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It’s finally happened, McLaren’s 2025 Formula 1 title rival team-mates Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri collided in the Canadian Grand Prix – here’s our team’s take on it
McLaren’s 2025 Formula 1 title rivals Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri collided in the Canadian Grand Prix with Norris taking full blame for the incident.
This clash might actually be considered as the ‘ideal’ first Norris/Piastri conflict for McLaren as it allows the team to handle the situation proactively and demonstrate their principles.
Norris’s immediate acceptance of responsibility is admirable, but his racecraft, judgement, and consistency are once again brought into question after the clash.
The incident highlights the need for McLaren to have better control over such situations in the future to prevent potential championship setbacks.
This collision could potentially change the dynamics between Norris and Piastri, impacting McLaren’s standing in the constructors’ championship.






