Pirelli has defended its 2020-spec tyres following a less than enthusiastic reception from the drivers in Austin. read more »

Sebastian Vettel has defended the decision to introduce faster, wider cars to Formula 1 by saying the increase in car weight was ultimately the wrong direction. read more »

The bumpy Austin track has been defended by several Formula 1 drivers at the United States Grand Prix, including Daniel Ricciardo saying "perfect" circuits feel like... read more »

FIA race director Michael Masi has defended the lack of consistency in how long it takes stewards to reach decisions, saying it's important to get it right. read more »

Christian Horner has defended the actions of Max Verstappen during the Mexican Grand Prix this weekend, saying his driver did nothing wrong in an early altercation with Lewis... read more »

Charles Leclerc has defended Ferrari's Russian Grand Prix strategy read more »

Ferrari boss Mattia Binotto defended the timing of Sebastian Vettel's Singapore Grand Prix pit-stop, after it led to him undercutting Charles Leclerc and taking victory... read more »

Charles Leclerc was aware that he was on the limit of fairness as he defended his leading spot from Lewis Hamilton at the Italian Grand Prix. read more »

As the debate continues, race director, Michael Masi has defended the decision to give Charles Leclerc a warning, as opposed to a penalty, for the “over-zealous” defence of his... read more »

Charles drove fantastically and defended very well, making very few mistakes. If anything, pressure is a boost for him. The win is very well deserved! read more »

Red Bull Formula 1 team boss Christian Horner has defended the nature of his company's young driver programme after Pierre Gasly's demotion to Toro Rosso read more »

Sebastian Vettel has defended the tenure of Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto, whom he credits with establishing a feeling of calm within the team despite their current... read more »

Nico Rosberg has defended Sebastian Vettel after he was criticised by his team boss who says Ferrari expected "more" from the driver. read more »

McLaren have defended Lando Norris, saying while it is good that he is "self-critical", his Q1 exit in Germany was not entirely his fault. read more »

Carlos Sainz Jr. benefitted from pitting behind the safety car to jump a number of cars and then defended well from Daniel Ricciardo to claim an excellent sixth at Silverstone. read more »

Falling short of pole position at Silverstone, Lewis Hamilton has gain defended his lifestyle, telling Nico Rosberg that clearly it works for him as he has "five World... read more »

Lewis Hamilton has defended criticism of his travel schedule, insisting that he is more than capable of commuting from Los Angeles between races without any adverse affect on... read more »

Sebastian Vettel has defended his emotional outburst following his controversial penalty during F1's Canadian Grand Prix and says he "wasn't losing his temper". read more »

Toto Wolff has defended the decision to delay the presentation of the 2021 rules package until October. read more »

Sir Jackie Stewart has defended Lewis Hamilton for not facing the media ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix in the wake of Niki Lauda's passing. Former racer John Watson said... read more »

Sir Jackie Stewart has defended Lewis Hamilton over his media day absence ahead of this weekend's Monaco GP.  read more »

Ferrari team boss Mattia Binotto has once again defended the Scuderia's use of team orders, saying they are being issued in an attempt to "maximise" the result. read more »

Charles Leclerc has defended Ferrari's call to put him onto the hard Pirellis for a one-stopper in Spain, saying it was "always the right thing to try." read more »

Ferrari principal Mattia Binotto has defended the team saying there was "nothing wrong" with Charles Leclerc's strategy in Baku. read more »

Sebastian Vettel has defended Ferrari's team orders policy and insists the team's best interests take priority over those of an individual driver. read more »