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McLaren Drivers Collide in Sprint Race
McLaren team principal Stella calls collision between Norris and Piastri 'simply not acceptable'.
In brief
McLaren team principal Stella calls collision between Norris and Piastri 'simply not acceptable'. McLaren team principal Andrea Stella said the collision between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri during the sprint race was 'simply not acceptable' and the team will discuss driver obligations to prevent recurrence…
Collision in Sprint Race
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella says the team cannot accept the collision between its drivers in today’s sprint race.
Norris and Piastri Contact
Lando Norris knocked team mate Oscar Piastri into a spin while trying to pass him for fourth place at turn five on the final lap.
Points Consequence
Having been on course to score nine points the team took just one, as Norris finished eighth.
Stewards Ruling
The stewards issued no penalty after ruling neither driver was predominantly to blame.
Stella's Statement
Seeing two McLarens making contact like that is simply not acceptable.
“Seeing two McLarens making contact like that is simply not acceptable.”
Team Response
Stella will remind the pair of their obligations towards the team to ensure unity and strength.
The key point
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella said the collision between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri during the sprint race was 'simply not acceptable' and the team will discuss driver obligations to prevent recurrence.
