Fernando Alonso has begun training again in preparation for his return to the cockpit of his McLaren-Honda MP4-30 for the Malaysian Grand Prix in a fortnight. The Spaniard has... read more »

Toro Rosso Team Principal Franz Tost says he is encouraged by the progress the squad has made across its pre-season testing programme. read more »

Jenson Button says he is encouraged by his first impression of the 2015 Force India but says it is way too early to gauge the car's performance read more »

Nico Hulkenberg says he is encouraged by Force India's new VJM08 after he was able to rack up the miles as he gave the car its public debut during pre-season testing at... read more »

Daniil Kvyat says he is encouraged by the direction Red Bull is taking with its RB11 as he ended his pre-season programme at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on Friday. Kvyat... read more »

Felipe Massa says he is encouraged by Williams' straight line speed but acknowledges that the team still has to work on improving the downforce of the Mercedes-powered FW37. read more »

Carlos Sainz Jr. says he is pleased with the upgrade package Toro Rosso has brought to the final pre-season in Barcelona. read more »

Toro Rosso rookie Carlos Sainz Jr. says he is encouraged by the extensive upgrade package which the team has brought to the final pre-season test at the Circuit de... read more »

Daniil Kvyat enjoys a productive second test with Red Bull, completing a full 214 laps in the RB11, which he says has 'big potential'. read more »

Lotus driver Romain Grosjean was encouraged by the progress he made with the set-up of the E23 Hybrid in Barcelona on Sunday. read more »

Sebastian Vettel is unconcerned by his drop down the timesheets in Barcelona on Saturday as he continues to be impressed by the reliability of his Ferrari read more »

World Champion Lewis Hamilton says he is encouraged by the progress Mercedes has made in terms of reliability but warned that the squad can still improve. Hamilton completed... read more »

McLaren racing director Eric Boullier admits the team is around 50 per cent behind in its testing plan but is encouraged by the early signs read more »

Daniel Ricciardo was encouraged by the pace of his Red Bull RB11 after posting the best time on day two in Spain. read more »

Daniel Ricciardo says day two of the Barcelona test was definitely better for Red Bull Racing and he was encouraged by his time at the wheel of the RB11. read more »

Daniel Ricciardo says he is encouraged by the improvements made by Renault after he set the third fastest time on the opening day of the second pre-season test at the Circuit... read more »

Although encouraged by Ferrari's performance at Jerez, Sergio Marchionne concedes the next outing will be the "ultimate proof" of their improvement.... read more »

Sergio Marchionne insists he is not getting carried away with Ferrari's winter test form. The fabled Maranello marque struggled in 2014, prompting Fiat Chrysler chief... read more »

Jenson Button feels encouraged by the progress McLaren-Honda made with the new MP4-30 during the first pre-season test at Jerez. read more »

Red Bull Team Principal Christian Horner says the squad is encouraged after a 'standard' pre-season test at Jerez last week, despite its comparative lack of running. read more »

Whilst Ferrari team boss Maurizio Arrivabene is encouraged by his team's Jerez performance, he is certain that a number of rivals are sandbagging. Sebastian Vettel topped... read more »

Although encouraged by Ferrari's showing in pre-season testing, Maurizio Arrivabene believes one rival in particular has yet to show their true pace... read more »

Romain Grosjean says he is encouraged by Lotus's E23 Hybrid after he sampled the car for the first time on the final day of the Jerez test. Grosjean posted the sixth... read more »

Toro Rosso youngster Carlos Sainz says he was encouraged by the number of laps the squad was able to complete on the third day of testing at Jerez. Sainz lapped Jerez 137 times... read more »

Daniel Ricciardo says he is encouraged by Red Bull's RB11 despite suffering from mechanical gremlins on the third day of testing at Jerez. Ricciardo completed 48 laps,... read more »