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Lando Norris Defends Controversial Singapore Grand Prix Move: “Only True Racers Belong in F1!”

Arthur Ling by Arthur Ling
October 6, 2025
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Lando Norris Defends Controversial Singapore Grand Prix Move: “Only True Racers Belong in F1!”

SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE - OCTOBER 05: Lando Norris of Great Britain and McLaren celebrates with his team after winning the Constructors Championship during the F1 Grand Prix of Singapore at Marina Bay Street Circuit on October 05, 2025 in Singapore, Singapore. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Lando Norris, the rising star of Formula 1, has ignited a fierce debate following his controversial maneuvers during the opening lap of the Singapore Grand Prix. The McLaren driver found himself at the center of a storm after colliding with Max Verstappen and teammate Oscar Piastri in a high-stakes clash that has left fans and pundits buzzing.

In an audacious display of racing instinct, Norris lunged into an opening at Turn 3, attempting to squeeze past Verstappen and Piastri. However, a miscalculation on his part led to contact with the Red Bull champion, damaging his own front wing and sending shockwaves through the grid. Piastri, furious over the incident, voiced his frustrations over team radio, but the FIA dismissed any notions of wrongdoing. McLaren, opting for a calm response, chose not to escalate the situation further.

Despite the drama, Norris demonstrated his resilience, recovering to secure a commendable third place by the end of the race—a significant achievement after starting from fifth. In a twist of fate, Piastri finished just behind in fourth, a position that now sees his championship lead trimmed to a mere 22 points with only six races remaining in the season.

Norris was quick to defend his actions, dismissing criticism in a passionate post-race press conference. “I’ve still not even seen it, so I still need to go and see it,” he declared, emphasizing that he might reassess the situation after reviewing footage. However, he firmly stood his ground, asserting, “Anyone on the grid would have done exactly the same thing as what I did. If you fault me for going up the inside and putting my car in a big gap, then I think you shouldn’t be in Formula 1.”

The young driver continued, acknowledging his slight misjudgment but maintaining that “that’s racing.” He confidently stated, “I don’t think there was anything wrong that I did. Like, nothing happened otherwise.” His comments underscore a broader ethos within the F1 community—where split-second decisions can define a race and where competitive spirit often trumps caution.

This incident has sparked a vital conversation about the nature of racing in Formula 1, with Norris standing as a symbol of the boldness that often defines the sport. As tensions simmer and the championship battle heats up, one thing is clear: Lando Norris is not backing down, and he’s ready to fight for his place among the elite in Formula 1, no matter the cost.

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