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Lando Norris takes aim at Red Bull over FIA cheating accusations
McLaren F1 driver Lando Norris criticized rival teams for baseless allegations, after Red Bull raised concerns about McLaren’s tyres and brake cooling methods, which the FIA found no evidence to support.
The FIA inspected race-winner Oscar Piastri’s car and McLaren’s compliance with regulations after suspicions from Red Bull, finding no wrongdoing on McLaren’s part.
Norris emphasized the increased scrutiny and attempts from rivals to undermine McLaren’s success, attributing the accusations to competitiveness at the top of the standings.
Red Bull’s team principal, Christian Horner, acknowledged the scrutiny top teams face and compared it to similar questioning they faced in the past, agreeing with Norris and stating it’s part of Formula 1.
Competition and rivalries in F1 lead to heightened scrutiny and a constant push for teams to gain advantages, with allegations and investigations being a regular occurrence in the sport.
