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via Formula1.comHow Norris' radio offer supported Stella's team-first ethosLando Norris demonstrated his commitment to McLaren's team interests during the Singapore Grand Prix by offering to assist his teammate Oscar Piastri, who was struggling with a puncture. This gesture came after a collision between the two in the previous Sprint race, highlighting a shift in focus towards team collaboration as emphasized by team principal Andrea Stella. Both Norris and Stella agreed that the fourth and fifth place finishes were the best possible outcomes given the circumstances. They acknowledged the challenges faced in recent races and expressed optimism for future improvements, aiming to build on this performance as they head into a series of upcoming races.Mon 12 Oct · 15:02 UTCvia F1iNorris owns up, admits Sprint clash was 'my mistake'Lando Norris has publicly acknowledged that his aggressive last-lap move on Oscar Piastri during the Singapore Sprint was a mistake. Initially defending his actions, Norris later accepted that his decision to attack his teammate compromised McLaren's interests, resulting in a collision that left Piastri retired and Norris finishing eighth. This incident prompted a stern debrief with team principal Andrea Stella, leading Norris to apologise for his judgement. During the subsequent Grand Prix, Norris managed to finish fourth while Piastri recovered to finish just behind him after overcoming a puncture. Norris's willingness to assist Piastri during the race indicates a desire to mend the relationship within the team. The hope for McLaren is that Norris's admission will lead to better decision-making in future races, as the consequences of his actions in Singapore highlighted the importance of team priorities over individual ambition.Mon 12 Oct · 10:07 UTCvia CrashLando Norris appears to mock Lance Stroll after raceLando Norris was seen seemingly mocking Lance Stroll in footage from a party following the Singapore Grand Prix. The comments came after a challenging weekend for Norris, who expressed a desire to move on from the race.Mon 12 Oct · 09:06 UTC27via AutosportToto Wolff jokes about Kimi Antonelli's track limits issuesToto Wolff, the Mercedes Formula 1 team principal, humorously suggested that Kimi Antonelli might need a pillow to better see the track limits after the Singapore Grand Prix. Antonelli faced scrutiny for allegedly breaching track limits four times during the race but ultimately avoided a penalty.Mon 12 Oct · 08:53 UTC91via Motorsport.comWho slept worst last night: Nikola TsolovLando Norris faced a challenging weekend at the Singapore Grand Prix after crashing into his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri during the sprint race. The incident, which occurred on the final lap while vying for minor points, drew criticism from team principal Andrea Stella, who expressed disappointment in Norris's actions. Following the crash, Norris acknowledged his mistake and apologised to his team, indicating a need to prioritise team interests over personal ambition. Meanwhile, Nikola Tsolov, a 19-year-old driver from the Red Bull junior squad, is currently competing for the Formula 2 championship. Despite his impressive performance this season, including six victories, he recently lost the championship lead to Ferrari junior Rafael Camara. Tsolov's prospects for an F1 promotion are uncertain, especially as Red Bull has confirmed its driver line-up through 2027.Mon 12 Oct · 06:26 UTCvia BBC SportVerstappen earns perfect rating at Singapore Grand PrixMax Verstappen received a perfect rating for his performance at the Singapore Grand Prix, where he secured victory. Charles Leclerc finished in second place, while Kimi Antonelli took third.Sun 11 Oct · 17:26 UTCvia F1iLando Norris expresses frustration with McLaren's paceLando Norris has voiced his dissatisfaction with finishing fourth in the Singapore Grand Prix, stating he is 'not happy' with the result. The McLaren driver emphasised the team's ambition to compete for wins, highlighting a need for improvement.Sun 11 Oct · 17:12 UTCvia RacingNews365Lando Norris admits mistake cost McLaren points in SingaporeLando Norris has acknowledged that his overtaking attempt on Oscar Piastri during the sprint at the Singapore Grand Prix was a mistake. The incident contributed to McLaren's disappointing performance, resulting in no podium finish and a loss