McLaren driver Oscar Piastri secured his ninth profession victory at Sunday’s Dutch Grand Prix to increase his championship lead from his team-mate Lando Norris. F1Technical’s senior author Balazs Szabo delivers drivers’ response from the Zandvoort race.
Oscar Piastri, 1st
“I am actually happy to come back away with the win. I felt in management all through the race and was capable of push and save the place I wanted to. Nonetheless, it was extremely unlucky for Lando as you by no means wish to see your teammate DNF, or acquire factors in that method.
“I’m very happy with the job we have achieved and all the work to make sure we may maximise all the pieces round right here, bettering in all places. Thanks to the group for his or her work. We have nonetheless obtained a protracted method to go.”
Lando Norris, DNF
“It is a disgrace to have ended the race like that at present, however it was out of my management and there is nothing I may have achieved otherwise. I used to be having a great race till that time.
To have been that near the automotive forward all through the race is not straightforward at Zandvoort, so I am happy with my efficiency. My focus switches straight to Monza. Congrats to Oscar and the group on the win, and congratulations to Isack [Hadjar] on his first podium.”
Max Verstappen, 2nd
“For me at present, the spotlight of the race was the primary half once I was attempting to get a spot and overtake. It was good to initially get the overtake however after Lando handed me once more, I knew we needed to handle our tyres and our tempo for the remainder of the race and preserve everybody behind.
“The automotive did snap a bit on the primary lap and I felt like I used to be doing a little bit of drifting as there was lots of sand on flip two. Qualifying was an enormous step ahead for us, however at present it was a bit harder as we had been struggling on the lengthy runs and it was extra of a combat behind me. We obtained fortunate with P2 as we couldn’t match the tempo of the McLarens within the race and had been fighting the tyre behaviour and grip within the low pace.
“Regardless of this, I’m very joyful for Isack to get his first podium: he had a improbable weekend and good lap instances and coming in as a rookie is at all times laborious and he has achieved very well.”
Yuki Tsunoda, ninth
“It was a loopy race, I had an enormous difficulty within the final stint the place I misplaced energy within the automotive. It was a tough race to handle, the protection vehicles occurred at horrible instances for me after which we had the problem, so it was a difficult race. I stayed targeted and simply tried to adapt with the problem and attempt to get into the factors which we did. Finally I am pleased with P9 and it is good to be again into the factors which supplies me confidence.
“The final three races the Workforce have given me loads to extend efficiency within the automotive and it is a step in the precise course. Additionally, an enormous congratulations to Isack and his group as I do know what this consequence means to them.”
Isack Hadjar, third
“That is what I’ve at all times dreamed of, and it feels unimaginable, I’m completely over the moon. The group has labored so laborious to get us right here at present, and I couldn’t be prouder. I didn’t count on at present’s consequence, however attaining one among my desires makes it much more particular. It was a tricky race bodily, particularly after the break.
“I had a difficult begin, however we did this on pure tempo and advantage. I knew I needed to nail the ultimate security automotive restart, so I defended as laborious as I may and introduced it dwelling. The battles had been intense, particularly within the opening laps, with the strain from different vehicles, however we held robust.
“There are such a lot of folks to thank, from my household to the Purple Bull household. I hope we will carry this momentum into subsequent week and preserve scoring factors.”
Liam Lawson, twelfth
“I am tremendous joyful for the group. Isack drove an amazing race and to be on the rostrum is phenomenal. The group have been working very laborious and it is so effectively deserved. As for my race, I am actually upset that the incident befell.
“The stewards resolution echoes the rule ebook and sadly Carlos wasn’t forward of me on the apex and the contact ruined each of our races. That being stated, the rostrum consequence exhibits the potential of the automotive, which could be very constructive as we head to Monza subsequent weekend.”
George Russell, 4th
“Right now was a tricky race for us. After the contact with Charles (Leclerc), I picked up lots of ground harm. The chicane just isn’t a spot you see many individuals overtake as a result of the racing line naturally takes you in direction of the apex and the gravel.
