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Number one: Valtteri Bottas dominated the season-opening Australian Grand Prix

Bottas wins and silences his critics in fine fashion

Porridge-powered Valtteri Bottas hailed his "best race ever" after leading Mercedes to a one-two in the season-opening Australian Grand Prix.

F1 in mourning after the death of devoted race director Whiting

Charlie Whiting, who has died aged 66 on the eve of the Australian Grand Prix, was - to the casual Formula One spectator - the white-haired man who turned the lights green.

I face real fight for sixth world crown: Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton believes rivals Ferrari hold all the aces as Britain's five-time Formula One world champion gears up for the biggest battle of his career.

Good to talk: Ferrari’s Mattia Binotto yesterday

Ferrari finally show their hand for World glory bid

Ferrari have become the last of Formula One's major players to unveil the car they hope will end their long championship drought.

Former F1 star Eddie Irvine said he owed a huge debt of gratitude to the late Dr Adamson

F1 star Eddie Irvine in emotional tribute to Ian Adamson - the man who got him to his first race in Europe

Former Formula One ace Eddie Irvine has talked emotionally of the huge debt of gratitude he owes to his friend - and first ever sponsor - Dr Ian Adamson, the former Lord Mayor of Belfast, who died earlier this week.

Michael Schumacher was injured in the French Alps in December 2013

We are doing everything humanly possible: Michael Schumacher's family issue rare statement ahead of legend's 50th birthday

The family of stricken seven-times Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher have assured fans the Ferrari great is being well cared for as they prepare to celebrate his 50th birthday on Thursday.

Schumacher Jnr racing towards Formula One career

Mick Schumacher has taken another stride towards following in his father's famous footsteps by signing a deal to race in Formula One's feeder series next year.

Verstappen is given a public service order after Ocon brawl

Max Verstappen has been sentenced to two days of community service by Formula One's governing body after he sensationally shoved Esteban Ocon following Sunday's Brazilian Grand Prix.

Hitting out: Lewis Hamilton says the F1 season is already long enough

I'll quit Formula One if calendar keeps growing: Lewis Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton has warned Formula One's owners that he will walk out on the sport if they go ahead with their plans to expand the calendar to 25 races.

Five-star Lewis: Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton (left) waves at the crowd as he hugs Ferrari's German driver Sebastian Vettel

Hamilton thanks family as he seals a fifth world title

Lewis Hamilton has been crowned Formula One world champion for a fifth time, despite stuttering over the line in fourth at an incident-packed Mexican Grand Prix.

Red alert: Kimi Raikkonen celebrates his win

Hamilton's wait for championship goes on as Raikkonen reigns in US

Lewis Hamilton came up short in his mission to win the Formula One world championship for a fifth time after he finished third at a thrilling US Grand Prix.

Hamilton will catch Schumacher, predicts Mansell

Lewis Hamilton will match Michael Schumacher's record of seven world championships before his Mercedes deal expires, Nigel Mansell has claimed with his fellow Briton standing on the brink of an historic title.

Champagne moment: Lewis Hamilton is closing in on title

Complacency isn't in my nature: Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton insists his feet will stay firmly on the ground despite being on the brink of championship glory.

I live for racing at top level: Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton revealed he has surprised himself by the run of "dream" drives which leave him standing on the brink of another Formula One world title.

Formula One has come to Belfast once again.

A Formula One car is coming to Belfast: Watch the last time David Coulthard zipped through the city centre

Have you ever wanted to see a Formula One car in action, up close and personal?

Team orders hand win to Hamilton over Bottas

Lewis Hamilton stood by Mercedes' decision to manufacture his controversial win in Russia that takes him ever closer to a fifth world championship.

I always push my team for perfection: Lewis Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton has admitted he is a thorn in the backside of his backroom staff as Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff revealed the world champion's constant demand for perfection has turned him into the complete package.

All smiles: Lewis Hamilton celebrates taking another step towards a fifth world title after victory in Singapore

I'll wrap up title success in style, vows Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton will enter the climax to the Formula One season "with all guns locked and loaded" after pledging to seal the Championship in style by winning every race.

