After frustrating races in Canada and Monaco, McLaren's Stoffel Vandoorne is optimistic of a good fan experience for Formula 1's return to France. read more »

Christian Horner is optimistic Max Verstappen's form and fortune are changing after he returned to the podium at the Canadian GP - a race weekend the Dutchman attended... read more »

After topping every practice session, Max Verstappen slipped to third on the grid for tomorrow's race, but the Red Bull driver is optimistic about his chances. read more »

Fernando Alonso is optimistic over Q3 chances for Canadian GP read more »

It will be Brendon Hartley's first Canadian Grand Prix this weekend but the Kiwi is optimistic that a strong result is possible for Toro Rosso. read more »

Cyril Abiteboul is hoping Renault can continue their form this season at the Canadian Grand Prix. read more »

Renault is optimistic its power unit upgrade will deliver vital performance gains to close the gap to Formula 1 rivals read more »

Charlie Whiting says there is a "less than 50 percent" chance of blue flags being abolished in Formula 1. read more »

Lewis Hamilton remains optimistic of converting third on the grid into victory in Sunday's Monaco GP despite Mercedes' pace deficit to Red Bull and Ferrari. read more »

Fernando Alonso was in an optimistic mood about McLaren's upgraded car after progressing to Q3 for the first time in 2018 ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix. read more »

Toto Wolff praised both Daniel Ricciardo for his optimistic overtakes in China, but also Valtteri Bottas for being clever to avoid a collision with the Australian as the two... 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 »

Daniel Ricciardo is optimistic Red Bull can be "very close" to winning Sunday's Bahrain GP if they replicate their race-day form from Melbourne. read more »

Haas will be looking to put behind them their disappointing result in Australia with a strong outing in Bahrain. read more »

Haas boss Guenther Steiner is sure his team can prevent a repeat of the pit-stop mistakes which ruined its Australian Grand Prix and continue its strong form in Bahrain. read more »

Pierre Gasly says the Honda-related engine issues suffered in the season-opener in Melbourne are no cause for concern. read more »

The Spaniard will start from tenth in tomorrow's Australian Grand Prix after grid penalties take their course. read more »

The Australian faces a three-place grid penalty, but is optimistic about his long run pace after a testing first Friday at home. read more »

The Team Principal hopes Haas can be challenging in the upper midfield this year. read more »

After being tipped to impress by the paddock in 2018, Haas team boss Günther Steiner admits he feels "cautiously optimistic" ahead of the season-opener in Australia. read more »

The Haas F1 team is "cautiously optimistic" heading into the season-opening Australian Grand Prix, according to boss Günther Steiner. read more »

Guenther Steiner 'cautiously optimistic' over Haas' 2018 F1 prospects read more »

After the test, we can say we're in the midfield, and hopefully in the top half of the midfield. We are cautiously optimistic. read more »

Formula One Management director Ross Brawn believes Silverstone's place on the calendar is not under threat and is optimistic a new deal can be agreed. read more »

While claiming he is optimistic for Silverstone's future, Ross Brawn offers no real crumbs of comfort. read more »