All eyes on Spa: Can Piastri and Norris shock the F1 world again?

17:31, 22 Jul

Updated: 20:32, 22 Jul

byNorberto Mujica

McLaren head into the Belgian Grand Prix with confidence high after their sensational 1-2 finish at Silverstone, and both Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri are determined to keep the momentum rolling into the final double-header before the summer break.

Norris focused on keeping momentum after Silverstone GP win

Fresh off his home victory, Lando Norris says all attention is now firmly on Spa and Hungary.

"I’m looking forward to getting back on track in Belgium this weekend. Spa’s always a good one to go to, and the fans there bring a mega atmosphere."

"Winning at Silverstone was an incredible feeling, but my full attention is now on the double-header. I’ve been back at the MTC with the team, working hard and getting ready to go again. We’re motivated and focused on keeping the momentum going."

Piastri excited for legendary Spa-Francorchamps challenge

Oscar Piastri is equally eager to tackle one of F1’s most iconic venues, praising Spa’s fast, flowing nature.

"I’m always very excited to go racing at Spa. It’s a legendary track which feels awesome to drive with so many high-speed sections. It’s one of the highlights on the calendar, for sure."

"We have worked hard during the gap in races and my thanks go to everyone doing such a good job back at MTC."

Stella confident McLaren can fight for more F1 wins

Team principal Andrea Stella believes Spa will provide another chance for McLaren to fight for victory, especially with Sprint points up for grabs.

"After two weeks away from track, we now head to Spa for the final double-header before the summer break. It’s also a Sprint event, so we’re looking forward to competing for more points with both drivers competing for victories.

"After the incredible 1-2 finish at our home race last time out, which meant so much to the team, we head to one of the most historic circuits on the calendar fully energised."

"Spa is an iconic venue and a real challenge for the drivers, so I’m sure it will offer some exciting racing for fans to watch."

McLaren enter Spa leading the Constructors’ Championship at their leisure and are widely expected to take the crown for the second time in the trot, after snatching it from Red Bull in 2024.

On the drivers' standings side, whilst Piastri and Norris are separated by an 8-point hair, with the Australian in the lead, their closest pursuer Max Verstappen trails Piastri by 69 points.