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In-depth F1 features and F1 exclusive articles from Crash.
Crash debates: Should Mercedes rethink its 2022 F1 development plan?
Despite Red Bull and Max Verstappen’s utter domination of the Styrian Grand Prix, Mercedes remains committed to the development of its 2022 Formula 1 car. But has it made the right call?
F1 Driver Ratings from the 2021 Styrian Grand Prix
Crash.net F1 journalist Connor McDonagh runs through the field’s driver ratings following the 2021 Styrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring.
Five winners and five losers from F1’s Styrian Grand Prix
Crash.net rounds up Formula 1’s biggest winners and losers from the 2021 Styrian Grand Prix.
Why Mercedes is willing to risk '21 consequences in F1’s development “long game”
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has reiterated that the team will continue to prioritise the development of its 2022 Formula 1 car, despite conceding Red Bull has the “faster package at the moment.”
Can Mercedes outsmart Red Bull? What to look out for in the F1 Styrian GP
Max Verstappen scored back-to-back Formula 1 pole positions for the first time in his career as he continued his stranglehold on this year’s drivers’ title. Lewis Hamilton will line up alongside him on the front row as F1’s two heavyweights go head-to-head yet again at the Red Bull Ring. Will Mercedes outsmart Red Bull this time around?
Lando Norris: How F1’s consistent star continues to underline his talent
Lando Norris continued his stunning start to the 2021 Formula 1 season with another outstanding performance in Styrian Grand Prix qualifying.
Max on top but is Hamilton faster? What we learned on Friday at F1’s Styrian GP
Crash.net rounds up the story of Friday practice ahead of this weekend’s Styrian Grand Prix as F1 championship leader Max Verstappen continued his fine form.
Can Red Bull seize F1 title initiative at home double-header?
Crash.net previews this weekend’s F1 Styrian GP, where the focus will be on Red Bull at the first of its home races at the Red Bull Ring.
Crash debates: How significant is Red Bull's win at a Mercedes F1 stronghold?
Crash.net's writers give their verdict on whether Red Bull is now the favourite for the title after a hat-trick of Formula 1 victories…
F1 Driver Ratings from the 2021 French Grand Prix
Crash.net F1 journalist Connor McDonagh runs through the field’s driver ratings following the 2021 French Grand Prix at Le Castellet.
Five winners and five losers from F1’s French Grand Prix
Crash.net rounds up Formula 1’s biggest winners and losers from the 2021 French Grand Prix.
Will Paul Ricard finally deliver? What to look out for in the F1 French GP
Max Verstappen ripped up the historical formbook at the Circuit Paul Ricard with a stunning lap to take his second pole position of the season. With Lewis Hamilton just behind him on the grid, we’re set yet again for another entertaining afternoon. Will Paul Ricard finally deliver?
Has Red Bull overtaken Mercedes as F1’s fastest team?
Red Bull delivered a statement in the 2021 Formula 1 title battle by beating Mercedes to pole position at the French Grand Prix.
Bottas hits back and costly kerbs - what we learned on Friday at F1's French GP
Crash.net rounds up the story of Friday practice ahead of this weekend’s returning French Grand Prix as Mercedes and Red Bull took turns in setting the pace.
Why Esteban Ocon’s bumper new F1 deal is a no-brainer for him and Alpine
In Esteban Ocon, Alpine has the perfect driver and ambassador for its Formula 1 project.
Will Mercedes hit back as F1’s triple-header gets underway in France?
Crash.net previews this weekend’s French Grand Prix, where the focus will be on Mercedes and whether it can bounce back from two disappointing weekends in Monaco and Azerbaijan.
How Sergio Perez passed the Red Bull F1 test those before him failed
Before the 2021 Formula 1 season began, Sergio Perez suggested he would need five races to get fully up to speed at Red Bull. In his sixth race with the team, he won.
10 things we learned from F1's Azerbaijan Grand Prix
The 2021 Azerbaijan Grand Prix was another thriller as Sergio Perez claimed his first victory in Red Bull colours ahead of Sebastian Vettel and Pierre Gasly. Connor McDonagh discusses the key talking points from Baku....
Crash debates: Whose non-score will hurt the most in 2021 F1 title race?
Crash.net's writers give their verdict on which of 2021’s Formula 1 title protagonists will be hurting the most after both Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen walked away from Baku with nothing…
F1 Driver Ratings from the 2021 Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Crash.net F1 journalist Connor McDonagh runs through the field’s driver ratings following the 2021 Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku.
Why F1’s red-flagged Azerbaijan GP was restarted for two racing laps
FIA race director Michael Masi felt a two-lap sprint to the finish to determine the outcome of Formula 1’s red-flagged Azerbaijan Grand Prix was “in the best interest of the sport”.
Five winners and five losers from F1’s Azerbaijan GP
Crash.net rounds up Formula 1’s biggest winners and losers from the 2021 Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
What to look out for in the 2021 F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Charles Leclerc continued Ferrari’s impressive resurgence as he claimed the ninth Formula 1 pole position of his career. With title contenders Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen just behind him on the grid, we’re set for another enthralling race around the streets of Baku.
How Mercedes pulled off its ‘night and day’ improvement in Baku F1 qualifying
Mercedes appeared firmly on the back foot heading into qualifying yet managed to seal an unexpected front-row spot for Formula 1’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix thanks to a “night and day” improvement.