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

Why Daniel Ricciardo's F1 comeback at the Hungarian GP was more impressive than it seemed
Daniel Ricciardo’s return to the F1 cockpit was one of the biggest stories of the Hungarian Grand Prix weekend, with much of the pre-event intrigue dominated by how he would fare.

Can F1’s king of the Hungaroring Lewis Hamilton lead Mercedes' fightback?
Lewis Hamilton is the king of the Hungaroring with eight wins at the Hungarian Grand Prix. After dropping behind McLaren at Silverstone, can he lead Mercedes’ fightback?

Five times Williams have wowed us with their F1 livery
Williams have a knack of producing stunning F1 liveries. Here are five of our favourites from over the years…

Daniel Ricciardo wants his Red Bull F1 seat, so will Sergio Perez sink or swim?
Red Bull’s decision to reinstate Daniel Ricciardo on the F1 grid with sister team AlphaTauri ramps up the pressure on Sergio Perez and could impact the careers of three drivers.

‘A wake-up call’ or a new F1 reality - Have McLaren moved ahead of Mercedes?
An incredible transformation saw McLaren jump ahead of Mercedes in F1’s pecking order at the British Grand Prix. But was it a one-off, or a sign of things to come?

Explained: The Austrian GP track limits fiasco that made F1 look ridiculous
F1 was left red-faced after a track limits saga and subsequent post-race protest from Aston Martin threw the result of the Austrian Grand Prix into a state of flux.

2023 Austrian GP F1 driver ratings: Max Verstappen and one other get perfect score
Crash.net F1 journalist Connor McDonagh delivers his driver ratings for the 2023 Austrian Grand Prix.

Hands-on with F1 Manager 2023: Throwing away a Lewis Hamilton win at Silverstone
Crash.net got the lucky opportunity to play a preview build of Frontier Developments' F1 Manager 2023 title which is released next month. Here’s our initial impressions...

Can Ferrari disrupt Red Bull’s homecoming by ending their unbeaten F1 streak?
After leaving Canada with renewed optimism, what chance does Ferrari have of ending Red Bull’s unbeaten run in F1 2023 at this weekend’s Austrian Grand Prix?

Can Lewis Hamilton eclipse Michael Schumacher as F1’s Canada king this weekend?
Lewis Hamilton is searching for a record-breaking eighth Canadian Grand Prix victory to move one clear of Michael Schumacher for F1 race wins in Montreal - can he do it?

Renewed optimism for the F1 game franchise? F1 23 game review
With F1’s latest official video game set to release on Tuesday (Champion’s Edition) and Friday (Standard Edition), Crash.net got the lucky opportunity to put F1 23 to the test in the past week. Here’s what we made of it…

Is Mercedes’ Barcelona breakthrough a sign of things to come in F1 2023, or another false dawn?
Mercedes had their strongest race of the 2023 F1 season at the Spanish Grand Prix, but is their breakthrough genuine, or a misleading one-off?

Can Mercedes and Red Bull’s F1 rivals steal secrets from leaked floors?
After being provided a rare glimpse at Mercedes and Red Bull’s F1 floor designs at the Monaco Grand Prix, could rival teams gain an edge?

Monaco GP F1 driver ratings: Time for Aston Martin to consider Lance Stroll’s future?
Crash.net F1 journalist Connor McDonagh runs through the field’s driver ratings after the 2023 Monaco Grand Prix.

Will Mercedes’ delayed upgrades sway Lewis Hamilton’s F1 future? Monaco GP talking points
Crash.net looks at some of the biggest talking points heading into this weekend’s Monaco Grand Prix as F1 returns to action following Imola’s cancellation.

Charles Leclerc's luckless Monaco run explained - can he end the curse?
Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc has an awful record at his home F1 event. Can he turn it around at this weekend’s Monaco Grand Prix?

Daniel Ricciardo says he is ‘not done’ with F1 - but where could he land in 2024?
Daniel Ricciardo is targeting a full-time return to the F1 grid next year, but with his options seemingly scarce, how likely is a comeback in 2024?

The upgrades Mercedes could bring to Imola to save their F1 season
Crash.net looks at some of the biggest talking points heading into this weekend’s Emilia Romagna Grand Prix as F1 returns to Europe.

F1 driver ratings: Midfield star shines with fighting drive in Miami Grand Prix
Crash.net F1 journalist Connor McDonagh runs through the field’s driver ratings after the 2023 Miami Grand Prix.

Can Sergio Perez make another street circuit statement against Max Verstappen? F1 Miami GP talking points
Crash.net looks at some of the biggest talking points heading into this weekend’s Miami Grand Prix as F1 heads straight from Baku to the USA.

The F1 driver already under threat after torrid start to F1 2023
The Azerbaijan Grand Prix was a torrid weekend for AlphaTauri driver Nyck de Vries. Is he already under pressure to keep his seat after just four races?

Can ‘King of Baku’ Sergio Perez take the fight to Max Verstappen? F1 Azerbaijan GP talking points
Crash.net looks at some of the biggest talking points heading into this weekend’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix as F1 returns from its unintended ‘spring break’.

Will Ferrari succeed in getting Carlos Sainz’s controversial F1 penalty overturned?
Ferrari will learn whether their attempt to get Carlos Sainz’s controversial penalty at the F1 Australian Grand Prix reviewed will be successful or not on Tuesday.

A chance for Mercedes and Ferrari to catch up? Who will benefit from F1’s unintended spring break
F1 is currently in the middle of a ‘spring break’, but what impact will the unplanned hiatus have on the rest of the season?