Michael Schumacher's manager Sabine Kehm has downplayed reports in the European media that quote her as saying the former world champion is no longer in immediate... read more »

Lewis Hamilton has downplayed Ross Brawn's departure from F1, saying the sport will continue long after "any of us go away"... read more »

Jean Todt has downplayed the new double-points rule for the 2014 season finale saying there are bigger and more important changes to focus on... read more »

Pat Fry, Ferrari's director of engineering, doesn't believe the engines will vary wildly in power output, but says reliability will play a major role in the outcome... read more »

Martin Whitmarsh has downplayed suggestions that Mercedes' 2014 V6 engine is the best in the field... read more »

World champion Sebastian Vettel has downplayed his record ninth successive Formula 1 victory at the Brazilian Grand Prix. Vettel’s achievement matches that of double... read more »

Ross Brawn has downplayed Lewis Hamilton's surely attitude on the radio last time out in Texas insisting it's "not a problem"... read more »

Ross Brawn has downplayed Lewis Hamilton's tetchy radio messages from the United States Grand Prix and insists there is no issue between the 2008 World Champion and Mercedes. read more »

Heikki Kovalainen has downplayed his impressive pace on his first day driving the Lotus E21 after ending the first day of practice for the United States Grand Prix fifth fastest. read more »

Fernando Alonso has downplayed suggestions that he isn't motivated, following a lackluster performance in Abu Dhabi... read more »

Nico Hulkenberg has downplayed rumours that he's returning to Force India next season after being spotted with Otmar Szafnauer... read more »

While Lotus has downplayed Kimi Raikkonen's late arrival in Abu Dhabi as a storm in a teacup, recent events have clearly revealed the high emotions behind the Finn's... read more »

Renault have downplayed concerns that next season's Championship could be won or lost on fuel saving... read more »

Renault has downplayed fears that Formula 1's 2014's engine rules could turn races into boring economy drives. read more »

Mercedes have downplayed reports Ross Brawn will leave the team at the end of the season to link up with Honda at McLaren. read more »

Sebastian Vettel has downplayed suggestions that having the most experienced driver line-up possible will prove a key factor in determining a team's success in F1's... read more »

Fernando Alonso has downplayed comments he made over his radio to his team during today's qualifying session. read more »

Fernando Alonso downplayed the significance of his radio message to Ferrari during qualifying for the Italian Grand Prix read more »

Sebastian Vettel has downplayed his advantage in the Drivers' Championship after extending it to 46 points with his Belgian GP win... read more »

Esteban Gutierrez has downplayed rumours that Sauber's newest partnership deal could spell the end of his time with the F1 team... read more »

Sam Michael has downplayed the impact of Pirelli's new tyres, saying it was "pretty neutral"... read more »

Reports suggesting that James Allison could be joining Honda are downplayed     read more »

Ferrari have downplayed the significance of their own private Pirelli test as it was carried out in a 2011 150° Italia... read more »

Romain Grosjean has downplayed his practice crash in Monaco, insisting it did not dent his confidence.... read more »

A cautious Lewis Hamilton has downplayed off Fernando Alonso's claim that Mercedes are the favourites to win this weekend's Monaco GP, but admitted he does have a... read more »