Jules Bianchi’s father is becoming “less optimistic” of the former Marussia Formula One driver recovering from life-threatening injuries.

Five grands prix will start an hour earlier this season in the wake of recommendations passed on following Jules Bianchi’s horrific accident in Japan last year.

Jules Bianchi remains unconscious but breathing unaided following his horror crash at the Japanese Grand Prix in October, his parents have announced in a statement.

The controversial double-points system introduced into Formula One for the past season has been abandoned after just one year.

The FIA’s recently-formed Accident Panel has drawn up a list of recommendations in light of the incident that almost cost Jules Bianchi his life.

The controversial double-points system introduced into Formula One for the past season has been abandoned after just one year.

Chaos, controversies, court cases, crises, disputes, fall-outs and financial oblivion – just another regular season of Formula One then.

Lewis Hamilton made British Formula One history as he won the United States Grand Prix for the second time in three years and took another significant stride towards this season’s title.

Marussia have expressed shock and anger at claims made against the team and Jules Bianchi relating to the circumstances of his crash in the Japanese Grand Prix that has left him fighting for his life.

The father of Jules Bianchi admits his son's situation is "desperate" and that it is a "miracle" he is still alive, but believes he will "not give up" his fight for life.

Lewis Hamilton dedicated his Russian Grand Prix victory to Jules Bianchi as Mercedes’ celebrations at clinching their first Formula One constructors’ championship were tempered by thoughts of the man fighting for his life.

Lewis Hamilton became only the fourth driver in Formula One history to win nine grands prix in a season by taking the chequered flag at the inaugural race in Russia.

Lewis Hamilton continued his domination of the inaugural Russian Grand Prix to claim the 38th pole position of his Formula One career, but only after a major error from Williams’ Valtteri Bottas.

A late spin failed to stop Lewis Hamilton from setting the fastest time in final practice ahead of Sunday’s inaugural Russian Grand Prix.

The FIA is set to impose new safety measures following what president Jean Todt described as the "tragedy" of Jules Bianchi’s horrific accident in Japan on Sunday, which has left the Frenchman fighting for his life.

Lewis Hamilton quickly found himself at home around Sochi’s Olympic Park on a day when Formula One attempted to get back to business in the wake of Jules Bianchi’s accident five days ago.

It was business as usual for the majority of Formula One during the opening practice session ahead of the inaugural Russian Grand Prix, with the obvious exception of Marussia.

Marussia have confirmed they are to run only one car throughout this weekend’s inaugural Russian Grand Prix as a mark of respect for the critically-injured Jules Bianchi.

Marussia will run only Max Chilton throughout the inaugural Russian Grand Prix in Sochi this weekend out of respect for the critically injured Jules Bianchi.

A number of spectators were lucky to escape with their lives when a rally car spectacularly crashed at the The Jolly Rally in Italy’s Valle d’Aosta.

MOTORSPORT: Formula One driver Jules Bianchi remains in a "critical but stable" condition after suffering a traumatic and devastating brain injury in a crash during Sunday’s Japanese Grand Prix.

Formula One driver Jules Bianchi remains in a “critical but stable” condition after suffering one of the most common traumatic and devastating brain injuries following his crash during Sunday’s Japanese Grand Prix.

Jules Bianchi remains in a “critical but stable” condition in hospital following surgery after he sustained severe head injuries in Sunday’s Japanese Grand Prix.

Marussia have issued a statement thanking fans for their support and asked for “patience and understanding” after Jules Bianchi’s accident at yesterday’s Japanese Grand Prix.

Lewis Hamilton may have moved further clear at the top of the championship standings after victory at the Japanese Grand Prix but the Brit was unconcerned about his title tilt after Marussia’s Jules Bianchi was left fighting for his life.

Formula One left Suzuka bound for Sochi with the thoughts of everyone involved in the sport firmly left behind with Jules Bianchi — as the Marussia driver fought for his life in a Japanese hospital.

Jules Bianchi is currently undergoing surgery after suffering a severe head injury following a crash at the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka.

Lewis Hamilton admitted he “enjoyed the ride” as he won and extended his championship lead at a wet Suzuka – but it was a serious injury to Marussia’s Jules Bianchi which overshadowed the Japanese Grand Prix.

Lewis Hamilton secured a third successive win to open up his championship lead at an incident-filled Japanese Grand Prix.

Marussia driver Jules Bianchi was left unconscious following a crash at the Japanese Grand Prix – which had been affected by rain for the majority of the race.

Nico Rosberg edged Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton to grab pole position for the Belgian Grand Prix from a wet qualifying session.

Valtteri Bottas threw his name into the mix for a shot at pole position for tomorrow's Belgian Grand Prix after topping the timesheet in final practice.

Lewis Hamilton's bid for a fifth pole position in Hungary literally went up in flames today as his car caught fire early in qualifying.

Sebastian Vettel led a Red Bull one-two in a rain-effected third practice ahead of qualifying for the British Grand Prix at Silverstone as Mercedes limited their wet-weather running.

Daniel Ricciardo scored a sensational maiden Formula One grand prix victory as the wheels finally came off the Mercedes juggernaut in Canada.

Mercedes stand on the brink of making Formula One history on Sunday after again leaving their rivals in the shade in practice for the Canadian Grand Prix.

Lewis Hamilton insists he has cleared the air with team-mate Nico Rosberg, but in the aftermath of the Monaco Grand Prix there is an overwhelming feeling the toxicity remained.

Nico Rosberg returned to the top of the Formula One podium with a lights-to-flag Monaco Grand Prix victory as a left-eye problem for Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton put the blinkers on his challenge.

Lewis Hamilton made it four pole positions in five races this season as he again left Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg trailing.

Nico Rosberg denied Lewis Hamilton a clean sweep in practice ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix, although it was another Mercedes one-two.

Lewis Hamilton claimed the 34th pole position of his Formula One career ahead of Sunday’s Chinese Grand Prix.

Lewis Hamilton mastered Malaysia’s monsoon conditions to secure his second successive pole position at the start of the new Formula One season.

F1 drivers from around the world have wished Michael Schumacher a full recovery as he lies in a coma after a skiing accident in France.

Sebastian Vettel again conjured another late blast to snatch pole position from Red Bull team-mate Mark Webber for the United States Grand Prix tomorrow.