# Lando Norris Apologizes for Singapore GP Collision

> Norris admits fault after sprint race clash with Piastri at Singapore GP.
- Title: Lando Norris Apologizes for Singapore GP Collision | Shortify
- Summary: Norris admits fault after sprint race clash with Piastri at Singapore GP. Lando Norris apologized for colliding with Oscar Piastri during Singapore GP sprint…
- Keywords: lando norris, oscar piastri, mclaren, formula 1, singapore gp, sprint race, collision, sports, cars, Lando, Norris, Apologizes
- Source: Motorsport — https://motorsport.com/f1/news/lando-norris-i-owe-everyone-at-mclaren-an-apology-for-oscar-piastri-clash/10864465
- Author: Ben Vinel
- Published: 2026-10-11T18:14:08+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: lando norris, oscar piastri, mclaren, formula 1, singapore gp, sprint race, collision, sports, cars
## Norris Apologizes for Collision
Lando Norris admitted he let down the team after colliding with Oscar Piastri in Singapore GP sprint race.

> I let down the team. I owe everyone at McLaren an apology.
## Collision Details
Norris dove down the inside of Piastri in Turn 5, causing contact with the sister MCL40's right-rear tire.
## Race Outcome
Norris dropped from fourth to eighth place after the collision, with Piastri retiring from the race.
## Team Reaction
Team principal Andrea Stella called the incident 'not acceptable' and promised talks to prevent recurrence.
## Norris' Post-Race Comments
Norris said he should never have attempted the move, emphasizing team priority over personal gain.

> I can't attempt what I did. I should never have attempted in the first place.
## Race Performance
Norris finished fourth but struggled to close the gap on Lewis Hamilton, ending 16 seconds behind.
## Team Status
McLaren has three consecutive podiumless races after Norris' Hungarian and Dutch GP wins.
## Key takeaway

Lando Norris apologized for colliding with Oscar Piastri during Singapore GP sprint race, dropping from fourth to eighth place.