While Sebastian Vettel still considers Lewis Hamilton's post-British Grand Prix conspiracy complaint to be "silly", he says he understands why he said what he did. read more »

Following defeat at Silverstone Mercedes boss Toto Wolff defends team's strategy. read more »

Toto Wolff stands by his team's decision not to pit Valtteri Bottas and Lewis Hamilton under the Safety Car at the British Grand Prix. read more »

The Mercedes F1 team has moved to defend head strategist James Vowles following its "most painful day" in Austria.  read more »

Mercedes Formula 1 boss Toto Wolff has defended team strategist James Vowles after the decision not to pit Lewis Hamilton under the Austrian Grand Prix virtual safety car read more »

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has jumped to the defence of the team's head strategist after the call which cost Lewis Hamilton the lead of the Austrian Grand Prix. read more »

On the back of a wretched weekend for McLaren in France, Fernando Alonso has again defended their form, adamant the situation has "improved" a lot compared to last year. read more »

Lewis Hamilton says rival Sebastian Vettel should not be condemned for causing a crash at the start of Sunday's French Grand Prix. read more »

As the media shifts its gaze from Max Verstappen to Sebastian Vettel, Lewis Hamilton comes to the German's defence. read more »

Eric Boullier has dismissed speculation that his future at McLaren is in doubt while brushing off claims of unrest within the team's workforce. read more »

Eric Boullier was forced to defend his position as McLaren's racing director on Friday after a report emerged in the Daily Mail that some factory-based employees had lost... read more »

Eric Boullier defends role, McLaren, amid reported unrest read more »

McLaren racing director Eric Boullier has defended both the Formula 1 team and himself against British media reports suggesting staff dissatisfaction read more »

F1's technical boss Ross Brawn continues in his PR role for the sport as he defends boring Canadian Grand Prix. read more »

Sebastian Vettel defends Canada bore, claiming World Cup will be worse. read more »

While the majority of signage on the MCL33 is for Fernando Alonso's leisurewear company, sponsorship guru Zak Brawn defends his track record at McLaren. read more »

The Renault Formula 1 team has defended the strategy that left Carlos Sainz Jr feeling "very bitter" after the Monaco Grand Prix read more »

McLaren team boss Eric Boullier insists that he is the man to lead troubled outfit as it seeks return to glory days. read more »

McLaren racing director Eric Boullier insists he is still the right person to lead the team back to success, despite a frustrating start to the 2018 Formula 1 season read more »

FIA president Jean Todt has moved to defend the governing body against criticism of recently announced changes to Formula 1's aerodynamic regulations for the 2019 season read more »

Sebastian Vettel has defended Ferrari's decision to pit him under the VSC in Spain, a move which cost him an almost certain podium position. read more »

Sebastian Vettel has backed Ferrari's strategy at the Spanish GP despite losing two places through a second pit-stop, insisting the team had "no option" but to... read more »

Sebastian Vettel has defended his attempted pass for the lead on Valtteri Bottas and is using his experience to block out the criticism. read more »

Fernando Alonso defends McLaren's start to the season, insisting that some people's expectations are unrealistic. read more »

Sebastian Vettel leapt to the defence of Lewis Hamilton after his championship rival was questioned about calling Max Verstappen a "d***head" following the Bahrain GP. read more »