Lewis Hamilton insists he is feeling optimistic after Bahrain GP qualifying as he and Mercedes feared an even bigger gap to pole-sitter Max Verstappen - and the world champion... read more »

Scuderia AlphaTauri Honda enjoyed a successful testing weekend, ranking up the joint-most laps, and the team remain 'cautiously optimistic' ahead of the 2021 F1 season. read more »

Even though Mercedes has had limited running ahead at the pre-season tests, Lewis Hamilton is choosing to stay optimistic during this weekend's test in Bahrain. read more »

Ross Brawn is confident the introduction of "sprint qualifying" at three Formula 1 races in 2021 will not devalue the main grand prix on a Sunday. read more »

Formula 1’s director of motorsports, Ross Brawn, says he would have no issue dropping his push for Sprint Races if the trial proves they don’t work. The sport is to adopt... read more »

Sebastian Vettel says Aston Martin can be optimistic for the road ahead, and looks forward to being himself as he takes on the challenge. read more »

Chatting to the media via Zoom during Aston Martin's launch on Wednesday, Sebastian Vettel was in an optimistic and positive frame of mind, making it clear that he's... read more »

AlphaTauri believe their 2020 car was "the best the team have produced" - but are optimistic this year's challenger will be able to match it. read more »

Formula 1's global director of race promotion is optimistic that supporters will be present at most races in the 2021 season. read more »

Jody Egginton believes that the AT01 "was the best car to be produced by the team" read more »

Jan Monceaux is optimistic ahead of the up and coming 2021 season that Alfa Romeo can have a better year than they did in 2020. read more »

Formula 1 says it is optimistic spectators will be able to be in attendance at the majority of grands prix in 2021 but expects the situation to vary depending on the respective... read more »

Silverstone boss Stuart Pringle says he’s “cautiously optimistic” that the British Grand Prix this year will welcome fans and potentially at levels seen in a normal year. The... read more »

Silverstone are optimistic this year's British Grand Prix will take place in front of a 140,000-capacity crowd after the UK's lockdown 'roadmap' was outlined. read more »

The boss of Silverstone feels "cautiously optimistic" Formula 1 fans could return to the circuit for the British Grand Prix in July following the latest government... read more »

Alfa Romeo Racing ORLEN have unveiled the C41 and Frederic Vasseur is optimistic of the teams chances during 2021. read more »

There’s some reasons to be optimistic about a title battle in 2021, despite some of the more obvious signs pointing towards another Mercedes whitewash. Just look at the... read more »

No sooner has a disappointing 2020 season come to an end for Ferrari, than an optimistic Mattia Binotto is giving insight into the Maranello outfit's 2021 plans. read more »

Charles Leclerc believes if Ferrari put everything together then they can aim to qualify in the "top six" for the Abu Dhabi GP. read more »

Sergio Perez says he has optimism that Racing Point can have a strong weekend in Bahrain after a positive Friday for the team. read more »

Charles Leclerc admits he was "too optimistic" on the final lap of the Turkish Grand Prix after a mistake cost him his third F1 podium finish of the season. read more »

Charles Leclerc has vowed to learn from the last lap mistake that cost him a podium finish at the Formula 1 Turkish Grand Prix, saying he was "too optimistic" read more »

Ross Brawn has declared he is "optimistic" that Mick Schumacher will enjoy a successful Formula 1 career. read more »

Formula 1 plans to go racing at 23 different venues around the globe in 2021 but Canadian GP president, Francois Dumontier, is remaining "optimistic but realistic". read more »

Formula 1 CEO Chase Carey says Honda's withdrawal from the championship was driven by economics but he remains optimistic the 2026 engine rules will appeal to new... read more »