Formula 1

Formula 1 World Championship is back. As the drivers gear up for 2025, Steve Jones is joined by David Coulthard, Mark Webber, Ariana Bravo and Alex Jacques for the first Qualifying session of year from Albert Park in Melbourne. All eyes will be on Lewis Hamilton as he makes his Ferrari debut, but will he have the fastest car on the grid?

Albert Park Circuit hosts the opening race of the Formula 1 2025 season. Steve Jones is joined by David Coulthard, Mark Webber, Ariana Bravo and Alex Jacques for highlights of the Australian Grand Prix. The first race could not be harder to predict, with new driver partnerships and five rookies joining the field. Anything could happen... well, anything that involves very fast cars. 

Formula 1 travels to China, where the first Sprint race of the 2025 season takes place. Alex Jacques presents the first Friday Sprint Qualifying Highlights. With a maximum of eight points available, qualifying high on the grid is the crucial first step to getting the best possible start to the season.

The 2025 season's first Sprint Race kicks off at the Chinese Grand Prix. Max Verstappen dominated the sprint races in 2024, but will he have fiercer competition this year? Once the Sprint's wrapped, the drivers must shift their focus to Qualifying. Steve Jones, David Coulthard and Lawrence Barrettoguide you through the thrilling highlights.

Steve Jones is joined by David Coulthard and Lawrence Barretto for highlights of the Chinese Grand Prix. Last year, Max Verstappen dominated around the Shanghai International Circuit, but this year could be a very different story. There's a much more level playing field, and Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton will be aiming to add to his six wins on this track. 

Steve Jones, Mark Webber, Billy Monger and Ariana Bravo present Qualifying Highlights for the third F1 weekend on the calendar - the Japanese Grand Prix. The Suzuka Circuit is a favourite of the drivers, and Qualifying can quickly become a rollercoaster of twists and turns. The margins are fine here, so they need to be at their very best to get a good position for the race. 

The third race of the 2025 season takes place at Suzuka in Japan. Red Bull dominated here last year, but now it looks like McLaren are the team to beat, with both their drivers having won a race. Can anyone else challenge Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri at this high-speed circuit and record their first win of 2025? Steve Jones presents highlights, with Mark Webber, Billy Monger and Ariana Bravo. 

Lee McKenzie is joined by David Coulthard and Lawrence Barretto for highlights of Qualifying for the Bahrain Grand Prix, the fourth race of the season. McLaren have looked like the team to beat so far. Can they be challenged here?

Lee McKenzie, David Coulthard and Lawrence Barretto present the highlights of the Bahrain Grand Prix. This is Yuki Tsunoda's second race for his new team Red Bull, after he and Liam Lawson swapped positions. Can he contribute to the points and help his team to challenge McLaren's dominance? Or will Ferrari beat Red Bull to the chequered flag? This is just the fourth race of the season, and there are still so many unanswered questions. So it's sure to be another fascinating race. 

Lee McKenzie is joined by David Coulthard, Billy Monger and Ariana Bravo for Qualifying highlights from Saudi Arabia. The Jeddah Corniche Circuit has been on the calendar since 2021 and is the fastest street circuit ever seen in Formula 1. Its average speed is a whopping 250kmh, and with the walls so close, even the tiniest mistake can mean an early bath. Only Red Bull and Mercedes have made it to pole position here. Will a third team achieve P1 in 2025? 

Welcome to the first street circuit of the 2025 season... and it's also the fastest! Lee McKenzie is joined by David Coulthard, Billy Monger and Ariana Bravo for highlights of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. Of the four races that have taken place at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit since its introduction in 2021, Max Verstappen has won two of them. Will the four-time world champion be able to stand the heat and win another Saudi Grand Prix? Or will McLaren or perhaps Mercedes climb to the top of the podium? Surrounded by desert and city lights, it will be a hot race until the chequered flag. 

Formula 1 brings the party to Miami - starting strongly on the spectacular street track with Sprint Qualifying. Last year, Red Bull dominated with both cars in the top three. But with McLaren leading the championship by 77 points, they're the team to beat in 2025.

