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McLaren’s intra-team Formula 1 world championship battle erupted into contact at the Canadian Grand Prix as Lando Norris hit Oscar Piastri and crashed out with three laps left
At the Canadian Grand Prix, the intra-team battle between McLaren’s Formula 1 drivers escalated when Lando Norris collided with Oscar Piastri, resulting in Norris crashing out with just three laps remaining.
This incident paved the way for Mercedes to secure its first victory of the 2025 F1 season, with George Russell clinching the win followed by Kimi Antonelli in third, sandwiching Max Verstappen’s Red Bull.
Despite a challenging qualifying session, Norris managed to claw back positions during the race thanks to a strategic two-stop tactic that included an extended initial stint.
As the race neared its conclusion, the top five cars were separated by a mere six seconds, with Russell maintaining a slight lead over Verstappen, while Antonelli impressively fended off both McLaren drivers.
Norris made a bold move on Piastri but ultimately made contact with his teammate, causing his own retirement from the race and allowing Piastri to secure a fourth-place finish, further solidifying his championship lead over Norris by 22 points.
In the end, the race saw Russell claim victory, followed by Verstappen and Antonelli on the podium, while the rest of the top ten was rounded out by Leclerc, Hamilton, Alonso, Hulkenberg, Ocon, and Sainz, who all executed successful race strategies.
