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Toto Wolff has weighed in on Daniel Ricciardo setting the fastest lap on the final lap of the Singapore Grand Prix.
Toto Wolff believes Daniel Ricciardo taking the fastest lap from Lando Norris in the Singapore Grand Prix is not a significant issue. McLaren CEO Zak Brown expressed concerns about Red Bull owning two teams, suggesting that Ricciardo may have been pitted intentionally to secure the fastest lap. Despite starting in P18, Ricciardo set the fastest lap on the final lap of the race, leaving Norris unable to claim the point. This resulted in Norris reducing Max Verstappen’s lead in the championship by seven points instead of eight. Wolff defended Red Bull’s strategy, emphasizing the need to utilize all available tactics within the regulations. He emphasized that the drivers’ conduct was fair, ultimately deeming the situation as “no big deal.”
