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Red Bull’s attempt to remove Lando Norris’ grid reference tape at the Circuit of the Americas caused a stir — but is it acceptable?
Lando Norris uses a strip of tape on the pit wall as a reference point for his starting grid slot due to limited visibility from the cockpit. Red Bull has tried to interfere with this tactic to thwart him and his progress in the F1 standings. At the United States Grand Prix, Red Bull’s actions led to a fine for returning to the gate well area but not for tampering with Norris’ tape. The lack of specific F1 regulations on using tape as a marker leaves room for such disruptions without clear penalties. While F1 has a history of strategic maneuvers for competitive gain, the ethics of such actions in modern racing are up for debate. Share your thoughts in the RacingNews365 poll to weigh in on this issue.
