McLaren used a new chin spoiler design during the Styrian Grand Prix. Sainz qualified in third, the best outright qualifying position for McLaren since . Norris qualified in sixth but was demoted to ninth after a penalty from free practice was applied. Norris would go on to finish fifth after overtaking both Racing Point drivers on the final lap, while Sainz would finish ninth and set the fastest lap and a new track record in the process, a record which still stands 2021 Austrian Grand Prix. Sainz dropped to seventh in the Drivers' Championship.