Renault admit they wanted to be "further ahead" at this stage of their full Formula 1 return but are optimistic about forthcoming car upgrades. read more »

Honda is optimistic its latest Formula 1 engine is capable of lasting seven grands prix, which would mark an important step in its bid to produce a title-challenging product read more »

While Ferrari may be battling "random scenarios" with F1's 2019 tyres, Vettel remains hopeful of a strong showing in Monaco this weekend. read more »

Daniel Ricciardo insists he remains "very optimistic" Renault can turn around its fortunes.  read more »

Haas has renewed optimism heading to Barcelona and is pinning its hopes of an improved performance on a "significant" upgrade. read more »

Kimi Raikkonen thinks that Alfa Romeo has a good chance of a welcome haul of points at the Chinese Grand Prix to continue its encouraging start to the 2019 Formula 1 season. read more »

Ross Brawn remains optimistic that Formula 1 drivers will be able to run closely to each other during 2019 after an encouraging start to 2019 with the new aerodynamic regulations. read more »

Ferrari says there is a long list of topics that still need agreeing with Liberty Media over Formula 1's 2021 rules, but it remains optimistic a deal can be reached read more »

McLaren CEO Zak Brown believes it would be "optimistic" to think McLaren can regularly challenge Red Bull in 2019. read more »

F1 technical boss, Ross Brawn, says that the action witnessed in Bahrain at the weekend has left him "optimistic" in terms of the new aero rules introduced for this... read more »

Mercedes believe Ferrari's straight-line speed has made the difference so far at the Bahrain GP - but Lewis Hamilton remains optimistic they can still challenge in Sunday... read more »

Williams driver George Russell is optimistic of improvement at the fallen giants, but conceded that it will be a "long-term process". read more »

As various stakeholders prepare to meet next week to outline F1's future, Toto Wolff feels "optimistic" of a breakthrough being made in establishing the 2021... read more »

Though he expects "fireworks", McLaren boss, Zak Brown insists he is "optimistic" that the teams will accept the proposals for F1 post-2020, but admits his... read more »

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff believes that "momentum" is growing for productive talks between Formula 1 teams, Liberty Media, and the FIA to finally make progress on... read more »

Racing Point's Sergio Perez is "more optimistic than he used to be" over the Mexican Grand Prix's future in Formula 1. read more »

Overall, the qualifying was a good one. The team is optimistic and collaborating well. We will push to bring home the first points of the season tomorrow. read more »

A decision not to go for a second run backfired for Red Bull as Pierre Gasly qualifies a lowly 17th in Australia. read more »

Red Bull's Pierre Gasly says his Q1 elimination was down to an over-optimistic strategy with the team going for a single run. read more »

Ferrari's new management is making Formula 1 sporting chief Ross Brawn more optimistic that a revolution in prize money and budget regulations can be pushed through read more »

Ferrari leave Barcelona on Friday night having proved they had the fastest car over two weeks of pre-season testing. read more »

Max Verstappen remains optimistic despite afternoon mishap. read more »

Helmut Marko says that Ferrari has the fastest car, but that he's "optimistic" for Red Bull. read more »

Williams admit their start to the F1 2019 season has been "horrible" but are optimistic they can make up for lost time at pre-season testing. read more »

Lando Norris spoke of an optimistic mood within McLaren's ranks after making a promising start to F1 pre-season testing.  read more »