Martin Brundle has downplayed concerns the drivers will take it easy in sprint qualy, adamant they'll want to "maximise the opportunity". read more »

Mercedes boss, Toto Wolff has downplayed the move which has seen Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas swap chassis this weekend. read more »

Lewis Hamilton has conceded Mercedes is fortunate to still be close to Red Bull in the F1 title fight despite "two terrible races" but has downplayed the overall role... read more »

In the latest F1 gossip, Ross Brawn says he doubts any protest against Red Bull's rear wing at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix will be successful, while Lando Norris has... read more »

Carlos Sainz has downplayed his chances of finishing on the Formula 1 podium for the first time with Ferrari despite enjoying his strongest qualifying performance of the season... read more »

In our latest Formula 1 gossip column, Red Bull consultant Helmut Marko has downplayed the impact of the FIA's rumoured introduction of new load tests on the rear wing... read more »

Lando Norris isn't reading too much into it his run of top fives, but says it does show both he and McLaren are going a "very good job". read more »

Mercedes has downplayed its chances of winning this weekend's Emilia Romagna Grand Prix due to Red Bull F1's superiority in high-speed corners. read more »

With the WADA looking into Haas' 2021 livery, Mick Schumacher says to him it is just "the teams colours" and it looks "beasty". read more »

Max Verstappen has downplayed Red Bull's early impressive form after topping the timesheets on the opening day of Formula 1 pre-season testing.  read more »

Verstappen closed out the first of three days of pre-season testing with both the quickest time and the most laps completed, racking up more than two race distances in the... read more »

McLaren have not experienced any problems with their new Mercedes power unit despite the Brackley squad revealing they are still ironing out a few issues. read more »

Fernando Alonso feels his day of running in the RS20 in Abu Dhabi may be "welcome" but it is "not very important". read more »

Fernando Alonso has downplayed the value of his controversial test with the Renault Formula 1 team in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday as he prepares for his return in 2021 read more »

Bottas downplays his fifth pole position of the season as stand-in George Russell lines up alongside for the Sakhir Grand Prix read more »

George Russell believes he isn't the man to beat going into qualifying despite topping both Friday F1 practice sessions for the Sakhir Grand Prix. read more »

George Russell has downplayed his sweep of Friday's Formula 1 practice sessions for the Sakhir Grand Prix, saying the lap times are "a little bit deceiving" read more »

Lewis Hamilton has once again downplayed calls for him to receive a knighthood, saying he is not an "unsung hero, I've not saved anybody". read more »

Cyril Abiteboul says Red Bull's meeting with new Renault CEO Luca de Meo was a "neutral" one with engine talks not on the table. read more »

Mick Schumacher says his future is "still very open" despite rumours he could be confirmed by Alfa Romeo on Friday morning. read more »

Christian Horner says Red Bull's focus remains in aiding the development of Alexander Albon rather than dropping him in favour of Formula 1's latest race winner... read more »

Sebastian Vettel says it is "not true" that he will announce his retirement from F1 when he speaks with Martin Brundle next week. read more »

While admitting that the availability of Sebastian Vettel must be considered, Mercedes boss, Toto Wolff downplays talk of the German joining the Silver Arrows. read more »

Max Verstappen says he is not worried about the stability of his 2020 Red Bull Formula 1 car, despite a number of spins through pre-season testing read more »

As Norbert and Fabien Vettel watched on, Sebastian competed a full race weekend simulation on his final day of pre-season testing, topping the times in the process. read more »