Charles Leclerc will start sixth today and regrets that he couldn't do more in qualifying...
Charles Leclerc: "Unfortunately, this weekend we have serious problems and we're on the back foot. Given the circumstances, sixth and seventh on the grid aren't the worst result. But that's not enough. Today we'll try to do better. The car has good race pace, but we need a good start and to stick to the right strategy to get closer to the podium. It's difficult to overtake on this track, but I'll do everything I can."
Charles Leclerc: "Unfortunately, this weekend we have serious problems and we're on the back foot. Given the circumstances, sixth and seventh on the grid aren't the worst result. But that's not enough. Today we'll try to do better. The car has good race pace, but we need a good start and to stick to the right strategy to get closer to the podium. It's difficult to overtake on this track, but I'll do everything I can."
Piastri 'takes Norris' pole' at Zandvoort.
"Those are the team orders - go and race."
Oscar Piastri maintained his composure at Zandvoort, claiming pole position from his McLaren teammate Lando Norris. The Australian championship leader had been slightly trailing Norris throughout the weekend but found the necessary speed at the crucial moment. "That was the definition of peaking at the right time," Piastri said with a smile. "I felt pretty good all weekend, but there were just a couple of corners where I couldn’t improve my pace."
Germany’s Auto Motor und Sport put it succinctly: "Piastri takes Norris’ pole." The championship leader once again showcased how formidable he can be when it counts.
Spanish commentator Antonio Lobato expressed concerns about Norris’ body language, suggesting it reflects a sense of fragility.
"Those are the team orders - go and race."
Oscar Piastri maintained his composure at Zandvoort, claiming pole position from his McLaren teammate Lando Norris. The Australian championship leader had been slightly trailing Norris throughout the weekend but found the necessary speed at the crucial moment. "That was the definition of peaking at the right time," Piastri said with a smile. "I felt pretty good all weekend, but there were just a couple of corners where I couldn’t improve my pace."
Germany’s Auto Motor und Sport put it succinctly: "Piastri takes Norris’ pole." The championship leader once again showcased how formidable he can be when it counts.
Spanish commentator Antonio Lobato expressed concerns about Norris’ body language, suggesting it reflects a sense of fragility.
Hadjar excels as the discussion around Red Bull teammates heats up.
"Isack continues to impress us."
The uncertainty within Red Bull about Max Verstappen's teammate for 2026 remains unresolved. The latest outlandish rumour suggesting that Indycar star Alex Palou may be in the running has once again been firmly denied. "We’ve never spoken to him," Dr. Helmut Marko told Sky Deutschland at Zandvoort. "We have our drivers, and he’s not on our radar."
However, Marko's remarks came at a notable moment. On the same day, Isack Hadjar surprised everyone by securing P4 on the Zandvoort grid in his Racing Bulls car, just behind Verstappen, while Yuki Tsunoda found himself in P12. "Isack never ceases to amaze us," Marko commented with a smile. "He encountered power unit issues twice on Friday, but he didn't let that deter him. The Frenchman simply handles challenges like that and performs when it matters.
"Isack continues to impress us."
The uncertainty within Red Bull about Max Verstappen's teammate for 2026 remains unresolved. The latest outlandish rumour suggesting that Indycar star Alex Palou may be in the running has once again been firmly denied. "We’ve never spoken to him," Dr. Helmut Marko told Sky Deutschland at Zandvoort. "We have our drivers, and he’s not on our radar."
However, Marko's remarks came at a notable moment. On the same day, Isack Hadjar surprised everyone by securing P4 on the Zandvoort grid in his Racing Bulls car, just behind Verstappen, while Yuki Tsunoda found himself in P12. "Isack never ceases to amaze us," Marko commented with a smile. "He encountered power unit issues twice on Friday, but he didn't let that deter him. The Frenchman simply handles challenges like that and performs when it matters.
Marko attributes Aston's resurgence to Newey's contributions.
"At Spa, they finished either last or second to last."
Fernando Alonso's quick bursts of speed at Zandvoort have reignited discussions regarding Aston Martin's rapid improvement. Red Bull advisor Dr. Helmut Marko indicated that the team might finally be benefitting from Adrian Newey's arrival earlier this year, which could also shed light on Red Bull's own challenges. "I’m not certain," he told Sky Deutschland, "but Newey is always an advantage. The progress they’ve made is significant. At Spa, they were at the bottom of the standings, and now they’re consistently earning points. I’m convinced that there’s someone there who has made a difference."
