Valtteri Bottas was happy with his laptimes during his first day of testing for Williams despite losing track time in the afternoon with a gearbox problem. read more »

McLaren's Lewis Hamilton was encouraged following qualifying for the F1 2011 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix today, even if he was denied pole late on. read more »

Force India’s Adrian Sutil and Paul di Retsa were encouraged by the pace of their respective cars at the Yas Marina Circuit on Friday, with the pair featuring inside... read more »

Force India drivers Adrian Sutil and Paul di Resta said that they are pleased with the set-ups they found during practice for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix read more »

Felipe Massa was encouraged after setting the pace today in practice for Sunday's inaugural Indian Grand Prix. read more »

Although Williams left the Korean Grand Prix pointless, the team leave the Yeongam Circuit encouraged after both Rubens Barrichello and Pastor Maldonado displayed strong race pace read more »

Karun Chandhok was happy with his pace during Friday morning free practice ahead of the Korean Grand Prix despite limited running read more »

Fernando Alonso was a little bit encouraged following practice today for the F1 2011 Japanese Grand Prix. read more »

Fernando Alonso says it won't "be easy" to fight the Bulls and McLarens despite being more encouraged than he has been in recent races... read more »

Renault is eyeing a place in Q3 after showing improved pace from Singapore during practice for the Japanese Grand Prix read more »

After setting the second fastest time in Friday practice, Fernando Alonso is hoping to be able to fight Red Bull and McLaren at the Japanese Grand Prix this weekend read more »

HRT's Daniel Ricciardo says his team made a 'good step' in Singapore on Saturday, with the Australian feeling much more comfortable at the wheel of his... read more »

Mark Webber was left feeling encouraged by his qualifying pace at the Marina Bay Street Circuit on Saturday night, despite missing out on the top spot courtesy of fellow Red... read more »

Bruno Senna said he was very encouraged to see he is capable of fighting for F1 points after the Italian Grand Prix. read more »

Lewis Hamilton finished second to Sebastian Vettel in afternoon practice at Monza on Friday, although the McLaren driver’s morning lap time remains the quickest of... read more »

Renault's technical director James Allison says the team has been very encouraged by the pace shown during the Belgian Grand Prix, although he concedes it will take some... read more »

Vitaly Petrov says that Renault has "made a big step forward with the car" after he finished ninth in the Belgian Grand Prix. read more »

Renault boss Eric Boullier thinks Bruno Senna is capable of scoring his first F1 points after the Brazilian's difficult debut for the team in the Belgian Grand Prix. read more »

Jérôme d’Ambrosio declared himself happy after recording his tenth straight race finish at his home Grand Prix in Belgium on Sunday, crossing the... read more »

HRT driver Daniel Ricciardo is refusing to be downbeat following his first Formula 1 retirement at Spa-Francorchamps on Sunday afternoon, admitting that ‘there are... read more »

McLaren's Lewis Hamilton was encouraged following practice Friday for the F1 2011 Belgian GP, despite the changeable conditions and despite a 'big moment' in the... read more »

Vijay Mallya is hailing Force India's recent success, saying it is proof that their development work is "obviously paying off"... read more »

Virgin sporting director Graeme Lowdon says there is a new wave of optimism within the team following recent announcements regarding its future. read more »

Team boss Vijay Mallya says he is encouraged by the form shown in recent races by Force India after back-to-back points finishes read more »

Lewis Hamilton was left feeling encouraged by his start to the weekend at the Hungaroring, admitting that he enjoyed ‘a much smoother Friday’ compared to... read more »