Ex-F1 team boss sides with Norris after Singapore flashpoint

The former Haas team principal, talking on The Red Flags Podcast, explained why he doesn’t see anything wrong with the move made by the Briton on his McLaren teammate.

Steiner further doubled down on his claim, stating that Piastri’s radio message stemmed from previous incidents involving both McLaren drivers.

During the Singapore Grand Prix, Norris completed an overtake on Piastri on the opening lap. The teammates made contact, with Norris suffering a dent to his front wing endplate.

Steiner’s comments align with Norris’ post-race statement, where he explained that anyone against his move on his teammate perhaps doesn’t deserve to be in Formula 1.

Johnny Herbert also echoed Steiner’s sentiments, backing the move Norris made on Piastri. The former F1 driver explained that he doesn’t see anything wrong with the move made by the 25-year-old.

The 61-year-old further stated that such moves are part of what a driver with his sights set on winning a championship should be willing to make, irrespective of the scenario.

He concluded by drawing a subtle comparison with overtakes made by Max Verstappen and Ayrton Senna.

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