Formula One race calendar 2019: When will Lewis Hamilton kick off his title defence? When is the Silverstone Grand Prix?

Lewis Hamilton will begin the defence of his Formula One world title in Melbourne next month.

Mercedes star Hamilton stormed to the F1 crown last season, beating Ferrari’s Sebsatian Vettel by 88 points to win his fifth Championship.


Formula One race calendar 2019

The British superstar won 11 races, including six out of seven between race weekends 11 and 17 in a stunning year for the 34-year-old.

Hamilton and team-mate Valtteri Bottas will lead Mercedes’ title charge again this season while Vettel has been joined by youngster Charles Leclerc at Ferrari.