Norris says late Monza clash with Piastri was fair
Lando Norris said his late-race battle with McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri at the Italian Grand Prix was fair, describing his earlier complaint as a reaction made in the heat of the moment. The pair raced each other in the closing stages at Monza after Norris had passed Lewis Hamilton for fifth.
At the Italian Grand Prix, McLaren team-mates Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri battled late in the 53-lap race at Monza. During the fight, Norris put two wheels on the grass, and afterwards said the move was fair.
Norris also said his complaint about the incident had been made in the heat of the moment. The duel came after Piastri had been unable to keep Max Verstappen behind for fourth, while Norris had worked his way past Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton for fifth before closing on his team-mate.
Formula 1 also reported on McLaren's decision to let Norris and Piastri race each other at Monza.
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