Lee McKenzie is joined by racing driver Alice Powell for the Sprint Race and Qualifying highlights at the Miami International Autodrome. It's the second sprint race of the season, after Lewis Hamilton took the first for Ferrari. Can he do it again? Or will Verstappen - the current track record holder here - blaze his way to another win? Then it's on to Qualifying for the Grand Prix itself. Who'll secure pole position?

It's party time as Lee McKenzie is joined by Alice Powell for highlights of the Miami Grand Prix. Championship leader Oscar Piastri faces a potential challenge from McLaren teammate Lando Norris, who achieved his first Grand Prix victory here last year. Will Miami prove the ultimate papaya on papaya showdown? (That's the official team colour, not an exotic food fight.) 

The first race of the European leg of the season takes place at Imola, in the heart of Italy. Steve Jones presents highlights of Qualifying for the Emilia-Romagna, with David Coulthard and Ariana Bravo. Ferrari fans will be out in force cheering on the seven-times World Champion Lewis Hamilton and his teammate Charles Leclerc. Can they secure top pole positions, or will the pressure be too much? 

Steve Jones is joined by David Coulthard and Ariana Bravo for highlights of the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix. It's the first home race for the Italian rookie and Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli. But the majority of fans here will be dressed in red because this is of course a home race for Ferrari. Their factory is around 100 miles away - less than half an hour in an F1 car! The Tifosi's expectations will be high for their team to deliver. But McLaren, Red Bull and Mercedes will be out to spoil the party.

Steve Jones is joined by David Coulthard, Mark Webber and Billy Monger for Qualifying highlights at the Yas Marina Circuit. For the last time in this thrilling Formula 1 season, the drivers battle for that all-important pole position. 

Formula 1 has reached the decisive finale of the 2025 season. It's been a papaya year, with Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris claiming multiple victories and the constructor's championship for McLaren. Who will take the ultimate prize of the Drivers' championship? With so much still to be decided on this last race of the 2025 championship, expect plenty of twists and turns. Steve Jones is joined by David Coulthard, Mark Webber and Billy Monger for all the best action from the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Steve Jones is joined by David Coulthard, Jamie Chadwick and Ariana Bravo to present action from the battle for grid positions for the first round of the season at Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir. Max Verstappen began as favourite for pole position after taking his third world title in a record-breaking season in 2023, and claim the first place on the starting grid on this circuit in the corresponding race.

Steve Jones presents action from the first round of the season at Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir. Last year, Red Bull had the perfect start with Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez finishing first and second, with Fernando Alonso joining them on the podium, With analysis from David Coulthard, Jamie Chadwick and Ariana Bravo.

Welcome to F1 2023. Max Verstappen dominated in 2022. Will it be the same this year or will other teams be able to up their game? And Alonso's back. Will his rivalry with Hamilton be rekindled? 

Baku City Circuit has tight turns and straights that tempt the drivers up to speeds of 350 km/h. Chuck in the year's first Sprint race, and you've got a recipe for drama.

F1 leads to the challenging Baku City Circuit. Can Hamilton or Alonso throw a spanner in the works of Red Bull's Max Verstappen and Pérez's dominance? Steve Jones will let you know.

In a city known for entertainment, American rookie Logan Sargeant will want t put on a show at his debut home Grand Prix. But who will the P1 spotlight shine upon? Lee McKenzie calls it.

Verstappen won the debut GP at the Miami International Autodrome Circuit last year. Can he make it two in a row? Wouldn't bet against it. Lee McKenzie reports on whether that money's safe.

Action from the battle for pole position in the seventh round of the season, held at the Circuit de Monaco. Charles Leclerc of Ferrari qualified fastest here last year, with his team-mate Carlos Sainz Jr joining him on the front of the grid. Steve Jones presents, with analysis from David Coulthard, Mark Webber, Billy Monger and Ariana Bravo.

