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McLaren CEO Zak Brown was aggrieved by Red Bull and RB’s alleged ploy to deny Lando Norris a point for fastest lap at the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix.
Norris missed out on his first Grand Chelem at Singapore, as Ricciardo sneaked the fastest lap at the end, costing Norris a crucial point in the title race. McLaren’s Brown criticized Red Bull’s move, feeling it was unfair as Norris battles with Verstappen for the championship. McLaren advocates for independence for all teams in F1, as concerns over Red Bull’s dual ownership continue. Horner defended Ricciardo’s fastest lap, asserting it was just a regular racing move. Speculation arises whether this could be Ricciardo’s last F1 fastest lap, with talks of Red Bull Reserve Driver Lawson taking his spot. The war of words between McLaren and Red Bull will likely carry on as F1 heads to Austin in October. Verstappen retains a 52-point lead over Norris with six races left in the season.
