They say that nothing in life comes easy, and that was certainly true of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. It required an 11-place charge through the field from Lando and one of this season’s best overtakes from Oscar, who referred to his second victory as “probably the most stressful afternoon of my life".

But the stress was all worth it as we leapt to first place in the Constructors’ Championship for the first time in a decade, having outscored our rivals for the fourth time in five races. As we catch our breath before this weekend’s Singapore Grand Prix, here’s what social media made of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix...

With an eight-point gap to breach ahead of this double header, we had our sights firmly set on first place. 

Can’t wait 👊

— Daniel #LN4 (@F1DanielM_) September 9, 2024

If you're looking for your new autum look, this is it, accessories and all. We love it, @JaniceZhao. 

Let's go team @McLarenF1 @OscarPiastri @LandoNorris #FansLikeNoOther #ForeverForward pic.twitter.com/dVIOf4Zxzd

— Zhao Yi (@JaniceZhao) September 13, 2024

"You have incoming mail." 📩

All the very best team 👊🏼🧡
FULL SEND 💪🏼#WhateverItTakes #BelieveInMcLaren

— Steve Lowe (@LoweyForSure) September 14, 2024

Lando suffered a tough Q1 exit in Qualifying on Saturday due to a Yellow Flag, but we could sense another Mexico City-style overtaking masterclass was coming. 

I have absolute faith @LandoNorris you can do this for @McLarenF1 & #FansLikeNoOther

— Nikki Jones (@NikkiTJones) September 14, 2024

Waiting for the magic to happen 🧡🏎️🔥🏎️🧡 #FansLikeNoOther @LandoNorris @LN4 @McLarenF1 #AzerbaijanGP 🇦🇿👍 pic.twitter.com/kBcO0T1vKR

— Nathan 🏎️👍🏎️ (@Nathanings) September 15, 2024

Oscar, meanwhile, managed to maintain his 100% record of making Q3 this season and finished a strong second to secure his fifth front row start in F1.

Still only his second year! 🇦🇺💪

— PosiMindsetVibes (@PosiMindsetVibe) September 14, 2024

Simple, but effective.

Sounds like a great game plan mate.

— Kevork Kasparian (@KasparianKevork) September 15, 2024

Happy race day, Papaya Army!

HAPPY RACE DAY 🧡🏁🧡 Good luck @McLarenF1 @LandoNorris @OscarPiastri 🤞 You’ve got this 👊🧡#McLaren #AzerbaidjanGP #LN4 #OP81 #WhateverIrTakes #BelieveInMcLaren #PapayaPride #TeamlikeNoOther #FansLikeNoOther pic.twitter.com/5gsTBWrVJx

— Andrea🧡🏎🇦🇺🧡 (@Andreadn34) September 15, 2024

It's race day! Good luck for the race team! 🧡🧡🧡 @McLarenF1 @LandoNorris @OscarPiastri #FansLikeNoOther #WhateverItTakes #McLaren #AzerbaijanGP pic.twitter.com/xcrIDLBo05

— Aimee🧡 (@FormulaAimee) September 15, 2024

Full send mode 🔛. A strong start to the race from both sides of the grid put us on the front foot.

Wow great start

— Mimi 🇬🇧 (@meharma_hayyat) September 15, 2024

The overtakes just kept on coming for Lando…

Great going boys 💪🏻

— 🥱💫 (@Saroj5064) September 15, 2024

overtaKING

— LN⁴ (@LN4) September 15, 2024

Smashing it man let’s go!

— 🛞Ni_kki__🏁 (@Ni_kki__) September 15, 2024

Lando is flying 👏

— ShaunyF1Mcl🧡 (@hygienistdirect) September 15, 2024

... The race wasn't just a stressful one for Oscar, but for us in the garage trying to keep up with all of the action on track. 🤳

Admin is doing the best they can

— snoozie 🥑 (@snoozie_v) September 15, 2024

While Lando was flying through the field, Oscar had just one position in his sights… and no one was getting in his way, as he snatched it with a stunning overtake. 

Let’s go Osc!!!!! What a move!!!

— Nini 🤍 (@ExileftNini) September 15, 2024

Twenty two laps down, 11 positions gained. F1 at its finest.

Edge of my seat stuff this 🧡

— Stuart Dixon™ (@0161dixonboy) September 15, 2024

Omg this race 🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡 go @McLarenF1 #FansLikeNoOther

— Nathan 🏎️👍🏎️ (@Nathanings) September 15, 2024

The final laps were spent preparing our lungs to sing this at full pelt after the Chequered Flag. 📣

Ooooooh Oscar Piastri! 🇦🇺💪

— Ignition Australia (@Ignition_AU) September 15, 2024

What a drive and what a win.

HE DID IT!!!!!!! MADE US ALL PROUD 🧡

— did oscar score points in f1 today? (@oscarpiastri81) September 15, 2024

A man of his word.

Perfectly executed 😜

— Manoj (@ManozPandey2) September 15, 2024

A drive for the history books.

Awesome climb 🚀

— Venom (@VenomInject) September 15, 2024

Speaking of history books. 📚

IM GOING TO SHOUT IT LOUD AND PROUD, @McLarenF1 Are now leading the constructors championship, So proud of my team and how far they have come over the years. #FansLikeNoOther #TeamLikeNoOther #AzerbaijanGP 🧡🧡🧡 pic.twitter.com/OKPkGLnY29

— 🧡 Debbie 🧡 (@debbielando4) September 15, 2024

@McLarenF1 1st in the constructors💪. Well done, @LandoNorris and @OscarPiastri. Hope we can keep this 20-point gap. Come on, team.🧡#FansLikeNoOther pic.twitter.com/FddQTuS1Nn

— 𝔼𝕝𝕠𝕚𝕤𝕖🧡❤️🇬🇧| 𝕊𝕒𝕨 ℕ𝕚𝕒𝕝𝕝 ℍ𝕠𝕣𝕒𝕟😝 (@missthom10) September 15, 2024

This team. 🧡

Happy for Tom that he could be up there. He deserves it so much.

— Ivo Esterka (@Shifty_CZ) September 15, 2024

I really love this emotional photo！🥹✨

— DiceK (@Atobuk_Ekusiad) September 16, 2024

This is only just the start, the real work begins now. We keep pushing. 👊

What an unreal turnaround this team has had… meteoric and unheard of… #McLaren #fanslikenoother

— Just Mike 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 (@just_mike_real) September 15, 2024

It wasn’t all plain sailing, though… Right, Oscar? 😅

oscar nearly falling back in the car was everything HAHAHAH#AzerbaidjanGP #oscarpiastri #fanslikenoother pic.twitter.com/i92GccR9AL

— charli ⁴ 🏎️🧡 (@charnorris4) September 15, 2024

Time to steady ourselves as we prepare for the second race of this vital double-header. We’ll see you all in Singapore.