Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri collide in Singapore sprint race
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 13, 2026, 6:54 AM
Last updated Oct 13, 2026

Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri collided on the final lap of the Singapore sprint race on October 12, leaving both McLaren drivers dissatisfied. Norris went for a gap at Turn Five, leading to a crash that forced Piastri into the barriers and dropped Norris from fifth to eighth. Initially maintaining his stance on the move, Norris later took full responsibility, emphasizing the need to prioritize team interest. Team principal Andrea Stella expressed his disappointment and reiterated the team's policy of equal driver status despite the incident. The drivers will continue to discuss ways to ensure better team dynamics moving forward.
- •Norris and Piastri collided on the last lap at the Singapore sprint.
- •Both drivers had conflicting views after the incident.
- •Piastri retired, while Norris fell from fifth to eighth place.
- •Norris later accepted full responsibility for the crash.
- •Team principal Stella emphasized maintaining equal driver treatment.
- 6:54 AMYahoo Sports — Does Norris-Piastri crash show 'papaya rules' failing? - F1 Q&A
- 6:54 AMBBC Sport — Does Norris-Piastri crash show 'papaya rules' failing? - F1 Q&A
"BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions after the Singapore Grand Prix.
"BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions after the Singapore Grand Prix.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 13, 2026, 6:54 AMDoes Norris-Piastri crash show 'papaya rules' failing? - F1 Q&A
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions after the Singapore Grand Prix.
- BBC SportOct 13, 2026, 6:54 AMDoes Norris-Piastri crash show 'papaya rules' failing? - F1 Q&A
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions after the Singapore Grand Prix.
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