McLaren
Lando Norris, P4
“We leave Silverstone with P3 yesterday and P4 today, two results far better than our realistic pace would suggest. There are some positives to take away, we executed well, had decent reliability today, and made the most of others’ mistakes, which is a big part of racing. Plus, the support from the fans has been amazing all weekend, so I’m proud to come away with a good haul of points.
“We’ll now go away and focus on the areas for improvement before heading to Spa. There’s a lot for us to work on, but we’re committed to improving the package, so our results match our true performance.”
Oscar Piastri, P11
“A tough day. I got sandwiched on the first lap which broke my front wing. Unfortunately, there wasn't much I could have done and it ruined my race. Our pace was a bit stronger today, and the car was better in clean air, but the collision meant we couldn't capitalise on any of it.
“The team are working hard to improve the car, especially around rear grip, so we will keep pushing. We'll debrief and turn our focus to Spa.”
Andrea Stella, Team Principal
“Today’s Grand Prix is a welcome result with good points overall for the team, but we are under no illusions about where we stand. We were the fourth-fastest car out there, and we benefited from the misfortune of others. Therefore, today’s result was a mixed bag for the team. We are pleased to come away with a fourth-place finish for Lando, which is beyond what we felt we deserved on pure pace. The strategy team did an excellent job though with the late stop, and Lando drove well to capitalise on the opportunities that arose during the race.
“Unfortunately, Oscar’s race was ruined on the first lap after being involved in an accident that damaged his front wing, preventing him from scoring any points. The clearest takeaway from this weekend is that we must improve the performance of the car. We have a consistent gap to the front-runners that we need to close if we are to be in contention for podiums and wins, which is our ultimate goal. We have some major upgrades planned for Hungary, and until then, the entire team trackside and at the factory must continue to work hard and maximise every opportunity.”
