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FIA Calls McLaren Drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri to Stewards After Canadian Grand Prix Collision.
The FIA has officially summoned McLaren Formula 1 drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri for a post-race hearing following a dramatic incident during the closing laps of the Canadian Grand Prix. The crash, which involved both team-mates and resulted in the deployment of the safety car, brought a premature end to Norris’s race and has sparked intense scrutiny from officials.
During the final stint of the race, Norris had been steadily gaining on Piastri, staying within DRS range for several laps but unable to find a clean way past his team-mate. The British driver had drawn especially close following a small mistake by Piastri exiting Turn 2, giving Norris a potential opportunity to make a move on the long back straight.
Seizing what he believed was a chance to overtake, Norris attempted a move on the left-hand side heading into the final chicane. However, the maneuver went awry — Norris miscalculated the speed and positioning, clipping the rear of Piastri’s car with his front wing. The collision forced Norris into retirement and triggered the deployment of the safety car, effectively neutralizing the race in its final laps.
In the aftermath, both drivers have been summoned by the stewards for a formal review, with each being investigated for potentially causing a collision. The joint hearing is set to take place on Sunday evening, and could lead to penalties or official warnings depending on the findings.
The controversy was further complicated by changes within the race steward panel earlier in the weekend. Veteran steward Derek Warwick was suspended from his duties after making unauthorized public comments. The FIA released a statement explaining the situation, saying:
> “Following recent unauthorised media comments, the FIA has taken the decision to suspend Derek Warwick from his duties as driver steward for this weekend’s Canadian Grand Prix. He will be replaced by Enrique Bernoldi, who will be officiating from the Remote Operations Centre in Geneva for the remainder of the event.”
Warwick has since acknowledged the inappropriateness of his remarks and issued an apology. The FIA confirmed that he will return to his role for the next race at the Austrian Grand Prix.
The stewards’ review of the Norris-Piastri incident could have broader implications for McLaren’s internal team dynamics and the championship race, as both drivers are seen as serious contenders this season. Fans and analysts alike are watching closely to see how the situation unfolds, and whether the team will impose its own measures to prevent similar conflicts in the future.
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