Norris apologises to Colapinto for Baku post-race comments

Lando Norris has issued an apology to Franco Colapinto following a multi-car collision at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. The incident occurred during a Safety Car restart when Colapinto locked up at Turn 1, leading to a collision that involved himself, Pierre Gasly, and Norris. Following his retirement, Norris had initially criticized the rookie, suggesting that some drivers do not belong in Formula 1 and calling for a ban. Reflecting on the incident, Norris later took to social media to express regret for his post-race comments. He acknowledged that his emotional reaction was unjustified, stating that he knows better and that mistakes are an inherent part of racing at the limit. Norris confirmed he has reached out to Colapinto personally to apologize and noted that the two remain good friends as they look ahead to the next race.