Jean Todt is optimistic F1's power unit manufacturers will put forward acceptable proposals that negate the need for a cheap engine alternative. Ferrari's decision to... read more »

FIA president Jean Todt is hopeful F1's engine power battle will be resolved following Monday's meeting of the sport's Strategy Group. read more »

Both the ACI and ACM are optimistic that a new deal to keep F1 at the Autodromo Nazionale di Monza will be signed by the end of the month. read more »

Mario Illien admits Renault faces a challenge to bring its power unit up to speed in time for its full return, but is optimistic progress will be swift. read more »

Mario Illien, the head of Ilmor Engineering, which has been assisting Renault with power unit development, is optimistic that the manufacturer will feel engine… read more »

Haas team boss Guenther Steiner says the outfit is hoping to finish inside the top 10 when it makes its Formula 1 debut in Australia. Haas will join the sport this year after... read more »

Toto Wolff is not ruling out Ferrari taking another significant step forward for F1 2016, but is optimistic that Mercedes can maintain its advantage. read more »

Ferrari team boss Maurizio Arrivabene is optimistic that the squad will be able to end Mercedes' recent period of Formula 1 domination next year, after a much… read more »

Renault's Cyril Abiteboul is optimistic that an announcement regarding the takeover of the Lotus squad can take place as early as next week. Renault signed a letter of... read more »

Kimi Raikkonen is optimistic that he and Ferrari will be able to fight for world titles in 2016, providing the team can make another sizeable improvement over… read more »

Jenson Button is adamant that McLaren-Honda will make substantial gains in the winter break when it addresses the weaknesses in its current package. McLaren has endured a... read more »

Williams Head of Performance Engineering Rob Smedley is optimistic his team can tie up third in the F1 Constructors Championship in Brazil read more »

Daniel Ricciardo is a lot more optimistic that Red Bull will be on the grid next year, saying they will take any engine... read more »

Having endured a point-less Mexican Grand Prix, McLaren Honda still found ways to be optimistic as it claims the circuit has proved the team is making progress in the slower... read more »

FIA President Jean Todt is optimistic Red Bull and Toro Rosso will be on the grid in 2016, but expresses his frustration at the situation they are in. read more »

Sebastian Vettel is optimistic his Ferrari s race pace can be the difference to catch the Mercedes duo of Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg read more »

FIA president Jean Todt says he's disappointed Ferrari have vetoed plans for a €12m engine price cap in F1, but is "quite optimistic" plans for a cheaper... read more »

Despite some initial reservations about Red Bull's potential in Mexico, Daniel Ricciardo shows top three pace in free practice. read more »

Will Stevens says "everything is moving in the right direction" regarding his potential future in Formula 1 beyond the end of the 2015 season. Stevens made his debut... read more »

After securing a Lotus race driver for 2016, Jolyon Palmer is optimistic about the team's future regardless of the Renault deal outcome. read more »

Fernando Alonso believes there is an opportunity for McLaren to score points in Sunday's United States GP... read more »

Alexander Rossi will tackle his home race in the United States this weekend confident that he will be able to extend his Formula 1 stay into 2016. Rossi made his debut with... read more »

Lotus driver Pastor Maldonado is optimistic that he continue his run of points at this weekend's United States Grand Prix. Maldonado has twice scored points… read more »

Will Stevens is optimistic that he will remain with Manor in 2016 despite an ever-increasing number of drivers competing for the seats... read more »

Force India Team Principal Vijay Mallya says he is delighted that his outfit managed to achieve the "over-optimistic objective" which he set pre-season by… read more »