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Norris apologizes to Colapinto over Formula 1 remarks

Original: Norris apologizes to Colapinto after saying some drivers 'shouldn't be in Formula 1'

McLaren driver Lando Norris has apologized to Franco Colapinto after saying that some drivers on the Formula 1 grid 'shouldn't be in Formula 1'. The comment was widely taken as a swipe at Colapinto, prompting Norris to publicly walk it back. The exchange adds tension to ongoing debate about driver standards and grid places this season.

Why now: A leading driver's blunt criticism of a rival, followed by a public apology, has stirred debate about driver quality and grid spots in Formula 1.

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Norris apologizes to Colapinto after saying some drivers 'shouldn't be in Formula 1' · LancasterOnline

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