McLaren Teammates Under Investigation After Shock Collision at Canadian Grand Prix
The Canadian Grand Prix ended in chaos for McLaren, as teammates Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri collided in a dramatic and unexpected incident during the final laps of the race. The clash, which led to Norris’ immediate retirement, has triggered an official investigation by the FIA stewards, casting a shadow over what had been a promising race for the team.
Tensions flared late in the race as Norris, who had been gaining significant pace in the closing stages, closed the gap on his teammate in a tense fight for fourth place. With just a few laps remaining, Norris launched a daring move at the tight hairpin, diving down the inside of Piastri in a bid to overtake. The move marked the beginning of an intense side-by-side battle between the two McLaren drivers.
As they powered down the back straight, neither was willing to yield. Piastri managed to hold position through the final chicane, but Norris remained close behind. The situation reached a boiling point on the main straight, where Norris attempted a sweeping move around the outside. The maneuver went wrong when the two cars made contact, resulting in Norris crashing into the wall at high speed. The damage was severe, forcing him to retire from the race on the spot.
The stewards quickly confirmed that both drivers were under investigation for the incident. While initial reactions from fans and commentators were mixed, the incident has raised serious questions about team dynamics and decision-making within McLaren. Intra-team collisions are always sensitive, and the fact that both drivers were running in strong points-paying positions only adds to the sting.
Team principal Andrea Stella appeared visibly frustrated in the pit lane following the crash, though McLaren has not yet issued an official statement. Both drivers have so far refrained from assigning blame publicly, but the atmosphere in the team garage has reportedly been tense.
This incident comes at a critical time for McLaren, who have shown marked improvement in recent races and were hoping to consolidate their position in the Constructors’ Championship. A points haul from both drivers would have bolstered their standing — but instead, they now face internal strain and the risk of further consequences depending on the outcome of the stewards’ inquiry.
As the paddock awaits the final decision, the broader Formula 1 community is left debating whether the collision was an unfortunate racing incident or an avoidable error stemming from a breakdown in communication and cooperation between teammates. Whatever the verdict, the Canadian Grand Prix will be remembered as a turning point — one that McLaren must now work hard to recover from.
