Racing Bulls
Isack Hadjar
"This is what I’ve always dreamed of, and it feels incredible, I’m absolutely over the moon. The team has worked so hard to get us here today, and I couldn’t be prouder. I didn’t expect today’s result, but achieving one of my dreams makes it even more special. It was a tough race physically, especially after the break. I had a tricky start, but we did this on pure pace and merit.
"I knew I had to nail the final safety car restart, so I defended as hard as I could and brought it home. The battles were intense, especially in the opening laps, with the pressure from other cars, but we held strong. There are so many people to thank, from my family to the Red Bull family. I hope we can carry this momentum into next week and keep scoring points.”
Liam Lawson
“I'm super happy for the team. Isack drove a great race and to be on the podium is exceptional. The team have been working very hard and it's so well deserved. As for my race, I'm really disappointed that the incident took place. The stewards decision echoes the rule book and unfortunately Carlos wasn't ahead of me at the apex and the contact ruined both of our races. That being said, the podium result shows the potential of the car, which is very positive as we head to Monza next weekend."
Alan Permane, Team Principal
“What an incredible day! Isack drove a faultless race, it was a perfect weekend for him and it was a very well deserved podium. It might have been an inherited 3rd place, however Isack put himself in the strongest position possible to do that, which he did the whole race. He excelled all weekend; after such a great Qualifying it was good to see the pace of the car in the race and he was running at a very comfortable 4th place and had no real threats from behind.
“I feel very sorry for Liam, because without Sainz crashing into him he would have been right up there as well and would have finished P5. Despite this, it has been a strong weekend all round for the team with huge efforts made from everyone in the garage, to Faenza and Milton Keynes; contributing to so much to deliver the exceptional race car we have. Onwards we go to Monza to continue this momentum!”
