The Canada Grand Prix on June 15, 2025 was marked by a dramatic moment: the teammates of the McLaren team, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, collided at the end of the race, resulting in the abandonment of Norris and the fourth place of Piastri. The FIA ​​inflicted a five -second penalty for provoking the collision, a decision that aroused many debates. Former Davide Valsecchi driver, however, has a decided opinion: Piastri’s behavior was “perfect”, while Norris made an error by plunging into a non -existent gap. His analysis, shared withRacingNews365, is good news for Max Verstappen, who benefits from the difference in points between the McLaren drivers in the fight for the championship.

The hanging occurred during step 66 of the Gilles-Villeneuve circuit, where Piastri was fourth, followed from Norris in seventh position. Norris, who was targeting the podium, attempted a daring maneuver for recovery on the starting line, along the stands. He hit the rear wheel of Piastri, damaged his front fin and struck the wall, ending his race. Piastri, unharmed, has retained its position and scored important points. Norris immediately assumed the responsibility by radio, the apologies he then repeated to journalists: “It was stupid on my part. Our most important rule is not to contact his teammate, and that is what I did, “he toldRacingNews365. Andrea Stella, director of the McLaren team, described the “error of judgment” incident and stressed that such collisions are unacceptable.

The praise of Valsecchi with regard to Piastri relate to his tactical approach. “It was not a crucial fight, just for a few points, but Piastri positioned himself perfectly,” he said. By gradually opening the trajectory, Piastri forced Norris to perform a risky maneuver. “It looked like he encouraged Norris to make a mistake. It was the perfect maneuver, “added Valsecchi. This analysis highlights Piastri’s composure under pressure, a quality which gives it an advantage in the struggle for the title. Before the race, the gap between Piastri and Norris was only ten points, but after Canada, it had increased to 22 points, a considerable gap at 14 races from the end.

For Max Verstappen, second behind the winner George Russell, this incident is a blessing in the fight for the championship. Although Verstappen did not play any role in hanging with McLaren, the total of Norris points reinforces its position. Already under pressure after a controversial collision with Russell at the Spanish Grand Prix, for which he received a penalty of ten seconds and three penalty points, Verstappen remains a serious pretender to victory. Its total of 11 penalty points in a place close to a race offer, but attention is now focused on the intestine struggles of McLaren. The publications on X reflect the frustration of Verstappen fans in the face of the treatment reserved by the FIA ​​in Norris, which has not received additional penalty points despite the hanging, which some consider incoherent.

The calm of Piastri after the incident consolidated its reputation as a rising star. “I have not seen the incident, but if Lando assumes full responsibility, then yes,” he toldSky Sports. His concentration on the maintenance of fourth place testifies to his strategic spirit. Valsecchi stressed that such a decision could be “the decisive decision of the championship” for Piastri, given the psychological impact and the points on Norris. Zak Brown, CEO of McLaren, appreciated the Norris franchise, but insisted on the need for the team to discuss means to avoid such a situation.

International media, includingThe Team showofthe BBC, compared the previous clashes of McLaren to those between Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button in 2011, but concluded that Norris’s action was clearly a calculation error. While Piastri’s title ambitions are strengthened, Verstappen continues to take advantage of the division between his rivals. With the next race for the calendar and the always lively tensions within McLaren, the season promises to be a tight battle, where the regularity of Verstappen and the intelligent piastri piloting could set the tone for the rest of the 2025 season.