McLaren racing director Eric Boullier says there are still “plenty more opportunities” for the team to score points and demonstrate “the fruits of the incredibly hard work” being put in.
The Woking-based outfit’s difficult fortunes have continued in 2017, but an improved showing in Hungary helped move McLaren off the bottom of the constructors’ standings.
Despite a tough first half of the season, the team feels recharged after the summer break and has its sights firmly set on adding to its tally of points.
“Going racing after the summer break is always a good feeling,” Boullier said. “We’ve all had the chance to recharge our batteries and spend valuable time with loved ones, and now we’re raring to go racing again.
“We’ve certainly endured our fair share of ups and downs in the first half of the year, but we still have our sights fixed firmly on our goals for the end of the season and there are nine more races to demonstrate the fruits of the incredibly hard work we’re putting in behind the scenes.
“It’s a long season, and there are plenty more opportunities for us to push hard and score valuable points.
“Our reward will be continued progress, and I hope we can show the enthusiastic Belgian fans an enjoyable weekend of racing.”
Boullier also revealed the team will run a fitting tribute to its founder Bruce McLaren on race day at the Belgian Grand Prix, with August 30th marking his 80th birthday.
