Oscar Piastri hands McLaren ‘worlds apart’ verdict after Lando Norris nightmare

McLaren must have had a sense of deja vu after the second collision between its drivers in Singapore in as many years.

By Jake Nichol · Racing News 365

Published: Saturday, 10 October 2026 at 9:00 PM

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Oscar Piastri described his Singapore Sprint collision with Lando Norris as worlds apart from their 2025 controversy.
Norris attempted a pass at Turn 5, sending Piastri into the barriers while Norris recovered to finish eighth.
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella declared that the car-on-car incident was not acceptable.

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Oscar Piastri stated that his collision with McLaren teammate Lando Norris during the Singapore Sprint was "worlds apart" from their previous clash in 2025. Norris attempted an overtake at Turn 5 for fourth place, misjudged the maneuver, and sent Piastri into the barriers. Norris recovered to finish eighth, while Piastri was forced out of the points.

Team principal Andrea Stella labeled the incident "not acceptable" as McLaren battles Red Bull for third in the constructors' championship. Stewards took no disciplinary action, and Piastri confirmed that Norris apologized, emphasizing that both drivers have moved past the incident.

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Oscar Piastri hands McLaren ‘worlds apart’ verdict after Lando Norris nightmare

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