Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel gave Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes something to think about ahead of qualifying after topping the timesheet in the final practice session in Monaco.

Lewis Hamilton made it pole position for the fourth time in a row for the first time in his Formula One career with a storming performance in the desert in Bahrain.

Nico Rosberg reclaimed top spot on the timesheet from Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton ahead of qualifying for the Malaysian Grand Prix.

Formula One’s toughest race of the year on Sunday will be no sweat for Nico Rosberg – thanks to the use of a sanitary towel as a headband.

Fernando Alonso spent last night in hospital after suffering concussion in a heavy crash in testing in Barcelona.