“It was an optimistic transfer, and the contact successfully introduced my race by way of combating for the rostrum to the end. I used to be dropping near half-a-second a lap after that so to complete P4 was most likely higher than anticipated.
“With all that stated, we didn’t have the strongest efficiency this weekend and a podium would have been unlikely. Isack (Hadjar) ran an amazing race, and he fully deserves this podium. P4 just isn’t the place we wish to be, however we may be joyful that we gained factors on Ferrari within the Constructors’ Championship. Onwards to Monza.”
Kimi Antonelli, sixteenth
“The result of at present’s race was such a disgrace. Our tempo was actually robust, and I used to be feeling nice within the automotive. Regardless of beginning P11, I’d gained a number of positions and was looking forward to see if we may get ourselves into the combat for the rostrum. We definitely would have achieved a great consequence if it weren’t for the incident with Leclerc.
“As we closed on Charles, we noticed a chance to strive the undercut. We gained time by doing so and we emerged nearly collectively on observe. I attempted to maintain it tight into Flip 3 as he got here out however sadly, regardless that the oversteer from my aspect was not that huge, I couldn’t keep away from contact as he was coming down the banking. Sorry to Charles and Ferrari because it by no means feels good to take somebody out and finish their race like this.
“I’m now wanting ahead to Monza, my second dwelling race. Single lap work is my precedence as clearly beginning on the entrance for every Grand Prix could be extra helpful for us. The constructive we will take from Zandvoort is that our tempo was robust so we’ll proceed to work laborious and I’m positive the outcomes will come quickly.”
Charles Leclerc, DNF
“Right now hurts. It was a tough weekend all alongside, and it ended within the worst method. When it comes to tempo, we had been fairly robust, which was a constructive flip of occasions, and it was good to realize some positions.
“Heading to Monza now, which is a particular place for me and the entire group. I don’t suppose we’re in the identical place as final 12 months, however we’ll give it all the pieces to get well and make it an amazing weekend for all our tifosi at dwelling.”
Lewis Hamilton, DNF
“I felt snug within the automotive and the tempo was encouraging, however sadly I misplaced the rear underneath braking into Flip 3. It was a sudden snap and with the damp patch on the paint exterior, I couldn’t keep away from the wall.
“Whereas it’s disappointing, there are lots of positives to take from the weekend and the group has labored actually laborious all through. I wish to apologise to everybody within the group and to the tifosi, each right here on the observe and at dwelling — we had hoped to convey dwelling extra factors at present.”
Alex Albon, fifth
“I believe at present was an ideal race. We had a very robust begin after which there was lots of crashes that helped us. I do not know why there was a lot chaos, however we stored it clear and had a great race. We had been hoping for rain, and by way of race technique it did not appear like it was going to be a enjoyable race in any respect, however I believe we made it for ourselves with that robust begin.
“By being P10 by Lap 1, it put us in competition for the remainder of the race. We stored it on observe and picked up the items of what went on round us and obtained that P5. I am joyful to get some good factors particularly as a result of with Isack ending P3, it will be significant for the championship.”
Carlos Sainz, thirteenth
“It’s powerful coming again after the summer time break to a different race like this. I’ve been on kind all weekend so to be concerned in such an incident, that finally ruined my race and price factors for the group is extremely irritating. I used to be on the skin attempting to place Liam off-line for the upcoming corners, however there was loads of house and I didn’t do something unusual.
“The penalty, so far as I’m involved, is inexplicable. We’ll assessment it with the stewards to grasp how this resolution was reached. Monza is across the nook, so we’ll regroup, preserve targeted and preserve pushing.”
Esteban Ocon, tenth
“It’s very constructive as a group to get double factors. I obtained a bit unfortunate with the second security automotive and perhaps misplaced three or 4 positions however general, it’s very satisfying and effectively achieved to Ollie, it’s massive for us.
“We helped ourselves out throughout the race, we labored collectively as a group as I gave him DRS and we stored pushing ahead collectively. Nicely achieved additionally to Isack (Hadjar), a fellow Frenchman, for getting his first podium, it’s a day he’ll always remember.”
