Lewis Hamilton is hopeful his new Mercedes chassis will solve his recent problems after admitting the car felt better in practice for the United States Grand Prix read more »

Paul di Resta is 'optimistic' he has a 'good chance' of picking up points in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and has said he is 'pretty satisfied' with... read more »

Despite a minor setback, the team is optimistic for this race, because the performance of the car in India was again good. read more »

Romain Grosjean was in a positive frame of mind after the first day of practice for the Indian Grand Prix, with the Lotus driver emerging as Red Bull's leading challenger. read more »

Max Chilton and Giedo van der Garde remain optimistic about returning for F1 2014, despite neither having been confirmed in a seat just yet.     read more »

Paul Di Resta is optimistic Force India can take the fight to Sauber after spotting encouraging signs of progress at the last race in Japan. read more »

Marussia's Jules Bianchi is feeling optimistic heading to the Indian Grand Prix this weekend, especially now his ‘jinx’ race is behind him. read more »

Lotus boss Eric Boullier is optimistic that the team's a long talked about deal with investors will be completed imminently read more »

We're feeling quite optimistic about our race pace and tyre life, and if we get the strategy right we can take the fight to the cars ahead of us. read more »

Felipe Massa believes that he can find a way of remaining relevant in F1 next season, despite few options remaining open to him.     read more »

Sauber's Nico Hülkenberg is feeling bullish ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix this coming weekend and is targeting another good result after what he reckoned... read more »

Ferrari driver Felipe Massa has said he is 'optimistic' he will be able to get a competitive drive in F1 next season, and he has added at the moment he has some... read more »

Felipe Massa insists he won't remain in Formula One just to make up the numbers, he wants a competitive ride or nothing... read more »

Nico Hulkenberg is optimistic he is now just a "couple of weeks" away from finalising his plans for the 2014 season. read more »

Felipe Massa is optimistic he can land a competitive race drive next year, saying he has some "good options" open at the moment read more »

Timo Glock is optimistic that his former Marussia team has what it takes to retain 10th position in the Constructors' standings as the 2013 season enters its final six... read more »

He hasn't seen the chequered flag in four consecutive races, but Paul di Resta remains optimistic about Force India's chances... read more »

Lotus drivers Kimi Räikkönen and Romain Grosjean ended Friday practice for the Singapore Grand Prix in a positive frame of mind, with both believing that the... read more »

Lewis Hamilton fears that Mercedes face a "tough" challenge to qualify on the frontrow for the Singapore GP - but is optimistic there is more potential in the W04... read more »

Rubens Barrichello is optimistic that Felipe Massa can remain in F1 following news that he is to be replaced at Ferrari - and tells his friend that life can be better away from... read more »

Lotus are optimistic that Formula 1's return to higher-downforce circuits, starting in Singapore this weekend, will allow them to return to podium-finishing contention. read more »

Paul di Resta is optimistic that Force India will be able to make the overnight gains required to fight for a place in the final stage of qualifying at Monza on Saturday. read more »

Heikki Kovalainen has said he believes he has a ‘good chance’ of making a comeback next season.     read more »

Fernando Alonso has said he is feeling optimistic ahead of the Scuderia's home race this weekend.     read more »

Organisers are increasingly optimistic that Mexico will return to the F1 calendar in either 2014 or 2015.     read more »