Marussia chief John Booth believes his team heads into the season-opening grand prix of 2013 in their "best shape ever" following an encouraging winter testing... read more »

Lewis Hamilton has described his pre-season preparations with Mercedes as 'very encouraging', with 2008 World Champion enjoying a trouble-free run on his final... read more »

Kimi Raikkonen was pleased with his performance during his second day at the wheel of the E21, concluding an encouraging week for Lotus... read more »

Mercedes says there are "encouraging" signs that its 2012 technical changes are going to pay off in the new Formula 1 season. read more »

Kimi Raikkonen believes Lotus is already in better shape than it was last year after completing his first day of running in the new E21 read more »

Robert Kubica will test a DTM AMG Mercedes C-Coupe later this week. The outing, confirmed by newly-signed Executive Director Toto Wolff on Tuesday, comes after the Polish... read more »

Timo Glock says the progress Marussia made throughout 2012 as a result of its windtunnel collaboration with McLaren is encouraging for the team read more »

Ferrari can head into the Brazilian Grand Prix with a level of confidence about its chances of fighting Red Bull wheel-to-wheel after an encouraging opening day of practice,... read more »

Force India driver Paul di Resta was left in a positive mood following practice at the Brazilian Grand Prix. di Resta finished in the top ten in both sessions. “I... read more »

McLaren sporting director Sam Michael thinks it is too early to judge whether Pirelli's 2013-spec tyres are easier to use, despite an encouraging first run in Brazil. read more »

Our win in Austin has buoyed the team after a couple of disappointing races, and has shown that, in terms of raw speed, the MP4-27 wants for nothing. That's an encouraging... read more »

Nico Rosberg is confident that he can have a strong race in the United States Grand Prix after an encouraging Friday practice read more »

The return of Formula 1 to the United States is a massively positive step - and, after an encouraging first day of practice, let's hope we can put on a show that will make... read more »

Kimi Raikkonen says he believes he can get more pace out of his updated Lotus after an encouraging day of practice for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix read more »

Williams has set its sights on a double points finish at the Yas Marina Circuit this weekend, with the Grove-based team aiming to build upon an encouraging performance in... read more »

Nico Rosberg says the Yeongam circuit suits Mercedes after an encouraging FP2 ahead of the Korean Grand Prix read more »

Lewis Hamilton sets early pace in Friday practice at the Korean Grand Prix, as Ferrari shows encouraging performance. read more »

There were some encouraging signs in the race and we will take heart from that as we continue to work on improving the car. read more »

Jenson Button: “I didn’t spend too much time looking back at my non-finish in Monza. Obviously, it was disappointing not to be able to help the... read more »

Jules Bianchi now feels he is ready for the step up to a Formula 1 race seat next year following his encouraging week of testing at Magny-Cours this week read more »

Michael Schumacher is optimistic that Mercedes will show stronger form in the Italian Grand Prix after an encouraging Friday practice performance read more »

James Key has been confirmed as Giorgio Ascanelli's replacement at Scuderia Toro Rosso following the technical director's resignation. Key, who left his post as... read more »

Jenson Button says his Belgian Grand Prix pole position almost feels as good as a race win following a 60-race run without having qualified in the number one slot.... read more »

It is encouraging that we have got both cars into Q2 reasonably comfortably. This was because our two drivers worked well in this morning's free practice and therefore... read more »

HRT team boss Luis Pérez-Sala believes that its current car is at only 50 percent of its potential, highlighting aerodynamics as main area for improvement. The... read more »