Haas Formula 1 boss Guenther Steiner has downplayed suggestions that not carrying out a pre-Austria test will hurt the team's prospects. Several Formula 1 teams have or... read more »

Toto Wolff has downplayed speculation that DAS has handed Mercedes the World titles, saying it is not worth the lap time that some are suggesting. read more »

Ferrari boss Mattia Binotto has once again downplayed the team's chances heading to Melbourne, insisting they are "not hiding" any performance. read more »

Chase Carey has downplayed the impact of the delays to the planned Formula 1 race in Miami, but conceded to feeling frustration over its "ongoing complexity" read more »

The Mercedes F1 team has downplayed the electrical problem that brought Valtteri Bottas' afternoon programme to a premature end.  read more »

Mattia Binotto has downplayed the engine saga that blighted Ferrari's season, saying rivals just wanted to put pressure on Ferrari. read more »

Lewis Hamilton has downplayed the strategic mistakes made by the Mercedes F1 team during the Brazilian Grand Prix.  read more »

Daniel Ricciardo has downplayed concerns that easier overtakes in 2021 will take the shine off incredible passes as he reckons drivers will "defend harder". read more »

Formula 1 CEO Chase Carey has downplayed the existence of any specific deadline for the 10 teams to sign a new Concorde Agreement read more »

Lewis Hamilton has downplayed his chances of clinching a sixth F1 world championship at this weekend's Mexican Grand Prix.  read more »

Sebastian Vettel has downplayed Ferrari's chances at this weekend's F1 Mexican Grand Prix after being billed as the pre-race favourites. read more »

George Russell has again downplayed his chances of being promoted to a Mercedes seat for 2020. read more »

Nico Hulkenberg has downplayed rumours he could swap to Formula E next season, adamant his goal is to remain in Formula 1. read more »

Max Verstappen has downplayed talk of his German GP victory blowing the championship fight wide open, saying Mercedes are still "miles ahead". read more »

Ross Brawn has downplayed concerns that the 2021 F1 cars will all look the same as the sport incorporates more standard parts as well as "prescriptive regulation". read more »

Nico Hulkenberg has downplayed concerns that the new high-grip surfaced laid at the Monaco chicane will damage the tyres of those who get it wrong. read more »

Kevin Magnussen has downplayed his clash with Haas teammate Romain Grosjean at the Spanish Grand Prix and said it was a consequence of two drivers fighting hard for position. read more »

Christian Horner has downplayed the rumours that he was suspicious over the gains made by Ferrari's fuel suppliers Shell during the winter. read more »

Charles Leclerc has downplayed talk that he's a title contender, saying he just wanted to do the best job possible. read more »

Lewis Hamilton has downplayed his Mercedes Formula 1 team's suggestion that his Australian Grand Prix floor damage was caused by kerbs, and still suspects that debris was... read more »

Valtteri Bottas has downplayed talk of him entering this season as Mercedes' number two driver, a role he was forced into last year. read more »

Christian Horner has downplayed Toto Wolff's Brexit concerns, saying "life ultimately will go on" whether the United Kingdom gets a deal or no deal. read more »

Pirelli have downplayed talk of two mandatory stops during a grand prix, saying it is not the "right solution" for the sport. read more »

Charlie Whiting has downplayed any concerns the FIA have over the legality of Ferrari's SF71H after Lewis Hamilton's post-Belgian Grand Prix comments, although the... read more »

Daniel Ricciardo has downplayed the idea of him seeking the number 1 status at Red Bull Racing which is delaying his contract negotiations read more »