P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The inevitable clash between Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris finally happened in Canada, in a sign of the intensity in the F1 drivers’ title fight.
Abbi Pulling, the reigning F1 Academy champion, warned McLaren about the potential for an “emotional” title fight between its drivers due to Lando Norris’ controversial move during the Canadian Grand Prix. Norris retired from the race after colliding with Oscar Piastri, resulting in a significant setback to his standing in the championship. Pulling criticized Norris for breaking the cardinal rule of not crashing into a teammate and labeled his move as “desperate.” She emphasized the importance of fair and tidy racing, suggesting that Norris should have exercised patience despite having the advantage. Despite the incident, McLaren managed to avoid significant repercussions as Piastri escaped without sustaining any damage from the collision.
