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McLaren finally faced the inevitable clash between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri in Canada – now it must respond in the right manner.
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has acknowledged the initial perception that the clash in Canada seemed like the “worst disaster ever,” but has since addressed the team’s strategy of moving on from the incident.
Lando Norris collided with Oscar Piastri during the Canadian Grand Prix on lap 67, resulting in a crash into the pit wall while battling for fourth position on the start/finish straight.
The intra-team clash between Piastri and Norris has put pressure on McLaren to manage their drivers effectively as they aim for a first world title.
Norris took full responsibility for the incident, apologized to McLaren and Piastri, and now finds himself trailing his teammate by 22 points.
McLaren recognized the clash as a foreseeable event and has been focusing on constructive responses and discussions within the team to learn and grow from the incident.
Stella emphasized the importance of processing episodes like these, learning from them, and reinforcing the team’s culture to become stronger and more cohesive moving forward.
