Norris loses 12 points in Canada crash - Piastri seizes championship edge

Lando Norris' costly collision with Oscar Piastri at the Canadian Grand Prix not only ended his race but shifted the championship momentum. This incident marks a turning point in their rivalry, with teamwork giving way to fierce competition as Piastri capitalizes on a crucial 12-point gain.

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The Canadian Grand Prix witnessed a dramatic clash between McLaren teammates Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, with Norris crashing into Piastri and losing 12 championship points.

The incident, described as clearly Norris's error, forced Norris to retire while Piastri emerged unscathed and gained the championship lead.

"So the long anticipated clash of the McLarens finally happened: Lando Norris hit the back of Oscar Piastri and retired from the Canadian Grand Prix," reports noted.

Despite Norris generally being faster in Canada and showing competitive lap times in practice and qualifying, the collision marked a turning point in their rivalry.

"Its a real signal of intent as to the risks Norris will take in racing his team mate now. It shows that the time for any pretence of teamwork is over and it is most definitely gloves off for the rest of the season," analysts said.

The crash did not take both cars out, but the 12-point loss for Norris has significant championship implications. Piastri's gain from the incident has shifted the balance within McLaren.

"The fact that Oscar actually benefitted from it, and Lando immediately held his hands up, means that the team will probably get away without civil war just yet," commentators concluded.

This event signals a more aggressive intra-team battle for the remainder of the Formula 1 season, with Norris and Piastri now direct rivals for the championship.
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Lando Norris lost 12 championship points after crashing into teammate Oscar Piastri at the Canadian Grand Prix, marking a fierce shift in their rivalry. Norris admitted fault, while Piastri gained the championship lead, signaling an end to teamwork and a more aggressive season ahead for McLaren drivers.
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Key Facts
  • Lando Norris hit the back of Oscar Piastri and retired from the Canadian Grand Prix, with the incident clearly being Lando's error.F11
  • Norris was generally faster than Piastri in Canada, finding competitive lap times in practice and running well in the first two parts of Qualifying despite the McLaren car not being overwhelmingly competitive.F11
  • The crash is a real signal of intent showing that the time for any pretence of teamwork is over and it is gloves off for the rest of the season between Norris and Piastri.
  • The incident cost Lando 12 championship points while Oscar Piastri benefitted, but Lando immediately admitted fault, likely preventing a team conflict.F11
the incident didn't take both cars out, even though it has ended up costing Lando 12 more points in the championship.
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Championship points lost by Lando Norris
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