McLaren last-lap horror as Lando Norris takes out Oscar Piastri
McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri collided on the final lap of the Singapore Sprint, resulting in a DNF for Piastri and an investigation for Norris. The incident occurred during a wet race, with Norris later apologizing for the collision.
Why it matters
The collision highlights internal team tensions and impacts the competitive standings in the Formula 1 championship.
Article To news overview McLaren suffered a horrific final lap of the Singapore Sprint, as Lando Norris took out Oscar Piastri.
Piastri and Norris had been running in fourth and fifth for the entirety of the sprint at the Marina Bay Circuit from the end of the first lap onwards, following a crash for George Russell.
The sprint took place in wet conditions following a torrential downpour ahead of the 100 km race, which was delayed by 30 minutes due to the weather.
Both McLarens closed rapidly on Charles Leclerc in the closing laps, before Norris attempted an overtake on Piastri at Turn 5.
While there was space, the gap rapidly closed, with Norris hitting his team-mate who was unable to finish the race as a result.
Norris recovered from both McLarens spinning to finish in eighth, while Piastri had to walk back to the paddock.
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