In practice, Alonso even seemed like the closest competitor to McLaren for the Dutch GP, but he ultimately qualified in P10.
"At Spa, they finished either last or second to last."
Fernando Alonso's quick bursts of speed at Zandvoort have reignited discussions regarding Aston Martin's rapid improvement. Red Bull advisor Dr. Helmut Marko indicated that the team might finally be benefitting from Adrian Newey's arrival earlier this year, which could also shed light on Red Bull's own challenges. "I’m not certain," he told Sky Deutschland, "but Newey is always an advantage. The progress they’ve made is significant. At Spa, they were at the bottom of the standings, and now they’re consistently earning points. I’m convinced that there’s someone there who has made a difference."
In practice, Alonso even seemed like the closest competitor to McLaren for the Dutch GP, but he ultimately qualified in P10.
'Real Hamilton' beginning to resurface once more - Capelli
"Hamilton’s start indicates his desire to push boundaries"
Lewis Hamilton returned from the summer break with a commitment to relax and enjoy the experience, but Ferrari continues to face challenges. The seven-time champion had called himself "useless" prior to the break but appeared more optimistic at Zandvoort, despite qualifying in P7, just behind teammate Charles Leclerc, who referred to his own performance as "terrible."
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff, who collaborated with Hamilton during his peak years, believes that the 40-year-old Briton's self-criticism is not a new phenomenon. "He hasn’t lost his speed. When he has a functioning car, he goes quickly, as seen in Shanghai," he explained to Sky Italia. "That’s not the case today. In Hungary, he reacted similarly - he’s very emotional in these situations and starts to doubt himself.
"Hamilton’s start indicates his desire to push boundaries"
Lewis Hamilton returned from the summer break with a commitment to relax and enjoy the experience, but Ferrari continues to face challenges. The seven-time champion had called himself "useless" prior to the break but appeared more optimistic at Zandvoort, despite qualifying in P7, just behind teammate Charles Leclerc, who referred to his own performance as "terrible."
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff, who collaborated with Hamilton during his peak years, believes that the 40-year-old Briton's self-criticism is not a new phenomenon. "He hasn’t lost his speed. When he has a functioning car, he goes quickly, as seen in Shanghai," he explained to Sky Italia. "That’s not the case today. In Hungary, he reacted similarly - he’s very emotional in these situations and starts to doubt himself.
Don't anticipate seeing Cadillac's F1 car livery this year.
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The bosses of the Cadillac Formula 1 Team recently put an end to ongoing speculation by announcing that Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas will be their inaugural drivers starting in 2026. Additionally, Graeme Lowdon has been named the first team principal, and the team will utilize Ferrari power units for at least its initial seasons. However, details about the livery will take a bit longer to reveal.
In a discussion with The Drive, Cadillac F1 Team CEO Dan Towriss indicated that the “complete picture” is unlikely to be unveiled until 2026.
“It’s probably going to be early February before we can show you a preview of the final design of the car,” Towriss shared.
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The bosses of the Cadillac Formula 1 Team recently put an end to ongoing speculation by announcing that Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas will be their inaugural drivers starting in 2026. Additionally, Graeme Lowdon has been named the first team principal, and the team will utilize Ferrari power units for at least its initial seasons. However, details about the livery will take a bit longer to reveal.
In a discussion with The Drive, Cadillac F1 Team CEO Dan Towriss indicated that the “complete picture” is unlikely to be unveiled until 2026.
“It’s probably going to be early February before we can show you a preview of the final design of the car,” Towriss shared.
The Dutch Grand Prix ended for Lewis Hamilton on lap 23 when he failed to keep the car on the racing line through Turn 3 — one of Zandvoort’s famous bankings — and hit the barrier.
The seven-time world champion can’t exactly explain why it happened.
“When I climbed up to the top edge of the track in Turn 3, the rear of the car suddenly stepped out and I couldn’t correct it,” Lewis admitted in an interview with Sky Sports. “The car was behaving a bit unstable overall, although I think we made some progress this weekend.
