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 »

Kimi Raikkonen says he is hopeful that Lotus can compete for the win at next weekend’s Italian Grand Prix. Raikkonen has never won at Monza, while a Renault powered... read more »

Giedo van der Garde admits that another P3 in qualifying may not come his way in 2013, but is optimistic that Caterham can press on its quest for tenth in the... read more »

Leo Hindery Jr is optimistic that the GP of America will go ahead despite admitting that are still several "obstacles" in the way... read more »

Bosses of the proposed F1 race in New Jersey remain optimistic that it will take place in 2014     read more »

Sauber and Ferrari are optimistic that an extension to their current engine deal can be confirmed at next month's Italian Grand Prix.     read more »

Today was a bit frustrating for us from a number of perspectives, but our pace has been decent in the wet conditions that we expect tomorrow so we have reason to be guardedly... read more »

Jenson Button qualified in 6th place for tomorrow's Belgian Grand Prix while Sergio Perez in the second McLaren was disappointed to be 13th after getting somewhat... read more »

Adrian Sutil and Paul di Resta appeared optimistic after a month away from the 2013 F1 campaign, both men looking forward to a positive outing at Spa this... read more »

Mercedes pilot Lewis Hamilton has insisted he remains 'optimistic' for the 2013 F1 Belgian Grand Prix, despite a rather woeful start to the... read more »

Paul Di Resta is optimistic Force India have arrived in Belgium with a better understanding of Pirelli's revised tyres and can keep McLaren at bay in the... read more »

Marussia sporting director Graeme Lowdon has hailed the team's 2014 engine deal with Ferrari saying it gives them reason to be "quietly optimistic"... read more »

Giedo van der Garde is approaching this weekend's Belgian Grand Prix in a positive frame of mind, having recorded his best result of the season in Hungary last time out. read more »