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.

The start of the new Formula One season was thrown into chaos today as adverse weather in Melbourne forced the second and third sessions of qualifying to be postponed until tomorrow

Sebastian Vettel today became the youngest back-to-back and double world champion in Formula One history.

The Japanese Grand Prix will now alternate between Fuji Speedway and Suzuka Circuit after an agreement was reached with Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone.