McLaren secured their second consecutive constructors' championship at the Singapore Grand Prix on Sunday, but the celebration turned bitter after a first-lap collision between teammates Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris sparked fierce internal conflict. Norris launched from fifth position and made an aggressive move at Turn 3 that involved contact with Max Verstappen and Piastri, forcing the Australian wide and prompting his frustrated radio message questioning whether the team approved of such tactics.
Stewards cleared Norris of wrongdoing, but Piastri remained upset and criticized his teammate's driving as inadequate collision avoidance. The tension escalated when Norris ignored team strategy by extending his stint on medium tires and refusing to facilitate an undercut opportunity for Piastri against rivals. George Russell won the race for Mercedes ahead of Verstappen and Norris, while Piastri finished fourth but maintained a 22-point lead over his teammate in the drivers' standings.
Stewards cleared Norris of wrongdoing, but Piastri remained upset and criticized his teammate's driving as inadequate collision avoidance. The tension escalated when Norris ignored team strategy by extending his stint on medium tires and refusing to facilitate an undercut opportunity for Piastri against rivals. George Russell won the race for Mercedes ahead of Verstappen and Norris, while Piastri finished fourth but maintained a 22-point lead over his teammate in the drivers' standings.