All the best action from Qualifying as the 2022 Formula 1 season kicks off in the Middle East. Will Max Verstappen begin his title defence with a pole position?

F1 is back. Last season was one of the most exciting in living memory. The first race of 2022 is at Bahrain International Circuit, where Hamilton and Verstappen are favourites yet again. 

Steve Jones presents the best of the action from Qualifying at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit, as Formula 1 heads to Saudi Arabia for only the second time ever.

Last year's race at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit was full of drama, with Lewis Hamilton claiming a controversial win. Can Max Verstappen get revenge this time around? 

Steve Jones presents action from the battle for pole in the third round of the season, held at Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne. With analysis from David Coulthard, Mark Webber and Lawrence Barretto.

Steve Jones presents action from the third round of the season, held at Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne. Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and Red Bull's reigning champion Max Verstappen had set the pace in the early stages of the season, winning one race apiece. With analysis from David Coulthard, Mark Webber and Lawrence Barretto.

Steve Jones presents action from the battle for pole position at Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari in Imola, Italy. Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes claimed pole here last season, with Red Bull's Sergio Perez joining him at the front of the grid. With analysis from David Coulthard, Billy Monger and Alex Jacques.

Steve Jones presents action from the sprint race and grand prix in the fourth round of the season at Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari in Imola, Italy. Eventual champion Max Verstappen of Red Bull took the honours here last year, but Ferrari's Charles Leclerc was the dominant driver in the first three rounds of the current campaign. With analysis from David Coulthard, Billy Monger and Alex Jacques.

Action from the battle for pole position at the inaugural staging of the race, held at the purpose-built Miami International Autodrome in the grounds of Hard Rock Stadium. The 19-turn circuit has been designed to provide a street circuit-style feel that should make for an exhilarating race. It's easy on the eye too, with NFL side Miami Dolphins' stadium right at the track's centre. Last time out at Imola, world champion Max Verstappen claimed his first pole position of the season, and used it to great effect to finish top of the podium for Red Bull in the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. Can the flying Dutchman do it all over again in the States?

Action from the inaugural staging of the race, the fifth round of the season, which took place at the purpose-built Miami International Autodrome in the grounds of Hard Rock Stadium. World champion Max Verstappen claimed his second win of the season in the last race at Imola, meaning he and Ferrari's Charles Leclerc have shared the four grands prix so far this year two apiece. Would their top-of-the-grid tussle continue in Florida? Or could another driver steal their thunder?

Action from the battle for pole position in the sixth round of the campaign from Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. Lewis Hamilton qualified fastest here last year, but his Mercedes has struggled for pace so far this season, with Red Bull and Ferrari looking like the teams to beat. Steve Jones presents, with analysis from David Coulthard and Billy Monger.

Steve Jones is joined by David Coulthard and Billy Monger to present action from the sixth round of the season, held at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. Charles Leclerc of Ferrari and Red Bull's defending champion Max Verstappen went into this race first and second respectively in the championship standings, but Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton had won this race in each of the last five years.

Action from the battle for pole in the seventh round of the season, held at Circuit de Monaco. Charles Leclerc of Ferrari qualified fastest here last year, with Red Bull's Max Verstappen joining him at the front of the grid. Steve Jones presents, with analysis from David Coulthard and Mark Webber.

Steve Jones presents action from the seventh round of the season, held at Circuit de Monaco in Monte-Carlo. Eventual champion Max Verstappen of Red Bull was victorious here last year, with Ferrari's Carlos Sainz Jr and McLaren's Lando Norris joining him on the podium. Analysis from David Coulthard and Mark Webber.

Action from the battle for pole in the eighth round of the season, held at Baku City Circuit. Ferrari's Charles Leclerc qualified fastest here last year, with Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes joining him at the front of the grid, but neither driver ended up finishing the race on the podium. Lee McKenzie presents, with analysis from Mark Webber and Alice Powell.