My pace was fairly good, I was catching the cars in front of me, and now I find myself in a very unfamiliar situation because I retired from the race at such an early stage. Of course that’s bad, but there’s nothing you can do…”
The seven-time world champion can’t exactly explain why it happened.
“When I climbed up to the top edge of the track in Turn 3, the rear of the car suddenly stepped out and I couldn’t correct it,” Lewis admitted in an interview with Sky Sports. “The car was behaving a bit unstable overall, although I think we made some progress this weekend.
My pace was fairly good, I was catching the cars in front of me, and now I find myself in a very unfamiliar situation because I retired from the race at such an early stage. Of course that’s bad, but there’s nothing you can do…”
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Thanks to third place in Zandvoort, Isaac Hadjar became the 219th driver in Formula 1 history to reach the podium. The result moved the Racing Bulls driver up to tenth in the drivers' standings, and the team up to seventh in the Constructors' Championship.
His teammate Liam Lawson suffered a puncture during the race after his car was hit by Carlos Sainz, and finished twelfth.
Isaac Hadjar (3rd): "The result feels a bit unreal. The biggest surprise for me was that I held fourth place throughout the race. We took advantage of Lando Norris's retirement, but we didn't make a single mistake during the race.
The car was like it was on rails all weekend, and I'm very happy that I was able to get the maximum out of it, avoid mistakes and finish on the podium. I'm very happy for the team.
I've dreamed of standing on the podium since I was a child. The first podium is only the first step. I hope even greater success awaits me ahead."
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His teammate Liam Lawson suffered a puncture during the race after his car was hit by Carlos Sainz, and finished twelfth.
Isaac Hadjar (3rd): "The result feels a bit unreal. The biggest surprise for me was that I held fourth place throughout the race. We took advantage of Lando Norris's retirement, but we didn't make a single mistake during the race.
The car was like it was on rails all weekend, and I'm very happy that I was able to get the maximum out of it, avoid mistakes and finish on the podium. I'm very happy for the team.
I've dreamed of standing on the podium since I was a child. The first podium is only the first step. I hope even greater success awaits me ahead."
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Max Verstappen finished second in Zandvoort and is pleased with the result...
Max Verstappen: "It wasn't easy. At the start I did everything I could to make up places. In the second corner the car snapped sideways, but I was able to keep control, and after that it was just a matter of getting to the finish. Unfortunately, we didn't have enough pace to fight McLaren. We were a bit lucky that one of their drivers retired. Overall, a podium in Zandvoort is a great result. I think second place can truly be considered a very good achievement."
Max Verstappen: "It wasn't easy. At the start I did everything I could to make up places. In the second corner the car snapped sideways, but I was able to keep control, and after that it was just a matter of getting to the finish. Unfortunately, we didn't have enough pace to fight McLaren. We were a bit lucky that one of their drivers retired. Overall, a podium in Zandvoort is a great result. I think second place can truly be considered a very good achievement."
Oscar Piastri: We were outstanding in every situation.
Oscar Piastri won the Dutch Grand Prix, claiming his seventh victory of the season, but McLaren’s joy was overshadowed by Lando Norris’s retirement…
Oscar Piastri (1st): “Of course I'm happy! I was able to control the race when it was necessary, although it's a shame that shortly before the finish Lando retired from the race. But I could set the pace, and the race played out somewhat differently compared to last year. I'm very happy for the team and pleased with how we performed this weekend.
That said, I can't say we took any special measures — we just tried to make improvements wherever possible. At the start of the weekend it seemed like it would be difficult, but in qualifying we managed to pull everything together, and today I was also happy with my pace.
Oscar Piastri won the Dutch Grand Prix, claiming his seventh victory of the season, but McLaren’s joy was overshadowed by Lando Norris’s retirement…
Oscar Piastri (1st): “Of course I'm happy! I was able to control the race when it was necessary, although it's a shame that shortly before the finish Lando retired from the race. But I could set the pace, and the race played out somewhat differently compared to last year. I'm very happy for the team and pleased with how we performed this weekend.
That said, I can't say we took any special measures — we just tried to make improvements wherever possible. At the start of the weekend it seemed like it would be difficult, but in qualifying we managed to pull everything together, and today I was also happy with my pace.
