Incident Between Piastri and Norris Overshadows McLaren’s F1 Constructors’ Title Win
The collision between McLaren teammates on the opening lap heightened tensions as the team secured the Constructors' Championship, with Piastri expressing frustration over the incident.
- On Sunday at the Singapore Grand Prix, Lando Norris collided with Oscar Piastri at Turn 3 after hitting Max Verstappen during an opening-lap pass attempt.
- Seizing a gap, Norris dived into Turn 3 after Max Verstappen blocked Piastri, hitting Verstappen and pushing him into Piastri, forcing the Australian to take avoiding action.
- Over team radio, Piastri asked `So are we cool with Lando just barging me out of the way or?`, and McLaren engineer Tom Stallard said Norris would not give the position back, while the FIA stewards ruled it a racing incident.
- The result delivered the Constructors' crown, yet McLaren faces tension as Oscar Piastri was furious over the Singapore clash, prompting an awkward debrief amid celebrations.
- With six races remaining, analysts warn the papaya rules could worsen clashes as the drivers' title remains contested with Oscar Piastri holding the lead.
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