Lando Norris sets the record straight on Singapore Grand Prix clash with Oscar Piastri

Lando Norris cleared the rumor around the incident he shared with his McLaren teammate, Oscar Piastri, on the opening lap of the Singapore Grand Prix. Many believed that his actions were "intentional," but Norris suggested otherwise.

McLaren secured their 10th Constructors' Championships in Singapore; however, the race became quite heated between their racers. Starting the race in P3, Piastri had the upper hand over his teammate. However, going to turn one, Norris tried to perform a fast overtake and ended up bumping into his teammate, eventually gaining the place.

Piastri informed the team about the incident, suggesting that Norris should give the position back. But as the Stewards deemed it to be a racing incident, there were no team orders, and Norris finished P3 and his teammate in P4.

Many slammed Lando Norris for the incident, but he said that it was "silly" to think that he would intentionally crash into any racer, let alone his teammate.

"Like, I don’t want to make contact with anyone, because there’s just as much chance I ruined my own race and put myself out," Norris said. "So yeah, you’re silly, if you think it’s an intentional thing, especially when it’s on my teammate. It’s the thing I want to avoid the most."

Despite the criticism on the internet, Norris has a firm stance on the incident, saying it a part of racing.

Lando Norris supports FIA's decision on his incident with Oscar Piastri

The stewards were fat enough to launch an investigation that the teammates faced as the race went on. Subsequently, no penalties were given as the FIA deemed it to be a racing incident.

Lando Norris noted that the team will address the incident soon, but defending his move, he claimed that it was a part of racing.

"There was a big gap on the left, like, easily a car’s width, and I put myself there," he continued. "So we’ll talk about it. There’s nothing else I think I should have done. Any driver on the grid would have done what I did. Of course, unfortunate, I don’t want those things to happen, but I think it was racing."

"And clearly, the FIA think that as well."

Oscar Piastri still leads the Drivers' Championship standings following the race, but Norris managed to narrow it down to just 22 points. With six races remaining in the season, the teammates are expected to get closer and have a tough fight till the last race in Yas Marina.