Valtteri Bottas recovered from a lowly 15th on the grid to take eighth place and four points, but the Finn was hoping for more in Melbourne. read more »

Fernando Alonso says he goes into the 2018 Formula 1 season-opening Australian Grand Prix hoping for a top five finish despite McLaren only being 11th and 12th in Melbourne... read more »

Max Verstappen was happy with his "positive start" to the new season, but is hoping the heavens open in qualifying for the Australian Grand Prix. read more »

Daniel Ricciardo is hoping to upset Formula One's established order with a home win at the Australian Grand Prix this weekend. read more »

Nico Rosberg is a man who knows what it takes to beat Lewis Hamilton to the Formula One title and he has offered his advice to every driver hoping to do so in 2018. read more »

Haas driver Romain Grosjean is hoping to join Fernando Alonso in a debut appearance at the Le Mans 24 Hours later this year. read more »

Esteban Ocon is hoping to lock horns with Max Verstappen further down the line and battle his long-time rival for the Formula 1 World Championship. read more »

Sergio Perez is hoping that a strong season with Force India will help him in his quest to move up the grid in 2019. read more »

Sebastian Vettel ended third fastest on day four in Spain, but the German hopes next weeks second test will allow Ferrari to learn more about its SF71H. read more »

Lewis Hamilton may be a four-time world champion, but he is still keen to prove he is the best driver in Formula One on a level playing field. read more »

Lewis Hamilton says that while he is in no rush to sign a new Formula 1 deal with Mercedes, he would like to get a contract extension agreed before the start of the new season. read more »

The covers have not even come off the MCL33 yet, but McLaren are hoping to introduce a "substantial" upgrade for the season opener in Melbourne next month. read more »

Zak Brown is hoping for rapid decisions on F1's 2021 rules package as he sees a more competitive sport as a result of them. read more »

Although Paddy Lowe is expecting a fierce battle behind F1's top three teams, he is hoping that a "step change" in performance can keep Williams in the hunt. read more »

The FIA does not see the new-for-2018 Halo as being the device's final form, with plans to adapt it in the future in the works. read more »

Valtteri Bottas is hoping he can continue being team-mates with Lewis Hamilton after he "clicked well" with him their first season together. read more »

Lance Stroll is hoping to take inspiration from Lewis Hamilton, not Sebastian Vettel, as he progresses through his Formula 1 career. read more »

Organisers of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix are hoping for a vastly improved deal if they are to extend their current contract with Formula 1. read more »

Felix Rosenqvist is hoping that success in the current Formula E series will open the door to Formula 1. read more »

James Key is hoping that Honda's 2018 power unit will be reliable from the first lap of pre-season testing, as he reckons that will make a huge difference on Toro... read more »

Claire Williams is hoping that Formula 1's decision to drop the grid girls will "attract more females" to motor racing. read more »

Toro Rosso will be hoping they are saving the best until last after announcing they will unveil the new STR13 ahead of the first day of testing in Barcelona on Monday, February 26. read more »

Nico Rosberg is hoping that his friendship with Lewis Hamilton, which was close before they became championship rivals, can be repaired now the German has retired. read more »

Fernando Alonso hoping for IndyCar orange-inspired livery for 2018 McLaren read more »

Pirelli are hoping their new range of tyres will lead to more "overtaking" with compounds a step softer than in 2017. read more »