ALBON REFLECTS ON PIASTRI COLLISION THAT LED TO CANADA DNF

Alex Albon called his Canadian Grand Prix DNF "not ideal" after Oscar Piastri’s collision on Lap 13. Albon felt the Williams was finally coming alive, believing points were a strong possibility before the incident. He attributed Piastri's lock-up to "unfortunate" track conditions, absolving the McLaren driver of intent. Albon expressed frustration over a season lacking consistent track time, hindering car understanding and rhythm.

Piastri, penalized 10 seconds for the contact, finished a points-less P11. He described it as "one of those days to forget," apologizing for the "certainly not intentional" lock-up. McLaren's early gamble to start Piastri on intermediate tires also backfired, forcing an immediate pit for slicks and dropping him down the order. Both drivers now aim for a smoother, cleaner weekend at the next stop.