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Oscar Piastri, Lando Norris, Nico Hulkenberg and Fernando Alonso were all involved in a dramatic crash in the sprint at the Circuit of the Americas — but who was at fault?
Oscar Piastri has been criticized by a majority of F1 fans for the controversial first-lap crash in the sprint race at the United States Grand Prix. Turn 1 at the Circuit of the Americas is known for being a tricky corner, with various lines and a pinch point that can lead to incidents. The incident involved Piastri, Lando Norris, Nico Hulkenberg, and Fernando Alonso early in the race. While the FIA labeled it as a racing incident, fans largely blamed Piastri for the collision. A poll by RacingNews365 showed that almost 40 percent of respondents held Piastri accountable. With McLaren already facing scrutiny over recent incidents, the team’s response to this crash will be closely watched. Stay tuned for updates on the review and the poll results by RacingNews365.
