P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Red Bull were slapped with a fine from the FIA after F1s US GP after a member of the team illegally gained access to the circuit after the formation lap began.
Red Bull received a fine from the FIA at the US Grand Prix for a team member illegally entering the circuit after the formation lap began. The crew member re-entered the track to remove duct tape marking Lando Norris’ grid position. Red Bull was fined €50,000 for breaching FIA protocol, with half the amount suspended until the end of the season. Red Bull boss Laurent Mekies accepted the decision but believed the team had not done anything wrong. The incident did not affect Norris, who finished the race in second place behind winner Max Verstappen after battling Charles Leclerc. Mekies stated that the team followed marshal instructions and considered it a minor misunderstanding. Moving forward, they aim to improve their procedures to avoid similar situations.
