Despite ending FP2 in Bahrain P6 behind Nico Hulkenberg, Max Verstappen was encouraged by the long-run pace of his Red Bull. read more »

F1's midfield teams have been left encouraged by a "good step forward" over the future of the sport's landscape.  read more »

While encouraged by its first F1 podium finish in over a decade, Honda remains aware of the big gap that remains to Mercedes at the front of the pack. read more »

Carlos Sainz has been left encouraged by McLaren's performance in Australia and praised the team's recent progress.  read more »

Formula 1 chief Ross Brawn says he is encouraged by the sport's new aerodynamic regulations, believing they improved overtaking and helped create "thrilling... read more »

F1 sporting boss Ross Brawn says he was encouraged by the early performance of new aero rules in Melbourne.  read more »

F1 technical boss Ross Brawn believes the new aero rules and point for fastest lap, both helped add to the spectacle of the season opener. read more »

Lewis Hamilton 'encouraged' after discovering damaged floor read more »

Daniil Kvyat finished 2019 Formula 1 Testing with the fifth fastest time on Friday and is pleased with Toro Rosso's short and long run pace. read more »

Mercedes was left encouraged by its work on the penultimate day of F1 pre-season testing in Barcelona.  read more »

Toro Rosso's Jody Egginton encouraged and excited by Daniil Kyvat and Alex Albon after pre-season testing in Barcelona. read more »

Daniel Ricciardo says the first 2019 pre-season test has offered a glimmer of hope that Formula 1's new aerodynamic rules could make it easier for drivers to follow other cars read more »

Honda is satisfied by the progress it has made in F1 after enjoying its strongest pre-season test to date in Barcelona.  read more »

Coming through the opening test unscathed, Honda says they are "encouraged" by the performances of both Red Bull and Toro Rosso in testing. read more »

McLaren is encouraged by the engine development Renault claims it has made heading into the 2019 F1 season.  read more »

Red Bull has been left encouraged by the gains it made throughout the 2018 F1 season heading into next year.  read more »

Red Bull have been "really encouraged" by the recent progress of their 2019 engine partners Honda. read more »

Formula 1 drivers have encouraged the FIA to consider introducing rear-facing cameras and screens instead of mirrors in the future read more »

Swede Ericsson secured two top 10 finishes in the Friday practice sessions for the Japanese Grand Prix, and was positive about the team's chances ahead of qualifying. read more »

Pierre Gasly is encouraged by Honda's power unit update but is eager for it to be fine-tuned ahead of its home race at Suzuka this weekend read more »

Pierre Gasly was encouraged to finish eighth fastest in second practice in Russia, although he knows he will be starting at the back of the grid following an engine change penalty. read more »

Although acknowledging that it is "still early days" in their relationship with Honda, Christian Horner says Red Bull have been "encouraged" by what... read more »

Red Bull boss Christian Horner has said the team are "encouraged" by what they are seeing from Honda ahead of their 2019 partnership. read more »

The early foundations being laid for Red Bull's partnership with Honda in 2019 are impressing team boss Christian Horner. read more »

Red Bull Formula 1 driver Daniel Ricciardo says Ferrari's failed run on ultrasofts in qualifying has left him with "optimism" over his Singapore Grand Prix hopes read more »