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McLaren boss Andrea Stella has shared his opinion on the controversial collision between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri at the Canadian Grand Prix.
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella supported Lando Norris’ acknowledgment of responsibility for the collision with Oscar Piastri at the Canadian Grand Prix. The teammates collided while battling for fourth place at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve with three laps remaining. Norris, starting seventh, capitalized on starting on hard tires to challenge Piastri, who had dropped from third place at the beginning of the race. The tense on-track battle culminated in Norris attempting an overtake against the pit wall, resulting in contact that forced his retirement. Stella expressed disappointment in the incident and confirmed Norris’ fault due to a misjudgment.
Stella emphasized the need to review the situation and acknowledged Norris taking immediate responsibility. The team will discuss and review the incident, ensuring drivers adhere to established principles. Despite Norris’ misjudgment costing him crucial points in the championship, the incident was deemed as one that should have been avoided.
