17/10/2025 00:30
Oscar Piastri has stated McLaren has warned of "consequences" if
both the Australian and team-mate Lando Norris do not stick to its
racing principles. Norris and Piastri clashed on the opening lap of
the Singapore Grand Prix last time out, which threatened to
escalate the title fight between the pair. Piastri felt he was
unfairly pushed out of the way by Norris, and was left annoyed when
McLaren opted not to order the drivers to swap positions. Following
a review, Piastri revealed McLaren has placed responsibility on
Norris' shoulders for the incident, with the Briton accepting he
overstepped the mark. With just six rounds remaining, Piastri
asserted he will not change his approach of racing his team-mate,
as he understands there will be repercussions if he goes against
the team's instructions. "We had a lot of discussions as, you would
expect," Piastri told media including RacingNews365 . "It was very
productive, we're very clear on how we want to go racing as a team.
"That includes going forward, and the incident we had in Singapore
isn't how we want to go racing. "Lando has taken responsibility for
that, and so has the team. "It's quite clear for us as a team that
how lap one unfolded wasn't how we want to go racing." McLaren's
lack of action following the incident led some fans to suggest the
Woking-based is favouring Norris as the title fight reaches its
final stages. Piastri refuted the suggestion, maintaining both are
driving on a level playing field. "We analysed the incident, and
there has been responsibility placed on Lando, ultimately, in that
collision," he said. "But I'm very happy that there's no
favouritism or bias."