Lando Norris, the McLaren star, is fuming after being involved in a freak accident that took him out of the race. The incident occurred at the United States Grand Prix Sprint, where Norris and his teammate Oscar Piastri collided on the first lap, causing terminal damage to both cars. The crash was triggered by Nico Hulkenberg’s Sauber touching Piastri, which then pitched him into Norris.
Norris was quick to express his frustration, stating, “No idea… I spun, I got hit. I need to look at it a bit more. I just got taken out, not a lot I could have done” ². Piastri, who was leading the championship at the time, took responsibility for the incident, saying he tried to cut back and got hit.
The accident has sparked debate, with McLaren CEO Zak Brown initially blaming Hulkenberg, but later retracting his statement after reviewing the incident. Norris and Piastri have since spoken out, with Piastri saying it’s just a racing incident.
This isn’t the first time Norris and Piastri have clashed on track. Earlier in the season, Norris took responsibility for a collision with Piastri in Canada, saying it was a “silly” mistake ⁴. The latest incident has wiped out McLaren’s chances in the championship, handing Max Verstappen a crucial win.
The incident has raised questions about McLaren’s team dynamics and strategy. With the Mexico City Grand Prix just around the corner, Norris and Piastri will need to put this incident behind them and focus on securing their positions in the championship.
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