Nick Heidfeld thinks that the problems of traffic in Q1 could become a major worry throughout 2011, after a mix-up with backmarkers put him out of qualifying early on in Australia. read more »

Hispania team boss Colin Kolles says he is hopeful that Spanish backmarkers can make progress when the new F111 debuts in Australia this weekend read more »

Toro Rosso driver Jaime Alguersuari believes the difference between fresh and worn Pirelli tyres could see the backmarkers overtaking the frontrunners. It has been suggested that read more »

Luca di Montezemolo is determined to see three-car teams replace the struggling backmarkers in Formula One and has said that successful American outfits Penske and Ganassi... read more »

Formula 1 drivers are urging teams to reconsider the sport's safety car rules following the chaos caused by backmarkers in the Brazilian Grand Prix read more »

Richard Branson has joined the call for blue flags to be scrapped, forcing those at the front to put some effort into lapping backmarkers... read more »