Lando Norris was forced to retire from the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after a multi‑car crash on the safety‑car restart, an incident that began when Alpine teammates made contact on track.
The collision between the two Alpine drivers occurred as the field prepared to resume racing following a safety‑car period. Their contact set off a chain reaction that involved several cars, with Norris’s McLaren sustaining damage that could not be repaired during the race.
Other competitors were also caught up in the chaos, but the most notable casualty was Norris, who had been running in the points before the restart. The crash effectively ended his weekend in Baku.
The Azerbaijan Grand Prix takes place on the narrow, high‑speed Baku City Circuit, a venue where safety‑car restarts have historically proven tricky for drivers. The circuit’s tight corners and long straights often amplify any loss of control.
Norris’s retirement reduces his points tally for the season, while the race will continue with the remaining field vying for podium positions and valuable championship points.
<small>Source: Sky Sports — read the original story there.</small>
