McLaren's Norris Apologizes After Crash With Championship-Leader Piastri at Canadian GP

At the 2025 Canadian Grand Prix, Lando Norris crashed into his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri while battling for fourth place, causing Norris to retire from the race while Piastri continued and extended his championship lead. Norris took full responsibility for the collision, apologizing both publicly and directly to Piastri, expressing regret for letting down the team and describing his actions as a mistake. Piastri praised Norris's apology and emphasized the importance of open communication and team harmony, stating he did not believe the incident would change McLaren's approach to allowing their drivers to race each other. Despite the crash, both drivers maintained mutual respect, with Piastri acknowledging Norris's character and fair racing up to the incident. McLaren's CEO also appreciated Norris's candor, and the incident highlighted the challenges of intra-team competition in Formula 1. Overall, the event underscored the pressures faced by teammates fighting closely in the championship while maintaining professional relationships.