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Picture perfect: Sebastien Vettel celebrates after triumphing in the Bahrain Grand Prix to extend his advantage over Lewis Hamilton in the title race to 17 points

Hamilton is left furious as Vettel points way forward

Lewis Hamilton pulled no punches in his damning assessment of Max Verstappen after branding the Red Bull driver a "d*******" following their collision in yesterday's thrilling Bahrain Grand Prix.

So close: Sebastian Vettel (right) celebrates his win yesterday in front of Lewis Hamilton

Hamilton left to rue computer error as Vettel steals glory in Melbourne

A disbelieving Lewis Hamilton claimed he was robbed of a slam-dunk victory in Australia after a ruinous mistake by his own Mercedes team gift-wrapped the opening race of the year to Sebastian Vettel.

Winning formula: Sebastian Vettel is congratulated by Lewis Hamilton at Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne yesterday

Goading was in good spirits, says Sebastian

Sebastian Vettel played down his war of words with Lewis Hamilton after he snatched victory from his rival at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix.

Hamilton in buoyant mood ahead of season opener in Melbourne

Lewis Hamilton believes he can race beyond 2020 after declaring he wants to open the defence of his F1 championship by obliterating the opposition in Australia next week.

Top man: Valtteri Bottas has set sights on world glory

I can stun team-mate Hamilton and take his title, says Bottas

Lewis Hamilton's Mercedes team-mate Valtteri Bottas says he is ready to defy the odds and beat the British driver to this year's Formula One world championship.

I'm not worried by Vettel as I'm best: Hamilton

Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton believes there is nobody better than he is - as long as he puts the work in.

Alfa Romeo end 30 year F1 absence

Alfa Romeo will return to Formula One for the first time in 30 years in a new multi-year partnership with Sauber.

The wrecked car of Formula One driver Robert Kubica.

Kubica set to test for Williams as he eyes F1 comeback

Robert Kubica will be given one final audition to stake his claim for a seat at Williams next year after it was confirmed he will test for the British team following this week's final race of the season in Abu Dhabi.

Home first: Race winner Sebastian Vettel celebrates on the podium after the Brazilian Grand Prix

Hamilton's inspired charge overshadows Vettel victory

Lewis Hamilton said his phenomenal comeback drive was inspired by a need for redemption after he delivered a world champion's performance to fight back to fourth in Brazil.

Reality of historic fourth world title yet to set in, says focused Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton said the reality of clinching his fourth championship is yet to sink in as he revealed he received 300 congratulatory messages following his historic triumph.

Different class: Lewis Hamilton celebrates his fourth World title in Mexico

Historic fourth World crown hasn't sunk in yet: Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton said it felt unreal to become Formula One champion for a fourth time following a dramatic Mexican Grand Prix in which he collided with rival Sebastian Vettel on the opening lap.

Closing in: Lewis Hamilton needs only a fifth-place finish

Fourth World title won't mean I'm better than Senna: Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton does not believe a fourth World crown will elevate him above childhood hero Ayrton Senna in the pantheon of Formula One's greats.

Flying the flag: Lewis Hamilton celebrates on the podium after his United States GP triumph

Delighted Hamilton closes in on a fourth World crown

Lewis Hamilton edged ever closer to winning a fourth World title after a crushing victory over Sebastian Vettel at the United States Grand Prix.

Bubby characters: race winner Max Verstappen on the podium with second placed Lewis Hamilton and Daniel Ricciardo, third

Hamilton just can't take it to the Max

Lewis Hamilton extended his lead in the Formula One world championship with a second-place finish at the Malaysian Grand Prix but his Mercedes team now head to Japan with more questions than answers.

Hamilton laments his struggles as rival Vettel fires out an early warning

Lewis Hamilton bemoaned a "very difficult" start to his Malaysian Grand Prix weekend as title rival Sebastian Vettel set the pace at Sepang.

Good to talk: Lewis Hamilton at Sepang yesterday

Hamilton backs protesting US stars

Three-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton has offered his support to athletes using sport to make a political stand.

Vettel better than me? You should have gone to Specsavers, says Lewis Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton told a Formula One fan who claimed Sebastian Vettel was a better driver than him that he should "go to Specsavers" after moving 28 points clear of his rival in the title race with victory in Singapore.

