Team Talk - Sunday in Spa

Ferrari

Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari SF-21 in the pits as the race is suspended. 29.08.2021. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, Belgian Grand Prix, Spa
Charles Leclerc
"It's a strange end to the weekend, not having had a proper race. Most of all, it's a shame for all the fans who came out to see us race. I'd like to thank everyone who stayed in the grandstands hoping that the conditions will improve. It surely wasn't easy and I have massive respect for every single person who stayed here with us.

"The track conditions weren't that bad in terms of standing water, but in terms of visibility, it was a disaster. I couldn't see anything ahead and it was a good call to make sure we are all safe given the gravity of the rain today.

"Our next race is in the Netherlands in just a few days. A nice challenge, given that we will all have to adjust and try to find the best possible set-up for this new track in the shortest amount of time. I think one of our general weaknesses is the wet, so we will work on improving that over the next few weeks."

Carlos Sainz
"Obviously, it's a great shame that we were unable to put on a bit of a show for the courageous fans who braved the terrible weather to come and watch and for the people at home. Unfortunately, there was nothing we could do, as the visibility was too poor for us to race. For me, it's also a shame because we could've tried to make up some places from my grid position, but safety must always be the priority. Now it's time to turn the page and luckily on Friday we will already be back on track at Zandvoort. Looking forward to my first race there in Formula 1."

Mattia Binotto, Team Principal
"First of all, I'd like to thank all the spectators who stayed to the very end at the track, hoping to see what should have been an uncertain and spectacular race. The Race Director did everything he could to try and get the Grand Prix underway, but conditions were never good enough to do so without jeopardising the safety of the drivers and those working trackside. The final result was thus determined from the starting grid positions, which means we come away with two points finishes.

"Up until yesterday, our weekend had not gone particularly well, but it's a shame that we never got to see how things might have gone in a race where anything could have happened. Now we must concentrate on the next race in Zandvoort, a historic circuit which makes its return to the championship calendar after a very long absence."