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Who slept worst last night
Lando Norris' Singapore F1 crash sparks apology as Nikola Tsolov faces F1 seat uncertainty.
In brief
Lando Norris' Singapore F1 crash sparks apology as Nikola Tsolov faces F1 seat uncertainty. Lando Norris admitted fault after crashing Oscar Piastri in Singapore F1 sprint, while 19-year-old Nikola Tsolov struggles to secure F1 seat with Liam Lawson leading Formula 2 standings. Originally reported by Motorsport.
Singapore sprint crash
Lando Norris crashed his McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri in Singapore F1 sprint.
“It was a big gap, so I went for it”
Norris' apology
Norris admitted fault after Singapore sprint crash, saying he 'should never have attempted in the first place'.
“I should never have attempted in the first place”
Team reaction
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella called Norris' crash 'disappointing' but not surprising.
“I have the right to do that”
Tsolov's situation
19-year-old Nikola Tsolov, Campos Racing driver, fights for F1 seat with Formula 2 championship lead lost.
“He is naturally considered a candidate for an F1 promotion”
Lawson's form
Liam Lawson leads Formula 2 with 75 points, outperforming Tsolov's recent podium drought.
“Lawson was the best driver behind the top four teams”
Tsolov's challenge
Tsolov's F1 seat prospects dim as Lawson maintains peak form through Singapore weekend.
“Tsolov's comfortable championship lead has vanished”
F1 seat race
Red Bull has no justification to drop Tsolov for Lawson despite his recent podium drought.
“Realistically, only Liam Lawson's seat would be up for debate”
Singapore result
Lawson secured fifth in Singapore sprint and seventh in grand prix.
“Lawson bagged a top result with fifth in the sprint”
Tsolov's next move
Tsolov faces F1 seat uncertainty as Lawson continues to lead Formula 2 standings.
“Tsolov can only sit back and watch his main rival deliver one strong result after another”
The takeaway
Lando Norris admitted fault after crashing Oscar Piastri in Singapore F1 sprint, while 19-year-old Nikola Tsolov struggles to secure F1 seat with Liam Lawson leading Formula 2 standings.
