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 »

Force India will take to the grid for the 200th time in Austria this weekend. Luke Smith looks at why the team's achievements should not be downplayed, and why it stands... read more »

Despite being level with Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel on race wins for this season, Daniel Ricciardo has downplayed his chances of securing a first World title. read more »

Sebastian Vettel has downplayed Red Bull's opening burst of pace in Monaco and said they "always" look strong before the "usual" happens. read more »

McLaren has downplayed the significance of its anticipated major F1 upgrade package for this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix  read more »

After coming under fire from "crazy" Formula One fans in Spain, Pierre Gasly has downplayed the apparent dig he made at Fernando Alonso after his fourth-place finish... read more »

Eric Boullier has once again downplayed McLaren's teething problems, adamant their issues are just a "part of the process." read more »

Mark Webber has downplayed concerns of Red Bull favouritism towards Max Verstappen, adamant the team will support whichever driver has a better shot at winning the title. read more »