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Oscar Piastri Labeled ‘Fool’ as McLaren Drama Erupts After Controversial Singapore GP Collision

Carl Harrison by Carl Harrison
October 12, 2025
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Oscar Piastri Labeled ‘Fool’ as McLaren Drama Erupts After Controversial Singapore GP Collision
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Oscar Piastri’s Recklessness Under Scrutiny: Former F1 Star Labels Him a ‘Fool’ for Singapore GP Blunder!

In a shocking turn of events at the Singapore Grand Prix, former Formula 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya unleashed a scathing critique of rookie sensation Oscar Piastri, branding him a “fool” for a critical lapse during the race’s opening moments. The tension erupted as Piastri’s teammate, Lando Norris, made a bold move that not only impacted their race but also raised questions about McLaren’s internal dynamics and race strategy.

The 2025 Singapore Grand Prix turned into a spectacle of chaos and controversy when Norris, starting fifth, seized an opportunity created by Piastri. As the drivers sped into the first corner, Piastri’s decision to leave a gap was met with Norris’s aggressive maneuver, which ultimately led to contact with both Max Verstappen and Piastri himself. Montoya, analyzing the incident post-race on the AS Colombia YouTube channel, expressed his approval of Norris’s audacity but condemned Piastri’s choice to leave the door wide open.

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“Oscar acted like a fool for once,” Montoya declared, emphasizing that Piastri’s hesitation to accelerate allowed Norris to make a risky move. “Coming out of the first corner, if you look, Lando sees that Oscar doesn’t accelerate, and the moment Lando accelerates, Oscar opens [the throttle].” The former driver was unequivocal: “It’s the first corner of the race. What are they waiting for?”

Despite Montoya’s admiration for Norris’s drive, he acknowledged that the McLaren racing ethos, often referred to as the ‘papaya rules’, was potentially compromised. These rules dictate that while teammates can race each other, contact must be avoided at all costs. Piastri’s frustrated radio messages reflected his discontent with Norris’s aggressive tactics, questioning the spirit of teamwork within McLaren. He pointedly remarked that the move was not very “team-like,” a direct nod to the team’s expectations.

The fallout from the clash has ignited discussions about McLaren’s racing standards, especially after Piastri had previously been warned about making “marginal” moves that could lead to collisions. In a revealing moment, Piastri defined ‘papaya rules’ as simply one guideline: “don’t crash into each other.”

McLaren’s team principal, Andrea Stella, has stated that the incident will be reviewed, but he remains adamant that it shouldn’t necessitate a change in driving styles for either driver. However, with the constructors’ championship already secured for McLaren, fans and analysts alike are speculating whether the two drivers will feel emboldened to push the limits even further as they vie for individual honors in the drivers’ championship.

As the dust settles from this high-stakes encounter, one thing is clear: the rivalry within McLaren is heating up, and both Piastri and Norris will have to navigate the treacherous waters of competition, teamwork, and their own ambitions as they race toward the finish line of the season. Will Piastri learn from his misstep, or will the pressure to perform push him into further reckless decisions? Only time will tell in the exhilarating world of Formula 1!

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