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Lando Norris Under Fire: Jenson Button Defends Controversial Maneuver in Singapore GP Showdown!

Virgilio Machado by Virgilio Machado
October 5, 2025
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Lando Norris Under Fire: Jenson Button Defends Controversial Maneuver in Singapore GP Showdown!

F1 Singapore GP: Jenson Button Throws Down the Gauntlet in Defense of Lando Norris!

In what can only be described as a dramatic twist at the Singapore Grand Prix, the spotlight is firmly on the collision between McLaren teammates Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri right from the race’s start. Amidst the backdrop of McLaren’s historic title victory, this incident has ignited fierce debate and scrutiny throughout the racing community.

As the engines roared to life, a split-second miscalculation led to a collision that left Piastri visibly frustrated. The racing world is now buzzing with opinions, but one voice stands out — that of Jenson Button, the legendary former McLaren driver and world champion. Button has stepped into the fray, asserting that Piastri’s interpretation of the incident is misguided and that Norris’s actions were far from intentional.

Button passionately defended Norris, stating, “There was no intention from Lando to make contact with his teammate. The touch occurred as he attempted to correct a slight imbalance in his car.” He emphasized that Piastri should recognize that Norris had the upper hand in that particular corner, adding, “It’s racing. He [Norris] was side by side. He gave a little tap to the rear of Max’s Red Bull. He lost a bit of rear grip, which is quite rare. This just highlights how low the grip was at that moment. He didn’t try to push him into the wall on purpose. It’s not as if he intended for Oscar to crash or spin out. It happened mid-corner when he lost a bit of back end. If I were Oscar, I’d say, ‘Hey, my teammate got the best of me there!’ And that’s racing.”

Adding to the chorus, Jamie Chadwick also weighed in on the contentious incident. “I understand Oscar’s perspective; he may not have seen the entire sequence of events. However, the grip was incredibly low, and Lando had to take a risk. There was space, but he miscalculated slightly and clipped the back of Max, causing minor damage to his front wing, which ultimately pushed him into Oscar. But let’s remember, Oscar finished fourth, not tenth. Honestly, it wasn’t a significant contact,” she stated.

As the dust settles from this high-octane showdown, one thing is clear: the tension between teammates is palpable, and the stakes have never been higher in the world of Formula 1 racing. Fans and analysts alike will undoubtedly continue to dissect this incident as the season progresses, but for now, Jenson Button’s defense of Lando Norris stands as a powerful reminder of the unpredictable nature of racing and the thin line between victory and disaster on the track.

Stay tuned as we keep you updated on all the latest developments and reactions from the thrilling world of Formula 1!

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