MONDAY MORNING DEBRIEF: How McLaren’s low-key weekend in Canada contributed to Norris and Piastri’s sensational crash
Mark Hughes breaks down the series of unfortunate events that led to Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri’s blockbuster Montreal crash.
Lando Norris immediately took full responsibility for the collision with McLaren team mate Oscar Piastri in the late stages of the Canadian Grand Prix. “All my fault,” he radioed, as he sat in his wrecked car as Piastri continued on. “Sorry. Stupid by me.”
Given that the McLaren drivers are fighting for the world title, Team Principal Andrea Stella has always accepted that at some point during the season, contact would be made.
“We said a few times that it wasn't a matter of 'if', it was more a matter of 'when',” said Stella post-race. “And the when is Canada 2025.
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