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Norris-Piastri incident 'threatens to derail harmony despite McLaren's achievement'

Norris-Piastri incident 'threatens to derail harmony despite McLaren's achievement'

Summary

During the Singapore Grand Prix, a racing incident occurred between McLaren teammates Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri. Lando Norris passed Oscar Piastri after an early race bump, causing tension between the two drivers. Norris narrowed Piastri's lead in the championship points with his third-place finish in the race.

Key Facts

  • Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri are teammates and rivals on the McLaren Formula 1 team.
  • During the Singapore Grand Prix, Norris passed Piastri after a bump, which caused Piastri to express that the decision to allow the pass was "not fair."
  • Norris was behind Piastri by 25 championship points before the race and reduced the difference by three points.
  • Norris finished the race in third place, behind George Russell and Max Verstappen, while Piastri finished fourth.
  • This is the second time this year McLaren drivers have clashed; previously, Norris collided with Piastri in Canada.
  • Piastri has had previous disagreements about team decisions favoring Norris in past races.
  • Both drivers and the team stated intentions to review the incident further.

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