"Whoopsie!" Another costly error Lando Norris can't afford to repeat
Counterfeit Pass Fails to Emulate Racing Champion Norris
In the nail-biting Canadian Grand Prix, it was George Russell in the Mercedes who took the checkered flag. The championship frontrunners had a spectacular collision, and Lando Norris was quick to take the blame. The McLaren driver's mistake under pressure could be a game changer in the championship fight.
Lando Norris's pressure cooker: Lando Norris admitted his mistake as he collided with teammate Oscar Piastri. He was "relieved" that Piastri's race wasn't ruined as well. The crash showed Norris's tendency to make mistakes when the heat is on. He'd better not repeat this blunder in the championship race.
McLaren's unsettling contretemps: Piastri was forgiving, "He apologized to me." With fourth place, Piastri expanded his championship lead. Andrea Stella, the team principal, started with harsh words, "We don’t want to see two McLarens touching." But he praised Norris for his lack of "ill intent." Both drivers refused to entertain thoughts of a team order as a possible solution for avoiding such collisions, but perhaps that might have been the best option. It's a tricky situation for McLaren.
George Russell's winning run: Russell dominated in his Silver Arrow, delivering a flawless start-to-finish victory. His contract extension discussions with team boss Toto Wolff just got a whole lot louder – but neither parties got carried away. "We're not jumping for joy yet," said Russell. His Silver Arrow thrives in cool conditions like Montreal, but he still had to convert his second consecutive Canadian pole into a win on Sunday. With everything coming together, he did just that.
Breaking records with Antonelli's podium finish: Kimi Antonelli, just 18 years old, became the third youngest driver to secure a podium finish after only ten Formula-1 races. He was "over-the-moon happy" despite the stress. Antonelli stayed calm under pressure from Piastri and Norris in the end phase, securing a double podium for Mercedes. His father Marco, who always accompanies him, was beside himself with excitement: "Lost for words, it's just super."
Max Verstappen's cautious drive: Verstappen stayed carefully in his Red Bull most of the race, trailing Russell with a safe distance. Perhaps his looming race ban held him back. He had emphasized earlier that he wanted to "drive as usual" and not worry about penalty points. His performance was flawless, but the element of surprise was missing. Nevertheless, he amassed valuable points in the championship fight, now only 43 points behind Piastri, 21 behind Norris. He just needs to stay clear of trouble in the next race in Spielberg; then two penalty points will expire.
Nico Hulkenberg's midfield surge: Nico Hulkenberg smartly profited from the mistakes of his adversaries in the midfield. "Franco worked well for me and had a spat with Alex in the first round" he explained about their duel between Colapinto and Albon. He slid into the points and then managed his tires to secure eighth place and four points. This was a welcome boost for Sauber after their new underbody proved successful in Canada, offering prospects for more top-10 finishes. "I can't help but grin," said the 37-year-old.
Source: ntv.de, tno/sid
- Formula 1
- McLaren
- Max Verstappen
- Mercedes AMG
[1] Norris takes the blame for McLaren teammate crash: https://www.nbcsports.com/motors/formula-one/norris-takes-blame-mclaren-teammate-crash[2] Lando Norris apologizes for McLaren teammate crash in Canadian Grand Prix: https://www.espn.com/f1/story/_/id/36153888/lando-norris-takes-blame-mclaren-team-mate-oscar-piastri-crash-canadian-grand-prix[3] Lando Norris refers to his collision with Oscar Piastri as "a stupid mistake": https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/lando-norris-refers-collision-with-oscar-piastri-as-a-stupid-mistake/16182699/[4] Lando Norris apologizes for crash with teammate Oscar Piastri, calls it "stupid mistake": https://www.yahoo.com/news/landonorris-apologizes-crash-teammate-oscar-180604966.html
sports: The Canadian Grand Prix saw a nail-biting race with unexpected incidents, such as Lando Norris's collision with his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri.
sports: Max Verstappen of Red Bull, one of the frontrunners in Formula One, remained cautious in the race, trailing George Russell in the Mercedes AMG.
