Norris and Piastri collision ‘not acceptable’ – Stella

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella expressed his disappointment regarding the collision between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri at the Canadian Grand Prix, labeling the incident "not acceptable." Norris, battling for fourth place, made contact with Piastri's car while attempting an overtake, forcing him to retire from the race. Piastri, despite the contact, managed to continue and secure fourth place after a Safety Car pit stop. Norris promptly apologized for the incident, admitting it was a "misjudgement." Stella acknowledged Norris's immediate ownership of the mistake, stating that it "reset the situation" for the team and that Norris "paid a price in the championship." Despite the contact, Stella emphasized that the team's "papaya rules" – governing how teammates race each other – remain unchanged, as Norris's error was a miscalculation rather than an intentional act. McLaren CEO Zak Brown echoed Stella's sentiments, praising Norris for his honesty and acknowledging Piastri's solid performance. Both team leaders underscored the importance of learning from the incident and moving forward together as a team.