Norris defends controversial move on Piastri: ‘The move was on’

Lando Norris has defended his last-lap attempt to overtake teammate Oscar Piastri during the Singapore Grand Prix Sprint, claiming that 'the move was on'. The collision between the two McLaren cars resulted in Piastri's retirement and left Norris finishing in eighth place, earning only one point for the team. This incident has raised questions about whether Norris's determination to pass Piastri turned a manageable situation into an avoidable crash.

Both drivers were in a position to score valuable points for McLaren, but the collision resulted in a loss of eight points for the team. Piastri expressed frustration over the damage caused and the additional workload for the mechanics, while Norris's insistence on the legitimacy of his move suggests he may not fully concede fault. The stewards are now investigating the incident, and McLaren is focused on repairing the cars in time for qualifying.