Esteban Gutierrez echoes Haas' expectations that it could be challenging for points 'from the beginning' of its F1 endeavour. read more »

Despite having yet to turn a wheel out on track Haas F1 have set lofty expectations for their F1 debut as they chase points in Australia... read more »

Haas team boss Guenther Steiner has moved to play down expectations for the outfit's maiden Formula 1 season in 2016, following positive comments about its… read more »

Cyril Abiteboul has downplayed the possibility of Renault making big on-track gains in 2016, but feels they can be competitive within the three-year period set out by Carlos Ghosn read more »

Renault Sport warns against overstating expectations on its return to F1 as a constructor in 2016, but maintains it is committed to succeeding in time. read more »

Max Verstappen says he went above and beyond his own goals in his rookie F1 year as he swept up the post-season awards and plenty of admirers read more »

Toro Rosso driver Carlos Sainz is confident his team can exceed expectations during the 2016 Formula 1 campaign, when it will hope to outperform Red Bull Racing. read more »

New Force India development driver Alfonso Celis Jr says his first time at the wheel of an F1 car in Abu Dhabi 'lived up to expectations' read more »

Red Bull motorsport consultant Helmut Marko says that Toro Rosso's pairing of Max Verstappen and Carlos Sainz Jr. 'exceeded expectations' during their first… read more »

Williams' Valtteri Bottas has called upon his Williams team to fight back strongly in 2016 following a very poor ending of the season where pace and team organisation were... read more »

Lewis Hamilton hailed Mercedes' 2015 form after the squad secured another 1-2 finish at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Hamilton had to settle for second behind Nico Rosberg but... read more »

Tyres seem like the most simple part of an F1 car, but managing drivers, rule makers, and fans' expectations of them is anything but. read more »

A beleaguered Renault concedes its long awaited engine upgrade did not meet expectations on its debut race weekend in Brazil. read more »

Felipe Nasr says that Sauber has surpassed expectations in 2015 after recovering from its worst ever season in Formula 1. Sauber failed to score a point last year and slumped... read more »

It's the Brazilian Grand Prix! What are our drivers' expectations for 2016? Find out how our boys feel about being an inspiration for many kids around the world.... read more »

Sauber rookie Felipe Nasr reckons the squad has exceeded expectations in 2015, as he prepares for his home race in Brazil this weekend. Sauber endured its… read more »

Felipe Massa acknowledges the expectations he faces when he races in front of his home fans as he arrives in Brazil this weekend. read more »

Marcus Ericsson has heaped praise on Sauber for the way they bounced back this year, adding they will be even better in 2016... read more »

Daniel Ricciardo says Red Bull has hit its expectations despite struggling for grip on the evolving Mexican Grand Prix circuit read more »

Sebastian Vettel has targeted second place in the championship behind Lewis Hamilton and believes that Ferrari is no longer the 'underdog' after an improved 2015... read more »

The F1 drivers are relishing the sport's return to Mexico with a "very interesting" layout leading to expectations of a "spectacular" race... read more »

Max Verstappen has called his fourth place in the US Grand Prix his most complete race after once again exceeding expectations set on the rookie read more »

After doubting his own abilities following a difficult 2014 campaign, Sebastian Vettel admits his first year with Ferrari has exceeded his expectations. read more »

Fernando Alonso says he still has a "fantastic feeling" about life at McLaren but admits he and everyone else at the team deserve criticism for falling short of... read more »

It's about a second and a half between the two compounds, which is again broadly in line with our expectations. read more »