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McLaren Teammates Crash in Dramatic Singapore Sprint Finale
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Moneycontrol•11-10-2026, 14:29
McLaren Teammates Crash in Dramatic Singapore Sprint Finale
- •McLaren teammates Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri collided on the final lap of the Singapore Grand Prix sprint at the Marina Bay Street Circuit.
- •The crash forced Piastri out of the race after hitting the wall, while Norris managed to recover and finish in eighth place.
- •The incident occurred while both drivers were attempting to overtake Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc at Turn 5.
- •Race stewards investigated the collision but decided not to penalize either driver.
- •Red Bull driver Max Verstappen won the wet-weather affected sprint race ahead of Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc.
Key Questions Answered
The collision happened on the final lap at Turn 5 of the Marina Bay Street Circuit while both drivers were trying to overtake Charles Leclerc, who was struggling with worn tyres. Lando Norris attempted to pass Oscar Piastri on the inside, causing the two cars to make contact and spin.
No, the race stewards investigated the incident but decided against taking any further action, meaning both Norris and Piastri escaped a penalty.
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen won the sprint by taking advantage of changing weather circumstances, finishing ahead of Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc.
