Is there a great wall of worry ahead for Hamilton?

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The Chinese New Year was initiated on Friday, so here's Lewis Hamilton taking a shot of the country's amazing Great Wall which is generally recognized as one of the most impressive architectural achievements in history.

The four-time world champion heads into his twelfth season of F1, but with Valtteri Bottas claiming he wants to beat his Mercedes team mate, Sebastian Vettel ready to take on his arch-rival once again and Red Bull's Daniel Ricciardo and Max Verstappen expected to mount a serious charge, is there a wall of worries ahead for Hamilton?

Time will tell...

Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.