Jamie Chadwick comments on McLaren's qualifying effort ahead of Austrian GP
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 9:48 PM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Jamie Chadwick discussed McLaren's performance after Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri qualified sixth and seventh for the Austrian Grand Prix. She emphasized the team's progress but noted that returning to front-running form will take time, with immediate expectations needing to be managed. Piastri agreed, stating that seventh place is a realistic reflection of their current position and highlighted the importance of tyre management for the hot race ahead. Both drivers commented on the competitiveness of Mercedes and Ferrari, acknowledging the need for improvement in their lap times.
- •Lando Norris qualified sixth, Oscar Piastri seventh at the Austrian GP.
- •Chadwick advises patience as McLaren aims for podiums.
- •Drivers noted the need for better performance against Mercedes and Ferrari.
- •Tyre management will be crucial in the hot race conditions.
- 9:48 PMYahoo Sports — Jamie Chadwick addresses McLaren podium hopes after difficult F1 Austrian GP qualifying
- 9:48 PMMotorsport.com — Jamie Chadwick addresses McLaren podium hopes after difficult F1 Austrian GP qualifying
"Three-time W Series champion and Sky Sports Formula 1 analyst Jamie Chadwick has tempered expectations about McLaren's return to the front of the grid. Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri qualified sixth and seventh for the Austrian Grand Prix. While the Woking outfit proved it remains in the mix behind Mercedes and Ferrari, the team lacked the ultimate single-lap pace to challenge George Russell ...Keep reading
"Jamie Chadwick has warned that McLaren’s return to front-running form will take time
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 9:48 PMJamie Chadwick addresses McLaren podium hopes after difficult F1 Austrian GP qualifying
Jamie Chadwick has warned that McLaren’s return to front-running form will take time
- Motorsport.comJun 27, 2026, 9:48 PMJamie Chadwick addresses McLaren podium hopes after difficult F1 Austrian GP qualifying
Three-time W Series champion and Sky Sports Formula 1 analyst Jamie Chadwick has tempered expectations about McLaren's return to the front of the grid. Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri qualified sixth and seventh for the Austrian Grand Prix. While the Woking outfit proved it remains in the mix behind Mercedes and Ferrari, the team lacked the ultimate single-lap pace to challenge George Russell ...Keep reading
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