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 »

Lando Norris is hoping for a "quick" adjustment to Halo, which he will have to race in Formula 2 as well as during his F1 tests. read more »

Pierre Gasly hopes for a reliable start to the Toro Rosso/Honda partnership during pre-season testing, which gets underway next month. read more »

Lando Norris hopes he can adjust quickly to the Halo, new for F2 in 2018, but called it "bad". read more »

Nico Rosberg is hoping that "one day" he'll again be friends with Lewis Hamilton after their relationship deteriorated during their final season together at... read more »

Lance Stroll is hoping for a close working relationship with Sergey Sirotkin, who will be his Williams team-mate for the 2018 season. read more »

Pierre Gasly is hoping Honda come out of the starting blocks with a reliable engine as the teams have just eight days of pre-season testing in order to get up to speed for 2018. read more »

Zak Brown promises big changes at McLaren this season... even if they're not what fans might be hoping for. read more »

McLaren are hoping they'll be the standout team come 2018, both for their on-track performances and the look of their new car. read more »

With 2018 here a fresh year brings a brand new season and plenty to look forward to - but what is the biggest thing you are hoping to happen this season? read more »

Sauber F1 Team are hoping to increase their 2018 title chances by partnering with Additive Industries to launch the MetalFAB1 read more »

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner is hoping that Daniel Ricciardo can be convinced to re-sign with the team in the "early" part of 2018. read more »

Helmut Marko is hoping new engine partner and driver-line-up will pay off for Toro Rosso in 2018. read more »

Ferrari president Sergio Marchionne is hoping to see a calmer and "less emotional" Sebastian Vettel as he readies himself for a potential title challenge in 2018. read more »