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Lando Norris has denied he was aggressive with the opening-lap pass that saw him and McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri touch in F1’s Singapore GP.
Lando Norris has denied being aggressive during an opening-lap pass that involved contact with McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri at the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix. Despite the incident, Norris secured a third-place finish on the podium, helping McLaren retain the Constructors’ title. He maneuvered past Piastri after an impressive start and maintained his position despite subsequent contact with Piastri and Max Verstappen. Norris defended his actions, expressing that his move was opportunistic and necessary given the circumstances. He mentioned that the FIA approved his actions and he will review the incident to see if there are areas for improvement in the future.