Lee McKenzie presents action from the eighth round of the season, held at Baku City Circuit. It looks set to be a three-way battle for the title between Red Bull's Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez and Ferrari's Charles Leclerc, and it was Perez who took the honours here last year, as he did in the most recent race of the current campaign at Monaco. With analysis from Alice Powell and Mark Webber.

Steve Jones is joined by David Coulthard to present action from the battle for pole position in the ninth round of the campaign at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve in Montreal.

Steve Jones is joined by David Coulthard to present action from the ninth round of the campaign at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve in Montreal.

The first practice session ahead of the British Grand Prix at Silverstone. This is the first chance the drivers have to test out this season's cars on the notoriously rapid track, and will give the constructors vital information about how to attack the big race on Sunday. Presented by Steve Jones, with David Coulthard, Mark Webber, Billy Monger, Alice Powell, Lee McKenzie and Eddie Jordan.

Live coverage of the second British Grand Prix Practice session at Silverstone, with the drivers taking to the track for a second time to test their mettle on the super-speedy circuit in Northamptonshire.

The third practice session ahead of the 10th round of the season at Silverstone, where the drivers conclude their preparations for the qualifying session this afternoon.

Coverage of the battle for pole position at Silverstone (Start-time 3.00pm), as the drivers attempt to increase their chances of glory in tomorrow's race. Lewis Hamilton has dominated this Grand Prix in recent years, but it remains to be seen whether he and Mercedes teammate, fellow Brit George Russell, can compete for the better grid positions after struggling with their car during the current campaign.

Action from the battle for pole position at Silverstone, as the drivers attempted to increase their chances of glory in tomorrow's race.

Steve Jones, David Coulthard, Mark Webber, Billy Monger, Alice Powell, Lee McKenzie and Eddie Jordan

Coverage of the 10th round of the season, which takes place at Silverstone, where Lewis Hamilton was victorious last year. The Red Bull and Ferrari drivers have largely been dominating the points this season, with last season's champion Max Verstappen starting to pull away at the top of the standings, but despite this season's struggles, Hamilton will go into the race with confidence after finishing on the podium last time out in Canada and having won seven of the last eight races here.

A look back at the race at Silverstone, including analysis, interviews and the podium celebrations.

Action from the 10th round of the season at Silverstone, where Red Bull drivers Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez were expected to be strong contenders for victory.

Action from the battle for pole position in the 10th round of the season, held at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg. Max Verstappen qualified fastest here last year, with McLaren's Lando Norris having an excellent drive to join him at the front of the grid.

Action from the 10th round of the season, held at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg. Reigning world champion Max Verstappen of Red Bull has been the dominant driver here in recent years, winning three of the last four stagings, including last year's staging, when Valtteri Bottas then of Mercedes finished second, and McLaren's Lando Norris completed the podium.

Action from the battle for pole in the 12th round of the season, held at Circuit Paul Ricard in Le Castellet. Eventual champion Max Verstappen qualified fastest here last year and went on to win the race.

Action from the 12th round of the season, held at Circuit Paul Ricard in Le Castellet. Charles Leclerc of Ferrari took the honours last time out in Austria to keep the pressure on Red Bull's reigning champion Max Verstappen, while Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes managed a third podium finish in a row for the first time this season.

Action from the battle for grid positions in the 13th round of the season at the Hungaroring, near Budapest. Lewis Hamilton earned pole position here last year, but his Mercedes has struggled for pace for much of the current campaign. Steve Jones presents, with analysis from David Coulthard, Billy Monger and Ariana Bravo.

Action from the 13th round of the season, which came from the Hungaroring, near Budapest. Esteban Ocon was a shock winner here last year, taking advantage of multiple collisions to claim both his and Alipne's maiden Formula 1 victory, with Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari's Carlos Sainz Jr joining him on the podium. Steve Jones presents, with analysis from David Coulthard, Billy Monger and Ariana Bravo.

