In the latest F1 gossip, Ross Brawn says he doubts any protest against Red Bull's rear wing at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix will be successful, while Lando Norris has... read more »

Carlos Sainz has downplayed his chances of finishing on the Formula 1 podium for the first time with Ferrari despite enjoying his strongest qualifying performance of the season... read more »

In our latest Formula 1 gossip column, Red Bull consultant Helmut Marko has downplayed the impact of the FIA's rumoured introduction of new load tests on the rear wing... read more »

Lando Norris isn't reading too much into it his run of top fives, but says it does show both he and McLaren are going a "very good job". read more »

Mercedes has downplayed its chances of winning this weekend's Emilia Romagna Grand Prix due to Red Bull F1's superiority in high-speed corners. read more »

With the WADA looking into Haas' 2021 livery, Mick Schumacher says to him it is just "the teams colours" and it looks "beasty". read more »

Max Verstappen has downplayed Red Bull's early impressive form after topping the timesheets on the opening day of Formula 1 pre-season testing.  read more »

Verstappen closed out the first of three days of pre-season testing with both the quickest time and the most laps completed, racking up more than two race distances in the... read more »

McLaren have not experienced any problems with their new Mercedes power unit despite the Brackley squad revealing they are still ironing out a few issues. read more »

Fernando Alonso feels his day of running in the RS20 in Abu Dhabi may be "welcome" but it is "not very important". read more »

Fernando Alonso has downplayed the value of his controversial test with the Renault Formula 1 team in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday as he prepares for his return in 2021 read more »

Bottas downplays his fifth pole position of the season as stand-in George Russell lines up alongside for the Sakhir Grand Prix read more »

George Russell believes he isn't the man to beat going into qualifying despite topping both Friday F1 practice sessions for the Sakhir Grand Prix. read more »

George Russell has downplayed his sweep of Friday's Formula 1 practice sessions for the Sakhir Grand Prix, saying the lap times are "a little bit deceiving" read more »

Lewis Hamilton has once again downplayed calls for him to receive a knighthood, saying he is not an "unsung hero, I've not saved anybody". read more »

Cyril Abiteboul says Red Bull's meeting with new Renault CEO Luca de Meo was a "neutral" one with engine talks not on the table. read more »

Mick Schumacher says his future is "still very open" despite rumours he could be confirmed by Alfa Romeo on Friday morning. read more »

Christian Horner says Red Bull's focus remains in aiding the development of Alexander Albon rather than dropping him in favour of Formula 1's latest race winner... read more »

Sebastian Vettel says it is "not true" that he will announce his retirement from F1 when he speaks with Martin Brundle next week. read more »

While admitting that the availability of Sebastian Vettel must be considered, Mercedes boss, Toto Wolff downplays talk of the German joining the Silver Arrows. read more »

Max Verstappen says he is not worried about the stability of his 2020 Red Bull Formula 1 car, despite a number of spins through pre-season testing read more »

As Norbert and Fabien Vettel watched on, Sebastian competed a full race weekend simulation on his final day of pre-season testing, topping the times in the process. read more »

Chase Carey has downplayed the impact of the delays to the planned Formula 1 race in Miami, but conceded to feeling frustration over its "ongoing complexity" read more »

Mercedes' dual axis steering system was the star of Barcelona testing on Thursday as pundits and drivers alike debated the legality. read more »

The Mercedes F1 team has downplayed the electrical problem that brought Valtteri Bottas' afternoon programme to a premature end.  read more »