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Hamilton is 17 points behind teammate Rosberg in the Drivers' Championship after two rounds of the 2016 F1 season.

The change comes after a new elimination-style format was heavily criticised in both Australia and Bahrain.

F1 star Hamilton, 31, debuted songs J'Adore and Lookin' At You in 2015.

Kimi Raikkonen finished second in Sakhir but Sebastian Vettel did not make the grid after engine failure.

Can the Ferrari's repeat the fast start from Australia and challenge the Mercedes duo for the race win in Bahrain? Find out where to watch the race live.

FIA will meet again on 3 April hoping for a unanimous decision to change the qualifying rules

The three-time world champion posted a time of 1:29.493 to beat teammate Nico Rosberg in Sakhir.

McLaren veteran hit the barriers at high speed after clipping the Haas of Esteban Gutierrez at turn three.

Nico Rosberg continues his good form from the end of last season to take his first win of the 2016 F1 season.

Lewis Hamilton will be looking to make it two wins in a row at the season opening Australian Grand Prix.

Lewis Hamilton will start the race on pole ahead of teammate Nico Rosberg at the 2016 season opening F1 race at the Albert Park circuit.

Our esteemed experts look ahead to the new season as Lewis Hamilton pursues a third straight title.

Mercedes are the clear favourites of the bookies to win a third successive title.

The 31-year-old F1 racer posted two controversial clips using the video-sharing app.

F1 start this season with fresh faces and a record 21 races including the first in Azerbaijan.

Williams F1 drivers Felipe Massa and Valtteri Bottas are confident they can mount a serious challenge.

Tennis number one has been nominated again for the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year Award.

Kimi Raikkonen beat Sebastian Vettel's time to set the fastest time thus far in testing with the new Pirelli ultra-soft tyres.

Valtteri Bottas topped the time sheets on day 2 of the second pre-season test at the Circuit de Catalunya.

Mercedes completed over 3,000 miles in four days with Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg completing a combined 671 laps.

Toro Rosso driver Carlos Sainz completed 161 laps on day 3 of the pre-season test at the circuit de Catalunya.

Hamilton and Mercedes have won the last two F1 drivers' and constructors' championships.

Sebastian Vettel set the fastest time on the new ultra soft compound tyres as Nico Rosberg accumulated more mileage.

The first pre-season test of the 2016 F1 season is underway at the Circuit de Catalunya in Barcelona.

Ferrari's SF16-H led the way with a time of 1:24.939, while reigning champion Hamilton completed 156 laps.

Mercedes have released the first images of their 2016 F1 car, christened the W07.

The 24-year-old secured the seat in the Manor car last year through a sponsorship package.

Sebastian Vettel won four consecutive drivers titles with Red Bull Racing before moving to Ferrari in 2015.

Ferrari are set to launch their 2016 F1 challenger on their official website on 19 February.

Webber believes Vettel, Alonso and Hamilton are at a very high level compared to other drivers in F1.