Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri collide at 2026 Singapore Grand Prix
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 10, 2026, 6:27 PM
Last updated Oct 10, 2026
During the 2026 Singapore Grand Prix, McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri experienced a collision at the start of the race. Although the incident did not result in damage to either car, it marked a significant moment reminiscent of a similar occurrence during the 2025 event. The team's past struggles and current performance context add weight to the incident, raising concerns among McLaren's management. No immediate decisions on team strategy or driver assignments have been reported following the collision.
- •Norris and Piastri collided at the start of the race.
- •No damage was reported to either McLaren car.
- •The incident recalls the 2025 Singapore GP collision.
- •McLaren's performance and team dynamics are under scrutiny.
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"If you thought you'd never have to hear the term "Papaya Rules" again now that McLaren is no longer F1's dominant team, a new flashpoint over the 2026 Singapore Grand Prix weekend provided McLaren with a most unwanted flashback to 2025. Exactly one year ago, Norris barged Piastri out of the way at the start of the 2025 edition, not causing either car any damage but - as the two drivers were ...Keep reading
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