BREAKING:McLaren Team-Mates Norris and Piastri Collide in Costly C...read more

McLaren F1 team-mates and title rivals Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris have crashed at the Canadian Grand Prix, initiating a dramatic finale in Montreal.

The Canadian Grand Prix took a dramatic turn when McLaren Formula 1 drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri collided during a heated on-track battle for fourth place. As the race unfolded in Montreal, Norris attempted a bold move but misjudged the distance, making contact with the rear of Piastri’s car. The front wing of Norris’s McLaren clipped Piastri’s tyre, sending the British driver into the barriers and bringing out the safety car.

Norris sustained terminal damage in the crash and was forced to retire immediately, while Piastri’s car also suffered from the impact. Despite the damage, the Australian driver managed to maintain his track position during the safety car period, remaining in fourth place just behind Kimi Antonelli.

The incident highlighted the risks of allowing team-mates to race freely, a policy McLaren has publicly supported. With both drivers in contention for the 2025 championship, the collision poses a significant strategic challenge for the team moving forward.

In the immediate aftermath, Norris was quick to accept responsibility for the crash. Over the team radio, he expressed regret and took full accountability, telling his race engineer Will Joseph, “I’m sorry. All my bad. All my fault. Stupid from me.”

McLaren now faces the difficult task of managing internal competition between two title-contending drivers while recovering from a double blow to their constructors’ championship hopes.

While McLaren dealt with the fallout of the incident, Mercedes driver George Russell capitalized on the chaos to take the win in Canada. The race concluded under safety car conditions, with Norris’ crash being a defining moment in the final stages.