F1 Features
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Is Aston Martin "screwed" for the decade after dreadful F1 start?
Aston Martin is in dire straights, but just how long will its current F1 nightmare last?
Six candidates who could replace Verstappen at Red Bull if he quit F1
If Max Verstappen follows through with his F1 quit threat, how would Red Bull replace him?
Five of the best Verstappen and Lambiase F1 radio exchanges
Max Verstappen and Gianpiero Lambiase have provided plenty of F1 radio gold...
The biggest winners and losers from F1’s surprise five-week break
Who are the biggest winners and losers from F1’s unexpected April break?
Why Lambiase isn't the only ace McLaren could play to lure Verstappen
McLaren has a glorious chance to sign Max Verstappen if it wishes, writes Lewis Larkam.
Verstappen’s F1 future even more in doubt after Lambiase shock
The bombshell reports that Max Verstappen’s right-hand man Gianpiero Lambiase is set to leave Red Bull for McLaren have cast a further spotlight on the Dutchman’s F1 career. Amid his quit threats over unhappiness at F1’s new rules, it is perhaps Lambiase’s departure that leaves the biggest doubt on Verstappen’s career...
Why crucial F1 rules decisions won’t be made in this week’s meeting
Crunch meetings between the FIA and relevant F1 stakeholders start today, 9 April, to discuss potential rules tweaks, but immediate change is not likely
Could Christian Horner answer Audi’s F1 needs after its recent blow?
Lewis Larkam considers whether Christian Horner could be right for Audi after its unexpected F1 blow.
The consequences of F1’s cancelled races and enforced break
The decision to cancel the Middle East double-header has several ramifications on the 2026 F1 season...
How likely is Max Verstappen quitting F1 and what are his options?
Max Verstappen is considering his future in F1 due to his dissatisfaction with the new rules. Could he really walk away at the end of the year, and what are his options?
Most frightening crash of 2026 a wake-up call F1 cannot ignore
Drivers had predicted a huge crash like the one Ollie Bearman suffered at the Japanese Grand Prix. After a wake-up call F1 cannot ignore, something has to change, writes Lewis Larkam.
Have new rules butchered one of F1's best qualifying laps?
F1’s new rules have caused a major stir among drivers and fans, with the qualifying spectacle once again under scrutiny after Suzuka’s pole shootout delivered little fanfare…
Why drivers fear post-Japan crunch FIA meetings on F1 rule changes won't work
The FIA is set for crunch talks on tweaks to the 2026 F1 rules after Japan, but will they work?
On top but is McLaren really fastest after early Suzuka promise?
Lewis Larkam crunches the numbers on where McLaren really stacks up in the Japanese Grand Prix pecking order after a promising start at Suzuka.
Can F1 rule tweak really make Japanese GP qualifying better? Drivers react to FIA U-turn
F1 drivers have reacted to the FIA's U-turn and rule tweak for Japanese Grand Prix qualifying.
"I've not lost what I had" - How Lewis Hamilton is proving his harshest F1 critics wrong
Lewis Hamilton has made a strong start to his second Formula 1 season with Ferrari, proving that the immense talent that helped him to seven world titles has not deserted him
What GT racing is giving Max Verstappen that F1 currently isn’t
As his frustrations with F1 grow, Max Verstappen is finding enjoyment elsewhere.
Star Wars, Superman and stolen diamonds: The best movie-themed F1 liveries
A look back at some of the best movie-themed F1 liveries of years gone by.
Audi’s personnel problem: What next after shock F1 team boss exit?
Lewis Larkam analyses where Jonathan Wheatley's shock exit leaves the Audi F1 team.
How the F1 2026 midfield battle is shaping up after two rounds
What is the early state of play in the F1 2026 midfield battle?
Are fears Mercedes is going to repeat its 2014 F1 dominance legitimate?
Mercedes has kicked off the new regulations cycle in dominant fashion, bringing to mind its jump on the field in 2014 the last time there was a major engine change. Despite the strong start, there is enough to suggest that 2026 won’t be a straight repeat of 2014…
How F1’s most controversial safety change has earned its keep eight years on
The halo is a fixture in modern Formula 1, but it's introduction eight years ago was not widely welcomed...
Is McLaren's season already doomed after worst F1 title defence start in over a decade?
McLaren has endured one of the worst starts to a season for a reigning champion team in over a decade. But put its troubles into context, as well as its past ability to rebound from tough starts, and its 2026 F1 title hopes look far from doomed…
How F1’s newest winner Kimi Antonelli has proved his harshest critics wrong
F1's newest winner Andrea Kimi Antonelli delivered the perfect response to his age critics, writes Lewis Larkam.