Billed as a "special" circuit by Sauber's drivers, both Kamui Kobayashi and Sergio Perez are expecting a "challenging weekend" in Barcelona... read more »

Lotus race team co-ordinator Geoff Simmonds talks about the sometimes challenging logistics of putting on the F1 show... read more »

Force India deputy team principal Bob Fernley admits Paul di Resta's P6 finish in Bahrain was rather satisfying after a challenging few days... read more »

Lotus boss Eric Boullier is confident they will be there or thereabouts when it comes to challenging for race wins for the remainder of the season... read more »

This was certainly a very technically challenging race, on a circuit that we had never experienced in racing conditions before. read more »

Clearly, our performance was disappointing this afternoon. Having said that, both Lewis and Jenson drove very well in extremely challenging conditions. read more »

Paul Hembery: "This was certainly a very technically challenging race, on a circuit that we had never experienced in racing conditions before. Nonetheless, we chose to... read more »

Timo Glock, 19th: "It was a very difficult race today. I had no balance in the car, no speed and no chance to push after the second or third la. The rear tyres dropped off... read more »

Kimi Raikkonen said he was disappointed not to win the Bahrain Grand Prix, but is confident Lotus is capable of challenging for victory again this season read more »

The race will inevitably be a physically challenging one for all the drivers, but we've got two tough racers in Lewis and Jenson and our intention is to go for the win. read more »

Charles Pic, 20th: "Not an easy day today, but I am quite happy with the result. This afternoon it was much hotter as forecast and the tyre degradation was maybe a little... read more »

Narain Karthikeyan believes HRT could be facing one of its most challenging weekends so far in Bahrain. With track temperatures expected to be in the region of 50°C... read more »

Heikki Kovalainen: "Bahrain is another one of the typical modern circuits. It doesn't have any really challenging corners and you can push hard for most read more »

Lewis Hamilton aims to score consistent points finishes over the season to give him the best shot at challenging for the title. The McLaren driver has read more »

Sebastian Vettel is confident he has a car capable of challenging for the title despite a difficult start to the season read more »

Sergio Perez thinks he will be running right at the front in two or three years and challenging the likes of Sebastian Vettel for the F1 drivers' crown. read more »

The Malaysian Grand Prix was an incredible affair for a variety of reasons, but none more so than Sergio Pérez hunting down and challenging Fernando Alonso for the... read more »

Lewis Hamilton says he is confident of challenging for the F1 title despite missed opportunity in Australia read more »

Red Bull Racing Mark Webber: “We did learn a little today – but after nine weeks of anxious waiting it was a shame with the weather. Mother Nature played a big role and it made... read more »

"We did learn a little today, but after nine weeks of anxious waiting it was a shame with the weather," says Mark Webber. "Mother Nature played a big role and it... read more »

Ferrari's Fernando Alonso remains optimistic of challenging for the title, despite a difficult winter test for the team. read more »

Despite a challenging pre-season testing period, Felipe Massa is still hopeful of fighting at the head of the Formula 1 field in Australia next weekend. With the Melbourne... read more »

Mercedes team boss Ross Brawn believes Formula One could see a group of "five or six teams" challenging at the front this season... read more »

Lewis Hamilton remains confident that McLaren will be able to start the 2012 Formula 1 season in a podium position, possibly challenging for wins by as early as the opening... read more »

Michael Schumacher says he does not necessarily expect Mercedes to build a car capable of challenging for the 2012 Formula 1 championship. read more »