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Lando Norris endured a difficult end to his weekend in Canada last time out as he came to blows with team-mate Oscar Piastri.
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has stated full support for Lando Norris following his clash with Oscar Piastri at the Canadian Grand Prix, where Norris had to retire due to terminal damage.
Norris was chasing fourth place when he hit the rear of his teammate’s car, leaving him 22 points off the championship lead entering the next round in Austria.
Stella acknowledged the impact on Norris’ confidence but emphasized the team’s unwavering support for the driver.
Stella mentioned tough conversations ahead but assured equal treatment between the McLaren drivers, despite the incident.
Norris took responsibility for the collision, with Stella suggesting a different approach if he hadn’t owned up to his mistake.
Stella emphasized the need for Norris to show character and focus on becoming a stronger driver while learning from the incident.
