Oscar Piastri: “A really, very special occasion. That is the day I dreamed of as a child, and to be standing on the highest step of an F1 podium, with McLaren, is simply unbelievable.
“Whereas it could have been a bit of sophisticated on the finish, I believe we obtained ourselves into a very good place firstly after which we have been in management from there. I need to thank all the group for an incredible effort and for giving us such an excellent automobile. It is a hell of quite a lot of enjoyable racing with McLaren, so I am unable to thank the group sufficient for giving me the chance to be in F1. To now be successful collectively 18 months in is an unbelievable feeling.”
Lando Norris: “A tremendous day for us as a group, and an enormous congratulations to Oscar on his first win. I am so completely happy, it has been an extended journey to get to attaining wins on benefit, and that is precisely what we did in the present day. Oscar had a terrific begin and managed the race from there, so effectively executed to him – it was solely a matter of time earlier than he completed first. I am unable to thank the group sufficient for his or her work and energy to get us right here. Let’s hold pushing and combating for wins every week.”
Andrea Stella, Workforce Principal: “As we speak is an excellent day for the group. To complete first and second is a testomony to the laborious work of each single group member at McLaren, for which I wish to thank them for his or her efforts and contribution to this extremely optimistic outcome.
“The order of the drivers was altered for the ultimate stint to make the most secure name when it comes to tyre life and to guard our P1 and P2 end in case of any issues within the pit stops. Lando giving the place again embodies the values of what it means to be a part of the McLaren Method 1 Workforce and the tradition we instil of being one group and placing the pursuits of the group first.
“We now hold our toes on the bottom, hold constructing and won’t get complacent. There’s nonetheless an extended season forward and we have to proceed to maximise each alternative obtainable to make sure we hold persistently scoring factors and enhancing the automobile. We now look to Belgium for one remaining race earlier than the summer season break.”
