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

F1: Four reasons why Fernando Fernando Alonso will have more success at Aston Martin than Alpine
After two years with Alpine brought just a single podium finish, Fernando Alonso has made the switch to F1 midfield rivals Aston Martin.

Lewis Hamilton’s top F1 strategist James Vowles has left for Williams - what impact will it have on Mercedes?
Williams’ appointment of James Vowles means Mercedes have lost one of their F1 team’s central figures. What impact will it have on the Silver Arrows and Lewis Hamilton?

James Vowles: His best and worst strategy decisions for Mercedes in F1
With James Vowles making the shock switch to Williams from Mercedes as their new F1 team principal, we take a look back at some of his best and worst strategy decisions.

Five controversies from F1 2022 that Drive to Survive must not ignore
It’s official, Drive to Survive will shortly be coming to a (Netflix) screen near you to uncover the drama of F1 2022.

Confidence is at an all-time high, but do Andretti finally have what they need to enter F1?
There is fresh confidence surrounding Andretti’s latest F1 bid, so will it be a case of second time lucky for the iconic American outfit?

The four teammate pairings likely to give us drama in F1 2023
With the 2023 F1 season fast approaching, Crash.net looks at the four teammate pairings likely to give us drama this year.

Can anything stop Max Verstappen from overhauling Michael Schumacher and Lewis Hamilton as F1’s GOAT?
Max Verstappen is aiming for a third F1 title in a row in 2023, but is achieving GOAT status possible?

Which team has the best and worst driver line-up for F1 2023?
With all the drivers confirmed for the F1 2023 season, Crash.net's Lewis Larkam ranks which team he believes has the best (and worst) line-up for the upcoming campaign…

The five drivers under the most pressure heading into F1 2023
With F1 2023 nearly upon us, which drivers are going to be under pressure when the new season kicks off in March?

Red Bull have a golden opportunity to beat Mercedes to Lando Norris signature - and they must take it
Red Bull might just have a golden opportunity to sign Lando Norris before Mercedes - and it's one they shouldn’t pass up, writes Crash.net’s Lewis Larkam.

What is Mick Schumacher’s best hope for a full-time F1 comeback in 2024?
Mick Schumacher hopes to use his new role as Mercedes’ reserve driver to help him land a full-time F1 seat for 2024. But what realistic options does he have?

Mercedes’ best bet to replace Lewis Hamilton is Lando Norris and they should go all out to make it happen
Lewis Hamilton may be poised to extend his F1 career a little longer, but Mercedes will still need to start planning for life without him. So which driver is the ideal replacement?

“Ruthless” - the Michael Schumacher trait that Lewis Hamilton does not have
Regardless of who you think F1’s ‘GOAT’ is, Michael Schumacher and Lewis Hamilton are the two men leading that conversation. What makes these two legends so different?

Is Susie Wolff the perfect F1 team principal for Williams?
With vacancies at Alfa Romeo and Williams, who could become their new team bosses for F1 2023?

New Ferrari boss’ job is to keep Charles Leclerc sweet - and stop him going to Mercedes
With F1’s biggest secret now out of the bag, Ferrari have a new team principal in the straight-talking Frederic Vasseur. What does it mean for the Scuderia, but more importantly, their lead driver Charles Leclerc for F1 2023 and beyond?

Andreas Seidl jumped ship - so will Lando Norris leave McLaren too?
With Andreas Seidl quitting McLaren’s F1 project for another at Alfa Romeo/Sauber, what impact will it have on the future of their star driver Lando Norris?

Five times F1 drivers out-performed their midfield machinery in 2022
While most of the attention is on the front of the F1 field, there were a number of outstanding performances from drivers in midfield machinery. Here are five of the best from 2022.

Is Portimao the perfect F1 2023 replacement for China?
With China being dropped from the F1 2023 calendar, Portimao should be the circuit F1 considers as its replacement.

After Ferrari F1 exit, where could Mattia Binotto end up next?
Mattia Binotto’s wealth of F1 experience combined with an impressive track record should make him an attractive signing for several teams. But where could the Italian end up?

Who will succeed Mattia Binotto as Ferrari’s next F1 team boss?
The search for Ferrari’s next F1 team principal has begun following Mattia Binotto’s resignation from the position.

F1 2022 end-of-season report: Best driver, biggest surprise, most under pressure
The 2022 F1 season was dominated by Max Verstappen as he secured his second drivers’ title, while Red Bull secured their first as a team since 2013.

2022 end of season driver ratings: Is Lando Norris now Britain's best F1 driver?
The F1 season is over so it’s now time to look back and review 2022.

F1 2022 head-to-heads: Who dominated their teammate?
F1 2022 has come to a close after 22 races across eight months, but which drivers stamped their authority on their teammates at the end of it all?

F1 Abu Dhabi GP Driver Ratings: Charles Leclerc’s best drive of the season?
Crash.net F1 journalist Connor McDonagh runs through his driver ratings for the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.