One of the big items to focus on today was to get the car optimised to run without FRIC and we've done a pretty good job. read more »

Sebastian Vettel has his fingers crossed for rain on Sunday as he believes it offers the only chance for Red Bull to beat Mercedes. Despite better pace during practice, which... read more »

The long-run pace appears to be competitive, more so than in previous races, and the drivers spoke positively about the long-run balance. read more »

A quick look at the timesheets would indicate that we've made progress - we have, but don't read too much into today's results. read more »

Today has been a tough day for all the guys at the track with a lot of changes on the car and some pretty high temperatures for the drivers to deal with. read more »

With the low fuel performance we can be pretty satisfied. On the long runs we are not yet where we want to be. read more »

Mercedes motorsport boss Toto Wolff believes that Formula 1 may have to ask tough questions of itself if the German GP does not attract a big crowd. read more »

Sebastian Vettel and Daniel Ricciardo look back on a day on which they appeared to close the gap to Mercedes read more »

Even though we managed to get through our programme, it's clear to say that we had quite a tricky day and neither driver is particularly happy with their balance. read more »

ESPN rounds up all the reaction from around the paddock after Friday practice for the German Grand Prix read more »

The Caterham Formula 1 team is unsure what caused the fuel leak that led to Kamui Kobayashi's car catching fire during free practice for the German Grand Prix. read more »

Red Bull's hopes of challenging Mercedes at the German Grand Prix could be boosted if a major Renault software upgrade works in final practice. read more »

Mercedes Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton reckons the German Grand Prix could be the toughest race of the season in terms of tyre management, if temperatures remain high. read more »

Kimi Raikkonen says it is too early to know whether his fourth place during practice for the German Grand Prix represents a step forward read more »

Fernando Alonso is confident Ferrari will adapt to running without FRIC [Front and Rear Interconnected] suspension and said he did not feel a huge difference during Friday... read more »

Friday FIA press conference from Hockenheim in Germany with John Booth, Paul Hembery, Federico Gastaldi, Christijan Albers, Toto Wolff and Cyril Abiteboul. read more »

Kimi Raikkonen s Friday practice for the German Grand Prix was affected by a water pump issue, but he says he recovered to enjoy an encouraging day read more »

Daniel Ricciardo has downplayed his pace in Friday practice at the German Grand Prix and said it could well be the closest he and Red Bull get to Mercedes this weekend. read more »

Kimi Raikkonen described as "reasonably positive" his start to the German Grand Prix weekend. read more »

Kimi Raikkonen expressed his satisfaction after recovering from a technical issue during practice for the German Grand Prix to go fourth quickest. Raikkonen, who sits a lowly... read more »

Mercedes chief Toto Wolff has expressed concern over attendance figures at the German GP after Friday Practice took place in front of sparsely-filled grandstands at Hockenheim. read more »

Lewis Hamilton believes that tyre management will be crucial during this weekend's German Grand Prix following high temperatures in Friday's practice sessions.... read more »

German GP: Friday's press conference read more »

Felipe Massa says Williams is keeping an eye on the threat of rain for this Sunday's German Grand Prix at Hockenheim. While the area was bathed in sunshine and... read more »

Felipe Massa says he will take into account the race day rain threat when it comes to setting up his car for the remainder of the German Grand Prix weekend. read more »