Permitted to run the number '1' as the reigning champion, Lewis Hamilton did so in FP1 for the Abu Dhabi GP but admitted it doesn't like it. read more »

After almost seeing Lewis Hamilton eliminated in the first segment of Qualifying, Toto Wolff watched as the reigning World Champion broke the lap record to take pole position... read more »

Reigning F1 world champion Lewis Hamilton has praised Daniel Ricciardo's "brave" decision to change teams for 2019.  read more »

Former world champion Jacques Villeneuve has criticised Lewis Hamilton for his behaviour during the German Grand Prix and said the reigning world champion 'confuses... read more »

Reigning F1 world champion Lewis Hamilton signs two-year deal to retain his partnership with Mercedes.  read more »

While Mercedes boss Toto Wolff remains downbeat after a difficult run of races, he's still confident the reigning F1 world champions have the fastest car read more »

Reigning F1 champion and Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton reveals how he’s able to channel his creative impulses into delivering at the highest level as he aims for a... read more »

Nico Rosberg says Max Verstappen's return to form at the Canadian Grand Prix was down to him channeling his anger in similar fashion to reigning champion Lewis Hamilton. read more »

Reigning F1 Esports champion Brendon Leigh goes to work on Monaco's streets with qualifying for the 2018 Series hotting up... For more F1® videos, visit... read more »

The reigning champion finished third for Mercedes, 17 seconds behind race winner Daniel Ricciardo. read more »

Lewis Hamilton says there was no catching Daniel Ricciardo in qualifying for the 2018 Monaco Grand Prix, but the reigning champion is aiming to swap positions with the... read more »

Valtteri Bottas thinks he's doing enough in Formula One to extend his stay with reigning champions Mercedes. read more »

The second practice session of Friday at Circuit de Catalunya was topped by Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton. The reigning World Champion had a small margin over Daniel Ricciardo... read more »

Lewis Hamilton is perhaps the biggest advocate of a Miami Grand Prix, but the reigning Formula One champion is unimpressed with the street circuit the city hopes will join the... read more »

Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff insists the reigning world champions are not currently considering rival drivers for 2019  read more »

Sebastian Vettel is expecting a tight fight for victory at the Chinese Grand Prix despite leading a shock Ferrari front row lock-out in qualifying ahead of the reigning world... read more »

The reigning champion says he's happy with third in the 2018 Bahrain Grand Prix but sees a real fight ahead for the rest of the year. read more »

The reigning champions believe they've have been caught by their main rivals in the power stakes. read more »

Pirelli has unveiled the tyre selections made by Formula 1 teams for the 2018 Chinese Grand Prix, with reigning teams' champion Mercedes favouring a conservative approach read more »

A declaration that Mercedes and Ferrari should break away from Formula 1 has led to a Twitter spat between Damon Hill and F1's reigning champion squad read more »

Reigning champion Lewis Hamilton kicked off the 2018 Formula 1 season by setting the fastest time in opening practice for the Australian Grand Prix read more »

Lewis Hamilton has refuted claims made by former Mercedes teammate Nico Rosberg suggesting the reigning F1 world champion can be inconsistent.  read more »

Lewis Hamilton's rivals will have to pounce on any periods of "inconsistency" from the reigning champ if they want to beat him; that's according to Nico... read more »

The best sign of the Haas Formula 1 team's impressive pre-season is reigning world champion Lewis Hamilton labelling the American team a "shock" read more »

The reigning world champion reckons his team-mate will have a much stronger season in 2018...but believes he'll still beat him. read more »