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McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown has questioned the legitimacy of RB deploying Daniel Ricciardo to claim fastest lap in the Singapore Grand Prix, despite being outside the points, adding his team will seek answers.
McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown questioned the legitimacy of Red Bull’s decision for Ricciardo to snatch the fastest lap from Norris in the Singapore Grand Prix. Brown highlighted the potential impropriety as Red Bull is the sister team of the reigning champions. He expressed his concerns as Ricciardo was out of the points and would gain nothing from the move. Brown vowed to seek answers over the incident, which could impact the drivers’ and constructors’ title fights. Despite trailing Verstappen by 52 points, Norris and McLaren lead Red Bull by 41 points with six rounds remaining. Brown vowed to address the issue, emphasizing the importance of fair competition in Formula 1. Subscribe to their YouTube channel for a chance to win an F1 car of your favorite driver.