{
  "id": 13403544,
  "title": "Norris apologises after collision dashes McLaren sprint hopes",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/norris-apologises-after-collision-dashes-mclaren-sprint-hopes",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-10T11:53:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/motor-sports/2026/10/1552466/norris-apologises-after-collision-dashes-mclaren-sprint-hopes"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Singapore - Lando Norris expressed regret over a collision during the final lap of a chaotic Singapore Grand Prix sprint on Saturday that damaged McLaren's chance at a podium finish. The McLaren drivers were pursuing Ferrari's Charles Leclerc, who was struggling with worn tires. Norris, who started fifth behind Oscar Piastri in fourth, tried to pass Piastri but clipped the Australian's rear tire with his front wheel, causing both cars to spin. Norris apologized to his team over the radio, admitting he thought he was fully alongside but ran out of space at the apex. Piastri, who retired, downplayed the incident, stating it was for fourth and fifth positions in the sprint and that he was not overly concerned. Both drivers were summoned to the stewards following the collision, with Red Bull's Max Verstappen winning the sprint and moving up to fifth place in the world championship standings.",
  "summary": "SINGAPORE: World champion Lando Norris apologised to his McLaren team after a final-lap collision with team mate Oscar Piastri wrecked their pursuit of a podium finish at a chaotic Singapore Grand Prix sprint on Saturday.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}