McLaren racing director Eric Boullier admits the team is around 50 per cent behind in its testing plan but is encouraged by the early signs read more »

Daniel Ricciardo was encouraged by the pace of his Red Bull RB11 after posting the best time on day two in Spain. read more »

Daniel Ricciardo says day two of the Barcelona test was definitely better for Red Bull Racing and he was encouraged by his time at the wheel of the RB11. read more »

Daniel Ricciardo says he is encouraged by the improvements made by Renault after he set the third fastest time on the opening day of the second pre-season test at the Circuit... read more »

Although encouraged by Ferrari's performance at Jerez, Sergio Marchionne concedes the next outing will be the "ultimate proof" of their improvement.... read more »

Sergio Marchionne insists he is not getting carried away with Ferrari's winter test form. The fabled Maranello marque struggled in 2014, prompting Fiat Chrysler chief... read more »

Jenson Button feels encouraged by the progress McLaren-Honda made with the new MP4-30 during the first pre-season test at Jerez. read more »

Red Bull Team Principal Christian Horner says the squad is encouraged after a 'standard' pre-season test at Jerez last week, despite its comparative lack of running. read more »

Whilst Ferrari team boss Maurizio Arrivabene is encouraged by his team's Jerez performance, he is certain that a number of rivals are sandbagging. Sebastian Vettel topped... read more »

Although encouraged by Ferrari's showing in pre-season testing, Maurizio Arrivabene believes one rival in particular has yet to show their true pace... read more »

Romain Grosjean says he is encouraged by Lotus's E23 Hybrid after he sampled the car for the first time on the final day of the Jerez test. Grosjean posted the sixth... read more »

Toro Rosso youngster Carlos Sainz says he was encouraged by the number of laps the squad was able to complete on the third day of testing at Jerez. Sainz lapped Jerez 137 times... read more »

Daniel Ricciardo says he is encouraged by Red Bull's RB11 despite suffering from mechanical gremlins on the third day of testing at Jerez. Ricciardo completed 48 laps,... read more »

Pastor Maldonado says he is encouraged by the potential of Lotus' E23 Hybrid after putting the first miles on the car during pre-season testing at the Circuito de Jerez. read more »

An encouraged Lewis Hamilton has compared Mercedes' new W06 Hybrid to its title-winning predecessor, the W05 Hybrid. World Champion Hamilton enjoyed his first day of... read more »

Lewis Hamilton is encouraged by his first taste of Mercedes' 2015 car and is undaunted by his first day of testing ending prematurely in Jerez read more »

Daniel Ricciardo is encouraged by the first run of Red Bull's RB10 despite it encountering teething problems and says he is unfazed by Mercedes' impressive start to... read more »

Nico Rosberg was left in a buoyant mood following a reliable showing from Mercedes on the opening day of pre-season testing at Jerez. read more »

Daniel Ricciardo believes his new Red Bull Racing RB11 is a 'step forward' despite completing only a relatively limited 36 laps. read more »

Daniel Ricciardo says he is encouraged by Red Bull's start to pre-season testing after putting the interim-liveried RB11 through its paces at Jerez. Red Bull endured a... read more »

Kimi Raikkonen is encouraged by the looks of the new Ferrari and is confident the team has learned its lessons from last year read more »

McLaren Racing Director Eric Boullier says that the signing of Fernando Alonso has to be considered as a major coup for the team as it enters a new era with Honda. read more »

Renault Sport F1 managing director Cyril Abiteboul is encouraged 2015 will be a much stronger year due to the overall improvements made with the power unit this season read more »

McLaren driver Kevin Magnussen was encouraged by the upgrades he tested during Friday's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix practice sessions. read more »

European Formula 3 champion Esteban Ocon says he is pleased with the pace he showed on his Formula 1 free practice debut for Lotus at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix read more »