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2026 Singapore GP: McLaren reviews sprint clash

News - 2026-10-10 - By Jenny Marsh

McLaren will review Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri’s final-lap Singapore Sprint collision after Turn 5 contact, with stewards taking no action.

McLaren will review the final-lap collision between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri in the Singapore Sprint, as reported by Formula1.com, Autosport and Motorsport.com. Those outlets said Norris attacked on the inside at Turn 5, made contact with Piastri and both cars spun, while Autosport and Motorsport.com reported that Piastri was eliminated and his car suffered heavy damage.

Andrea Stella called the clash serious and unacceptable, according to Formula1.com, Motorsport.com and RaceFans. Autosport also reported that McLaren planned internal talks after the sprint. Norris came into the event fifth in the 2026 drivers' championship on 188 points, while Piastri was seventh on 128.

Motorsport.com and RaceFans reported that stewards investigated the contact and took no action against Norris. Norris has 11 Formula 1 wins and 16 poles, while Piastri was in his 79th race weekend in the series in 2026.