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  "id": 13464116,
  "title": "Andrea Stella: Singapore F1 sprint collision between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri \"simply not acceptable\"",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/andrea-stella-singapore-f1-sprint-collision-between-lando-norris-and",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-10T16:32:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Motorsport.com",
    "slug": "motorsport-com",
    "url": "https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/andrea-stella-singapore-f1-sprint-collision-between-lando-norris-and-oscar-piastri-simply-not-accep/10864011/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mercedes' recent F1 setup upgrade has been effective at the Singapore GP sprint, but a collision between McLaren teammates Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri has been deemed entirely unacceptable by McLaren team principal Andrea Stella. The crash occurred on the final lap of a wet 20-lap sprint, with Norris making an unsuccessful attempt to close the gap on Piastri, resulting in a spin and Piastri's car sustaining severe rear damage. Both drivers were summoned by the stewards, but no further action was taken, as they both contributed to the incident.\n\nStella expressed his displeasure with the event, emphasizing that it was not acceptable to see two McLarens making contact. He reiterated that team interest should always come before individual egos, and the team would discuss the matter privately with their drivers. Piastri acknowledged Norris' apology and the team's ability to move on, stating that they must avoid such incidents considering the points, workload, and financial implications. Norris also agreed that both he and Piastri could have acted differently, but they discussed the incident and moved forward. The collision serves as a reminder of the need for cooperation and caution in Formula 1 racing.",
  "summary": "On the final lap of a wet 20-lap sprint, Lando Norris made a lunge on Oscar Piastri on the inside of Turn 5, unsuccessfully backing out of a closing gap and striking his McLarne team-mate's right-rear corner. The tangle sent both cars into a spin, with Piastri eliminated and sustaining severe damage to the rear of his MCL40 and Norris dropping down to eighth at the finish. The stewards ... Keep…",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/verstappen-on-pole-as-he-hunts-first-singapore-grand-prix-win",
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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."
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