Daniel Ricciardo is "optimistic" about the prospect of bagging points at the second time of asking in Austria after suffering a DNF in the opening round. 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 »

Renault team principal Cyril Abiteboul is optimistic ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix this weekend, despite the challenges and uncertainty posed by the coronavirus pandemic. read more »

Mindful of the fact that it was a member of the his McLaren team that kick-started events in Melbourne, Andreas Seidl heads into the Austrian Grand Prix weekend... read more »

Antonio Giovinazzi wasn't chosen to replace Sebastian Vettel, but he thinks there could be an opportunity for him at Ferrari in the future. read more »

Following the news that Williams are seeking new investors, or even a buyer for their Formula 1 team, Claire Williams says she is optimistic that the team will survive beyond 2020. read more »

Silverstone boss Stuart Pringle says he "remains optimistic" that the British GP will be able to take place this summer. read more »

Organisers of Formula 1's Japanese Grand Prix say they remain optimistic that this year's event can go ahead as scheduled, amid the coronavirus pandemic. Formula 1 is... read more »

Toto Wolff would be proud if his homeland of Austria hosts the opening two races of the delayed 2020 Formula 1 season in July. read more »

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says he is "pretty optimistic" about F1's plans to get the 2020 season underway in Austria.  read more »

Magnussen believes the budget caps coming to F1 are Haas' chance to return to their past form. read more »

Organisers of Formula 1's Spanish Grand Prix are optimistic that the postponed event can be rearranged for the summer months, albeit without spectators present. Formula... 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 »

The 2020 MotoGP season can commence in Europe at the end of July or at the beginning of August at the earliest, says Dorna Sports CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta. read more »

Silverstone managing director, Stuart Pringle admits that even without spectators, plans for British Grand Prix could fall short of government demands. 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 »

The Silverstone boss has admitted that holding a race without fans is a shame, but is confident that it can go ahead behind close doors. read more »

Silverstone says it is a "great shame" that July's British GP will only be able to take place without fans in attendance - but is "totally optimistic"... read more »

It has now been 138 days since Formula 1 cars last raced competitively and at the most optimistic estimation it will be another 78 days before the five red lights are next... read more »

It is likely the new Formula One season will get underway without spectators as the sport's organisers remain optimistic about salvaging as many as 19 races this year. read more »

Ross Brawn offered an extensive update on Formula 1's hopes and plans for 2020 during his appearance on a fascinating Sky F1 Vodcast, stating that he remains optimistic of... read more »

Mark Webber reckons trialling two day weekends is a "great idea" as Formula 1 looks to squeeze in as many races as possible when the season eventually begins. read more »

IndyCar is hoping to get going in May and has pencilled in the Indianapolis 500 for August, however, Fernando Alonso reckons that may be a "little bit optimistic". read more »

Formula 1 teams would be willing to extend the 2020 season into January ’21 in an effort to run a healthy number of events, according to Ferrari team boss Mattia Binotto. With... read more »

Canadian Grand Prix organisers are "optimistic" but "realistic" over staging the race in Montreal as scheduled on 14 June. read more »