The United States Grand Prix sprint race saw a dramatic start with a multi-car collision involving McLaren's Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris. The incident left fans and teams questioning the decisions made by the drivers involved.

McLaren's top executives, Zak Brown and Andrea Stella, pointed fingers at other drivers for the crash. They argued that experienced racers should have shown more caution, especially at the first corner, a notorious hotspot for accidents. Brown even labeled some of the driving as "amateur hour, " highlighting the aggressive moves that led to the crash.

Piastri, who was leading Norris in the championship by 22 points, found himself in the middle of the chaos after colliding with Sauber's Nico Hulkenberg. The impact sent Piastri into Norris, taking both McLaren cars out of the race. Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso was also caught up in the mess, adding to the frustration.

Hulkenberg, who had secured a season-best fourth place in qualifying, expressed his disappointment. He mentioned that Piastri's aggressive move to get an undercut and exit Turn One left him with little room to maneuver. Alonso, who was on the inside, felt he was in the right place but was caught off guard by the swift actions of the cars behind him.

Norris, who seemed to be an innocent bystander in the crash, stated that he did nothing wrong and was just unlucky. He defended his teammate, Piastri, saying that it wasn't his fault and that others were to blame for the careless driving further back.

The incident sparked a debate among fans and analysts. Some argued that Piastri should have been more aware of the risks at the first corner, while others believed that the experienced drivers should have shown more prudence. The crash served as a reminder of the high stakes and split-second decisions that define Formula 1 racing.

Chaos at the US Grand Prix: Who's to Blame?

The Spanish Grand Prix 2025 was a rollercoaster for Max Verstappen. The race took a dramatic turn in the final five laps. Verstappen and George Russell had a heated exchange. This happened after a late safety car intervention. Before this, Verstappen was doing well. He was set for a strong third place. He had challenged the McLarens with a clever three-stop strategy. This was different from their two-stop approach.

The safety car changed everything. Most teams, including the leaders, pitted for fresh soft tyres. Red Bull had a tough choice. They could either leave Verstappen on his worn soft tyres or pit for new tyres. The new tyres were either fresh hard compounds or used softs. Red Bull chose the hard tyres. This decision backfired. Verstappen struggled to keep up with cars on grippier tyres.

Verstappen was not happy with the tyre choice. He nearly lost control on the final corner restart. Leclerc passed him on the straight. They had a minor collision. Russell also passed Verstappen. They banged wheels at the first corner. Verstappen accused Russell of pushing him off the track. He was also upset about the Leclerc incident. Red Bull advised Verstappen to let Russell pass to avoid a penalty.

Verstappen was frustrated. He blamed the racing guidelines. He felt they were unclear. He said, "What is allowed, what isn't, is not very natural. And that is quite frustrating. " The stewards investigated but took no further action. They said both drivers were partly to blame for the collision with Leclerc. Leclerc mentioned that Verstappen tried to push him towards the inside. This is where there is lots of used tyre rubber. Leclerc tried to push Verstappen to the left. There was a little contact, but no major consequences.

The rules state that Russell was entitled to the corner. He was almost completely alongside Verstappen. The rules say that a driver overtaking on the inside must have his car's front axle at least level with the wing mirror of the car on the outside. This is to be given space. The stewards did not take any further action. They said both cars were moving towards each other. A minor collision occurred as a result. Both drivers agreed it was avoidable. It could have resulted in a major crash. Neither driver was wholly or predominantly to blame.

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