Lando Norris crashes into Oscar Piastri in costly mistake that shakes McLaren team spirit
During the 2025 Canadian Grand Prix, something happened that surprised many. It was not about winning. It was not about fast laps. It was something much more serious. Two drivers from the same team made a costly mistake.
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It left fans shocked. The team boss was not happy. He spoke clearly after the race. His words were strong. He was upset. What happened between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri on that day was not expected. But it happened in front of everyone. And it hurt McLaren badly.
Lando Norris crashed into Oscar Piastri on lap 67 of the Canadian GP in Montreal
On Sunday, June 9, 2025, during the Montreal Grand Prix, the catastrophe occurred. Lando Norris made a maneuver on Oscar Piastri after 67 laps were finished and the race came.
McLaren had both driving for him. Fourth place was where both of them were going. Lando Norris came too near. Oscar Piastri's vehicle was hit from behind. The damage was extensive.
Oscar Piastri kept racing and finished fourth. Lando Norris had to stop and leave the race. The team lost points. The cars needed repair. It was a costly mistake. The crash was between two teammates. That made it worse.
Andrea Stella is McLaren's Team Principal.
After the race, he called F1. com. He said, 'We never want to see our cars crash. And not into each other. That is not acceptable.' His voice showed his anger. He was not happy with what happened on the track.
Lando Norris says sorry after crash as Oscar Piastri moves ahead in points
Lando Norris knew he was wrong. After the race, he said sorry to the team. He took the blame. Andrea Stella liked that. He said, 'Lando owned the mistake and said sorry right away. That matters to us. He learned something important.'
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With 198 points, Oscar Piastri has taken first place. With 176 points, Lando Norris is now second; Max Verstappen third is 155 points. On June 30, 2025, at the Red Bull Ring will be the Austria round. If Lando Norris wants to gain ground in the championship, he must perform well there.
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