Pulling ahead: Lewis Hamilton is three points clear of Vettel

Monza failure shows Ferrari aren't hitting heights: Wolff

Lewis Hamilton's Mercedes team believe Ferrari have taken a step backwards in the battle for the Formula One title after Sebastian Vettel was knocked off the championship summit for the first time this year at the Italian Grand Prix.

Snap happy: a victorious Lewis Hamilton takes a selfie in front of the fans at Monza. Photo: Luca Bruno/AP

Pantomime villain Lewis overtakes Vettel in title battle

Lewis Hamilton revelled in his role as pantomime villain of the Italian Grand Prix after he crushed rival Sebastian Vettel at Ferrari's home race to take charge of the title battle for the first time this year.

Jump to it: Lewis Hamilton celebrates on the podium after winning the Belgian Grand Prix

Triumphant Hamilton turns up heat on Vettel in race for title

When yet another tangle between the warring Force India drivers brought out the safety car on the 29th lap of the Belgian GP, and Mercedes put leader Lewis Hamilton on the soft-compound Pirelli tyres during the ensuing pit stops, it seemed that they had...

Determined: Lewis Hamilton still has the desire to win. Photo: Getty Images

Lewis Hamilton hits 200 mark more hungry for victory than ever

Lewis Hamilton is out for blood in the second half of the Formula One season as he seeks to overturn Sebastian Vettel's championship lead. Hamilton, who will compete in his 200th race here as the sport returns to action in the Ardennes, is 14 points adrift of...

Write stuff: Lewis Hamilton delights the fans by signing autographs at the Hungaroring yesterday

Hamilton in pole position for Schumacher's record

Lewis Hamilton insisted Michael Schumacher's pole record was not on his mind despite being just one lap away from levelling with the seven-time champion and engraving his name into Formula One folklore.

Silver surfer: Lewis Hamilton crowd surfs after British Grand Prix win at Silverstone

High riding Hamilton dedicates perfect Silverstone win to fans

To hear Lewis Hamilton speak after he had scored his 57th grand prix triumph, his fifth in his home race which brought him equal with greats Jim Clark and Alain Prost, he seemed to spend more of his time watching the race on the huge diamond screens around...

Hamilton unfazed for Silverstone despite setback

Lewis Hamilton insists he does not need to change anything in his approach, despite heading to the British Grand Prix at Silverstone this week on the back of another average result at the Austrian Grand Prix.

Hamilton's title hopes dealt blow after being hit with grid penalty

Lewis Hamilton's hopes of reeling in Sebastian Vettel with victory at the Austrian Grand Prix suffered a blow as the Mercedes driver was hit with a five-place grid penalty for an unscheduled gearbox change.

Vettel in clear after Hamilton clash

Four-time World champion Sebastian Vettel escaped punishment from Formula One's governing body yesterday after deliberately colliding with Lewis Hamilton at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix last month.

Car trouble: Lewis Hamilton is battling issues with his car

Lewis Hamilton driven to sort car and return to title frame

Lewis Hamilton will sit down with his Mercedes team in the coming days as he attempts to get on top of the car problems which are threatening to derail his challenge for a fourth title.

Jump for joy: Vettel moved 25 points clear of Lewis Hamilton after he recorded his third win of the season in the Monaco GP

Vettel Ferrari favourite after German passes team-mate

Lewis Hamilton believes Sebastian Vettel's victory at the Monaco Grand Prix has provided the clearest indicator yet that his championship rival is being afforded preferential treatment by Ferrari.

On track: John Watson during the ‘77 Monaco GP and (left) the 71-year-old still keeps an eye on the world of racing

Monaco GP still holds special place in Irish racing great Watson's heart

John Watson, Ireland's most successful racing driver, has reflected on what it's like to start at the front of the grid at the world famous Monaco Grand Prix.

Number one: Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton celebrates after winning the Spanish Formula One Grand Prix as Ferrari driver and runner-up Sebastian Vettel looks on

Thrilling battle with Vettel exactly why I got into sport, says victorious Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton has said his titanic victory over Sebastian Vettel at the Spanish Grand Prix felt like the very first of his motor racing career.

Superb Bottas fights off Vettel to take maiden victory in Russia GP

Valtteri Bottas held his nerve to claim the first victory of his Formula One career as a frustrated Lewis Hamilton finished only fourth at the Russian Grand Prix yesterday.

