Sources: 
McLaren's Canadian Grand Prix experience was marred by a late-race collision between teammates Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, igniting internal team tensions. The incident occurred as both drivers fiercely contested fourth place, a battle that McLaren boss Andrea Stella described as "not acceptable."
The Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, known for its low grip conditions especially early in the weekend due to its park location at Parc Jean-Drapeau, posed unique challenges. Despite this, McLaren maintained competitive pace, including the fastest long runs, underscoring their strong race strategy and car performance.
"Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri sparked huge drama in the final laps of the Canadian Grand Prix by colliding as they battled for P4, an incident labelled as 'not acceptable' by McLaren boss Andrea Stella."Oscar Piastri reflected on the race dynamics, noting,
"I think where we came into our own was when everyone else was degrading, we were good. And unfortunately, we probably needed the race to be about 100 laps, not 70, to take advantage of that." This highlights McLaren's strategic strength in tire management and race pace.
Despite the setback, McLaren remains a strong favorite for upcoming races, though the progress of rival teams could challenge their dominance. The incident underscores the pressure within the team to balance competitive spirit with cooperation.
"McLaren, despite their minor dip in Canada (still including the fastest long runs), remains the strong favourite for races to come, but if the rivals’ recent steps forward prove real."As McLaren navigates this internal conflict, the team will need to address the fallout from the Norris-Piastri collision to maintain their championship aspirations.
Sources: McLaren faced internal turmoil at the F1 Canada GP after teammates Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri collided while battling for fourth place. McLaren boss Andrea Stella called the incident "not acceptable," highlighting tensions within the team despite strong performance and strategic advantages at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.
