Pastor Maldonado's seat at Lotus has never been under threat and his sponsors "paid in advance" through to the end of 2016, according to team boss Federico... read more »

Despite his much publicised critique of the McLaren-Honda MP4-30's performance, Fernando Alonso points out that it was at least reliable in Japan read more »

Fernando Alonso is looking forward to the race in Sochi, and despite the frustrations of Suzuka, will be taking some positives from that race in Japan into this weekend's... read more »

Nico Rosberg still believes he has a chance of taking the 2015 World Championship despite sitting 48 points behind Lewis Hamilton with only five rounds of the season... read more »

Marcus Ericsson says he has fond memories of the Russian Grand Prix despite it marking his former team Caterham s final Formula 1 race read more »

Despite conceding more F1 world championship ground at Suzuka, Nico Rosberg remains buoyant heading to the Russian Grand Prix in Sochi this weekend. read more »

Despite being content to play a team game for the time being, Carlos Sainz says he can call on a mean streak should his F1 career require it. read more »

Nico Rosberg says he will not give up in his efforts to beat Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton to the 2015 world title, despite the sizeable gap between the… read more »

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff insists Nico Rosberg has not given up on this year's title despite falling 48 points behind Lewis Hamilton in the standings. Rosberg has not won a... read more »

Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg is adamant that the title fight is not yet over, despite team-mate Lewis Hamilton holding a 48 point advantage with only five rounds remaining.... read more »

Despite ongoing frustrations and poor results, Fernando Alonso has heaped praise on McLaren-Honda to get the MP4-30 up to speed read more »

Despite winning both titles, Mercedes all-conquering 2014 season sees German team post £77m loss. read more »

Daniel Ricciardo does not fear being left without a drive next year, despite Red Bull's continued threats to quit the sport. Red Bull is currently without an engine... read more »

Romain Grosjean wanted to drive for Renault's new works team next year but was not willing to wait for the deal to be sorted out. Grosjean will leave Lotus for Haas in... read more »

Carlos Sainz Jr felt the Japanese Grand Prix was one of his strongest showings of the season so far despite admitting it was his mistake that cost him a better result after... read more »

Despite trouble with his tyres, Romain Grosjean helped Lotus get both cars to the chequered flag and in the top ten at the end of a difficult weekend at Suzuka. read more »

Fernando Alonso has insisted he is still committed to McLaren-Honda despite branding the team's display at the Japanese GP as "embarrassing". read more »

Red Bull driver Daniil Kvyat is still hopeful of scoring points at the Japanese Grand Prix, despite being forced to start from the pit lane after his qualifying… read more »

Fernando Alonso insists he retains "trust" in the McLaren-Honda partnership, despite speculation at Suzuka that he could yet look for an exit before the end of his... read more »

Alonso insists he's happy despite Briatore's comments read more »

Fernando Alonso hailed "probably the best lap of my career" at Suzuka, despite being restricted to 14th place on the grid. Alonso, who last won at the circuit in... read more »

Despite seeing Ferrari and Red Bull come home ahead of it in Singapore, Mercedes will not be pressed into unnecessary actions as it pursues its second F1 world titles. read more »

Despite sitting out much of morning practice, Daniel Ricciardo reckons he can be pushing the F1 frontrunners when the Japanese Grand Prix weekend resumes with a hectic Saturday... read more »

Kimi Raikkonen says he's ready to play a supporting role in helping team-mate Sebastian Vettel in the battle for the championship, if he finds himself in a position to do... read more »

Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel says Mercedes are favourites for Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix despite his win in Singapore. read more »