# Andrea Stella praises Lando Norris for Singapore GP reaction

> McLaren's Andrea Stella commends Lando Norris for handling sprint race clash with Oscar Piastri.
- Title: Andrea Stella praises Lando Norris for Singapore GP reaction
- Summary: McLaren's Andrea Stella commends Lando Norris for handling sprint race clash with Oscar Piastri. McLaren's Andrea Stella praised Lando Norris for his…
- Keywords: lando norris, oscar piastri, mclaren, formula 1, singapore gp, sprint race, sports, cars, Andrea, Stella, praises, Lando
- Source: Motorsport — https://motorsport.com/f1/news/andrea-stella-praises-lando-norris-for-reaction-to-singapore-gp-sprint-clash/10864621
- Author: Ed Hardy
- Published: 2026-10-12T10:31:47+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: lando norris, oscar piastri, mclaren, formula 1, singapore gp, sprint race, sports, cars
## Singapore GP sprint clash
Lando Norris collided with McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri during the final lap of the Singapore sprint race.
## McLaren's reaction
McLaren's Andrea Stella praised Lando Norris for his response to the collision with teammate Oscar Piastri.
## Collision consequences
Piastri retired from the race while Norris dropped to eighth place after the collision.
## Stella's statement
Stella said Norris adopted the right mindset for a united and stronger McLaren team.

> While the conversations from this point of view are not concluded, there's more we can do to become a more united and even stronger team
## Norris's change
Norris initially claimed the gap was big enough to attack but later admitted he should never have attempted the overtake.
## Team's next step
McLaren aims to maintain third place in constructors' standings despite Red Bull's recent surge.
## Key takeaway

McLaren's Andrea Stella praised Lando Norris for his response to a Singapore GP sprint race collision with teammate Oscar Piastri.