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McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown says he will ask questions relating to Daniel Ricciardo’s fastest lap at the end of the Singapore Grand Prix, as it helped Red Bull. RB opted to pit Ricciardo from 18th…
McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown expressed his intention to inquire about Daniel Ricciardo’s fastest lap strategy at the Singapore Grand Prix, which ultimately helped Red Bull by preventing Lando Norris from scoring an extra point by taking the fastest lap. Brown raised concerns about Red Bull owning two different teams and the possibility of collaborating for strategic advantage. Red Bull team principal Christian Horner defended the team’s decision, stating that every team operates independently in making decisions regarding race strategies. Despite the controversy, Max Verstappen acknowledged Ricciardo’s move, while Norris accepted the outcome gracefully, recognizing the limitations of his own efforts to secure the fastest lap. The incident highlighted the ongoing debate about team ownership in Formula 1 and its potential impact on race dynamics and outcomes.
