Post-race quotes: British Grand Prix
- Elaina Russell
- Jul 7
- 3 min read
Written by Elaina Russell, Edited by Vyas Ponnuri
The 2025 British Grand Prix produced a Silverstone classic, coupled with changeable weather, surprise podium finishers, and emotional highs all around. From Lando Norris securing a maiden home victory to Oscar Piastri’s heartbreak over a controversial penalty, and Nico Hülkenberg finally reaching the podium after 239 starts, emotions ran high in the post-race interviews.
Here’s what the top three had to say after an unforgettable day in Northamptonshire:
Lando Norris (P1): “This is where it all started for me.”
Norris was visibly emotional after crossing the line to win his home race, delivering an iconic victory in front of packed grandstands and his entire family.
“This is where it all started for me–watching Lewis, Jenson, and Fernando race here when I was a kid,” Norris said.
“The last few laps I was just looking into the crowd, trying to take it all in and enjoy the moment because it might never happen again. I hope it does, but these are memories I’ll carry with me forever.”
The Briton admitted his race was among the most stressful he’s ever driven, while tricky conditions and a high-pressure restart after Piastri’s penalty gave him the lead.
“Your mind goes blank. You forget everything you planned, The main thing is: don’t ****** it up.”
Despite a slower pit stop and pressure from behind, Norris credited his team’s composure and execution under tough conditions:
“We kept calm through the whole thing, and that paid dividends at the end. Stressful as always, but the support from the fans made the difference today. So I’ve got to thank them for it all.”
Oscar Piastri (P2): “I’m not going to say too much or I’ll get into trouble.”
Oscar Piastri was left visibly dejected after a ten-second penalty wiped away what could have been his first British Grand Prix win. The penalty came after a Safety Car restart, where stewards deemed he had braked unnecessarily, a call Piastri felt was unjust.
“Apparently, you can’t brake behind the Safety Car anymore,” he said in parc fermé.
“I did it for five laps before that. I’m not going to say too much–I’ll just get myself in trouble.”
It was a stinging end to an otherwise exceptional drive. Piastri had overtaken Max Verstappen for the lead on Lap 8, and managed the pace confidently through changing conditions. While McLaren crossed the line with a 1-2 finish, the final result undoubtedly left a bitter taste.
“It’s a different hurt because I know I deserved a lot more than what I got today," he said in the press conference.
“I felt I drove a really strong race. Ultimately, when you don’t get the result you deserve, it hurts, especially when it’s not in your control.”
Despite his frustration, Piastri was quick to recognise the moment for Hülkenberg:
“Well done to Nico – that’s the highlight of the day.”
After 15 years and 239 Grands-Prix, Nico Hülkenberg finally stood on a Formula One podium. From 19th on the grid to third at the flag, it was a moment the paddock won’t soon forget.
“It’s been a long time coming hasn’t it,” he said in parc fermé.
“What a race, coming from virtually last, doing it all over again from last weekend. It’s pretty surreal, to be honest.”
The German fended off seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton in the final laps, knowing just how much the Briton wanted a home podium in red.
“I was thinking that, you know, obviously he’s going to give it all here in front of his home crowd. But it’s also my day, I’ve got to stick my neck out and, yeah, super happy."
Up next: Spa-Francorchamps
From the sweeping corners of Silverstone to the unpredictable Ardennes, Formula One moves to Belgium for a Sprint weekend.
After this emotional rollercoaster, the championship battle remains wide open–and with both McLaren drivers pushing hard, plus midfield giants like Sauber on the rise, the summer stretch promises more fireworks.
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