"OopsiemcLaren": Norris' Shock Collision with Piastri Leaves Viewers Astonished
Media scrambles in awe over Norris's stunning blunder
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The McLaren crew is sitting pretty at the top of the Formula 1 podium, but it's crucial that they don’t end up knocking themselves off. This is exactly what happened during the Canadian Grand Prix. The "OopsieMcLaren" crash near season's end left spectators scratching their heads, even overshadowing the impressive performance of Mercedes scene-stealer George Russell.
United Kingdom
Daily Mail: "Lando Norris' racing career took a detour after colliding with his McLaren teammate and championship rival Oscar Piastri at over 200 km/h in the Canadian Grand Prix. While George Russell effortlessly grabbed the pole and the win ahead of Red Bull's Max Verstappen, Norris spun out thanks to the unfortunate incident with Piastri as they jousted for fourth place."
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Mirror: "Despite Norris' best efforts to produce a strong showing following a disappointing qualifying, he attempted a questionable maneuver that was bound to fail, wreaking havoc into the rear of his teammate and title rival. The two were locked in a fierce battle three laps from the end when Norris tried to make a move on the start-finish straight. With no space to spare, he clipped Piastri's back, sending him careening into the wall. This unfortunate hit dealt a serious blow to Norris' title aspirations. Miraculously, Piastri managed to continue racing and snagged fourth place, while Norris returned to the U.K. empty-handed and with a smack in the kisser."
France
Le Parisien: "Lap 67, following a thrilling tussle with his teammate, Norris slipped up. Boxed between the wall and Piastri's ideal racing line, the Englishman first lost his front wing and then his automobile."
L'Équipe: "McLaren teammates collide: Norris ends up in the barrier trying to overtake Piastri."
Le Figaro: "In a fit of frustration, Norris embarked on a desperate gambit on the start-finish straight, slamming into Piastri's rear wing with his front. He immediately conceded defeat, while the Safety Car confirmed Russell's victory three laps from the end."
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Austria
Kleine Zeitung: "The Papaya squad's first major collision of the season occurred between the top three, as Norris chased Piastri for several laps before the inevitable crash after the initial attempt. In the last corner, as Norris gained momentum, he struck the Australian. The Briton accepted instant responsibility, acknowledging there was no room for an overtaking maneuver on the outside... The fallout from this internal McLaren feud may well be thekey factor in the World Championship's outcome."
Kronen Zeitung: "The two crashed in Lap 67: Norris' brash tactics forced him to shed his front wing."
Switzerland
Blick: "OopsieMcLaren! Four laps from the end, the pair Piastri and Norris engage in a heated race for fourth place. Norris wanted to take fourth by any means necessary, racing recklessly and crashing into the wall on the start-finish straight."
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Norris had given fair warning before Canada that his title fight against Oscar would become more interesting. And that time came. It became apparent that the Brit was still far from being a champion. Politely passing the Australian required Oscar's help with his DRS, lacking the aggression and determination a true winner needs in a fight. And then, just as victory was within reach, Norris over-zealously advanced, crashing into the wall on the start-finish straight.
The McLaren pit crew, not entirely unfamiliar with strife themselves, cheerfully encouraged the dueling drama between Norris and Piastri. Under the subsequent Safety Car, Piastri limped his car to the finish line in fourth, safeguarding his championship lead. Norris, on the other hand, crashed out, adding a demoralizing zero to his record.
Italian
Gazzetta dello Sport: "Third place for Kimi Antonelli. After 16 years, an Italian driver makes the podium once again. (...) Fourth place for Oscar Piastri, embroiled in a fierce duel with his teammate Lando Norris in the last few laps. The Englishman ended up in the wall after the two collided: a judgment error by the British driver, who speedily apologized to the team."
Corriere dello Sport: "A heated race. In the final moments, Norris attempts to overtake Piastri and is awarded a one-way ticket to the wall."
Corriere della Sera: "Italics: It's worth noting the embarrassing mistake committed by Norris, crashing into Piastri's rear. Sorry, buddy."
Source: ntv.de, ter/dpa
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Enrichment Data:- The collision occurred during Lap 67 when Norris attempted an aggressive inside overtake on Piastri.- Norris misjudged the move, colliding with Piastri's rear tire, which caused the crash into the pit wall.- The incident forced Norris to retire from the race, while Piastri was able to pit under the Safety Car and finish in fourth place.- Norris took full responsibility for the collision and apologized to Piastri and the McLaren team.
"The McLaren team's struggle for supremacy in Formula 1 was overshadowed by an unfortunate accident between drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri during the Canadian Grand Prix, a sports event that captivated viewers worldwide."
"Despite Mercedes' impressive performance, star driver George Russell's victory was somewhat overshadowed by the collision between the McLaren drivers, highlighting the intense competition and potential risks inherent in sports."
