Lewis Hamilton is aiming to begin his world championship assault in style when the new Formula One season gets under way in Melbourne this weekend.

LEWIS HAMILTON is confident he can get his world championship bid off to the perfect start when he returns to the scene of his stunning Formula One debut this weekend.

Englishman Gary Paffett has been given a chance to break into Formula One after being handed a McLaren testing contract.

Allan McNish broke his DTM points duck at Brno today but left the Czech Republic disappointed after a potential podium finish was snatched away from him.

Gary Paffett began his quest for the DTM title with second place at Hockenheim today as former world champion Mika Hakkinen made his racing return.