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Lando Norris criticized by Guenther Steiner after Singapore GP sprint incident

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Last updated Oct 15, 2026

Lando Norris criticized by Guenther Steiner after Singapore GP sprint incident

Summary

Guenther Steiner criticized Lando Norris for his collision with McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri during the Singapore Grand Prix sprint race. The incident occurred on the last lap, when Norris attempted a maneuver on Piastri, resulting in both cars spinning out. Piastri failed to finish the race, while Norris earned one point with an eighth-place finish. Afterward, Norris acknowledged the mistake and apologized to the team, emphasizing the need to prioritize team interests. Both drivers later performed better in the main grand prix, scoring 22 points collectively.

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By the Numbers

•Norris and Piastri collided on the last lap of the sprint race.
•Piastri was unable to finish, while Norris placed eighth.
•Steiner labeled Norris's move as 'not a world champion move.'
•Norris apologized post-race for compromising the team's efforts.
•Both McLaren drivers scored 22 points in the subsequent grand prix.

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What they're saying

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Former Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner says 2025 champion Lando Norris's crash with his McLaren team-mate during the Singapore Grand Prix sprint race was "not a world champion move". Norris and Piastri made contact on the last lap of the sprint race. While running in fourth and fifth, Norris went for a move down the inside of his team-mate but ended up clipping Piastri, sending ...Keep reading
— Motorsport.com