Lewis Hamilton says he is in dreamland after he matched his boyhood hero Ayrton Senna’s victory tally with an exhibition drive in Japan.

The world of Formula One, led by world champion Lewis Hamilton, turned out en masse for Jules Bianchi’s funeral yesterday.

Jules Bianchi was being lined up as a future Ferrari driver, according to the Italian team’s former chairman Luca di Montezemolo.

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 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.

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.

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.

The running of tomorrow's Japanese Grand Prix remains under threat as organisers are still unsure of the impact Typhoon Phanfone will have on Suzuka and the surrounding areas.

Caterham insist they will race at the Japanese Grand Prix this weekend despite claims from a bailiff company that they have seized goods from their factory.

Jenson Button has made another push to remain at McLaren after suggesting experience is the key if the team’s rekindled relationship with Honda is to hit the ground running.

Lewis Hamilton chalked up win number 29 of his Formula One career to finally regain the lead of this year’s world title fight after Nico Rosberg suffered only his second retirement of the season.

Sebastian Vettel has revealed that victories rather than a place in Formula One’s history books are his motivating force.

The Formula One world title champagne is on ice for Sebastian Vettel, despite the Red Bull driver claiming a personal-best fifth consecutive victory this season.

Mark Webber finally out-qualified Red Bull team-mate Sebastian Vettel for the first time this season to grab pole position for the Japanese Grand Prix.

Christian Horner has revealed the entire Red Bull team are standing by to be blown away by Sebastian Vettel’s latest Formula One world title triumph.

Lewis Hamilton is hoping he has discovered the foundation on which to build and bring an end to Sebastian Vettel’s winning streak.

Formula One is poised for a record-breaking 21-race campaign in 2014.

Sebastian Vettel remains cautious on his hopes of winning a third straight Formula One world title, despite moving to within four points of championship leader Fernando Alonso with victory at the Japanese Grand Prix.

Fernando Alonso insists he will not panic despite seeing his advantage in the drivers’ championship almost wiped out in one fell swoop at the Japanese Grand Prix.

Sebastian Vettel gave his hopes of claiming a third-consecutive world title a huge boost as he took advantage of Fernando Alonso’s first-lap retirement with a consummate Japanese Grand Prix victory at Suzuka.

Sebastian Vettel has been allowed to keep his Japanese Grand Prix pole position but has been reprimanded by the stewards for impeding Ferrari’s Fernando Alonso during qualifying.

Martin Whitmarsh has not ruled out the possibility of Lewis Hamilton returning to McLaren one day.

The Formula One teams have finally been handed a provisional calendar for 2013, but with a number of uncertainties.

Fernando Alonso is convinced Ferrari can savour title-winning delight this season after admitting to starting the campaign in the depths of despair.

Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull) has won today’s Korean Grand Prix, with Lewis Hamilton (McLaren) second and Mark Webber (Red Bull) third.

Lewis Hamilton today accused Felipe Massa of lacking a grown-up attitude after finding his olive branch snubbed by the Brazilian.

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

Jenson Button missed out on pole position for tomorrow’s Japanese Grand Prix by just nine thousandths of a second as Sebastian Vettel continued his astonishing run

Sebastian Vettel feels his first practice accident at Suzuka today served as a wake-up call to avoid thinking of his impending world title triumph.

A clearly buoyant Jenson Button doubled up in practice at Suzuka in his bid for a maiden Japanese Grand Prix victory.

LEWIS HAMILTON yesterday launched a powerful defence of himself, his management and his father Anthony as he continues to battle through what he has described as “the most testing year” of his career.

RED BULL Racing team principal Christian Horner is determined to see Sebastian Vettel wrap up this year’s Formula One world title in style.

RED BULL’S Sebastian Vettel held off Jenson Button to win the Singapore Grand Prix yesterday and stand one point away from becoming Formula One’s youngest double world champion.