Lewis Hamilton doesn't believe Mercedes are under pressure to compete for the title this season, considering their form last year, but instead it's on their rivals.... read more »

Lewis Hamilton has downplayed his blistering pace from Barcelona on Saturday insisting it is not indicative of things to come.... read more »

Lotus has downplayed the significance of a decision by the FIA to not allow Renault to run revised engine maps for the start of 2013 season read more »

Pirelli has downplayed concerns that the high levels of tyre degradation could be a major problem this season... read more »

Lotus team principal Eric Boullier has downplayed his team's impressive pace during testing. read more »

Ross Brawn has downplayed fears that F1 is facing a financial crisis, saying there are always one or two teams who struggle more than others... read more »

Pat Fry has downplayed the impact of a hard-fought title race on Ferrari's 2013 preparations but concedes there is "a lot of catching up to do"... read more »

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton reckons it is not impossible for him to challenge at the front this season. Hamilton downplayed his chance of competing at the front after his... read more »

Heikki Kovalainen has downplayed Mike Gascoyne's recent criticism, revealing he's still in the running for a Caterham drive... read more »

Bernie Ecclestone has downplayed October's High Court trial concerning bribery, saying it will be "amusing"... read more »

Nico Rosberg has downplayed Mercedes' points-less run, confident the team is working towards next season... read more »

Sebastian Vettel has downplayed his car issues in Abu Dhabi on Saturday even though Red Bull have yet to establish the cause... read more »

McLaren team principal Martin Whitmarsh has downplayed Sergio Perez's recent on-track struggles... read more »

Sebastian Vettel has downplayed suggestions he now has one hand on the title in the wake of his Indian success, saying so too does Fernando Alonso... read more »

Sebastian vettel has downplayed the 'favourite' tag that he carries into India, saying that while Red Bull have momentum, the situation could change... read more »

Rob Fernley has downplayed Vijay Mallya's pending arrest in India, adamant it "doesn't affect" the Force India team... read more »

Nico Hulkenberg has downplayed reports linking him to Ferrari but wouldn't mind following in Sergio Perez's footsteps... read more »

McLaren has downplayed suggestions that its bid to win the world championship could be hit by a potential new FIA clampdown on flexi wings read more »

Nelson Piquet Jr has downplayed Romain Grosjean's achievements this season, saying "there is no phenomenon", there's just "luck"... read more »

Ross Brawn has downplayed the possibility of Michael Schumacher taking a podium finish in a dry German Grand Prix... read more »

Felipe Massa has downplayed the news that Mark Webber spoke to Ferrari, saying it's not the talks but the outcome that counts... read more »

Pastor Maldonado downplayed his collision with Sergio Perez in the British Grand Prix, despite the Mexican calling on the FIA to take action against the Venezuelan read more »

Sam Michael has downplayed Red Bull's blistering Valencia pace, saying it has "some circuit-specific nature" to it and won't carry though to Silverstone... read more »

Michael Schumacher says that there is "a question mark" over how competitive Mercedes will be in the European Grand Prix in Valencia but downplayed its chances of victory read more »

Fernando Alonso says he is not wasting too much time thinking about potential future team-mates, as he downplayed speculation linking Sebastian Vettel with Ferrari read more »