Canadian GP Results: Russell Wins, McLaren Duo Clash
- Montreal—A late-race collision between McLaren teammates Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri marred the Canadian Grand Prix, handing George Russell his first victory of the season.The incident occurred with...
- Piastri managed to continue, finishing fourth behind Russell, Red Bull's Max Verstappen, and Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli.
- "It was all my bad," Norris told his team, adding, "It was stupid of me."
George Russell seizes victory as a late-race clash decimates McLaren’s hopes at the Canadian Grand Prix. A collision between teammates Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri on the pit straight dramatically altered the race’s outcome. Norris, accepting full duty for the incident, saw his race end prematurely. Meanwhile, Piastri salvaged a fourth-place finish, behind race winner Russell, Max Verstappen, and Kimi Antonelli. This Formula 1 race saw Russell secure Mercedes’ first win of the season, while Piastri extended his championship lead. This high-octane story is brought to you by News Directory 3. With the team expected to launch an internal review, the focus now shifts to regrouping ahead of the next race. Discover what’s next for McLaren.
Norris Crash Costs McLaren at Canadian Grand Prix
Updated June 15, 2025
Montreal—A late-race collision between McLaren teammates Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri marred the Canadian Grand Prix, handing George Russell his first victory of the season.The incident occurred with only four laps remaining as Norris attempted to overtake Piastri on the pit straight.
The contact sent Norris out of the race. Piastri managed to continue, finishing fourth behind Russell, Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, and Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli. The race concluded under a safety car.
Following the incident, Norris took full duty. “It was all my bad,” Norris told his team, adding, “It was stupid of me.”
despite the incident, piastri increased his championship lead over Norris to 21 points.Verstappen trails Norris by the same margin in the Formula 1 standings.
What’s next
The McLaren team will be looking to regroup after the costly collision as they head to the next race. An internal review of the incident is expected.