"Ana Kick in the Pants" McLaren-Bang: Norris's "Stupid Move" Shocks Formula 1
Media eyes are widening in awe over Norris's alleged blunder, creating a stir in news circles.
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McLaren, reigning champions of the 2025 Formula 1 season, face internal turmoil following a dramatic collision between teammates Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri at the Canadian Grand Prix. This incident, now dubbed the "McLaren-Bang," overshadowed the impressive performance by Mercedes star George Russell.
United Kingdom
Daily Mail: "Lando Norris suffered a 200 km/h crash with teammate Oscar Piastri, as he attempted an ill-fated overtake three laps from the end. Despite George Russell's victory from pole position over Max Verstappen, Norris's crash put a halt to his title aspirations."
Formula1: "McLaren duo Norris and Piastri collide in dramatic finale."
Mirror: "After a mediocre qualifying, Norris tried to salvage his race with a move on Piastri for fourth place. However, a misjudged attempt on the straight led to a collision, sending Norris into the wall. Both drivers continued, but Norris went home pointless, left with a "kick in the pants.""
France
Le Parisien: "In the 67th lap, Norris made a critical error after a fierce battle with Piastri. Sandwiched between Piastri and the wall, Norris lost his front wing before crashing into the barrier."
Le Figaro: "Frustrated, Norris launched a desperate attack on the start/finish straight, but crashed into the rear wing of Piastri with his front wing. Norris immediately retired, allowing Russell's victory to be confirmed just three laps from the end."
Austria
Kleine Zeitung: "In the first major collision between the McLaren teammates, Lando Norris pursued Oscar Piastri for several laps, making multiple attacks. A last-minute endeavor for a counter-attack led to a collision, as Norris accelerated out of the last corner, crashing into Piastri. The Briton immediately admitted blame, acknowledging insufficient room for overtaking maneuvers."
Kronen Zeitung: "The crash occurred in lap 67, as Norris forced his way past Piastri but lost his front wing in the process. The Briton took full blame."
Switzerland
Blick: "McLaren-Bang derailed Russell's win in Canada... Driving in a desperate battle for fourth place, Piastri and Norris crashed on the start-finish straight after a touch between the two: Norris maneuvered left but, with insufficient room, crash-landed his car into the barrier."
Formula1: "Norris's imprudent move spoiled what promised to be a promising Formula 1 career."
As: "Lando Norris's cruise down the river turned into a crash against the McLaren pit wall in a move that experts couldn't seem to fathom. At the front, Russell secured a resounding victory, almost compelling Mercedes to extend his contract on Monday."
Mundo Deportivo: "Norris preempted the chaos, stating that his title fight against Oscar would eventually turn 'Exciting.' Against all expectations, the chaotic moment arrived. The Briton's enthusiasm proved overpowering, as his reckless maneuver jeopardized his chance at victory."
Sport: "The McLaren garage allowed the duel between Norris and Piastri to unfold, with the Australian crossing the finish line in fourth and maintaining his championship lead. However, Norris's costly mistake resulted in a scoreless finish."
English
Gazzetta dello Sport: "Kimi Antonelli claimed third place. After 16 years, an Italian driver returned to the podium. (...) Fourth place for Oscar Piastri, who battled fiercely with teammate Lando Norris in the final laps. The Englishman ended up in the wall on the start-finish straight after a touch between the two: a judgement error by the British driver, who immediately apologized to the team."
Corriere della Sera: "A difficult race, highlighted by Norris's sensational blunder. In the closing laps, Norris attempted to overtake Piastri and ended up in the pit wall."
Corriere dello Sport: "Worthy of mention is Norris's stunning error, causing him to crash into his teammate Piastri and finish the race with a zero score."
Source: ntv.de, ter/dpa
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Enrichment Data:The collision between Norris and Piastri occurred when Norris attempted a late-race overtake for fourth place on the main straight. Misjudging the situation, Norris clipped Piastri's rear tire and lost control, condemning both cars to significant damage and retirement from the race [3][5]. Both drivers placed blame on themselves for the incident, with Piastri able to resumen the race in fourth position [1][2]. This marked the first instance of contact between the McLaren teammates during their title-contending duel in the season.
Formula 1 is more than just a sports event; it's a battlefield of strategy and speed. The McLaren team, reigning champions, are experiencing internal tension after Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri's collision in the Canadian Grand Prix. This incident, known as the "McLaren-Bang," overshadowed George Russell's impressive victory from pole position for Mercedes, one of Formula 1's other competing teams.