Charles Leclerc: Kimi underestimated the situation
The Dutch Grand Prix ended with Ferrari's first double retirement of the season. Lewis Hamilton crashed his car in turn three, and Kimi Antonelli sent Charles Leclerc into the wall exiting that same turn. The race was over for the Monegasque, while the Mercedes driver received a 10-second penalty.
Charles Leclerc (retired): "Everyone saw what happened during the incident with Kimi. On tracks like this mistakes happen because you have to be aggressive to make an overtake. That's exactly how I acted in the fight with George Russell, and Kimi was trying to act in exactly the same way in his fight with me. I think he misjudged the situation and ruined my race. It's a shame, but these things happen.
I don't know whether the incident could have been avoided if I hadn't gone for that pit stop.
The Dutch Grand Prix ended with Ferrari's first double retirement of the season. Lewis Hamilton crashed his car in turn three, and Kimi Antonelli sent Charles Leclerc into the wall exiting that same turn. The race was over for the Monegasque, while the Mercedes driver received a 10-second penalty.
Charles Leclerc (retired): "Everyone saw what happened during the incident with Kimi. On tracks like this mistakes happen because you have to be aggressive to make an overtake. That's exactly how I acted in the fight with George Russell, and Kimi was trying to act in exactly the same way in his fight with me. I think he misjudged the situation and ruined my race. It's a shame, but these things happen.
I don't know whether the incident could have been avoided if I hadn't gone for that pit stop.
After the finish of the Dutch Grand Prix, which ended with a victory for Oscar Piastri, McLaren's management experienced mixed emotions, because the team's second car failed to make it to the finish.
Andrea Stella: "I suppose today we saw both sides of motorsport. We felt joy and satisfaction, because it's another McLaren victory, and Oscar achieved a deserved success — this weekend he was very composed and confident.
On the other hand, we are disappointed by Lando Norris's retirement. He was fighting for the win, and today McLaren had every chance of another 1–2, that's for sure. We felt both joy and pain at the same time, but that's racing.
We have not yet determined the cause of the retirement, so it would be wrong to speculate whether it was related to a chassis or engine failure. We are one team, and whose area of responsibility it is makes no difference to us. We will analyze everything, identify the causes, eliminate them and continue to fight."
Andrea Stella: "I suppose today we saw both sides of motorsport. We felt joy and satisfaction, because it's another McLaren victory, and Oscar achieved a deserved success — this weekend he was very composed and confident.
On the other hand, we are disappointed by Lando Norris's retirement. He was fighting for the win, and today McLaren had every chance of another 1–2, that's for sure. We felt both joy and pain at the same time, but that's racing.
We have not yet determined the cause of the retirement, so it would be wrong to speculate whether it was related to a chassis or engine failure. We are one team, and whose area of responsibility it is makes no difference to us. We will analyze everything, identify the causes, eliminate them and continue to fight."
Marco: I used to call Hadjar "Little Prost".
Isack Hadjar reached the podium at Zandvoort for the first time in his career. Red Bull motorsport advisor Helmut Marko highly praised the Racing Bulls driver’s performance, comparing him to another French driver — four-time world champion Alain Prost.
Helmut Marko: "Isack, of course, got lucky because of Lando Norris’s retirement. The McLaren drivers were a second quicker, but he battled Charles Leclerc, battled George Russell, kept his composure and made no mistakes. Even fourth place would have been a big achievement, but the podium was an even bigger surprise. Of course, he deserved it.
We chose Hadjar because we knew there was something special in him. I used to call him the little Prost, the new Prost. People laughed at my words, but now he is delivering results, and that’s impressive.
Isack Hadjar reached the podium at Zandvoort for the first time in his career. Red Bull motorsport advisor Helmut Marko highly praised the Racing Bulls driver’s performance, comparing him to another French driver — four-time world champion Alain Prost.
Helmut Marko: "Isack, of course, got lucky because of Lando Norris’s retirement. The McLaren drivers were a second quicker, but he battled Charles Leclerc, battled George Russell, kept his composure and made no mistakes. Even fourth place would have been a big achievement, but the podium was an even bigger surprise. Of course, he deserved it.
We chose Hadjar because we knew there was something special in him. I used to call him the little Prost, the new Prost. People laughed at my words, but now he is delivering results, and that’s impressive.
