S'PORE GP CLASH IS LIMIT FOR MCLAREN

Team hold Norris accountable, with both drivers to 'avoid anything worse' in future

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Formula One title rivals and McLaren teammates Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris spoke on Oct 16 of the “consequences” and “repercussions” resulting from a Singapore Grand Prix clash, without saying what they might be.

Norris, 25, charged up the inside of Piastri, 24, on the opening lap of that race, clipping the back of Max Verstappen’s Red Bull and forcing Piastri so wide the drivers’ championship leader almost hit the wall.

Briton Norris finished third, with Piastri of Australia fourth, and the pair are now separated by 22 points with six rounds remaining. McLaren have already secured the constructors’ title for the second year in a row.

Speaking to reporters separately ahead of this week’s United States Grand Prix in Austin, both drivers said the matter had been addressed and dealt with.

“Things were reviewed and there are and will be repercussions for me until the end of the season, so it’s not like I’ve got away with anything,” Norris said.

“Repercussions for myself but otherwise the engagement and how we go racing is the same as it’s always been.”

Piastri, who has been beaten by Norris in the last three races, said the discussions had been very productive.