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McLaren CEO Zak Brown has said “amateur hour” driving from Nico Hulkenberg wiped out his team’s drivers from the F1 United States GP Sprint Race.
McLaren CEO Zak Brown criticized Nico Hulkenberg’s driving as “amateur” for causing a collision that eliminated Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri from the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix Sprint Race. Norris and Piastri were caught in an incident on the opening lap in Austin involving several cars at the race start. The collision occurred when Norris attempted to pass for second place, and Hulkenberg tagged Piastri’s rear wheel, leading to the McLaren drivers’ crash. Brown expressed disappointment in the situation, stating that the blame lay with the drivers involved in the incident. Despite the stewards’ decision not to take action, Brown maintained his criticism of the driving standards at the front of the grid. Both Norris and Piastri shared their perspectives on the collision, with Norris emphasizing that he was taken out and Piastri agreeing that the incident was not an ideal start to the race day.
