# Norris Apologizes After McLaren Clash > Lando Norris apologizes for wrecking McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri in Singapore GP. - Title: Norris Apologizes After McLaren Clash · Autoweek | Shortify - Summary: Lando Norris apologizes for wrecking McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri in Singapore GP. Lando Norris apologized for causing a crash that dropped McLaren… - Keywords: lando norris, oscar piastri, mclaren, sprint race, singapore grand prix, formula 1, cars, sports, Norris, Apologizes, Clash, Autoweek - Source: Autoweek — https://autoweek.com/racing/formula-1/a74107865/f1-singapore-notebook-norris-apologizes - Author: Phillip Horton - Published: 2026-10-12T14:47:02+00:00 - Read time: 1 min - Topics: lando norris, oscar piastri, mclaren, sprint race, singapore grand prix, formula 1, f1, cars, sports ## Norris apologizes over McLaren clash Lando Norris apologized for wrecking McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri in Singapore GP. > I need to apologize to the team for letting them down ## McLaren boss calls incident 'unacceptable' McLaren boss Andrea Stella labeled the clash an 'unacceptable incident' but softened his tone after Norris's apology. > We must be aware that, whether we’re at the factory, in the pit lane or in the cockpit of a car, the team’s interests take precedence over any individual’s interests ## Singapore Grand Prix results Singapore Grand Prix results show Lando Norris finished fourth, Oscar Piastri fifth, and Nico Hulkenberg eighth. ## Mercedes confident in updated W17 Mercedes says the Singapore race confirmed their upgraded W17 is faster than the old-spec car. > We understand a lot more the aero package, how it works, which is very different compared to the old one ## Hulkenberg gives Audi biggest points haul Nico Hulkenberg earned Audi’s biggest points haul of the campaign with six points from Singapore. > It was one of the best races I have seen Nico drive ## Cadillac struggles with two-car finish Cadillac logged a two-car finish after collisions and grid penalties during Singapore Grand Prix. > We are still lacking around one to one-and-a-half seconds to be able to compete with the cars ahead ## Alpine faces traction issues Alpine left the triple-header empty-handed due to traction problems and driveline issues. > On circuits which stress the rear axle, like this one, it is clear we struggle with traction and it is becoming a real limitation for us ## Singapore Grand Prix standings After Singapore, Mercedes leads drivers’ standings with 340 points, followed by George Russell at 238. ## Mercedes constructor standings Mercedes leads constructors’ standings with 578 points, followed by Ferrari at 444. ## McLaren’s performance gap McLaren holds a seven-point buffer over Red Bull in the drivers’ standings after Singapore. ## Kimi Antonelli’s performance Kimi Antonelli improved his performance with Mercedes’ updated W17 car in Singapore. > I feel like we’re seeing the light at the end of the tunnel and we’re going to keep pushing on this package ## George Russell’s perspective George Russell reverted to the old-spec car after Singapore, while Kimi Antonelli stayed with the updated W17. ## Nico Hulkenberg’s race result Nico Hulkenberg finished eighth in Singapore, equaling Audi’s best grand prix finish. > It was one of the best races I have seen Nico drive ## Cadillac’s race issues Cadillac faced collisions and grid penalties during Singapore Grand Prix, resulting in a two-car finish. > We are still lacking around one to one-and-a-half seconds to be able to compete with the cars ahead ## Key takeaway Lando Norris apologized for causing a crash that dropped McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri from the Sprint Race.