Lee McKenzie presents action from the battle for pole position in the 14th round of the season from Spa-Francorchamps. Eventual champion Max Verstappen qualified fastest here last year, with George Russell joining him at the front of the grid, and those two went on to finish the race in the same places. With analysis from David Coulthard, Mark Webber and Billy Monger.

Lee McKenzie presents action from the 14th round of the season from Spa-Francorchamps. Eventual overall champion Max Verstappen was the victorious driver last year, while British driver George Russell demonstrated his potential with an excellent second place. With analysis from David Coulthard, Mark Webber and Billy Monger.

Steve Jones presents action from the battle for pole in the 15th round of the season, held at Circuit Zandvoort. Home favourite and eventual champion Max Verstappen of Red Bull qualified fastest here last year, with Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton joining him on the front of the grid. With analysis from Mark Webber, Alice Powell and Ariana Bravo.

Steve Jones presents action from the 15th round of the season, held at Circuit Zandvoort. Max Verstappen of Red Bull became the first Dutch driver to win their home race last year and will have been looking for a repeat performance to further exert his dominance over the chasing pack in the drivers' championship. With analysis from Mark Webber, Alice Powell and Ariana Bravo.

Action from the battle for pole position in the 16th round of the season, held at Autodromo Nazionale di Monza, one of the fastest tracks on the calendar. Max Verstappen of Red Bull qualified fastest here last year, but failed to finish the race.

Action from the 16th round of the season, held at Autodromo Nazionale di Monza, one of the fastest tracks on the calendar. Max Verstappen of Red Bull qualified fastest here last year, but failed to finish the race. There was a surprise McLaren one-two for Daniel Ricciardo and Lando Norris respectively here last year after a crash between title-challengers Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen

Steve Jones presents action from the battle for pole in the 17th round of the season at Marina Bay Street Circuit. Despite only claiming pole position four times this season, Red Bull's flying Dutchman Max Verstappen has won an impressive 11 of 16 races so far. With analysis from Mark Webber and Billy Monger.

Steve Jones presents action from the 17th round of the season at Marina Bay Street Circuit. Despite only claiming pole position four times this season, Red Bull's Max Verstappen had won the last fifth races and claiming a sixth in a row while his nearest rivals dropped points could have seen him retain the title. With analysis from Mark Webber and Billy Monger.

Lee McKenzie presents action from the battle for pole in the 20th round of the season, held at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez.

Lee McKenzie presents action from the 20th round of the season, which came from Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez.

Action from the battle for pole in the 21st round of the season, held at Interlagos Circuit in Brazil.

Action from the 21st and penultimate round of the season, held at Interlagos Circuit in Brazil.

Action from the battle for pole in the final round of the season, held at Yas Marina Circuit in the United Arab Emirates. Max Verstappen or Red Bull took pole position here last year, and will be expecting another strong performance, having wrapped up his second successive at the Japanese Grand Prix when four rounds still remained.

Action from the 22nd and final round of the season, held at Yas Marina Circuit in the United Arab Emirates. Max Verstappen or Red Bull dramatically and controversially clinched the title here last year when overtaking Lewis Hamilton on the final lap, but this time around he dominated proceedings throughout the campaign.

moving a week earlier than originally planned to June 18-20: https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.breaking-2021-f1-calendar-reshuffled-as-turkey-drops-off-and-extra-austria.3TufMtNBGTB4ALrfGaiN9e.html

moving a week earlier than originally planned to June 18-20: https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.breaking-2021-f1-calendar-reshuffled-as-turkey-drops-off-and-extra-austria.3TufMtNBGTB4ALrfGaiN9e.html

instead of Canadian Grand Prix: https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.turkey-to-replace-canada-on-2021-f1-race-calendar.5oXc8g8NfkRUrlydMahSVF.htmlnew Covid-19 travel restrictions meaning it's no longer possible to race in Turkey on June 11-13; that weekend will now remain free, with the French Grand Prix moving a week earlier than originally planned to June 18-20 and a second race in Austria – the Styrian Grand Prix – added to the calendar on June 25-27: https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.breaking-2021-f1-calendar-reshuffled-as-turkey-drops-off-and-extra-austria.3TufMtNBGTB4ALrfGaiN9e.html

