Lewis Larkam

F1 Editor

In his current role of F1 Digital Editor, Lewis is responsible for leading Crash.net's coverage of the F1 world championship, a position he has held since February 2020.

Lewis earned promotion to Crash.net's lead F1 writer after just two years of working for the company, having originally joined the team February 2018.

In his time at Crash.net, Lewis has produced thousands of news articles, features and reports, as well as carrying out interviews with F1 drivers and attending regular grands prix events.

Lewis’ passion for F1 began when he became hooked watching the sport for the first time in 2007 in the era Lewis Hamilton rose to fame. He has watched every race since and while studying at school, decided he wanted to pursue a career in journalism.

Before he had even graduated with a first-class BA honours degree in Sports Journalism at the University of Huddersfield in 2016, Lewis had begun his journey to becoming an F1 journalist.

After gaining multiple motorsport-based work experience opportunities throughout his degree, Lewis got his first major break by joining ESPN as a freelancer on the F1 desk. Lewis covered the 2016 and 2017 seasons during his time with ESPN, before moving into his first full-time position at Crash.net.

Lewis made his debut as an accredited FIA journalist in the F1 paddock at the 2018 Spanish Grand Prix and has gone on to cover several races as the man on the ground for Crash.net.

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Articles by Lewis Larkam

Todt draws comparisons between Verstappen and Schumacher dominance amid warning

Jean Todt believes Max Verstappen and Red Bull’s current dominance of F1 has similarities to the legendary Ferrari partnership that propelled Michael Schumacher’s success.

‘Evolution not revolution’ - Horner shares early details about RB20 F1 car

Christian Horner has shared the first details of Red Bull’s 2024 F1 car and says the RB20 will be “evolution rather than revolution”.

What Sainz wants from his next F1 deal - and the deadline he has set Ferrari

Carlos Sainz has outlined his terms for his next F1 contract and is determined to sort his future with Ferrari before the start of next season.

Brown demands change to “unhealthy” set-up in open letter to F1 bosses

McLaren boss Zak Brown has reignited his calls for F1 to address what he has described as being an “unhealthy situation” by allowing organisations to own two teams.

Allison admits Mercedes approach to F1 rule change they pushed for backfired

James Allison has admitted Mercedes failed to capitalise on an F1 rule change for the 2023 season, despite pushing for it in the first place.

WATCH: Hamilton shares incredible footage of sky dive during F1 off-season

Lewis Hamilton has shared incredible footage of his latest skydiving exploits as he kicked off the F1 winter break in style.

Button expects Hamilton to bounce back ‘with the right car’

Jenson Button believes Red Bull remain the firm favourites heading into F1 2024 but has backed former teammate Lewis Hamilton to deliver “with the right car”.

Horner was surprised Mercedes retained F1 car concept that “clearly failed”

Christian Horner has admitted his Red Bull team were “surprised” to see Mercedes initially persist with their F1 car concept that had “clearly failed”.

Wolff ‘super excited’ to measure Mercedes’ F1 progress in Bahrain

Toto Wolff says he is “super excited” to measure Mercedes’ level of progress at the first race of the 2024 F1 season.

McLaren voice “big concerns” over Red Bull-AlphaTauri F1 alliance

McLaren CEO Zak Brown has voiced his concerns about the nature of the relationship between Red Bull and their sister F1 team, AlphaTauri.

Aston Martin had to use different doors when sharing Mercedes’ wind tunnel

The extreme measures used by the Mercedes F1 team to ensure confidentiality when Aston Martin were sharing their wind tunnel have been revealed.

Wolff’s ‘strange’ selection for Mercedes’ best race of F1 2023

Toto Wolff believes the United States Grand Prix was the best race of the 2023 F1 season for Mercedes, despite Lewis Hamilton’s disqualification.

Fee introduced as FIA tightens up Right of Review process for F1 teams

The FIA has tightened up the Right of Review process used by F1 teams to challenge decisions by shortening the time window and introducing a fee.

Revealed: Bahrain set to take full control of McLaren F1 team

Bahrain’s sovereign wealth fund Mumtalakat has reportedly agreed a deal to take full ownership of the McLaren Group - including the F1 team.

Rare defeat for Verstappen as he loses to Haaland in BBC SPOTY award

Reigning F1 world champion Max Verstappen suffered a rare defeat as he lost out to footballer Erling Haaland in the BBC World Sports Star of the Year award.

Hamilton’s first F1 winning race suit makes huge profit for owner at auction

Lewis Hamilton’s race suit from his first F1 race win at the 2007 Canadian Grand Prix has been sold at auction for $241,000.

How Gasly reflects on ‘rollercoaster’ journey with Red Bull and eventual split

Pierre Gasly says his time at Red Bull ultimately made him “better as a driver and also as a person”.

Secret friends? Horner explains viral photo with F1 rival Wolff

F1 counterparts Christian Horner and Toto Wolff have explained their viral photo from the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

FIA confirms F1 2026 aero testing ban - here's what it means

The FIA has formally confirmed that F1 teams have been banned from working on their 2026 cars for another full year.

F1 expert claims Mercedes “clearly not the force they were” and face 'big year'

Mercedes are “clearly not the force they were” and face a “big year” in 2024, according to F1 expert Martin Brundle.

How the FIA is responding to Red Bull/AlphaTauri F1 collaboration concerns

The FIA is planning to issue fresh guidance over concerns relating to the legality surrounding F1 team collaborations.

Brundle admits 'jury is out' amid Ricciardo doubt: 'Got a lot more to do'

Martin Brundle says he expected more from Daniel Ricciardo’s F1 return and is yet to be convinced he is ready to go up against Max Verstappen.

Horner leads denials as F1 teams claim they were not behind Wolff complaints

Red Bull’s Christian Horner led a flurry of denials from F1 teams that they complained about Toto Wolff or Susie Wolff, amid the FIA’s investigation.

‘Mercedes think FIA investigation is deliberate attempt at reputational damage’

Mercedes think the FIA’s investigation into the conduct of their F1 team principal Toto Wolff, and his wife Susie, is a “deliberate” attempt to cause reputational damage.

Hamilton discloses ‘dream’ scenario for Mercedes’ 2024 F1 car

Lewis Hamilton says it would be a “dream” if Mercedes can start the 2024 F1 season with a car that is “not a replica” of the troubled W14.