Overview

• Lando Norris collided with Oscar Piastri on lap 67 of the Canadian Grand Prix, retiring from the race while Piastri recovered to fourth place.
• Norris accepted full responsibility for the incident and publicly apologised to his teammate and the McLaren squad.
• Piastri’s fourth-place finish extended his lead over Norris to 22 points as McLaren maintained its advantage in the Constructors’ Championship.
• Team principal Andrea Stella affirmed that McLaren will continue to let both drivers race on merit without imposing team orders.
• Outside experts have questioned Norris’s emotional approach and highlighted his recurring mistakes, while he works to rebuild confidence and consistency before the Austrian Grand Prix.