instead of Canadian Grand Prix: https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.turkey-to-replace-canada-on-2021-f1-race-calendar.5oXc8g8NfkRUrlydMahSVF.htmlnew Covid-19 travel restrictions meaning it's no longer possible to race in Turkey on June 11-13; that weekend will now remain free, with the French Grand Prix moving a week earlier than originally planned to June 18-20 and a second race in Austria – the Styrian Grand Prix – added to the calendar on June 25-27: https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.breaking-2021-f1-calendar-reshuffled-as-turkey-drops-off-and-extra-austria.3TufMtNBGTB4ALrfGaiN9e.html

Full Friday qualifying for Saturday sprint race

Full race coverage - there are separate shows for buildup & reaction

Lance Stroll secured his first ever pole position here in 2020. Will there be another surprise visitor to the top spot of the grid this year? Steve Jones presents. [

After claiming back the championship lead in Russia, Hamilton will want to put more points between himself and Verstappen. And he won the title here last year, so he'll rate his chances.

Can the momentum of a win in Turkey help Valtteri Bottas repeat his 2019 success in Austin and secure a pole position once again? Lee McKenzie presents.

Verstappen recently retook the championship lead, but Hamilton has won five of the eight previous races held here in Austin; can he add to that tally and claim back his advantage?

Can Verstappen secure pole as he did at the iconic Foro Sol stadium last time? Alex Jacques, David Coulthard, Billy Monger and Lawrence Barretto present.

After Verstappen stretched his championship lead in Austin, can Hamilton repeat previous successes here in Mexico and claw back vital points? Alex Jacques presents.

Max Verstappen has claimed pole position both of the times that Sprint Qualifying has been used this season. Will he make it a hat-trick in Brazil?

The drivers are back in Brazil for the first time since 2019, when Max Verstappen won and Hamilton received a five-second penalty which left him in seventh. Can he do better this time?

F1 rolls into Qatar for the first time ever, at Losail International Circuit. Verstappen's been top of the grid the most this season. Can he secure Qatar's first pole? Steve Jones presents.

The fast-cornering track in Qatar should favour the more aggressive drivers. Who'll take the bull by the horns and become the first ever Qatar Grand Prix champion? Steve Jones presents.

All the best action from Qualifying for the inaugural Saudi Arabian GP at Jeddah Corniche Circuit. With the season nearing its end, a pole position here could be vital.

The best action from the first ever Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. The track in Jeddah is extremely fast - with the second-highest average speeds in F1 - so a high-octane race is on the cards.

For the final time this season, the drivers battle it out to claim pole position going into the year's last race. Steve Jones, David Coulthard and Mark Webber present.

Steve Jones, David Coulthard and Mark Webber present highlights of the final race of the 2021 F1 season in Abu Dhabi, as the drivers make one last grab for all-important points.

Steve Jones presents action from the battle for pole in the opening round of the revised calendar, held at Red Bull Ring in Spielberg. Charles Leclerc of Ferrari qualified fastest here last season. With analysis from David Coulthard and Mark Webber.

Steve Jones presents action from the opening round of the revised calendar, held at Red Bull Ring in Spielberg. Max Verstappen of Red Bull was victorious in this race last year, beating fastest qualifier Charles Leclerc of Ferrari into second place, with Mercedes' Valtteri Bottas completing the podium. With analysis from David Coulthard and Mark Webber.

Steve Jones presents action from the battle for pole from the second round of the season, held at Red Bull Ring in Spielberg, Austria. With analysis from Mark Webber and David Coulthard.

Steve Jones presents action from the second round of the season, held at Red Bull Ring in Spielberg, Austria. The season's opener also took place here, making it the first time a country had hosted back-to-back races since Japan held the Pacific and Japanese Grands Prix in 1995. Valtteri Bottas took the chequered flag last weekend, with Charles Leclerc finishing second, and Lando Norris claiming his maiden podium finish by finishing third. With analysis from Mark Webber and David Coulthard.