Alex Albon: A perfect race!
After an unsuccessful qualifying Alex Albon started 15th but finished the race fifth, equaling his and the team's best result of the season…
Alex Albon (5th): "Perfect race! I had a good start, and then there were a few crashes that helped us. I don't know why the race was so chaotic for some drivers; we ran it calmly, without making mistakes. It would have been difficult to make up ground through strategy, but a good start allowed me to move up to 10th on the first lap and fight for points to the end. I'm glad I scored a lot of points; they are very important for us in the championship, especially considering Isaac finished third."
Carlos Sainz (13th): "I had a good weekend and I'm upset that an unfortunate incident ruined my race and cost the team points. I was on the outside line and was pressuring Liam, but I wasn't doing anything out of the ordinary. I don't understand what I was penalized for.
After an unsuccessful qualifying Alex Albon started 15th but finished the race fifth, equaling his and the team's best result of the season…
Alex Albon (5th): "Perfect race! I had a good start, and then there were a few crashes that helped us. I don't know why the race was so chaotic for some drivers; we ran it calmly, without making mistakes. It would have been difficult to make up ground through strategy, but a good start allowed me to move up to 10th on the first lap and fight for points to the end. I'm glad I scored a lot of points; they are very important for us in the championship, especially considering Isaac finished third."
Carlos Sainz (13th): "I had a good weekend and I'm upset that an unfortunate incident ruined my race and cost the team points. I was on the outside line and was pressuring Liam, but I wasn't doing anything out of the ordinary. I don't understand what I was penalized for.
Nico Hülkenberg: The team missed opportunities in the race
Sauber’s drivers had hoped to fight for points in Zandvoort, but Nico Hülkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto finished fourteenth and fifteenth. The team dropped to eighth in the Constructors’ Championship, being overtaken by Racing Bulls.
Nico Hülkenberg (14th): “Today we definitely missed opportunities. We need to analyze everything in detail, but a lot happened on track, and the safety car periods worked against us. Rivals got the chance to make a ‘free’ pit stop, while we fell back, which made the race even harder. I got stuck in traffic, which made it virtually impossible to achieve more.
It’s frustrating, especially when our closest rivals are scoring points. Given how tight the battle in the Constructors’ Championship is, this result doesn’t help morale.
Setbacks are part of the sport.
Sauber’s drivers had hoped to fight for points in Zandvoort, but Nico Hülkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto finished fourteenth and fifteenth. The team dropped to eighth in the Constructors’ Championship, being overtaken by Racing Bulls.
Nico Hülkenberg (14th): “Today we definitely missed opportunities. We need to analyze everything in detail, but a lot happened on track, and the safety car periods worked against us. Rivals got the chance to make a ‘free’ pit stop, while we fell back, which made the race even harder. I got stuck in traffic, which made it virtually impossible to achieve more.
It’s frustrating, especially when our closest rivals are scoring points. Given how tight the battle in the Constructors’ Championship is, this result doesn’t help morale.
Setbacks are part of the sport.
Briatore: We were forced to take risks.
The Alpine F1 team did not score points in Zandvoort, but Franco Colapinto fell just short — he finished the race 11th…
Flavio Briatore, team principal: "It is obvious that today we missed the opportunity to score points. Having started the race outside the top ten, we were forced to take risks to increase our chances. Franco drove the race very well; it's probably his best race of the season so far. It was difficult for Pierre to hold off cars on fresher tyres. Both drivers did everything they could. We worked as a team, swapping the drivers' positions so that each of them had a chance to attack rivals. We will continue in every race to strive for the best possible result for us."
Franco Colapinto (11th): "Today we were very close to scoring points. In a race like this you have to be alert and take every chance.
The Alpine F1 team did not score points in Zandvoort, but Franco Colapinto fell just short — he finished the race 11th…
Flavio Briatore, team principal: "It is obvious that today we missed the opportunity to score points. Having started the race outside the top ten, we were forced to take risks to increase our chances. Franco drove the race very well; it's probably his best race of the season so far. It was difficult for Pierre to hold off cars on fresher tyres. Both drivers did everything they could. We worked as a team, swapping the drivers' positions so that each of them had a chance to attack rivals. We will continue in every race to strive for the best possible result for us."
