F1 Features
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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.
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.