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Lewis Hamilton’s 2026 F1 renaissance mirrors that of another motorsport legend
Lewis Hamilton has made a positive start to the 2026 Formula 1 campaign in a Ferrari he enjoys driving more than the previous generation of car. With doubts placed on his ability after recent tough years, at 41, he is showing a similar rebirth to a fellow motorsport legend over a decade ago…
How Aston Martin made progress in Chinese GP, even if "you'll be laughing" at that
While Aston Martin suffered a double DNF in the Chinese Grand Prix, the weekend itself revealed a lot more progress to the team than is perhaps visible off-track...
How gripping Ferrari battle is keeping F1 2026 alive amid Mercedes dominance
Ferrari's intra-team battle is providing one of the best storylines of the 2026 F1 season, writes Lewis Larkam.
Max Verstappen has crossed a line with scathing F1 2026 rules attack
OPINION: Max Verstappen’s latest attack on F1’s 2026 rules is his most scathing yet, as he now takes aim at fans who enjoyed the racing spectacle in China. While criticism of some elements of the news rules is justified, and gagging drivers should be avoided at all cost, this particular tirade has crossed into murky waters, argues Lewis Larkam
Have F1's maligned 2026 rules improved often-criticised sprints?
F1 writer Sam Hall delivers his early verdict on sprint racing in the 2026 F1 season, following an exciting contest on Saturday morning at the Chinese Grand Prix
Was the first race of F1’s new rules really that bad? Our verdict
Crash.net's writers have their say after a polarising start to F1's new era.
How Audi achieved an F1 debut considered a "drunk" prediction by one driver
Audi was one of two new teams debuting on the grid at the Australian Grand Prix, alongside Cadillac. While the latter struggled, Audi impressed with top 10 pace in qualifying and points on its debut.
Who were the biggest winners and losers from F1’s 2026 Australian GP?
Crash.net picks out the biggest winners and losers from the 2026 F1 Australian Grand Prix.
F1 2026 begins: Everything we learned on Friday at the Australian Grand Prix
F1 2026 has officially begun. Here is what we learned on the first day of running in Melbourne.
Revealed: Bahrain, Saudi Arabia F1 races won’t be replaced if cancelled - here's why
The Bahrain and Saudi F1 races won't be replaced if they are cancelled due to the Iran war. Adam Cooper explains why.
‘Deployment rules everything’ - Why drivers are braced for chaotic Australian GP
Drivers share what they expect from F1's new rules at the Australian Grand Prix.
Five drivers facing a make-or-break season who need to impress in F1 2026
These are the F1 drivers who must impress in a crucial 2026 season.
What will happen in F1 2026? Predicting the most unpredictable season in years
Crash.net's writers reveal their bold predictions for the 2026 F1 season.
How F1 has handled past world crisis amid race cancellation concerns
Conflict in the Middle East has left uncertainty lingering over upcoming F1 races.
The most controversial moments that dominated F1 season-openers
Crash.net takes a look back at some of the biggest controversies that surrounded new F1 seasons.
What past major F1 rule changes tell us about how 2026 will go
Do past F1 regulation overhauls provide any clues for the upcoming 2026 season?
Five winners and three losers from F1 2026 pre-season testing
Who are the winners and losers from F1 pre-season testing?
Who is on top after testing? Our verdict on the F1 2026 pecking order
Crash.net predicts the competitive order for the start of the 2026 F1 season after pre-season testing.
F1 2026 pre-season testing: Fastest times and most laps completed by each team
The final lap times and mileage chart from 2026 F1 pre-season testing.
Why Ferrari is genuinely worth getting excited about in F1 2026
With 2026 Formula 1 pre-season testing wrapped up, it might be time to start getting excited about Ferrari, writes Lewis Larkam.
After all the hype, will Aston Martin be the biggest flop of F1 2026?
All the pieces seemed to be in place for Aston Martin heading into F1 2026, but its season is at risk of being doomed before it starts...
The key questions heading into F1 2026’s final pre-season test
Considering some of the biggest questions heading into F1's second week of Bahrain testing.
Should it stay or go? Our writers' view on Barcelona’s surprise F1 lifeline
Our writers react to the news that Barcelona has been handed a new F1 deal
Formula E driver’s childish Max Verstappen response shows its backbone problem
Opinion: Twice during the Formula 1 pre-season have drivers compared the 2026 cars to Formula E in a disparaging tone towards the all-electric series. While there is no problem with drivers expressing themselves, Formula E’s lack of response shows a lack of backbone that continues to plague its perception as a legitimate championship in the wider motorsport world…