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McLaren pair Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris collided for the first time in 2025 at the Canadian Grand Prix.
McLaren boss Andrea Stella foresees another potential collision between Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris and has instructed his drivers accordingly. During the Canadian Grand Prix, Norris made contact with Piastri on Lap 66, leading to his retirement while Piastri extended his championship lead. Stella, along with Zak Brown, had anticipated such an incident due to the intense competition for the world championship. Emphasizing the team’s no-contact policy, Stella acknowledged that future clashes are likely but stressed the importance of better judgment and avoiding risky situations on the track. Despite Norris taking responsibility for the collision, the incident serves as a learning experience for the team to handle similar challenges in upcoming races.
