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Lando Norris interrupts Oscar Piastri interview after team-mates crash at Canadian GP
McLaren F1 driver Lando Norris apologized to teammate Oscar Piastri after a collision at the Canadian Grand Prix, which led to Norris crashing out of the race. Norris attempted an overtaking maneuver on Piastri, resulting in contact that ended his race but allowed Piastri to finish fourth and extend his championship lead.
Norris took full responsibility for the incident, admitting his mistake and calling himself ‘stupid’ for the ill-fated move. Despite the crash, the relationship between the two drivers seemed unaffected, as Norris interrupted Piastri’s post-race interview to apologize.
Typically, such incidents would lead to serious discussions within the team, but Norris’ immediate acknowledgment of fault likely diffused tensions. While the team’s strategy might be reconsidered in similar situations, the drivers have always been allowed to race freely against each other.
The aftermath of the Canadian GP collision will be closely monitored for any impact on McLaren’s performance and the dynamics between Norris and Piastri moving forward.