Lewis Hamilton storms to pole to make it SIX in a row in Melbourne! Team mate Valtteri Bottas makes it a Mercedes front-row lockout.

Post race interviews:"As a driver, of course the win is what you are looking for. When Seb went off, I thought there was a good chance. But, taking positives, as a team it's the perfect result for us - in Germany, our home grand prix - so that's very good" -Valtteri Bottas"It's obviously highly unlikely from that position - but you've always got to believe. The team did a fantastic job today. I'm so grateful. Hopefully this solidifies the belief. For those who don't know me, now they do"-Lewis Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton took a thrilling and controversial victory in the Italian Grand Prix following a first-lap clash with title rival Sebastian Vettel.The Mercedes driver fought a cat-and-mouse battle with Vettel's team-mate Kimi Raikkonen throughout the race and eventually passed him around the outside of the first corner with nine laps to go.Hamilton and Mercedes not only dashed Ferrari's hopes of a home win after their first front-row lock-out at Monza for 18 years but also extended the Briton's championship lead over Vettel, who finished fourth, to 30 points.That is more than a clear win, with seven races and a total of 175 points remaining in the season.It could not have come at a better time for Hamilton, who is facing a fight against an apparently faster car - at least in qualifying - and with Mercedes' bogey track, Singapore, next on the schedule.

Austin, October 20, 2018 – Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton will start the United States Grand Prix from pole position: one of four drivers in the top 10 of the grid (along with his team mate Valtteri Bottas, Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel and Red Bull's Daniel Ricciardo) who will begin the race on the supersoft tyre. Hamilton's ninth pole of the season means that he will end the year with more poles than anyone else, claiming the overall 2018 Pirelli Pole Position Award.

Kimi Raikkonen has won the Formula One United States Grand Prix, his first win in over 100 races. It was a very intense battle between Raikkonen of Ferrari, Max Verstappen of Red Bull and Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes. It was Raikkonen's first win in 113 races, the longest gap between race wins in F1 history.By finishing third, and with Sebastian Vettel finishing in fourth, Hamilton was unable to secure the Drivers' Championship on Sunday. He is going for his fifth title, and wants to be just the third man ever to do so, but he failed to clinch on Sunday.Hamilton will still have a golden opportunity to win his fifth title in the next race, as three remain on the schedule.On the opening lap, there were multiple incidents. Vettel and Daniel Ricciardo came together, which spun Vettel out and put him near the back of the pack. Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll connected, ending Alonso's race and making him the first casualty on Sunday. Romain Grosjean also ran into Charles Leclerc, ending the former's race while the latter had to pit, along with Stroll.Ricciardo wound up stopping not long after that, his engine seemingly cutting out. That made him the third driver to retire from the race, a huge disappointment after he was scrapping with the top of the field.As far as the front-runners go, Vettel would eventually make his way to near the front of the pack, while Ricciardo's stop prompted a virtual safety car. Hamilton was instructed to pit opposite Raikkonen, and though the Ferrari tried to fake the Mercedes, he remained out. Hamilton pit early, and gained about eight seconds as a result. He wound up passing Raikkonen, and after the Ferrari stopped a few laps later, Hamilton had a 17-second lead but questions about whether or not he will be doing a two-stop strategy.Hamilton, Raikkonen, Verstappen and Bottas were the top four after the first round of pit stops. The race came down to the final laps, and Vettel helped save his title hopes — for at least another race — by passing Bottas in the penultimate lap. Hamilton got close to Verstappen, and second place would have given him the title, but in the very final laps, Verstappen managed to stay ahead.Leclerc wound up being the fourth driver to retire from the race on Lap 33, likely due to damage sustained early in the race. It's his second consecutive retirement.

Steve Jones and David Coulthard present highlights of Qualifying for the Mexican Grand Prix. Sebastian Vettel secured pole position here last year and, with only three races remaining this season, he'll want to give Ferrari some more to celebrate.

