Hamilton is gearing up for his 16th season on the grid and bidding to avenge last year’s defeat to Red Bull rival Max Verstappen. 

Lewis Hamilton to change his name to honour his mother 

Verstappen and hamilton's rivalry - a "gift for F1"

Formula One boss Stefano Domenicali has described the rivalry as a gift - but wants both drivers to keep the battle for the world title clean

Play nice! F1 boss urges Hamilton and Verstappen to keep championship race clean

Lewis Hamilton is relishing the challenge of defending his Formula One world title against rising star Max Verstappen.

Lewis Hamilton has apologised to Max Verstappen in an attempt to defuse their ongoing row following last week's Bahrain Grand Prix.

Max Verstappen sealed victory at the Malaysian Grand Prix as Hamilton finished second to extend his lead in the championship standings.

The 17-year-old revealed how video games helped him prepare for his first taste of F1 in Japan this weekend