Norris apologises to McLaren after Singapore Sprint clash with Piastri
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After finishing fourth in Sunday's Singapore Grand Prix, Lando Norris apologised to McLaren, saying he had let the team down in Saturday's Sprint. His last-lap collision with Oscar Piastri sent both McLarens spinning; Piastri retired and Norris finished the Sprint eighth.
After finishing fourth in Sunday's Singapore Grand Prix, Lando Norris apologised to McLaren, saying he had let the team down in Saturday's Sprint.
Norris's final-lap attempt to pass Oscar Piastri for fourth at Turn 5 ended in contact. Both McLarens spun; Piastri hit the wall and retired, while Norris resumed and finished the Sprint eighth.
After the Sprint, Norris said he had tried to back out as the gap closed; Piastri said he had not seen Norris at the apex. The stewards investigated the contact but took no further action.
Norris said he had also apologised to the people he represents and those who work to make his racing possible, and would work hard for the rest of the season to make amends.
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