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Lando Norris has been characteristically hard on himself in the aftermath of his controversial crash with McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri at the Canadian Grand Prix.
Lando Norris admitted his mistake and accepted responsibility for crashing into Oscar Piastri during the Canadian Grand Prix. The collision occurred as Norris attempted an overtaking maneuver on the start/finish straight, reminiscent of past clashes involving McLaren drivers. Despite a strong recovery drive from seventh on the grid, Norris ultimately retired from the race and received a time penalty. Acknowledging his error, Norris apologized to Piastri and the McLaren team, attributing the incident to a breach of the team’s rule against contact between teammates. The collision led to an increased championship deficit for Norris, underscoring the significance of avoiding such mistakes in the competitive F1 season.
