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McLaren held Lando Norris accountable for his first-lap clash with Oscar Piastri in Singapore.
Lando Norris has acknowledged facing “repercussions” until the conclusion of the 2025 F1 season due to a clash with McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri. During the Singapore Grand Prix, Norris made contact with Piastri while executing a bold overtake on Max Verstappen. Piastri expressed dissatisfaction over McLaren’s decision not to intervene and voiced his frustration at finishing behind Norris. The incident led to a reduction in Piastri’s championship lead, tightening the gap to 22 points with six races left. Despite McLaren’s victory in the world constructors’ championship, internal tension arose due to the incident. Norris took responsibility for the collision following an internal review and acknowledged the potential consequences. Piastri remained tight-lipped on the repercussions Norris faced but emphasized the importance of moving forward as a unified team. Both drivers affirmed their belief in fair competition and equal opportunities within McLaren.
