Mercedes head to Hungary on top of both championships, and Toto Wolff says there is optimism heading into the event after two strong performances in Austria. read more »

Our pace has improved, the cars have made a step forward compared to the opening weekend of the year and we can look forward with a bit more optimism to tomorrow's... read more »

While the pandemic has highlighted the fragility of some teams, indeed the sport itself, moving forward such measures as the budget cap give cause for optimism. read more »

Haas boss Guenther Steiner has expressed optimism that Formula 1's impending budget cap will make the sport a more attractive proposition for manufacturers. Formula 1 has... read more »

The government of the United Kingdom has implemented a 14-day quarantine period for all international arrivals, including citizens returning home from abroad - but Silverstone... read more »

Liberty Media's Chairman has expressed optimism that live spectator events will still be able to thrive in a post-COVID19 environment. Liberty Media owns the Formula One... read more »

Formula 1 CEO Chase Carey has expressed optimism that the disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic will not have a knock-on effect on the 2021 schedule. Almost half of... read more »

Juan Manuel Correa has expressed optimism that he will be able to return to track action in 2021, as he continues his recuperation following last year's Formula 2... read more »

Crash.net's F1 Digital Editor Lewis Larkam considers whether F1's ambition to hold 15-18 races is a realistic target.  read more »

Red Bull and Honda have targeted getting through the 2020 Formula 1 season without any unprescribed engine changes this season, amid growing optimism about the reliability of... read more »

Sergio Perez says Racing Point goes into the 2020 Formula 1 season with renewed optimism about its potential, as staff are no longer "doing a lot of jobs at once" read more »

Renault will be hoping to avoid the mistakes it made this year after making a recent breakthrough with its car, giving Ricciardo optimism. read more »

Toro Rosso head of vehicle performance Guillaume Dezoteux has optimism that his team can push on from an outstanding German GP result. read more »

Alexander Albon is confident of a good performance and result this weekend at Paul Ricard at a circuit he feels should suit Toro Rosso better than the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve... read more »

Renault Formula 1 boss Cyril Abiteboul says one of his biggest 2019 difficulties has been managing a "communication crisis" caused by his optimism not being matched... read more »

Daniel Ricciardo says there is "some substance" to the Renault Formula 1 team's optimism that it can make a big step forward with its French Grand Prix update read more »

Haas has renewed optimism heading to Barcelona and is pinning its hopes of an improved performance on a "significant" upgrade. read more »

Why reaction to Haas sponsor's optimism highlights F1's key flaw read more »

McLaren drivers Carlos Sainz Jr and Lando Norris speak to us at Autosport International about their hopes for the 2019 season, explaining why there is a cautious optimism at... read more »

McLaren say 2019 is an "important year" as they seek a route back to competitiveness following one of the worst F1 seasons in their history. read more »

Red Bull Formula 1 driver Daniel Ricciardo says Ferrari's failed run on ultrasofts in qualifying has left him with "optimism" over his Singapore Grand Prix hopes read more »

Gil de Ferran says there is optimism that McLaren can fight for points in the Singapore Grand Prix this weekend. read more »

McLaren boss Zak Brown says Formula One's plans to implement a cap on spending in future gives him optimism about a return to form for his beleaguered team. read more »

Daniel Ricciardo has said his "window of optimism" with the Renault engine is reducing after suffering more reliability issues in China. read more »

Red Bull's Daniel Ricciardo admits he is becoming less optimistic about Renault's chances of improving its Formula 1 engine amid further problems at the Chinese Grand... read more »