Hamilton heads into final rounds firmly in control

Lewis Hamilton is ready to kick back and relax after his whirlwind trip around the globe climaxed with victory in Singapore and a major step towards another world championship.

Busy man: Lewis Hamilton has been promoting fashion range

Globetrotting is not putting my glory bid at risk, insists Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton does not think he has put his Championship challenge in jeopardy despite clocking up nearly 25,000 miles in just 10 days after launching his new clothing range.

Special talent: Lando Norris is ready to seize his big chance

F1's history boy Norris is looking to hero Hamilton for inspiration

Lando Norris hopes to emulate four-time world champion Lewis Hamilton as he prepares to become the youngest Formula One driver in British history.

Big decision: Fernando Alonso is set for pastures new

Alonso relishing his fresh start after deciding to move on from F1

Fernando Alonso will leave McLaren and "move on" from Formula One at the end of the season, the two-time former world champion has announced.

Former Formula 1 star John Watson at his Belfast home

Formula 1 legend John Watson's collection of memorabilia from glittering career going up for auction

Northern Ireland Formula 1 icon John Watson is to set fans' pulses racing with the first ever auction of memorabilia from his glittering career.

Marchionne was a great who helped bring Ferrari back to the top: Todt

Former Ferrari team principal Jean Todt has described Sergio Marchionne as a "visionary leader" following his death on Wednesday.

Hamilton’s prayers answered in stunning German win

An emotional Lewis Hamilton said his prayers were answered after capturing one of the most remarkable victories of his Formula One career.

Hamilton confident Mercedes can get him right back on track

Mercedes have opened an investigation into the blunders which are destabilising Lewis Hamilton's championship challenge.

Number one: Sebastian Vettel celebrates after winning the Canadian Grand Prix

Canada dry for Hamilton as he loses race and title lead to Vettal

Lewis Hamilton was left to rue a Mercedes engine problem after he lost the lead of the Formula One championship to Sebastian Vettel in Canada last night.

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen at his press conference in Montreal

WATCH: Angry Max Verstappen threatens to 'headbutt someone' during intense press conference

Max Verstappen has threatened to "headbutt someone" following further questions about his dismal F1 campaign.

Ricciardo likely to commit his future to Red Bull: Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton has poured cold water on Daniel Ricciardo's hopes of moving to Mercedes.

Ricciardo eyeing Monaco glory to make up for one that got away

Daniel Ricciardo will line up on the starting grid for tomorrow's Monaco Grand Prix firmly in the belief that Red Bull owe him a victory on Formula One's most famous streets.

Dragging on: Lewis Hamilton is yet to sign a Mercedes deal

Money behind the hold-up of Hamilton deal, says foe Horner

Lewis Hamilton's failure to sign a new Mercedes contract is due to the "grotesque" amount of money involved, rival team boss Christian Horner has claimed.

Fierce rivals: Lewis Hamilton and Sesbastian Vettel

Vettel: I won't veto Hamilton joining Ferrari next season

Sebastian Vettel has left the door ajar for rival Lewis Hamilton to join him at Ferrari next year by insisting he would not veto the move.

Sebastian Vettel. Photo: David Davies/PA

Monaco chiefs are set to ignore new F1 rules by using grid girls

Monaco Grand Prix organisers will defy Formula One's American owners by employing grid girls before Sunday's race.

Major concerns: Toto Wolff admits Mercedes are worried

Lewis Hamilton's Mercedes team fear repeat of their Monaco nightmare

Lewis Hamilton’s Mercedes team will head to Monaco “bloody worried” that they could face a repeat of their horror show last year.

Alonso throws his Formula One future in the air

Fernando Alonso has cast major doubt over his Formula One future by refusing to commit to the sport beyond this season.

No fear: Sebastian Vettel is top man for Ferrari

Vettel would be happy if I joined Ferrari: Ricciardo

Daniel Ricciardo has added further intrigue to Formula One's fascinating driver market by insisting Sebastian Vettel would not veto him joining Ferrari.

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.

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.

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.

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.