Max Verstappen is optimistic that he and Red Bull Racing can rediscover the F1 pace advantage with which he topped the FP1 timesheets in Singapore. read more »

Sky F1 pundit Martin Brundle is "cautiously optimistic" for Formula 1's future under the control of new owners Liberty Media. read more »

Force India team boss Vijay Mallya remains optimistic that the outfit will be able to beat Williams to fourth position in the standings, as their close battle… read more »

Vijay Mallya feels Force India can add to its haul of podium trophies in Singapore having claimed two at street circuits in 2016 read more »

Manor Head of Design Luca Furbatto is optimistic that the team can maintain its position in the 2016 standings, and is eyeing a late-season push to catch… read more »

Manor Racing Director Dave Ryan is hopeful that the outfit will be able to build on its encouraging Belgian Grand Prix performance at this weekend's round in… read more »

Renault are optimistic Kevin Magnussen will be passed fit to race at the Italian GP following his accident in Belgium. read more »

We're encouraged by our car performance here and we're optimistic of building on this form in Italy. read more »

Franz Tost believes Scuderia Toro Rosso can still put up a fight for fifth in the Formula 1 Constructors' Standings. read more »

Jolyon Palmer says he is relaxed about his F1 future despite receiving no indication from Renault about its 2017 plans. read more »

Though he admits failing to win the German GP is 'very disappointing', Nico Rosberg is optimistic he can bounce back after the summer. read more »

Toro Rosso team boss Franz Tost wants to put the poor German Grand Prix behind him, and is optimistic that good points can be scored in the second half of the season. read more »

Daniil Kvyat seemed despondent about his performance over the German Grand Prix weekend, but remains optimistic when looking to the second half of the season. read more »

The 'Honey Badger' appeared optimistic about Red Bull's chances to challenge the Mercedes in tomorrow's German Grand Prix read more »

Daniel Ricciardo reckons he will have a "good chance" of battling Mercedes drivers Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton at the German Grand Prix after qualifying in third... read more »

Daniel Ricciardo is confident that he will enjoy a lot of success at the German Grand Prix on Sunday if everything goes according to plan... read more »

Max Verstappen feels Red Bull is "not too far off" Mercedes in terms of long-run pace following Friday's practice sessions for the German Grand Prix. Verstappen... read more »

HOCKENHEIM, Germany -- Fernando Alonso says McLaren is the best team he has driven for in Formula One and is optimistic it will be capable of fighting for titles next year if... read more »

Felipe Massa remains confident he can be snapped up by a 'top team' or continue with Williams for the 2017 F1 season. read more »

Kevin Magnussen says he is optimistic that he will remain with Renault as it bids to move up the Formula 1 grid in 2017, though admits nothing has yet been… read more »

Mercedes is confident Nico Rosberg will not require a new gearbox ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix. read more »

Mercedes will test Nico Rosberg's faulty gearbox in Friday practice for the Hungarian GP but are optimistic the championship leader will avoid a penalty. read more »

Mercedes remains "optimistic" that Nico Rosberg will escape grid penalty following Silverstone gearbox issue. read more »

BUDAPEST, Hungary -- Mercedes is optimistic it will not have to fit a new gearbox to Nico Rosberg's car this weekend following the problems he faced in the closing stages... read more »

Mercedes are "optimistic" that Nico Rosberg will avoid a grid penalty after his gearbox problem at the British Grand Prix. read more »