Oliver Bearman, sixth
“I wasn’t anticipating this, and we undoubtedly obtained fortunate at present for positive. Generally you should be in the precise place on the proper time, and good calls had been made on technique, the automotive was fast, and the group did an amazing job.
“We had been a bit unfortunate as we needed to begin from the pit lane, however it’s good to be again within the factors with Esteban as effectively. The group is working extremely laborious, we’re getting there step-by-step, and we nonetheless have issues to work on, however we’re on the precise path.”
Fernando Alonso, eighth
“I believe the automotive had some good tempo within the race at present and we completed within the factors. We had been unfortunate with the timing of the Security Vehicles within the race and we had been unable to capitalise.
“We had some battles on the finish after the second cease, and I felt quicker than a few of the vehicles that completed forward of us. It was an entertaining race for the followers and let’s examine if we will have some good motion in Monza subsequent week.”
Lance Stroll, seventh
“It was a really eventful race at present with a lot of alternatives and we’re joyful we had been capable of end with each vehicles within the factors. We managed to make up lots of positions early on within the race with the precise technique calls and an early pit cease after the primary stint.
t felt nice to bounce again within the race after a irritating weekend ranging from P19 and after the group labored so laborious to rebuild the automotive on Friday and Saturday. We go once more subsequent week in Monza, I am wanting ahead to go racing there once more.”
Pierre Gasly, seventeenth
“In the long run, a really difficult race on many fronts and one the place now we have simply missed out on scoring factors as a group. We took a little bit of a bet on the finish to maintain observe place on used Laborious tyres and I attempted to combat as laborious as I may with what I had. It simply didn’t work out even when we battled very laborious. So, combined emotions and generally this stuff work out, generally they don’t.
“We are going to be taught and transfer forwards and simply attempt to preserve placing ourselves in these positions to compete for factors. There have been some good battles and it’s at all times extra pleasurable when racing is like this. Sometimes, we lack tempo, we’re nonetheless attempting to enhance all the pieces now we have and we go once more in Monza subsequent weekend. It’s a place with particular recollections for me.”
Franco Colapinto, eleventh
“We had been very near securing some factors as a group at present. It was a race the place we needed to be alert and able to seize any alternative. It was a enjoyable race, one the place I felt I drove effectively and, on the flag, my greatest end of the season. As a group there are some elements of the race we’ll assess to see what we may have achieved higher.
“We made a name on the finish to pit for Softs throughout the last Security Automobile to attempt to assault vehicles forward in direction of the factors. We had been very shut however simply quick on the finish. There are various positives to take from the weekend. We had an improved efficiency in Qualifying, I really feel extra issues on my aspect are coming collectively and I sit up for returning to Monza subsequent weekend; the venue of my Components 1 debut final 12 months.”
Nico Hulkenberg, 14th
“There’s undoubtedly a sense of missed alternative at present. We have to assessment all the pieces intimately, however loads was occurring on the market, and the timing of the 2 Security Vehicles actually didn’t play into our palms. It gave others a free cease and pushed us additional again, which made an already tough race much more tough. From there, we had been caught in visitors and making progress was nearly unattainable.
“It’s irritating, particularly once you see what a few of our direct rivals managed to extract from the race. That clearly doesn’t assist the temper, given how tight the Constructors’ combat is in the intervening time.
“Nonetheless, setbacks are a part of the game. It’s not the consequence we wished, however we’ll analyse all the pieces, reset, and go once more in just some days in Monza.”
Gabriel Bortoleto, fifteenth
“It has been a moderately irritating race for us. I suffered a difficulty on the clutch in the beginning, which put me straight to the again – one thing we’ll analyse to grasp precisely what occurred. From there, it was at all times going to be a tricky problem, however I really feel we additionally missed a few alternatives: I had some on-track contacts, which triggered harm to my automotive, in addition to being unfortunate with the Security Automobile timing.
“Congratulations to Isack [Hadjar]: it was good to see him on the rostrum. General, it hasn’t been the best of weekends for us, however that’s racing: we’ll assessment and transfer on, already Monza in per week’s time.”
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