Formula 1 driver Lando Norris has spoken out about the conversation with his team-mate Oscar Piastri after their collision in the Canadian Grand Prix. Norris admitted that talks with McLaren about avoiding a repeat were “not the most joyful” but emphasized the importance of teamwork and learning from mistakes.
Norris, who suffered a strong points finish loss due to the crash, took full responsibility for the incident and apologized to Piastri. He acknowledged that he misjudged the situation and shouldered the blame. McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has since promised to discuss conversations about avoiding similar incidents with Norris in the future.
Norris stressed that conversations were necessary to address their shared mistakes and improve as a team. Despite being asked about moving on from the incident, Norris revealed it was difficult for him to forgive himself after feeling he had let his team down. However, he assured fans that he is focused on doing better in the upcoming Austrian GP.
Piastri downplayed any potential psychological boost from Norris’s apology, stating he won’t change his approach and will continue to focus on doing his best job. The two drivers appear to be taking a pragmatic approach, with Norris looking to minimize errors and Piastri aiming for consistency.
Source: https://www.the-race.com/formula-1/norris-mclaren-f1-tough-talks-piastri-canada-clash