F1 Features
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Is Mercedes’ breakthrough a sign of things to come, 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 driver ratings: Time for Aston Martin to consider 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 Hamilton’s F1 future?
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.

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?

Ricciardo ‘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.

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

Can Perez make another street circuit statement against Verstappen?
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 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’ Perez take the fight to Verstappen?
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 Sainz’s 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.

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?

The start of an F1 revival - or a one off - for Mercedes?
At the F1 Australian Grand Prix, Mercedes seemed genuinely competitive for the first time this season.

Does F1 need restart rethink after Melbourne mayhem?
The 2023 Australian Grand Prix will be remembered as one of the most dramatic, chaotic and downright craziest races in recent F1 history.

Can Red Bull control Verstappen-Perez F1 tension?
Crash.net looks at some of the biggest talking points heading into this weekend’s Australian Grand Prix, the third round of the F1 2023 season.

No F1 drive but vindication for Ricciardo amid McLaren misery
This weekend’s Australian Grand Prix will mark Daniel Ricciardo’s return to the F1 paddock, but he won’t be driving - unless something unforeseen happens.

Kimi Raikkonen and Jenson Button Ready for NASCAR Challenge at COTA
Kimi Raikkonen and Jenson Button return to Circuit of The Americas for a completely different type of racing.

Formula One Champions Kimi Raikkonen and Jenson Button Return to COTA in NASCAR
Race weekend at COTA is here, as Formula One World Champions Kimi Raikkonen and Jenson Button join the field of drivers, along with IMSA champion Jordan Taylor and seven-time Cup champion Jimmie Johnson.

‘The ultimate test’ - Can Russell keep Hamilton behind?
After getting the better of Lewis Hamilton in Saudi Arabia, can George Russell repeat his 2022 feat and stay ahead of his Mercedes F1 teammate over the rest of the season?

Saudi Arabian GP ratings: Proof Perez can save F1 from another boring season?
Crash.net F1 journalist Connor McDonagh runs through his driver ratings for the season-opening Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.

More Hamilton woe? McLaren misery? F1 Saudi Arabian GP talking points
Crash.net looks at some of the biggest talking points heading into this weekend’s Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, the second round of the F1 2023 season.

What does Mercedes’ U-turn mean for Hamilton’s F1 future?
There is no denying U-turning on the W14’s concept is a major setback for Mercedes and Lewis Hamilton, who appears to be left with two options; retire or stick it out with the team that laid the path to his unprecedented F1 success, writes Lewis Larkam.

Changing Merc concept is no quick fix - just ask Aston! Bahrain talking points
Here’s what we learned from an intriguing F1 2023 season-opener in Bahrain, where Red Bull dominated as Mercedes and Ferrari floundered.