Hamilton has everything it takes to undo Button

We are in for a thrilling season but the current world champion must know he has a mountain to climb, says Martin Brundle

Vettel quickest in practice in Bahrain

Seven-times champion Michael Schumacher struggles on his return while the Lewis Hamilton-Jenson Button axis also show signs of creaking

First place all that matters for Schumacher

Matt DIckinson asks whether the seven-times Formula One world champion can turn back clock when season kicks off in Bahrain

My perfect weekend: all drivers must watch back

Michael Schumacher, Formula One’s pantomime villain, is back but his struggles this time round may win him some sympathy

Rusty Schumacher put in shade by Rosberg

Legendary German sets third fastest time in practice, but is outshone by countryman and team-mate with Lewis Hamilton second

Hamilton stands alone, ready to take on world

Bahrain Grand Prix will be first for McLaren driver without the presence of his dad Anthony but former world champion is relaxed

Schumacher put in shade by Rosberg

German legend goes third fastest in the heat of Bahrain but is upstaged by his young compatriot and team-mate

McLaren design row hits Bahrain GP

Renault and Red Bull consider protesting after claiming British car's innovative rear wing is illegal

Briatore rules out a return to Formula One

The Italian says that he has absolutely no plans to buy a team and also that he will not be buying a football team

Schumacher threatens to drive out bonhomie

Return of seven-times world champion to the track reignites old rivalries amid the pre-season fun before the Bahrain Grand Prix

Pit crews prepare for life in a faster lane

Red Bull mechanics sent to the gym to get ready for new season in which speed will be even more of the essence

Brawn plays down Mercedes GP's chances

Team principal says they are not as prepared as he had hoped ahead of Sunday's season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix

Top drivers facing slow-motion hazards

Drivers of faster cars face potential danger in form of slower machines fielded by Lotus, Virgin and Hispania

Schumacher needs time, says Fittipaldi

Brazilian says German can be a success in F1 again, but he will have to get used to competing against other drivers

Stirling Moss breaks ankles in lift shaft fall

British motor racing great, 80, recovering in hospital after falling three storeys down lift shaft at his home in Mayfair

Schumacher world title chances dismissed

Bernie Ecclestone does not believe the seven-times champion will be in the mix for victory when season starts in Bahrain

Formula One drivers who returned from retirement

Michael Schumacher is not the first world champion to return to the sport, but some found it hard to replicate the success of yore

Schumacher is back to make things interesting

The seven-times world champion returns to F1 and you can be sure of one thing — it will not be a dull season

Button and Hamilton show mutual respect

McLaren's all-English "dream team" relax before the start of the season with karting session designed to build relationship