Fred Vasseur has downplayed rumours of a crisis unfolding behind the scenes at Ferrari at the start of the 2023 F1 season.   read more »

Max Verstappen has downplayed suggestions that his relationship with F1 rival Lewis Hamilton is "difficult", claiming "it is quite straightforward". read more »

Charles Leclerc has downplayed any suggestion that talks have already begun on extending his Formula 1 contract with Ferrari. The Monegasque driver was promoted to the senior... read more »

Reigning F1 champion Max Verstappen has downplayed his rivalry with Lewis Hamilton by stating that "it's not something that necessarily fuels me". read more »

Lewis Hamilton and George Russell have downplayed Mercedes' prospects for the rest of the Japanese Grand Prix weekend despite setting the pace in Friday practice.  read more »

George Russell has downplayed Mercedes' chances of a second pole position in three races despite showing strong pace in Friday practice for the F1 Dutch Grand Prix. read more »

Horner has made it clear that Red Bull doesn't need Porsche to finance its power unit project, and that if the deal doesn't happen the new engine could simply run... read more »

Aston Martin has downplayed the impact of its new Formula 1 rear wing, stating that it is "nothing special". The Silverstone-based squad unveiled a new rear wing... read more »

Sebastian Vettel has downplayed the significance of Aston Martin's controversial rear wing design introduced at the Hungarian Grand Prix. read more »

Ferrari F1 team principal Mattia Binotto has downplayed the discussion he had with Charles Leclerc in the wake of the British Grand Prix.  read more »

While Mercedes downplayed their improvements ahead of the Spanish GP, Red Bull boss Christian Horner said they could be back into the title fight. read more »

But Maffei quickly downplayed the chances of adding a fourth American event alongside Austin, Miami and Las Vegas, saying that trying to put on a race in the Big Apple was a... read more »

Mattia Binotto has downplayed Red Bull's pace advantage over Ferrari. read more »

Lewis Hamilton has downplayed speculation he is unhappy with Formula One, posting to Instagram that he will be the one to decide when his "masterpiece" is finished. read more »

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has emphasised that its W13 has the potential to fight at the front of the field, after its subdued showing during qualifying in Bahrain. Mercedes... read more »

Former F1 world champion Damon Hill has downplayed the "abusive" rivalry between Christian Horner and Toto Wolff by suggesting the bickering was "acting"... read more »

McLaren technical director James Key has downplayed McLaren's advantage in having a car that suffers with minimal porpoising. read more »

Lando Norris says this year's cars are "more sluggish" to drive and has downplayed his opening day P1 time. read more »

Lewis Hamilton downplayed speculation his title fight with Max Verstappen will end in a collision at this weekend's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. read more »

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says this year's Formula 1 season shows "anything is possible" and has downplayed the squad's relatively weaker form in Mexico.... read more »

Lewis Hamilton has downplayed Mercedes' floor troubles at the United States GP, adamant that it "wasn't a big problem". read more »

Max Verstappen has downplayed his clash with Formula 1 title rival Lewis Hamilton after calling him a "stupid idiot" during second practice at the United States Grand... read more »

Lewis Hamilton has downplayed the chances of him taking a fourth PU, saying he does "not envision" a need for it. read more »

Alexander Albon has downplayed the stories that being team-mate to Max Verstappen puts too much pressure on a driver, believing it is the pressure from within that is the... read more »

Lewis Hamilton has downplayed talk of Mercedes squandering a perfect opportunity to take big points off Max Verstappen at the Russian GP. read more »