McLaren CEO Zak Brown has hit out at Formula 1 rivals for "amateur hour driving" that left both of his drivers out of the United States Grand Prix sprint. The

Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri’s Austin Sprint ended in disaster as both crashed out on Lap 1, prompting McLaren boss Zak Brown to slam rival drivers for “amateur-hour” chaos.

Oscar Piastri admitted he did not feel at one with his McLaren car in qualifying for the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix, having ended up a disappointing sixth. The Australian’s Saturday started in woeful fashion, having been punted by Nico Hulkenberg on Lap 1 of the Sprint Race, which sent him into team-mate Lando Norris.

Oscar Piastri says he is lacking comfort and confidence in his McLaren at the United States Grand Prix after qualifying sixth and seeing Max Verstappen take further points out of his championship lead.

McLaren's scrap in Singapore has been settled. It's time to get the drivers back to chasing a Formula 1 championship. Lando Norris said Thursday that the team determined he bore responsibility and the consequences for bumping into teammate Oscar Piastri at the start of the last race in Singapore two weeks ago.

McLaren have sealed this season’s F1 constructors’ title with Lando Norris ’s podium in Singapore. The papaya, who won their first teams’ title in 26 years last season at the final race in Abu Dhabi, have been the dominant team in 2025 and have won the constructors’ trophy with six races left.

McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown described the first-lap incident that in which his two cars collided and retired from the Sprint at the United States Grand Prix as “amateur hour driving.”

On Saturday, McLaren F1 boss Zak Brown said he expected the climax to the world championship to be "brutal". His words quickly proved prophetic.