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

Why all the stars point towards a Mercedes stay in F1
“We are in this for the long-term” were the words used by Mercedes Formula 1 boss Toto Wolff to describe the team’s expanded principal partnership with INEOS.

F1: The Top 10 young drivers to watch in 2020
Following the influx of young talent into Formula 1 in recent years, 2020 will see a number of racers in various feeder series hoping to follow in the footsteps of Charles Leclerc, Lando Norris, George Russell, Alexander Albon and, most recently, Nicholas Latifi.

Formula 1 2020: Pre-season testing and launch dates
The 2020 Formula 1 world championship is gaining momentum ahead of pre-season testing with all launch and livery reveal dates starting to be confirmed.

The danger of falling into Formula 1’s pre-season testing trap
With car launches, pre-season testing and a sense of heading into the unknown, the start of a new year of Formula 1 is always filled with excitement and anticipation.

From Jordan to Aston Martin via Force India
Aston Martin will return to the Formula 1 grid in 2021, ending a 61-year absence for the British luxury car manufacturer. But how did it get there?

Why 2020 will be a Formula 1 season to savour
Amid all the hubbub and interest in the supposed revolution that awaits Formula 1 next year upon the introduction of the new technical and financial regulations, it feels like 2020 has already been forgotten or written off in many corners.

Why 'proper' Formula 1 pre-season launches are a dying art
As the days count down to the start of Formula 1’s pre-season test running in Barcelona, fans will be eagerly keeping an eye out for the first glimpses of the cars that will be unveiled in the next couple of weeks.

McLaren and Brown's Triple Crown dream comes into view
Last Friday’s announcement of the new shared regulations between the FIA World Endurance Championship and the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship was welcomed throughout the motorsport world.

2020 Formula 1 season: Who can stop Lewis Hamilton from winning again?
Lewis Hamilton once again heads into a new Formula 1 season as the man to beat, but will 2020 be the year he is dethroned?

The Formula 1 records that could be broken in 2020
Total race wins Lewis Hamilton could beat one of the long-standing and most impressive F1 records in history as he sits within touching distance of Michael Schumacher’s 91 grand prix victory.

What Daniel Ricciardo needs to turn Renault back into F1 winners
When Daniel Ricciardo made his big-money move to Renault, it seemed as though the team had the last piece of the jigsaw it needed to complete its Formula 1 recovery bid.

Why Lewis Hamilton can’t do right for doing wrong
Lewis Hamilton continues to find himself at the centre of debate and controversy, even when he does something that would normally be considered a good deed.

What does each F1 team need in 2020? - Part 2
In the lead-up to the start of the 2020 Formula 1 season, Crash.net takes a look at what each of the 10 teams needs heading into the new campaign. In part two, we preview the year ahead for Renault, McLaren, Red Bull, Ferrari and Mercedes.

What does each F1 team need in 2020? - Part 1
In the lead-up to the start of the 2020 Formula 1 season, Crash.net takes a look at what each of the 10 teams needs heading into the new campaign. In part one, we preview Williams, Haas, Alfa Romeo, Racing Point and AlphaTauri.

What’s new in Formula 1 for 2020?
While there are no huge surprises coming in Formula 1 in 2020, a host of small but important changes will be brought into effect.

Can McLaren really bridge the gap to F1’s top three?
McLaren has ambitions of returning to the top in Formula 1, but how realistic is its aim of challenging the established big three of Mercedes, Ferrari and Red Bull?

How Netflix helped create the age of F1 ‘stans’
As Formula 1’s off-season rumbles on and the countdown to the opening round in Melbourne continues, millions of fans all over the world will be finding ways to get their racing fix.

The make-or-break 2020 facing Mick Schumacher
As early movements in the Formula 1 driver market for 2021 begin to give us an idea of what the grid may look like next year , those currently on the outside will be pondering what kind of season they need to seiz

Five storylines to watch out for in Formula 1 2020
Formula 1 is back for another season and the 71st running of the championship, with Lewis Hamilton aiming to maintain his position as the class of the field.

Why Max Verstappen is putting his faith in Red Bull and Honda
Max Verstappen’s extended Formula 1 deal acts as a ringing endorsement for the Red Bull-Honda partnership, underlying his belief in the project.

Now 35, how much longer will Lewis Hamilton race in F1 for?
Amid the end-of-year festivities and celebrations following his 84th career victory, capping off his sixth title-winning season in style, a landmark moment passed Lewis Hamilton by largely unnoticed.

The Formula 1 drivers under pressure in 2020
A number of drivers find themselves feeling the heat heading into the 2020 Formula 1 season, with their futures on the grid far from secure.

The three key players in the 2021 Formula 1 driver market
Crash.net takes a look at the trio of key players in the driver market that will determine the grid for the 2021 Formula 1 season, with a dramatic shake-up possible.

What does Charles Leclerc’s long-term deal mean for Ferrari?
It may only be the third day of the new year, but the attention of many in the Formula 1 paddock will already be turning toward 2021.