Dutch reporter Jack Plooij believes Toto Wolff wasn't against reverse-grid races in F1, but instead wanted to make a statement to the new Daimler CEO. read more »

Valtteri Bottas says the introduction of reverse grid qualifying races in F1 would have been "a bit unfair".  read more »

Valtteri Bottas has backed Mercedes' stance against reverse grid races, saying he prefers "fair racing". read more »

Christian Horner says it is a shame that reverse grids will not happen in 2020 after being rejected by Mercedes. read more »

Chase Carey is open to experimenting with formats in 2020 despite the rejection of reverse grid qualifying races by Formula 1 teams. read more »

Formula 1 managing director motorsports Ross Brawn has commended Mercedes motorsport boss Toto Wolff for robustly defending his team's position on the idea of reverse grid... read more »

Daniel Ricciardo says the introduction of reverse grid qualifying races is not a priority for F1, believing the format would "make things a little messy". read more »

Ross Brawn says Formula 1 will not be rushed into confirming the rest of its 2020 calendar as the sport can make a "relatively late call" on whether to race or not at... read more »

Daniel Ricciardo believes Formula 1 does not need to implement reverse grid qualifying races, believing the format could "make things a little messy" read more »

Daniel Ricciardo was happy to hear that Mercedes blocked plans for a reverse grid race as he feels it would be unnecessary. read more »

As the discussion over reverse grids continues, Daniel Ricciardo says that while he can see why some might want them he fears they could "make things a little messy". read more »

Former Formula 1 driver Jean Alesi says reverse-grid races are great for junior series, but not for Formula 1. read more »

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says the team rejected the concept of reverse-grid races because it's totally against their racing beliefs. read more »

After a week break, Veloce Esports brings you another Not The GP Series event with yet more street racing action as this week the drivers will be racing around Baku for the... read more »

Mercedes Formula 1 boss Toto Wolff accepts the revised aerodynamic testing restrictions for 2022 as the first form of success handicapping by pointing out the contrast in the... read more »

Ross Brawn was a "little frustrated" that Mercedes was able to block F1's plans for a reverse grid race at the second Austrian Grand Prix. read more »

Formula 1 is still looking for ways to liven up the second race of double-header weekends with Ross Brawn offering mixing up tyre compounds between the two events as one idea... read more »

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has outlined the reasons why his team decided to block a plan to shake up F1's qualifying procedure at two races this year. read more »

F1 will continue to evaluate possible changes to the traditional weekend format despite a proposal for a reverse-grid qualifying race getting snubbed, says CEO Chase Carey. read more »

Standing alone in saying no to a reverse grid qualifying race, Toto Wolff is adamant Formula 1 doesn't need "gimmicks" to make for interesting races. read more »

Mercedes boss, Toto Wolff says there were a number of reasons his team vetoed the proposal for a reverse-grid qualifying race, not least the fact it was not popular with fans. read more »

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says F1 does not need a "gimmick" in the form of reverse-grid races in order to make the sport more exciting. read more »

What's your hot take on F1 qualifying? Do you want reverse grids, do you think there's a better format, or should we not touch it at all? read more »

Formula 1 is coming back! The latest episode of Torquing Point looks at the opening eight races and discusses the prospect of reverse grids. read more »

Silverstone boss Stuart Pringle believes it is too soon to introduce reverse-grid races this season at events including his circuit's second event, but has backed... read more »