Top driver: Sebastian Vettel is leading F1 drivers’ championship

Hamilton sorry after penalty hands victory to Vettel

Lewis Hamilton has apologised to his Mercedes team after he admitted he was at fault for the pit-lane blunder which cost him a shot at victory in Bahrain yesterday .

Blow for blow: winner Lewis Hamilton looks on as Sebastien Vettel celebrates with his second-place trophy in China

F1: Title battle with Vettel will be fuelled by respect, says Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton's so-called 'bromance' with Sebastian Vettel has become a defining storyline of the new season, but the Briton is not anticipating a messy break-up even if their title battle goes the distance this year.

Vroom for improvement: No hairs raised as Sebastian Vettel wins in Melbourne

Billy on the Box: Even with six billion pounds in cash there's no change for F1

The new pound coin is now with us, a 12-sided abomination to eventually take over from the jolly little round fellow that we all know so well now. A stick in the mud I hear you cry, a Philistine, someone clinging on to the past, or is it just a simple matter...

Top man: Sebastian Vettel after Australian GP triumph

F1 chiefs probe invasion after Vettel's win

Officials have launched an investigation into the track invasion that marred Ferrari's celebration of a dominant victory in Sunday's Australian GP.

Lovely bubby: Hamilton and winner Vettel on Melbourne podium

First blood to Vettel leaves Hamilton up for the fight

Lewis Hamilton is braced for a tougher rivalry with Sebastian Vettel than Nico Rosberg in what he believes will be the "best against the best" battling it out for this year's Formula One crown.

End of an era: Bernie Ecclestone has been stood down as F1 chief after four decades following the Liberty Media takeover

F1 will be forever grateful but it was time for Bernie to wave goodbye: Hamilton

Acclaimed motorsport author and Formula One broadcaster Maurice Hamilton tweeted: "I and many others have had a lot to thank Bernie Ecclestone for these past 40 years. But it was definitely time for Mr E to stand aside."

There are fears the Manor Formula 1 team will not start the season

Formula 1 Manor team owned by Northern Ireland man Fitzpatrick ceases trading

The Manor Formula 1 team, which was backed by Northern Ireland man Stephen Fitzpatrick, has ceased trading after administrators failed to find new investment.

Bernie Ecclestone, who has been ousted as Formula One chief

A new dawn for F1 as Ecclestone is stood down after takeover

Formula One is set to enter a new era after American company Liberty Media completed its £6billion purchase of the sport which ends Bernie Ecclestone's four-decade reign in charge.

Administrator called into Northern Ireland man's Manor Formula 1 team

The Manor Formula 1 team, which was backed by Northern Ireland man Stephen Fitzpatrick, has collapsed into administration after failing to secure fresh investment, putting hundreds of jobs and its participation in the new season at risk.

Sealed with a kiss: Nico Rosberg is congratulated by his wife Vivian Sibold and mother Sina Rosberg

World Champion Nico Rosberg stuns F1 with retirement announcement

New world champion Nico Rosberg has announced his retirement from Formula One, a Mercedes spokesman has said.

Showdown: Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg at the final F1 press conference of the season

Hamilton: Nico could take me out of decider

A fired-up Lewis Hamilton refused to rule out the prospect of title rival Nico Rosberg deliberately taking him out of the season-deciding Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and feels he would be the moral victor in this year's championship.

F1 powerbroker Bernie Ecclestone in shock move to buy Brazilian GP

New Sao Paulo Mayor Joao Doria has confirmed reports F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone could rescue the Brazilian Grand Prix.

Wet tyres: A car passes by a warning signal during heavy rainfall at the Brazilian Grand Prix at the Interlagos race track in Sao Paulo

Lewis Hamilton keeps hat-trick bid alive with masterclass in wet at Brazilian Grand Prix

A laid-back Lewis Hamilton insisted he was "just chilling" as he delivered a wet-weather masterclass to triumph in a chaotic Brazilian Grand Prix and take the championship battle to the deciding race of the season.

Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg in the garage during practice for the Brazilian Grand Prix

Weather won't rain on my parade, says title-chaser Nico

Championship leader Nico Rosberg insists he is not fazed by the prospect of rain thwarting his bid to close out the Formula One title in Brazil this weekend. Rosberg, who leads Lewis Hamilton in the title race by 19 points, will be crowned the sport's 33rd world...