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Lando Norris sees the funny side in F1 ‘tape gate’ with Red Bull.
Lando Norris revealed that Red Bull’s attempt to interfere with his tape marker at the United States Grand Prix backfired since he didn’t actually need it. Red Bull was fined €50,000, with €25,000 suspended to prevent a repeat offense, for trying to remove the tape used by Norris to find his grid spot.
This incident showcased the strategic gamesmanship between Red Bull and McLaren in the 2025 championship battle, and it wasn’t the first time Red Bull had tried to tamper with Norris’s markers.
Norris found amusement in Red Bull’s failed attempt, stating that he didn’t even use the tape, making the situation even funnier as they received a penalty for it. McLaren did not impose further consequences on Norris for the collision with teammate Oscar Piastri in Singapore, as Piastri was deemed responsible for their latest clash in the US.
Looking ahead to the remaining races, Norris emphasized moving forward without distractions and staying focused on his performance without any hindrances or disadvantages.