of valuable points.Sun 11 Oct · 16:45 UTCvia PlanetF1Lewis Hamilton criticises Ferrari's strategy in SingaporeLewis Hamilton expressed a loss of trust in Ferrari's strategy following a miscommunication during the Singapore Grand Prix. The seven-time champion's comments came after he ignored a call from Ferrari, which he felt contributed to his disappointing performance.Sun 11 Oct · 16:27 UTCvia RaceFansNorris regrets Singapore GP after FIA's no-action rulingLando Norris expressed regret over the incident with Lewis Hamilton during the Singapore Grand Prix, following the FIA's decision not to impose any penalties. The FIA clarified that both drivers left the track at Turn 1, and Norris's initial overtaking attempt was deemed illegitimate.Sun 11 Oct · 16:21 UTCvia Formula1.comNorris 'not happy with a P4' finish in Singapore GPLando Norris expressed dissatisfaction with his fourth-place finish at the Singapore Grand Prix, stating that McLaren aims to compete for wins rather than settle for lower positions. Despite finishing 40 seconds behind race winner Max Verstappen, Norris acknowledged that a P4 was the best they could achieve on the day, but he felt he could have done better in his battle with Lewis Hamilton for the podium. Oscar Piastri managed to finish fifth after overtaking Hamilton on the penultimate lap, despite facing challenges including a mid-race pit stop due to a slow puncture. Both drivers noted that McLaren's performance has slipped recently, with Norris highlighting the need for improvements and upgrades to regain competitiveness against teams like Red Bull.Sun 11 Oct · 15:47 UTCvia RacingNews365Max Verstappen wins first Singapore Grand PrixMax Verstappen secured his first victory at the Singapore Grand Prix, leading from pole position to finish. The Red Bull driver expressed pride in breaking his long-standing curse at the Marina Bay Circuit after nine previous attempts.Sun 11 Oct · 13:47 UTC71via RacingNews365Lando Norris rues missed 'magic' after delicate McLaren balancing actLando Norris expressed disappointment after failing to achieve what he described as a 'magical' lap during qualifying for the Singapore Grand Prix. He qualified fifth, while his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri qualified seventh but will start sixth due to a grid penalty for George Russell. Norris highlighted the challenges of driving the MCL40, which struggled with the bumps of the Marina Bay circuit. The qualifying session followed a difficult weekend for McLaren, which included a collision between Norris and Piastri during the sprint race. Norris acknowledged the car's handling issues and the narrow margin for error that prevented him from pushing to his limits. He concluded that despite moments of potential, the team was not quick enough overall.Sun 11 Oct · 10:25 UTCvia f1oversteer.comRed Bull to retain Liam Lawson for 2027 seasonRed Bull Racing is expected to confirm that Liam Lawson will remain with the team for the 2027 season. Jolyon Palmer has stated that it would be 'ridiculous' for Red Bull not to keep Lawson, given his impressive performances.Sun 11 Oct · 08:00 UTCvia Motorsport WeekGasly criticises F1 stewards over McLaren collisionPierre Gasly has raised concerns about the consistency of Formula 1 stewards following the decision not to penalise Lando Norris for his collision with Oscar Piastri during the Singapore Sprint Race. Gasly's comments highlight ongoing debates regarding stewarding decisions in the sport.Sun 11 Oct · 05:00 UTCvia newsonf1.comLando Norris faces backlash over Singapore Sprint clashLando Norris has apologised for his collision with Oscar Piastri during the Singapore Sprint, but has received criticism for his sarcastic responses in post-race interviews. The incident occurred on the final lap, leading to further scrutiny of Norris's attitude following the race.Sun 11 Oct · 04:25 UTCvia f1oversteer.comOscar Piastri was ‘playing with fire’ in two corners during Singapore Grand Prix qualifyingOscar Piastri will begin the Singapore Grand Prix from the third row, next to his teammate Lando Norris. Despite a solid qualifying performance, Piastri was cautioned about his risky driving, particularly at the exit of Turns 18 and 19, where he was said to be 'playing with fire'. This warning came after a collision between the two McLaren drivers in the sprint race, which cost the team eight points. Max Verstappen secured pole position during