Lando Norris-Oscar Piastri Singapore GP collision has changed ground rules in F1 title battle, says Martin Brundle
Key Takeaways
- McLaren teammates Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri collided on the opening lap of the Singapore Grand Prix.
- The contact occurred after Norris attempted an overtake and was involved in an initial incident with Max Verstappen's Red Bull.
- Martin Brundle suggested the collision means the 'ground rules have changed' between the two drivers for the rest of the season.
- Piastri expressed dissatisfaction over the radio, requesting a position reversal which the team declined to implement during the race.
- Anthony Davidson criticized Norris's reaction to the Verstappen incident, stating it was a poor attempt at avoiding a crash.
The opening lap of the Singapore Grand Prix saw a significant incident between McLaren teammates Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, prompting commentary from Martin Brundle that the 'ground rules have changed' between them. Starting third and fifth respectively, Norris surged past Kimi Antonelli and attempted to overtake Piastri at Turn 3, but made contact with Max Verstappen's Red Bull ahead. This initial collision caused Norris to veer right, directly into his teammate Piastri, leading to a heavy impact that nearly sent Piastri into the barriers. Piastri was visibly upset, radioing the team to suggest reversing their positions, and became further frustrated upon learning McLaren would not intervene during the race. Expert analysis, including Anthony Davidson's, suggested Norris's avoidance maneuver was poorly executed, leading to the team collision, which Brundle believes will alter the dynamic between the two drivers for the remainder of the season.
