New Force India recruit Esteban Ocon believes finishing in the points at every race this year, is a realistic possibility.
Carlos Sainz Jr is conscious of the improvements made by Toro Rosso’s rivals over the winter, and feels they may find it difficult to reach Q3 of qualifying in Australia.
It is believed that vibrations from the Honda engine are behind the electrical failures suffered by the McLaren Honda Formula 1 Team, during the final week of winter testing.
Despite a difficult pre-season test for McLaren Honda, Eric Boullier believes the team are on top of the situation.
Fernando Alonso was disappointed that McLaren were once again unable to complete a full day of running on the final day of testing in Barcelona.
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Jolyon Palmer is confident ahead of the new season, after a strong final day of testing boosted his optimism.
Nico Hulkenberg is buoyed ahead of the new season, after a useful final day of testing in Barcelona on Friday.
Rob Smedley says this season could see the return of a strong Felipe Massa, as his driving style works really well with the 2017 cars.
Felipe Massa completed his final day of testing on Thursday, and is now eagerly anticipating the first race of the 2017 F1 season in Australia.
Lance Stroll completed a solid day’s running on day three of the second test in Barcelona, and is pleased with his progress so far.
Jolyon Palmer endured a disrupted day of testing at the Circuit de Catalunya-Barcelona On Thursday, and did not feel comfortable in the RS17.
Sauber F1 Team drivers Marcus Ericsson and Pascal Wehrlein completed another productive day of testing at the Circuit de Catalunya-Barcelona on Thursday.
Max Verstappen has secured continued support from current sponsor Exact, until the end of 2019.
Sebastian Vettel set some blistering lap times in the SF70-H this morning, but still maintains Mercedes are the team to beat.
Sergio Perez hopes the problems Force India have encountered during pre-season testing, can be rectified ahead of the new season.
Max Verstappen is confident Renault have their engine issues under control, despite a number of problems hitting the Red Bull squad during testing.
