F1 | McLaren, good form after the summer break

McLaren is satisfied with the progress of the last few races. The victory with an attached double in Monza and the near success in Sochi allowed the Woking team to return to third place in the constructors' championship ahead of Ferrari, gaining 63 points. The fight is close, and this weekend the Maranello team also played the wildcard on Sainz's car, who will mount the fourth engine in Istanbul, and this means that he will start from the back, like Leclerc in Russia. A great opportunity for the British to increase the gap in the championship.

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“We are going to Turkey with the desire to continue on the path taken in the last few races – said Andreas Seidl, McLaren team principal. Despite the disappointing finish in Sochi, there are many positives to consider for the upcoming Grands Prix. The addition of Turkey last year was very welcome and we are happy to return. Last year's race was exciting given the variable conditions, and the same could happen this weekend too."

“We are reaching the final phase of the season, and with the calendar confirmed we know well what awaits us between now and the end of the championship. In short, we need to make sure we score as many points as possible every weekend to stay in the thick of the fight for third place in the constructors' championship. The team, both at the factory and on the track, have done a fantastic job so far, but the battle is still close. We need to keep our concentration and intensity high until the end of the season."