Lando Norris to face internal ‘repercussions’ for Oscar Piastri clash in Singapore

Both drivers ultimately lacked the pace to match George Russell and Max Verstappen, who finished first and second, respectively, but Norris still managed a podium finish with Piastri coming home fourth. 

Despite the double top-four result and the team sealing the Constructors’ Championship, celebrations were tinged with awkwardness following the collision.

Lando Norris admits surprise "repercussions"

Ahead of this weekend’s United States Grand Prix, both drivers opened up about the incident, with Norris admitting that there will be “repercussions” until the end of the season.

“Things are reviewed, and there are and will be repercussions for me until the end of the season,” Norris said, via Formula1.com. “It's not like I've got away with anything, but it was also an incident that, let's say, was small and there was potential to try and avoid it...

“Of course, repercussions for myself, but otherwise the engagement and how we go racing is the same as it's always been.”

Norris didn’t reveal what exactly the repercussions are, but they could range from reduced strategy priority or changes in pit wall communication to financial penalties. Piastri then also reflected on the aftermath.

“I think the talks from Singapore were very productive with everyone involved,” Piastri added. “I think the conclusion was what happens in Singapore is not how we want to go racing as a team, and ultimately Lando has taken responsibility for that.

“That's in the past now, and the rules won't change because of that. Ultimately, we've got that framework in place for a reason and there's no reason for that to change now. It's been dealt with, and now looking forward to the future.”

The Singapore clash reignited comparisons to classic intra-team battles of the past, where fierce competitiveness risked implosion. With McLaren already crowned Constructors’ champions, attention now shifts to how the team manages its two title contenders over the final stretch.

Piastri leads Norris by 22 points heading into Austin, with Verstappen 63 points back in third after winning two of the last three races and finishing runner-up in Singapore. It sets up a tense run-in where every strategic call and every on-track move will be under scrutiny.

For now, both drivers appear intent on moving forward, publicly emphasizing respect and responsibility. Yet beneath the surface, Singapore served as a reminder that McLaren’s biggest challenge may not come from Red Bull, Ferrari or Mercedes but from within its own garage.