It's been the biggest open secret in Formula One but finally Williams have confirmed that Lance Stroll will make his debut in the sport by driving for the team next season. The 18-year-old will be the youngest driver on the grid when he rocks up on the Albert Park grid in March as Felipe Massa's replacement to partner team-mate Valtteri Bottas. But who is the 18-year-old and Canada's first F1 driver for over 10 years? Sportsmail gives you the lowdown on Lance Stroll...
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Hamilton enjoys white Christmas as world champion goes snowboarding in Canada
Lewis Hamilton enjoyed a white Christmas in Canada as he hit the slopes for some snowboarding. The F1 world champion was wrapped up warm as he went snowboarding with some of his friends, including American racing driver Ken Block. The 29-year-old shared a selection of pictures on Instagram of him having fun in Canada.
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RACE REPORTS
- MEXICO: Hamilton keeps pressure up on Rosberg with back-to back victories But German follows home in second to keep title destination in his hands with two races left
- USA: Hamilton returns to winning ways to keep thrilling title run-in Having recorded his 50th grand prix victory, the world champion reduced the title deficit to Rosberg down to 26 points
- JAPAN: Terrible Hamilton start allows Rosberg romp to win After dropping to eighth, Hamilton recovered to third but team-mate took step closer to sealing first world championship
- MALAYSIA: Ricciardo lands first win of the season as Rosberg extends title lead Hamilton looked on course for dominant Sepang victory before dramatic engine failure
- SINGAPORE: Rosberg regains championship lead after fending off late Ricciardo charge Hamilton laboured to third at Marina Bay to fall eight points behind Mercedes team-mate
- ITALY: Nightmare start costs Hamilton as Rosberg takes full advantage at Monza Mercedes one-two led home by German cuts world champion's title lead down to two points
- BELGIUM: Rosberg wins as Hamilton grabs podium despite starting at back of the grid Brit took advantage of red flag to come through the field and join team-mate in top three
- GERMANY: Hamilton cruises to Hockenheim win as Rosberg falters German lost three places following pole position start as Mercedes team-mate capitalised to lead every lap
- HUNGARY: Hamilton snatches championship lead from Rosberg after Budapest victory Mercedes one-two ensures Brit leads standings for the first time in 2016
- BRITAIN: Hamilton cuts Rosberg title lead down to just one point Brit claimed third straight Silverstone victory in front of home fans as team-mate is hit with 10-second penalty
- AUSTRIA: Hamilton wins despite final lap collision with Rosberg Brit passed Mercedes team-mate who would limp home in fourth with a time penalty later added for causing clash
- EUROPE: Rosberg clinches Baku win but Hamilton is hindered by team radio ban As Rosberg led every lap, Mercedes team-mate was left battling loss of power
- CANADA: Hamilton holds off Vettel to claim fifth Montreal victory Bit made it successive victories as Rosberg endures horror show to finish fifth for Mercedes
- MONACO: Masterful Hamilton drive helps Brit to first victory of the season in Monte Carlo World champion ended barren run to pip Daniel Ricciardo who lost out after botched pit stop
- SPAIN: Verstappen seals sensational first win after Mercedes wipeout in Catalunya Teenager claims victory on Red Bull debut after Mercedes cars crash into each other on first lap
- RUSSIA: Hamilton battles from tenth to second but Rosberg maintains perfect start World champion produced brilliant display to bounce back from his qualifying troubles
- CHINA: Joy of six for Rosberg after Mercedes star cruises to easy win in chaotic grand prix German became just the fourth man in the history of the sport to win six consecutive races
- BAHRAIN: Five straight victories for Rosberg as Hamilton fights back to third Rosberg took advantage of poor start from Mercedes team-mate to lead home Raikkonen
- AUSTRALIA: Rosberg pips Hamilton as Alonso escapes crash unhurt Mercedes continue domination with one-two in season opening race at Albert Park
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