Overview

• Norris’s Canadian GP clash with Piastri caused his first retirement in nearly 12 months.
• Piastri consolidated his lead to 22 points after finishing fourth in Montreal.
• Norris admitted fault for the crash, labelling it “stupid,” and vowed to refocus ahead of Austria.
• Davide Valsecchi lauded Piastri’s defensive tactic as a “perfect move” that prompted Norris’s mistake.
• McLaren will head to the Austrian Grand Prix under stricter intra-team rules to shield both championship contenders.