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Norris backtracks and apologises to Colapinto over ban request
The McLaren driver withdrew his harsh radio comment about the Argentine, made during a tense phase of the race.
28 September 2026 1 min read 1 views
Lando Norris apologised to Franco Colapinto after calling for the Argentine driver to be banned over the radio. The McLaren driver’s comment came during a highly tense moment, but it did not become an official request or lead to any FIA sanction.
Norris admitted that he had gone too far and clarified his position to Colapinto. The episode shows how race communications can be influenced by adrenaline, especially when important positions and points are at stake.