Stewards rule Piastri shares blame for Norris clash
Formula 1 stewards have ruled that both Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri share responsibility for their collision during the Singapore Grand Prix sprint race. No further action will be taken against either driver following the incident.
Why it matters
The ruling clarifies the application of racing rules regarding overtaking maneuvers and space requirements in high-stakes motorsport.
Formula 1 Stewards rule Piastri shares blame for Norris clash Josh Suttill 10 Oct 2026 — 3 min read Formula 1’s Singapore Grand Prix stewards determined that both Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri contributed to their last-lap sprint race collision, so ruled that no further action was necessary.
The stewards said Piastri hadn’t expected Norris to overtake him, but he "noticed [Norris] on the inside and attempted to leave space".
"[Norris] said that he saw an opportunity to overtake and said that the front axle of his car was ahead of the mirror of [Piastri] prior to the apex, and therefore expected to be left space.
"As he approached the apex, the space was less than he had anticipated, so he had to use the inside kerb and braked, and a collision occurred.
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