F1 Features

Aston Martin has set itself some lofty ambitions for its return to the F1 grid in 2021 - will it make the rest of the grid "sit up and take notice"? 

Carlos Sainz has hit the big time having made the move to Ferrari, and now he is ready to make his mark on F1 and write a new chapter in the sport for Spain. 

We chart some of the best and outright bizarre moves F1 teams made for new personnel, both from within the sport and outside it...

Max Verstappen’s victory in the 2020 season finale provided what neutrals hope will mark the beginning of the end of Mercedes’ F1 dominance. Will 2021 be the year he and Red Bull turns in a full title challenge? 

Crash.net's Ollie Barstow analyses what new signing Davide Brivio can bring to the Alpine F1 team and asks whether he can 'do a Suzuki' at the French manufacturer...

Lewis Larkam argues that some F1 drivers' apparent relaxed approach to coronavirus is sending out the wrong message at a time of crisis. 

Following Jenson Button's revelation he passed up the chance to drive for Ferrari, Crash.net looks at 10 F1 driver moves that never happened...

After defying the odds in 2020, F1 faces an even greater challenge in 2021. Can it pull off its ambitious 23-race calendar amid a pandemic? 

Crash.net's Lewis Larkam looks into the reasons why Cyril Abiteboul has left his F1 post, and what it means for Alpine going forwards...

An early look at F1's possible contingency plans with races in Australia and China set to be postponed amid concern over the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. 

Crash.net's Lewis Larkam looks into why Lewis Hamilton is yet to sign a new F1 contract - and why Mercedes remains relaxed over the timeframe.

In an exclusive interview with Crash.net, Williams reserve driver Jack Aitken reflects on his whirlwind F1 debut in Bahrain and why he is determined it does not remain a one-off...

Crash.net F1 Digital Editor Lewis Larkam analyses why Williams is giving up on some of its independent DNA in favour of closer ties with Mercedes.

A look at what is changing for the upcoming 2021 F1 season ahead of the sport's major regulation overhaul for 2022. 

The start of a new year means a new F1 season is just around the corner… But after a year like no other in 2020, what will 2021 deliver? 

On the last day of the year, Crash.net completes its rundown of the top 10 moments that defined the 2020 F1 season...

Crash.net picks out 10 moments that defined the 2020 F1 season, beginning with part one today...

Crash.net's Lewis Larkam takes a look at the areas Sergio Perez must deliver in order to meet Red Bull's expectations and ensure he avoids a similar fate to his predecessors...

New AlphaTauri recruit Yuki Tsunoda will arrive on the F1 grid amid great excitement and anticipation, writes Lewis Larkam. 

With the dust settling on an intense, unprecedented campaign of F1 action, Crash.net Digital Editor Lewis Larkam counts down the top 10 drivers who impressed him the most in 2020.

A rundown of which F1 teams and drivers are in action in today’s post-season young driver test at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi.

We round up F1’s winners and losers from the Abu Dhabi GP, which acted as a rather underwhelming end to an otherwise brilliant 2020 season. 

All 17 qualifying sessions have now been completed, so which drivers prevailed against their teammates in the 2020 F1 season head-to-heads?

After a brilliant debut showing at the Sakhir GP, should Mercedes consider swapping George Russell and Valtteri Bottas for the 2021 F1 season?