Guenther Steiner Critiques Lando Norris Over Controversial Crash
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Guenther Steiner, the former Haas F1 team principal, criticized Lando Norris for his collision with teammate Oscar Piastri during the Singapore Grand Prix sprint race, labeling it 'not a world champion move.' While Piastri was forced to retire, Norris managed to finish eighth, earning one point.
Norris and Piastri Incident
During the Singapore Grand Prix sprint race, Lando Norris collided with his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri on the final lap while both were vying for position in fourth and fifth. Norris attempted to make a move on the inside but ended up clipping Piastri, resulting in both drivers spinning out. Piastri did not finish the race, whereas Norris continued and secured an eighth-place finish, earning a single point.
Steiner's Remarks
Guenther Steiner expressed his disapproval of Norris's actions, stating, "You really shouldn't be doing this. This was not a world champion move," during his appearance on The Red Flags Podcast. He praised McLaren team principal Andrea Stella for effectively addressing the situation and emphasized that Norris's reaction post-incident was uncharacteristic of him, suggesting he realized his mistake.
Norris's Apology
Initially, Norris defended his move, claiming there was a gap and he acted within his rights. However, he later acknowledged his error, stating, "I simply have to think more about the team that I represent more than myself. It was a mistake on my part, I let down the team," and apologized to his team.
Team Performance
Despite the collision in the sprint race, both drivers rebounded in the main event, scoring a combined total of 22 points with Norris finishing fourth and Piastri fifth.