Piastri and Norris reveal how they handled fallout from Singapore Sprint clash
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Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri have reflected on their collision during the Singapore Grand Prix Sprint, with both McLaren drivers acknowledging that the incident could have been avoided. Despite the disappointment, the pair confirmed that they discussed what happened and have already moved on.
The Singapore Sprint provided an unexpected flashpoint between Norris and Piastri, with the McLaren teammates making contact in a race where neither was fighting for a podium finish.
Although the pair have generally managed to keep their battles clean, the incident was not entirely unprecedented, with their collision at last year's Canadian Grand Prix still a reminder of how quickly things can go wrong when teammates race each other. This latest encounter left both drivers frustrated, although they were quick to acknowledge their respective roles in what happened.
Speaking to GPBlog among other media after the incident, Norris made it clear that neither driver was satisfied with what happened. The Briton acknowledged that both could have approached the situation differently, although he stressed that the matter was already resolved internally.
"As you probably expect, no one's very happy. I'm not happy. Oscar's not happy. None of us wanted to go that way. There were things both of us could have done better. We spoke about it, and we moved on."
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Piastri admits McLaren collision was unnecessary
Piastri shared his and his teammate's disappointment, particularly given the consequences of the collision for McLaren. The Australian highlighted not only the championship points at stake but also the additional work and financial implications associated with incidents between teammates.
However, he also emphasised the importance of being able to acknowledge mistakes and move forward, suggesting that the relationship between the two drivers remains strong despite Saturday's setback.
"The biggest thing, obviously, is we just can't have that happen in terms of the points, the workload and money. This was a situation that didn't need to happen really. Lando apologised and we moved on. Unfortunately, it's not our first coming together, but I think we're both very good at saying sorry when we need to and moving on. I think that's what makes us strong as a team."
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Piastri also offered his assessment of the incident itself, acknowledging that although neither driver's actions were particularly extreme, the outcome was far from ideal: "I don't think there was anything massively out of line. But at the same time, it's not very smart."
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