qualifying, while Piastri's performance drew attention from commentator Alice Cooper, who highlighted the dangers of running wide on the bumpy track. With rain potentially affecting the race, Piastri is determined to avoid further mishaps and believes McLaren is competitive with Ferrari, setting the stage for an exciting race.Sat 10 Oct · 19:00 UTCvia Motorsport WeekLando Norris criticises McLaren's performance in SingaporeLando Norris expressed frustration with the McLaren MCL40 after finishing fourth at the Singapore Grand Prix, describing it as 'not quick enough' and 'impossible' to drive. He also highlighted difficulties during qualifying, where he lined up fifth, citing the car's unpredictability.Sat 10 Oct · 17:05 UTCvia F1iStella calls McLaren collision unacceptable after SingaporeMcLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella has described the collision between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri during the Singapore Sprint as serious and unacceptable. He stated that the incident caused significant damage to the team's championship hopes and highlighted a failure that must be addressed.Sat 10 Oct · 16:03 UTCvia Formula1.com'We are where we should be' – Norris on Singapore QualifyingLando Norris and Oscar Piastri of McLaren shared their thoughts on their qualifying performance for the 2026 Singapore Grand Prix. Norris secured fifth place on the grid, expressing that this position reflects their current capabilities, as they continue to struggle to match the pace of the leading teams. He highlighted the challenges of driving the car to its limits without risking a crash, while also acknowledging the gap to polesitter Max Verstappen. Piastri, who finished seventh in qualifying, will start sixth due to a grid penalty for George Russell. He mentioned that the MCL40 lacked the performance needed to compete with Red Bull, Ferrari, and Mercedes. Despite some mistakes during the session, Piastri remains hopeful for improvement in the race. Both drivers are focused on maximizing their performance in the upcoming race despite the difficulties faced during qualifying.Sat 10 Oct · 15:54 UTCvia racer.comI had a right to go for gap on Piastri - NorrisLando Norris has stated that he had the right to attempt an overtake on Oscar Piastri during the final lap of the Sprint at the Singapore Grand Prix. The collision occurred when Norris tried to move down the inside at Turn 5, resulting in Piastri spinning out of the race and Norris finishing in eighth place. Piastri expressed surprise at the incident, claiming he was unaware of Norris's attempt to overtake and felt he was too far back to be challenged. The stewards reviewed the incident and determined that both drivers played a role in the contact, with Piastri noting he only realised Norris was there after turning into the corner.Sat 10 Oct · 14:42 UTCvia Formula1.comStewards decision on McLaren Singapore Sprint clash revealedLando Norris and Oscar Piastri of McLaren were involved in a collision during the final lap of the Singapore Grand Prix Sprint, leading to an investigation by the stewards. Piastri retired after hitting the wall, while Norris managed to finish in eighth place. The stewards determined that both drivers contributed to the incident and decided to take no further action. Norris expressed that he saw an opportunity to overtake but felt the gap closed more than he anticipated. Piastri mentioned he did not see Norris at the apex of the turn. The stewards' report indicated that both drivers had different perspectives on the incident, but ultimately, no penalties were imposed.Sat 10 Oct · 14:05 UTCvia RacingNews365Pierre Gasly questions FIA's decision on Norris crashPierre Gasly of Alpine has expressed his concerns regarding the FIA stewards' decision not to penalise Lando Norris for his collision with Oscar Piastri during the Singapore Grand Prix Sprint. The stewards concluded that both Norris and Piastri shared blame for the incident, resulting in no further action.Sat 10 Oct · 13:47 UTCvia Formula1.comMcLaren addresses serious Norris-Piastri clash aftermathLando Norris and Oscar Piastri's collision during the Singapore Grand Prix Sprint has drawn significant criticism, prompting McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella to label the incident as 'unacceptable.' Stella emphasised the need for unity within the team, stating that there is 'no ego' bigger than McLaren.Sat 10 Oct · 11:29 UTC