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Ferrari protege steps into the breach for the second consecutive race after impressive debut in Melbourne.

Valtteri Bottas finished third on his Mercedes debut at the Australian Grand Prix.

Sebastian Vettel wins season-opening Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne, but Mercedes complete the podium.

Sebastian Vettel won his first race for Ferrari since the 2015 Singapore Grand Prix.

Bottas in the second Mercedes took third followed by Kimi Raikkonen in the Ferrari.

Sebastian Vettel takes first win of the season at the Australian Grand Prix.

Everything you need to know about Formula One's latest Flying Finn.

Hamilton is favourite to take his fourth consecutive pole at the Albert Park Circuit.

Mercedes have dominated Formula One in the last three years winning back-to-back titles.

The last two seasons has seen the winner of the Australian GP being crowned champion.

All you need to know ahead of the new season, including race schedule and new rules.

Bottas is yet to win a Formula One race in his 77 starts with former team Williams.

Ricciardo began the 'shoey' celebration at the German Grand Prix last season.

Ecclestone ran Formula One for over three decades before being deposed ahead of the 2017 season.

Love or loathe his celebrity lifestyle, there is no doubting the Mercedes star's ability behind the wheel.

Hamilton is Mercedes' best hope for a drivers' title in 2017 after Rosberg's departure.

Bottas replaced Nico Rosberg at Mercedes for the 2017 season.

But the German believes he could have filled Silver Arrows seat in second season in Formula One.

Formula One engine used by Mercedes-AMG hypercar will last just 31,000 miles before requiring a rebuild.

Kimi Raikkonen set the fastest time of winter testing in Barcelona on the final day with Ferrari.

Vettel set the fastest time of winter testing thus far on Thursday (9 March).

Bottas has been the quicker of the two Mercedes drivers during pre-season testing.

Alonso will not retire until he gets back to winning ways.

Ferrari have shown impressive levels of performance during pre-season testing in Barcelona.

Hamilton was accused of causing anarchy when he ignored team orders at the final race in 2016.

Bottas joined Mercedes from Williams on a one-year contract.

Hamilton shared a fractious relationship with Rosberg during their four years together at Mercedes.

Mercedes have completed over 300 laps without a glitch in the first two days of testing in Barcelona.

Mercedes look favourites for the title after two days of pre-season testing at Barcelona

Hamilton set the fastest time on day one of the first pre-season test at Barcelona.