Jenson Button says that the progress made by McLaren, rather than their race result, will determine whether they regard this weekend's Monaco Grand Prix as a positive event. Button arrives in Monaco having not scored in three successive races and admits that, while the team is not in a fantastic place, he is confident that progress will soon be made. "We’re not in a fantastic place right now in terms of speed and finishing positions – I was asked what I’d be happy with here […]

Reigning world champion Sebastian Vettel says that Red Bull has never enjoyed the kind of dominance currently being enjoyed by Mercedes. Vettel and Red Bull wrapped up both driver and constructors titles between 2010 and 2013 but the German insists that their dominance never reached the levels of current leaders Mercedes. Mercedes has won every race from pole position in 2014 and has led every single racing lap. "We’ve never been in that kind of position – it’s easy now to look back and say […]

Nico Rosberg says he is focused on this weekend's Monaco Grand Prix, despite having lost the lead of the title race for the first time in 2014. Rosberg won the season opening Australian Grand Prix but team-mate Lewis Hamilton has won the last four events to overturn Rosberg's advantage. Hamilton now leads his Mercedes rival by three points ahead of this weekend's race in Monte Carlo. "I’m not too focused on that," he said. "Of course I would prefer to be ahead than behind but […]

Nico Hulkenberg says that he is confident of continuing his streak of top 10 finishes after discovering aspects of his Force India which compromised his weekend in Spain. Hulkenberg has scored points in every race of 2014 but finished only 10th at the Spanish Grand Prix. The German reckons that Force India is encouraged after discovering issues with the VJM07 at last week's post-race test. "The target is as usual scoring points and I think doing the test after Barcelona we found some stuff on […]

Marcus Ericsson is hopeful that Caterham can put on a better performance at this weekend's Monaco Grand Prix after a difficult start to the 2014 season. Caterham currently props up the Constructors' championship with Ericsson having achieved a best result of 14th in Malaysia. The Swede believes that Caterham can improve in Monte Carlo after encountering their 'worst case scenario' in Spain. "It’s been quite a tough part of the year, obviously we had some issues with the car and the power unit, but I […]

Esteban Gutierrez says that Sauber must put its learning into action and pick up results, starting at this weekend's Monaco Grand Prix. Gutierrez has not scored a point so far this season but the Mexican insists that the team has made progress following last week's two day test in Barcelona. But Gutierrez knows that the Swiss team must reflect this knowledge on-track. "We know things, we made steps but we need to put it into results," he said. "The direction we’re trying to follow is […]

Sergio Perez expects the characteristics of the Monte Carlo street circuit to result in more driver errors at this weekend's event. Formula 1 racers face the streets of the Principality for the first time on Thursday under the sport's new regulations, with reduced downforce, harder tyres and increased torque. The Force India driver reckons that there could be more errors than in previous events. "It will be very interesting to see how we go around here – I think you’re going to see a lot […]

After a very brief respite Formula 1 returns to action this week with one of the most popular and iconic races of the season – the Monaco Grand Prix. The circuit is not only steeped in history but one of the ultimate tests of man and machine as drivers twist and turn their way around the streets of Monte Carlo. Anyone who wins in Monaco deserves their place in the history books. The circuit The circuit has remained similar throughout its lengthy history and its […]

Jenson Button is sure that McLaren will fare better in Monaco as they arrive at the circuit on the back of a string of disappointing races. Button finished the season-opening race in third place but McLaren has failed to score a single point since March due to reliability issues and a lack of downforce. But the Brit, who won in Monaco five years ago, believes that the layout of track should play to the characteristics of the MP4-29. "More than any other 2014 race, I […]

Lotus driver Romain Grosjean says having confidence is key to achieving a strong weekend at the Monaco Grand Prix. Grosjean, who collected Lotus's first points of 2014 in Spain last weekend, has never finished in Monaco after crashing out of the races in 2012 and 2013. The French driver, who regards the race as an 'unofficial French Grand Prix' says the changes made to the cars in 2014 will provide a different approach for the drivers. "It will be a challenge," he said. "There will […]

Seven times world champion Michael Schumacher is in a 'critical condition' in hospital following a skiing accident on Sunday. Schumacher was airlifted to hospital in Grenoble following an accident in the French resort of Meribel. Initial reports early on Sunday afternoon stated that 44-year-old Schumacher suffered a head injury but was conscious following the accident. But his condition deteriorated and late on Sunday evening, Schumacher's management released a statement to German news agency SID saying that he was admitted to hospital and 'has a head […]

Mark Webber says it is the right time for him to retire from Formula 1 as he does not want to remain in the sport if he cannot perform to his maximum. Webber will drive in his last Formula 1 race this weekend before racing for Porsche in the World Endurance Championship next season. "There are certain situations in Formula One that are super rewarding," he said. "Obviously driving the car on the limit at certain venues is still very satisfying, no question about it." […]