The 2017 kicks off as Hamilton and Mercedes face a new threat from the Ferrari of Sebastian Vettel, with the season opener crucial to set the stage for the battle ahead.

The first grand prix to be held in mixed conditions is China, with Hamilton and Vettel set to go toe to toe once again.

The duel in the desert to remember, with not only Hamilton and Vettel going for the victory, but the second silver arrow of Valtteri Bottas.

Ferrari continue their march with a first pole position in five years, but the two Mercedes look ominous behind them on the grid.

Hamilton and Vettel face their first proper wheel to wheel battle in prospect with their teammates starting right behind them.

The most glamorous grand prix of the year: Monaco. Raikkonen took his first pole position in nine seasons, but is it enough for him to hold off his rivals behind him.

In Stoffel Vandoorne's first ever Home GP, Hamilton and Vettel continue their battle for the Driver Championship. The Force India's collide with each other.

After mechanical issues for Sebastian Vettel in Japan, can he keep his title fight alive by denying Lewis Hamilton a fourth-straight win in Austin?

Lewis Hamilton won his fourth career Formula One season championship with a ninth-place finish at the Mexican Grand Prix in a race won by Max Verstappen.