Norris against Piatri: Collision shocked at the Canada Grand Prix!

Norris against Piatri: Collision shocked at the Canada Grand Prix!

At the Canadian Grand Prix, June 16, 2025, there was a spectacular incident between the two McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piatri. In the 67th round, during the exciting final phase of the race, the two teammates lost control of their vehicles. Norris tried to overtake Piatri on the start-finish line at a narrow point, which led to a collision and cost his front wing. The incident was not only a technical failure for Norris, but also a significant turn in the struggle for the driver's ranking.

Norris regretted regret about the incident and took responsibility by confirming the radio that he was unharmed. Piatri, who finally ended the race as fourth, expanded his lead in the driver's ranking from 10 to 22 points to Norris. He described the collision as unhappy and emphasized that there was no evil will for it. McLaren team boss Andrea Stella commented that such incidents occur in racing and strengthen internal competition.

Team dynamics and race course

The incident caused critical comments in the European media about the team harmony at McLaren, while George Russell, who was at the top of the race after his first season, approached with 136 points in the overall ranking. Max Verstappen, who took second place in Canada, currently has 155 points on the account. A protest from Red Bull against Russell was rejected after it was in the headlines due to unsportsmanlike behavior during the safety car phase.

The events of the race attracted a lot of attention. Lewis Hamilton, who ran a marmot next to the racetrack, only finished the race in sixth place. He expressed grief about the incident with the animal and reported a hole in the underbody of his vehicle and a later braking problem.

summary of the driver's ranking

The following points are the current driver values ​​according to the Canadian Grand Prix:

This turbulent episode in the Canadian Grand Prix will certainly trigger discussions among fans and experts, while the drivers are preparing for the next challenges in the racing season. In view of the intensive rivalries and the unpredictability of the route, it remains to be seen which twists the upcoming races will have.

For more information on the events of the race, see also the reporting on Formula and formel1.de .