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Oscar Piastri shares updated take on sprint race clash after reviewing the incident.
Oscar Piastri described his first-lap collision with Lando Norris as a “racing incident” during the United States Grand Prix sprint race.
The collision between Piastri and Norris allowed Red Bull’s Max Verstappen to gain crucial points in the championship battle, reducing his deficit to 55 points with six races remaining.
Piastri admitted that he might have approached the situation differently in hindsight, acknowledging the challenges of racing at high speeds.
Both Piastri and Norris downplayed the incident, with Norris stating he was unable to avoid the collision.
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella highlighted the need for Piastri to find his rhythm and maximize the strengths of the car and his race craft in the remaining races of the weekend.
