During the 2025 Canadian Grand Prix, McLaren driver Lando Norris took responsibility for a late-race collision with his teammate and championship leader Oscar Piastri, which forced Norris to retire while Piastri finished fourth. Norris apologized to Piastri and the McLaren team, acknowledging the incident broke the fundamental rule of racing. Despite the clash, McLaren management and team principal Zak Brown later described the event as ultimately beneficial, helping to clear tensions and boost Norris's confidence in their ongoing Formula 1 title battle. Subsequently, at the British Grand Prix, Piastri received a controversial penalty that affected the race outcome, with McLaren continuing to investigate the decision, describing it as "very harsh." Piastri also requested to swap positions back with Norris after the penalty but was denied. The incident has drawn attention and debate within the F1 community, with some questioning the fairness of the penalty compared to other drivers. Meanwhile, Piastri had previously apologized for a near-collision with Norris during the Austrian Grand Prix earlier in the season. The FIA has issued a clear statement regarding Piastri's conduct, emphasizing that such errors should not be repeated.