Can Lando Norris Recover from His big Canadian Crash?

• By Dr. AK Rana

Lando Norris made a mistake that led to a collision between both McLarens in the Canadian Grand Prix — ending with his DNF — which can prove to be costly in this year’s championship.

With the gap now extending beyond 20 points between him and the new championship leader Oscar Piastri, the road ahead just got bumpier.

Yes, we know — it’s just 10 races down and 14 more to go.

After all,

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Lando did close down nearly a 100-point gap to Max Verstappen last year.

But this time, the equation is different.

The rival he’s chasing isn’t in a Red Bull — he’s in the same car.

Same Machinery, Different Outcomes

When your competitor is in identical machinery, your margin for error is thinner than a racing line at Turn 1.

If the McLaren has pace, both cars will fly. If it struggles, both will suffer.

You can’t rely on car performance to make up for mistakes — you have to outperform your teammate.

Simple as that.

And when that teammate is Oscar Piastri — the calm, sharp, and ever-consistent Aussie — the challenge is steeper.

Out of 10 races, Oscar has been on the podium 8 times, with 5 wins to his name.

Mistakes?

Seldom.

Pressure?

Absorbed.

Points?

Collected like clockwork.

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Was Lando’s Move Wrong?

Let’s be honest — yes, it was.

There was no gap.

But Lando still lunged, hoping Oscar would shift a little to the right. But why would he?

Oscar is not just another driver on the track — he’s Lando’s closest competitor.

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The whole “team-mate” narrative sounds cozy, but in Formula 1, that’s just a label.

Your teammate is your biggest rival, and you beat them first before thinking of the rest of the grid.

And let’s not forget — Oscar had a score to settle.

Last time out, Lando overtook him.

You could feel it — Oscar was not about to give up an inch this time around.

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The Rookie Twist

Let’s add some spice to this drama — Oscar had just lost position to 18-year-old rookie Kimi Antonelli, who went on to claim his first-ever F1 podium, driving like he’s been in the sport for years.

That move wasn’t just bold — it was a message: Toto Wolff wasn’t wrong putting his faith in the kid.

Oscar, already under pressure, wasn’t in the mood to yield.

He needed redemption, not more losses.

And in the process, Lando found himself out of the race.

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Sometimes, Fifth Isn’t That Bad

If you rewind the moment, you’ll think: Maybe Lando should’ve settled for P5.

It’s not a race win, sure — but it’s solid points, especially in a title fight.

 A DNF hurts far more.

But that’s racing — it all becomes clear only when it’s over.

In F1, you sometimes go for a gap even when it doesn’t exist.

That’s what makes a racer.

Sometimes it works.

Sometimes it ends in heartbreak.

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Trouble at McLaren?

One major question that emerged post-Canada: Is McLaren’s new upgrade working?

It didn’t look like it.

They struggled throughout the weekend, while Mercedes looked like they were racing in a different dimension.

If that pace continues, McLaren will have serious catching up to do — and fast.

With 2026 regulations looming, this is the final full season under the current rules.

Every team is pushing hard.

The grid is closer than ever.

And small gaps in development will create huge gaps in performance.

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The Rosberg Curse?

And here comes the internet’s favorite subplot: Nico Rosberg’s selfie curse.

Yes, the exact spot where Rosberg snapped a selfie — moments before the race — ended up being the crash site for Norris.

Social media is buzzing with this eerie coincidence.

 It’s happened before — whenever Rosberg gets too close to a driver or car in a selfie, chaos follows.

This time, he took one with an empty road.

And guess what?

That road saw the dramatic climax of the Canadian Grand Prix.

Coincidence? F1 fans say: Never.

Ha… ha… ha.

14 Races to Go.

Formula 1 is on fire this year.

The battle lines are drawn.

Teammates are rivals. Rookies are stars. Upgrades are wild cards. And nothing is guaranteed.

So, buckle up. Because what lies ahead might just be the most unpredictable ride of the decade.

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