Why there is a silver lining for Norris after his Canada crash

Jolyon Palmer dissects the controversial McLaren clash at the Canadian Grand Prix, where Lando Norris collided with Oscar Piastri, leading to Norris's retirement. Palmer identifies Norris's error, stemming from self-imposed pressure and a desperate attempt to overtake, highlighting that the space for the move was never truly there. While Norris admitted fault, the incident underscores a significant shift in the McLaren dynamic, suggesting an end to team harmony and the beginning of an intense rivalry. Norris, who was generally quicker than Piastri throughout the Canadian GP weekend, made several uncharacteristic errors under pressure, both in qualifying and the race. The collision, which occurred during a battle for fourth place, saw Norris lunge inside Piastri at Turn 10, a move Piastri deftly defended. Norris's subsequent attempt at Turn 1, driven by what Palmer describes as a 'desperate last chance' feeling, resulted in him driving into the back of his teammate. Despite the costly error, which lost Norris 12 championship points, Palmer notes the positive in Norris's raw pace. The incident, while regrettable, did not take both cars out, and Norris's immediate acceptance of blame might prevent immediate team fallout. However, it unequivocally signals Norris's intent to take risks against his teammate, suggesting a 'gloves off' approach for the remainder of the season. Piastri, benefiting from the incident, now holds his largest points advantage over Norris, while Norris faces another week of reflection on his aggressive misjudgment.