Zak Brown tells McLaren drivers not to repeat Norris and Piastri collision
Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri collided during the Singapore Sprint, resulting in Piastri hitting the wall and Norris finishing eighth. Zak Brown and Andrea Stella condemned the incident as unacceptable, emphasizing the need for drivers to prioritize team interests over individual moves.
The Sprint Collision
Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri collided on the final lap of the Singapore Sprint, which sent both McLaren drivers into synchronised spins. Norris attempted to overtake Piastri into Turn 5, where Piastri held fourth place and Norris held fifth. The contact sent Piastri into the wall and he could not complete the final lap. Norris recovered to finish eighth and earned a single point, whereas the team would have secured nine points if they had both finished in their original positions.
Management Reaction and Verdict
The management’s firm response is the most significant development following the Marina Bay clash. Zak Brown issued a direct instruction to the drivers after the collision. He told Martin Brundle that the team gave the drivers an order to "don’t do that again." Brown described the collision as an unnecessary result because the team faces pressure to catch Ferrari while Red Bull remains only seven points behind McLaren in the 2026 constructors’ standings. Andrea Stella also called the incident "unacceptable." Stella said the conversations are "not finished" because the team aims to become a more united and stronger team by ensuring all drivers embrace the interest of the team over any individual interest.
Driver Responses
Norris admitted his mistake after the race and said he should not have attempted the move even if the gap was there. He told media that he could not attempt what he did and that he let the team down. Piastri noted that Norris apologised and said they had moved on. You already know the drivers’ temperament, so focus on the technical fallout. Will these talks prevent another collision?
