Merit or mischief, Verstappen has some thinking to do
If, at any stage in Abu Dhabi, Max Verstappen senses the title slipping away, he may yet say to hell with the consequences.
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Driver ratings from the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
Only one man gets a perfect 10 in our ratings for a Saudi Arabian which featured the best and worst of some drivers.
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2021: Time, TV and title permutations
Here is everything you need to know ahead of the 2021 Formula 1 season finale in Abu Dhabi.
Conclusions from the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton kept his head as Max Verstappen showed signs of imploding. Here are our conclusions from the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
Match point to Max, but will Hamilton serve an ace?
Saudi Arabia's debut on the Formula 1 calendar could result in a new Drivers' champion being crowned.
Five reasons why Verstappen and Red Bull shouldn’t panic
Why Max Verstappen should not worry too much even though Lewis Hamilton is closing him down in their World Championship battle.
Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2021: Time, TV, grid and title permutations
Here's everything you need to know ahead of Formula 1's inaugural Saudi Arabian Grand Prix this weekend.
Alonso’s podium the result his comeback deserves
Fernando Alonso got the only thing that was missing from an excellent return to the grid in Qatar, a return to the podium.
Conclusions from the Qatar Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton took the second of four straight wins that would secure the world title. Here are our conclusions from the Qatar Grand Prix.
Driver ratings from the Qatar Grand Prix
The top three drivers were also the three best performers in our eyes at the Qatar Grand Prix.
PF1 Verdict: Has Mercedes v Red Bull war overstepped the mark?
Mercedes v Red Bull has been a title battle for the ages, but have either team overstepped the mark along the way?
Does Formula 1 need a new sprint championship?
It looks like a sprint championship could be introduced, but just what it would add to the sport is unclear.
Qatar GP set to define the world title favourite
Qatar's first ever Formula 1 grand prix will reveal whether Lewis Hamilton now truly does have the World Championship momentum.
How Hamilton channelled Schumacher’s act of defiance
Lewis Hamilton's performance in Brazil evoked memories of Michael Schumacher's defiant act the 2006 season finale in Brazil.
Driver ratings from the Sao Paulo Grand Prix
Check out PlanetF1's driver ratings from the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, with Lewis Hamilton in a league of his own.
Conclusions from the Sao Paulo Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton rounded off a difficult weekend with a superb victory at Interlagos. Here are our conclusions from the Sao Paulo Grand Prix.
PF1 Verdict: Should Verstappen have received a penalty?
The stewards in Sao Paulo only noted the incident between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton, with no investigation necessary.
Conclusions from the Hamilton and Verstappen verdicts
A couple of huge pieces of news have come out of the F1 paddock, so here's a look at how the race - and championship - have been affected.
Can Hamilton again save his title hopes in Brazil?
Not for the first time, Lewis Hamilton heads to Brazil needing to deliver if he wants to keep his title hopes alive.
Did Aston Martin sign the wrong World Champion?
PlanetF1 writer Oliver Harden weighs up whether Aston Martin would have better signing Fernando Alonso rather than Sebastian Vettel.
Conclusions from the Mexican Grand Prix
Max Verstappen was in command from Turn 1 as he stretched his world title lead to 19 points. Here are our conclusions from the Mexican GP.
Driver ratings from the Mexican Grand Prix
Red Bull drivers past and present were the stand-out performers at the Mexican Grand Prix...
PF1 Verdict: Are Mercedes blaming the wrong driver for Turn 1?
Mercedes have blamed Valtteri Bottas for Max Verstappen's Mexican Grand Prix win, but is that fair on the pole-sitter?
Tex-Mex win double a momentous target for Max
Max Verstappen heads to the first F1 circuit he won at twice as he tries to keep the title pressure on Lewis Hamilton.
Lewis v Max shows how much rivalry is needed in F1
The Lewis Hamilton v Max Verstappen rivalry shows just how important rivalry is in making Formula 1 feel alive. Without it, it merely exists.