Follow the world championship action live on BBC online

From Sunday's opening race in Bahrain, UK users will be able to listen to BBC Radio Five Live's commentary as well as follow text coverage of the race.

And a new post-race show called "The Chequered Flag" can be downloaded from the Five Live website and as a podcast.

Presented by new commentator David Croft, it will provide full analysis on every Grand Prix.

Croft will be partnered in the commentary booth this year by expert summariser Maurice Hamilton.

Former Grand Prix driver Johnny Herbert will join them for the first race in Bahrain this weekend.

And F1 commentary legend Murray Walker has signed up to contribute special features and interviews throughout the season.

Five Live Formula One

This week Walker will be providing a team-by-team preview to the new season for weekly F1 show "Five Live Formula One".

Every Friday throughout the season, the programme will have the latest F1 news along with race previews, driver profiles, a venue guide and special features.

Holly Samos will join the commentary team live in the pit lane and paddock at each Grand Prix, providing listeners with the latest news and gossip.