Head of Mercedes Ola Kallenius says Formula 1 remains a very important development ground for their brand and the automotive industry. read more »

Dr Helmut Marko has defended Red Bull's junior driver programe in the wake of Alex Albon's demotion to a reserve and development role. read more »

Haas team boss Guenther Steiner doesn't understand the criticism surrounding pay drivers, saying even Niki Lauda was one. read more »

The lady in Nikita Mazepin's "abhorrent" video has defended the 2021 Haas signing as a "really good person" who would never humiliate her. read more »

Fernando Alonso has defended his Renault team's controversial decision to run him in the young driver test in Abu Dhabi at the end of the season. read more »

Following a Sakhir Grand Prix that posed more questions than it answered, Valtteri Bottas defended a performance that he admits could have made him look like a c***. read more »

Guenther Steiner has defended the Haas team's decision to hire a driver in Nikita Mazepin who brings significant funding with him. read more »

Formula 1 has said every measure was taken to ensure everyone was safe from the Romain Grosjean crash before airing any replay footage. read more »

Formula 1 had defended the decision to show extensive replays of Romain Grosjean's accident in the Bahrain Grand Prix following criticism from Daniel Ricciardo read more »

Pirelli has reacted to the widespread criticism of its 2021 tyres, insisting that the drivers knew what they were getting. read more »

George Russell wasn't happy with Lando Norris's overtake at the Turkish Grand Prix, but the McLaren man doesn't think he did anything wrong. read more »

Having a challenging, low-grip track surface throughout the Turkish Grand Prix weekend was "no bad thing", according to Formula 1 Managing Director Ross Brawn.... read more »

Michael Masi defends the decision to let cars on track for Q2 in Istanbul even though marshals and a crane were still on course at the time read more »

Formula 1 boss Ross Brawn has countered criticism of the slippery new track surface at Istanbul Park and says that it allowed drivers to showcase their talent read more »

Racing Point technical director Andrew Green insists the decision to pit Sergio Perez late in the Formula 1 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix was the right one at the time read more »

The FIA has defended its decision to use Vitaly Petrov as a race steward at Formula 1's Portuguese Grand Prix, despite controversial remarks the Russian recently made read more »

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has defended Max Verstappen after his driver turned the air blue following his collision in second practice with Lance Stroll. read more »

Daniel Ricciardo has denied that Lewis Hamilton only wins so much because of his car, stating that doing so is "easier said than done". read more »

FIA race director Michael Masi says stewards imposed a time penalty on Lewis Hamilton at the Russian GP in line with regulations. read more »

As the debate over Lewis Hamilton's time penalties continues, race director, Michael Masi has defended the stewards decision. read more »

Guenther Steiner has defended Haas' decision not to upgrade their car this season - even though they have only a single World Championship point to their name. read more »

Claire Williams has said she is proud that she "survived despite the kickings" over her tenure as deputy team principal of the team. read more »

Lewis Hamilton says rivals shouldn't blame Valtteri Bottas for the restart carnage at Mugello, that belongs to the "decision-makers". read more »

Toto Wolff has defended Formula 1's $200 million fee for any new entries wishing to join the grid from 2021, believing it gives the existing teams "franchise value" read more »

Christian Horner, who oversaw all four of Sebastian Vettel's titles, defends the under-fire German, insisting that we're not seeing the "real Vettel". read more »