Norris and Piastri Clash While Russell Claims Victory in Canada 

The 2025 Formula 1 season took a dramatic turn in Montreal as McLaren teammates—and championship contenders—Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri came to blows in the closing stages of the Canadian Grand Prix. With just four laps remaining, a failed overtaking attempt from Norris resulted in contact with Piastri on the pit straight, forcing the Brit to retire and reshuffling the championship picture in the process. 



Running fourth and fifth at the time, the McLaren duo had been engaged in a tense but clean battle—until Norris, on fresher tyres and a strong alternate strategy, closed the gap with DRS assistance. After briefly getting past at the hairpin on lap 66, Piastri responded with a textbook cut-back and retook the position heading into the final chicane. 



As both cars exited onto the main straight, Norris tucked in behind, aiming to line up a move into Turn 1. But his braking point was misjudged—his front right clipped the rear of Piastri’s car, damaging his suspension and ending his race. Norris immediately took the blame over team radio, calling the move “stupid of me.” Piastri, meanwhile, managed to continue and secure a crucial fourth-place finish. 



The race finished under the safety car with George Russel getting the checkered flag, securing Mercedes’ first win of the season. Red Bulls Max Verstappen brought home an important second place with Russel’s Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli rounding out the podium. 



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We’ve seen immediate movement in the betting markets following the McLaren meltdown. Heading into Canada, Norris had narrowed in as one of the favourites for the Drivers’ Championship—but his latest DNF has triggered a lengthening of his odds, with punters questioning whether consistency might now favour his teammate. 



Piastri, on the other hand, has seen his outright odds shorten. The Australian’s steady performances, combined with his avoidance of major errors, are giving bettors fresh reasons to back him as McLaren’s leading title hope. 



The discussion on which of McLarens two drivers stood a better chance of bringing home the title has been raging throughout the season, but this last race seems to have tipped the scales firmly in Piastri’s favour 



Elsewhere, George Russell’s victory—the first for Mercedes this season—has prompted renewed interest in the Silver Arrows. Kimi Antonelli’s second consecutive podium also has his stock on the rise, especially among those eyeing longer-odds value bets. 



With 14 races left this season the F1 grid goes through Austria next where all the title contenders will be hoping for a strong race. This will be a particularly important race for Lando Norris, as he tries to come back from a DNF and keep his title hopes alive.  
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