 1’s launch season on Thursday when it became the first team to showcase a real 2022 car.

Lando Norris’ new F1 deal explained and why he believes in McLaren
Crash.net F1 digital editor Lewis Larkam analyses Lando Norris' commitment to McLaren and explains how his new deal came together.

Can Haas escape its F1 nadir and return to the midfield in 2022?
Haas heads into the 2022 Formula 1 season cautiously optimistic it can elevate itself out of its current nadir and return to the midfield fight.

All the F1 2022 dates: Pre-season testing, calendar and car launches
With the 2022 Formula 1 season almost upon us, here is a complete rundown of all the dates you will need for your calendar.

What to expect as F1 2022 ‘launch season’ begins in earnest
Formula 1’s ‘launch season’ will kick into full swing this week with three car reveals on consecutive days as excitement for the upcoming 2022 season builds.

Becoming F1’s 'Mr Saturday' - Why George Russell loves qualifying
George Russell’s heroics in qualifying have helped build his reputation for being one of the most exciting talents on the Formula 1 grid.

What options does Pierre Gasly have at F1 career crossroads?
With around half of the grid out of contract for 2023, Pierre Gasly is at a career crossroads as he looks for that second chance at a top team. A return to Red Bull? Or finding his path elsewhere? We explore his options…

The six F1 drivers with the most to prove in 2022
After the highs and lows of last season, we’ve picked out six drivers that have the most to prove in the 2022 Formula 1 season.

Can rejuvenated Ferrari take the lead in F1’s new era?
Having spent the last two seasons in recovery mode, there is a renewed sense of optimism surrounding Ferrari heading into Formula 1’s new era of regulations.

Ranking Crash.net's top five F1 title contenders for 2022
One of the biggest regulation overhauls in years could make the 2022 Formula 1 world championship a wide-open contest, so who might find themselves in contention?

Ranking Lewis Hamilton’s F1 teammates - our verdict
Since making his Formula 1 debut in 2007, Lewis Hamilton has often faced tough in-house competition from the other side of the garage.

Will Pirelli’s new tyres deliver? What to expect from F1’s 18-inch era
As well as a major shake-up to Formula 1’s technical regulations in 2022, big changes will also come in the shape of new tyres provided by Pirelli.

The changes hinted and what to expect from FIA inquiry into F1 controversy
A month after pledging that an investigation into last year’s controversial Abu Dhabi Grand Prix would be launched, Formula 1’s governing body has offered an update on its inquiry process.

Who could replace Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes if he quit F1?
Talk of Lewis Hamilton quitting F1 has grown louder this week. But what would Mercedes do if he actually decided to walk away?

Which F1 team has the best and worst driver line-up for 2022?
With all the drivers confirmed for the 2022 F1 season, Crash.net's Lewis Larkam ranks which team he believes has the best (and worst) line-up for the upcoming campaign…

Ranking our top three on-track F1 battles of the 2021 season
After seeing some thrilling wheel-to-wheel battles during a memorable 2021 F1 season, we at Crash.net have decided to rank our top three showdowns.

Five reasons why you should be excited about the 2022 F1 season
There are just 73 days until the 2022 Formula 1 season gets underway in Bahrain. With entirely new technical regulations coming into play for this year, we could be set for the most unpredictable season in years.

What’s new for 2022? Everything that’s changing as F1 enters new era
The dawning of a new year means another Formula 1 season is just around the corner. Here’s a guide to everything that is new for 2022.

Crash.net's Top 10 drivers of 2021 - #1 Max Verstappen
With the 2021 Formula 1 season having come to a close, Crash.net is running through its top 10 drivers of the year. Taking top spot, it’s world champion Max Verstappen…