Renault is working hard to try and unlock better race pace after failing to convert strong qualifying performances so far this season.Nico Hulkenberg has qualified seventh at each of the last two races but has only managed to finish in the top 10 once this season, coming home ninth at...

Nico Rosberg says his leading time on the morning of day one of the second Formula 1 pre-season test was a result of Mercedes focusing on qualifying performance.The world champion team did not use any tires softer than the medium last week as it focused on gaining mileage and proving...

Felipe Massa is currently driving better than at any other point in his Formula 1 career and is still improving, according to Williams performance chief Rob Smedley. The Brazilian, who made his F1 debut in 2002 with Sauber, finished fifth in the Chinese Grand Prix, one place ahead of teammate...

Ferrari believes there will be a better balance between its Formula 1 qualifying and race performance in 2015 due the major design overhaul for the SF15-T.Comprehensive engine changes have featured in Ferrari's winter efforts, and technical director James Allison believes a big step forward will be that its race form...

Paul di Resta - 12th: "I am pretty satisfied with P12, which puts us in a reasonable position for tomorrow. I'm feeling good in the car, which has worked well all weekend. For tomorrow I'm optimistic that we can be up there with a good chance of picking up some...

Esteban Gutierrez is confident he can build on his breakthrough qualifying performance for Sauber in Singapore last weekend.The 22-year-old reached Q3 for the first time in his career after setting the seventh fastest time in Q2, but was unable to attempt a repeat in the top-10 shootout due to not...

Felipe Massa believes that better consistency rather than speed is the key to him securing his Formula 1 future with Ferrari.The Brazilian had a strong start to the campaign, but has suffered a spate of accidents and incidents in recent events to cast fresh doubts over his place at the...

Pastor Maldonado believes there is no quick fix to Williams' problems, but thinks the recent technical reshuffle does offer a glimmer of hope for the longer-term future.Williams announced earlier this week that Pat Symonds is to join it as its new technical chief as replacement for Mike Coughlan. The move...