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 »

Mercedes is encouraged by the "promising performance" shown by its latest F1 engine update at the Belgian Grand Prix.  read more »

Formula 1 motorsport boss Ross Brawn is encouraged by Honda's rate of progression as they prepare to supply Red Bull with engines from 2019. read more »

Hospital encouraged by Niki Lauda's recovery after lung transplant read more »

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has encouraged Lewis Hamilton to express polarising opinions on social media after his driver crticised Sky Sports' broadcast of the German Grand... read more »

In its quest to solve the balance issue which has plagued the team all season, Williams admits to being "encouraged" following the introduction of its new front wing. read more »

Esteban Ocon says that Force India have the chance to score more points this weekend at the Hockenheimring. read more »

Mercedes pair encouraged by Austria practice speed read more »

The Force India drivers finished ninth and fourteenth in the Canadian Grand Prix, with Otmar Szafnauer feeling both Esteban Ocon and Sergio Perez deserved better results on... read more »

Honda encouraged by 'noticeable' performance boost from new engine read more »

Red Bull's team principal was pleased to see both Max Verstappen and Daniel Ricciardo within four-tenths of a second of the pole time around the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. read more »

Sebastian Vettel says he is not worried about losing the lead in the F1 2018 title race because he is encouraged by Ferrari's "good car" read more »

Ferrari president Sergio Marchionne says he has been "encouraged" by Liberty Media's "change in attitude" over their plans for F1 post-2020, but has... read more »

Ferrari president Sergio Marchionne says Formula One's latest vision for 2021 has some "potentially workable" elements which could help keep the Italian company... read more »