Maknish: The stage in Spa is an opportunity to consolidate progress.

      At the last stage in Silverstone, the Audi team earned points after a long break – and hopes to build on that success in Spa…

      Alan McNish, Racing Director: “The race in Silverstone was a positive step forward for us. We are consistently fighting at the forefront of the midfield teams, and returning to points after several unsuccessful races was a well-deserved reward for this work.

      The results from the weekend in Silverstone are encouraging: we are moving in the right direction and want to consistently show results at this level going forward. The atmosphere in the team is positive, and everyone is striving for a common goal.

      In Spa, we face a challenging track, a new challenge compared to Silverstone, but it’s a great opportunity to solidify the progress we’ve made.”

      Nico Hülkenberg: “The retirement in Silverstone due to gearbox issues was disappointing, as I was fighting for points before that. On the other hand, our pace in the last races indicated that we are moving in the right direction.

      We are consistently fighting for leading positions in the midfield, and we want to carry that feeling forward. Ahead is the stage in Spa, one of the classic tracks. I’m looking forward to returning. If we have a flawless weekend, we will come home with a respectable result.”

      Gabriel Bortoleto: “The points in Silverstone were a great result for the team and a nice reward for the work done. This will add motivation ahead of a series of two consecutive races before the summer break.

      Spa is a fantastic track, and I’m looking forward to the opportunity to unlock the potential of our car, and I hope to fight for another strong result.”