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Red Bull Fined €50,000 in 'Tapegate' Controversy

10/24/2025

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Red Bull was fined €50,000 after a crew member tried to remove duct tape placed by McLaren to aid Lando Norris's parking after the United States Grand Prix.
The incident, dubbed "tapegate," saw Norris mock Red Bull for not removing the tape.
Red Bull ignored marshals' instructions, leading to the €50,000 penalty and ongoing paddock discussion ahead of the Mexico City Grand Prix.

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Red Bull was fined €50,000 after a crew member tried to remove duct tape placed by McLaren to aid Lando Norris's parking after the United States Grand Prix.
The incident, dubbed "tapegate," saw Norris mock Red Bull for not removing the tape.
Red Bull ignored marshals' instructions, leading to the €50,000 penalty and ongoing paddock discussion ahead of the Mexico City Grand Prix.