Lando Norris warns McLaren would regard any repeat of RB's Singapore fastest lap tactics with suspicion. RB instructed Daniel Ricciardo to take the bonus point, a move many saw as benefiting Max Verstappen's championship bid. While RB called it a farewell gesture for Ricciardo, the FIA has reacted by removing the fastest lap bonus point from the sporting regulations starting next year.
Norris stated he had "no qualms" with the Singapore incident specifically, acknowledging the unique circumstances of it being Ricciardo's final race for the team. However, the McLaren driver made it clear that if such a tactic were to become a "repetitive thing" in upcoming races, McLaren would "question it in a much deeper manner." He stressed he wouldn't blame Ricciardo but views any intentional move to influence a competitor's championship as unacceptable for the sport. The FIA's rule change confirms the widespread unease around such strategic plays, shifting focus entirely to race wins in 2025.
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