McLaren duo collide on opening lap before George Russell wins Singapore GP

The title tension between team-mates Norris and Piastri has bubbled along all season without ever boiling over, but that all changed on the first lap.
McLaren duo collide on opening lap before George Russell wins Singapore GP

Mercedes driver George Russell celebrates winning the Singapore Grand Prix. Pic: Vincent Thian/AP

Oscar Piastri blasted Lando Norris’ driving and then accused McLaren of being “unfair” as the world championship rivals collided on the opening lap of a Singapore Grand Prix won by George Russell.

The title tension between team-mates Norris and Piastri has bubbled along all season without ever boiling over, but that all changed on the first lap when they banged wheels at the third corner.

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