Franco Colapinto (11th): "Today we were very close to scoring points. In a race like this you have to be alert and take every chance.
Izola: The race kept everyone in suspense until the very finish.
Pirelli’s Head of Motorsport Mario Isola summed up the Dutch Grand Prix, which marked the five-hundredth race for the Italian tyre maker in Formula 1.
Mario Isola: “Despite the initial forecasts, the Dutch Grand Prix kept everyone on edge until the finish due to numerous retirements and safety‑car periods. Oscar Piastri won not only thanks to a very good car but also because he acted perfectly in the critical moments of the race, especially during the three restarts.
When it comes to the tyres, a positive outcome of the weekend was that, despite us bringing softer compounds than last year, all three proved competitive in the race. This is evident from the distance covered on each compound.
The Hard tyres did the bulk of the work, providing a good level of performance over long stints.
Pirelli’s Head of Motorsport Mario Isola summed up the Dutch Grand Prix, which marked the five-hundredth race for the Italian tyre maker in Formula 1.
Mario Isola: “Despite the initial forecasts, the Dutch Grand Prix kept everyone on edge until the finish due to numerous retirements and safety‑car periods. Oscar Piastri won not only thanks to a very good car but also because he acted perfectly in the critical moments of the race, especially during the three restarts.
When it comes to the tyres, a positive outcome of the weekend was that, despite us bringing softer compounds than last year, all three proved competitive in the race. This is evident from the distance covered on each compound.
The Hard tyres did the bulk of the work, providing a good level of performance over long stints.
Oliver Berman: I was just lucky today.
In Zandvoort, Haas F1 drivers finished in the top ten with both cars, scoring nine points — the team's best result since the March race in China…
Oliver Bearman (6th): "I didn't expect this result, today I was just lucky. Sometimes you have to be in the right place at the right time.
We chose the right strategy, the car was quick, the team did a great job. I had to start from the pit lane, but I'm glad I could score points alongside Esteban. The team is doing everything possible. We're making progress step by step. There's still room to improve, but we're on the right track."
Esteban Ocon (10th): "It's very important for the team to score points with both cars. I was a bit unlucky with the second safety car restart — I lost three or four positions because of it, but overall I'm very satisfied and happy for Oliver.
In Zandvoort, Haas F1 drivers finished in the top ten with both cars, scoring nine points — the team's best result since the March race in China…
Oliver Bearman (6th): "I didn't expect this result, today I was just lucky. Sometimes you have to be in the right place at the right time.
We chose the right strategy, the car was quick, the team did a great job. I had to start from the pit lane, but I'm glad I could score points alongside Esteban. The team is doing everything possible. We're making progress step by step. There's still room to improve, but we're on the right track."
Esteban Ocon (10th): "It's very important for the team to score points with both cars. I was a bit unlucky with the second safety car restart — I lost three or four positions because of it, but overall I'm very satisfied and happy for Oliver.
Alonso: Eighth place is great, although it wasn't that simple.
At Zandvoort both Aston Martin cars finished in the top ten, although Lance Stroll started way back in 19th position. But the team acted correctly in choosing the strategy, and the drivers managed to overtake rivals, despite the fact that overtaking on the Dutch circuit is extremely difficult. And yet Fernando Alonso believes that with a more favorable turn of events they could have achieved more.
Fernando Alonso (8th): "In today's race our car was capable of a decent pace, and we finished in the top ten. 8th place is an excellent result, although it wasn't that simple. The safety car came out at an unfortunate moment for us, and we couldn't take advantage of that situation. It felt like I could have been much faster than some of the cars that finished ahead of us, for example faster than the Haas.
At Zandvoort both Aston Martin cars finished in the top ten, although Lance Stroll started way back in 19th position. But the team acted correctly in choosing the strategy, and the drivers managed to overtake rivals, despite the fact that overtaking on the Dutch circuit is extremely difficult. And yet Fernando Alonso believes that with a more favorable turn of events they could have achieved more.
Fernando Alonso (8th): "In today's race our car was capable of a decent pace, and we finished in the top ten. 8th place is an excellent result, although it wasn't that simple. The safety car came out at an unfortunate moment for us, and we couldn't take advantage of that situation. It felt like I could have been much faster than some of the cars that finished ahead of us, for example faster than the Haas.