Steve Jones and David Coulthard present highlights from the Mexican Grand Prix. The Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez is known for its amazing stadium and atmosphere, so an exciting race is in prospect for drivers and viewers alike.PS: Lewis Hamilton becomes the 2018 world champion and a 5 time world champion at the Mexican gp, equals Schumacher and Fangio to be the 3rd ever driver to get 5 titles.A well deserved world champion.

Steve Jones presents highlights of Qualifying for the Brazilian Grand Prix. Valtteri Bottas took pole here last year and would love to do the same again this weekend to give himself a shot at his first win of the season.

Steve Jones and David Coulthard present highlights from the Brazilian Grand Prix in São Paulo. Lewis Hamilton returns to the track where he won his first championship 10 years ago as a newly crowned five-time World Champion and, although the title may be decided, Interlagos is a track that never fails to deliver and there's plenty left to drive for.

Highlights from the qualifying session of the 2017 Formula 1 season opener at the Australian Grand Prix, hosted at the Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit. Last year, Lewis Hamilton topped this session to start on pole.

Highlights of the 2017 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix from the Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit. The now-retired world champion Nico Rosberg was victorious here last year.

Steve Jones and David Coulthard present highlights from the Austrian Grand Prix. Last year's race didn't disappoint, when Nico Rosberg crashed into his teammate Lewis Hamilton.

Steve Jones presents highlights of qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix from Budapest. Lewis Hamilton will be looking to carry over his dominance from Silverstone in a bid to overtake Sebastian Vettel in the Drivers' Championship. And there's only a point in it. Ed: Mark Wilkin; Asst Ed: Steve Aldous;

After closing the championship gap to just one point at Silverstone, Lewis Hamilton will be looking to get his sixth win on Hungarian soil and overtake Vettel in the drivers' standings.

Steve Jones presents coverage of Qualifying from Spa-Francorchamps, one of the most historic races on the F1 calendar.

Steve Jones presents highlights of Qualifying for the Italian Grand Prix from Monza.

Steve Jones and David Coulthard present highlights from the Italian Grand Prix for the last European race of the season.

Like Monaco, qualifying on this street circuit can be more important than the race, so Hamilton will be fighting for pole on a track where the Ferraris may well have the advantage.

Hamilton's engine failed here last year, so Mercedes will work extra hard to ensure reliability as he looks to ram home his championship advantage - your move Ferrari. Steve Jones presents.

Steve Jones presents highlights of Qualifying for the Brazilian Grand Prix, the penultimate round of the 2016 Formula 1 season. Interlagos in Sao Paulo has been the site of some crucial races in the past and this year looks to be no exception as the intense battle between Mercedes teammates Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg approaches its dramatic climax. Back-to-back wins for Hamilton in the United States and Mexico mean that the rivals head to Brazil with Rosberg's lead reduced to 19 points with 50 remaining. The track packs in plenty of drama and overtaking is difficult, so qualifying is crucial. It was Rosberg who took pole position here in 2015 and went on to win the race ahead of Hamilton, who had already secured his third World Title. However, it is one of the few wins missing from Hamilton's CV and he will be need to beat his teammate to keep his Championship hopes alive.

Steve Jones presents highlights of the Brazilian Grand Prix from Sao Paulo, the penultimate race in the 2016 Formula 1 season which still could have one more twist in the tale. Interlagos has been the setting for many title deciders over the past decade and this year is no exception as Mercedes rivals Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg continue their intense battle for the biggest prize in motor racing. Championship leader Rosberg has seen his lead reduced to 19 points with 50 remaining following back-to-back victories in the United States and Mexico for a resurgent Hamilton. However, Hamilton has never won in Brazil and it was Rosberg who took victory last year, winning from start to finish ahead of his team mate, who had already secured his third title. Racing at Interlagos often produces drama and Hamilton will be looking to secure his ninth win of the season, while hoping his teammate has a below par race to keep his dreams of winning a fourth World Title alive.