Christian Horner has refuted the suggestion that Daniel Ricciardo was used to intentionally deny McLaren and Lando Norris the bonus point for fastest lap during the Singapore Grand Prix.
The RB driver was pitted on the penultimate lap at the Marina Bay Street Circuit and ultimately secured the fastest lap of the race.
McLaren 'to ask questions' after late-race Ricciardo move
McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown has called into question the legitimacy and sporting legality of RB's decision for Daniel Ricciardo to steal fastest lap from Lando Norris in the Singapore Grand Prix.
It was a move that aided the championship fights that Red Bull and Max Verstappen are currently embroiled in with the Woking team and its British driver.
READ MORE: McLaren 'to ask questions' after late-race Ricciardo move
Norris reacts to Ricciardo’s fastest lap after McLaren criticism
Lando Norris has asserted he has no issues with Daniel Ricciardo snatching the fastest lap at the end of the Singapore Grand Prix.
Norris was on course to take the extra point before Ricciardo pitted for fresh tyres en route to taking the fastest lap without the extra point as he finished outside the top 10.
READ MORE: Norris reacts to Ricciardo’s fastest lap after McLaren criticism
Russell admits Mercedes was sold Singapore dream
George Russell has claimed Mercedes' pace in qualifying for the Singapore Grand Prix made the team believe it could do better than the fourth-place finish he achieved.
The 26-year-old started and ended the race at the Marina Bay Street Circuit in that position, after benefitting from Lewis Hamilton's alternate tyre strategy, but losing out to the pace of Oscar Piastri's McLaren.
Verstappen swearing penalty triggers F1 driver meeting
Grand Prix Drivers’ Association (GPDA) chairman Alex Wurz has confirmed that the F1 drivers will meet "internally" to discuss Max Verstappen's FIA punishment for swearing.
Verstappen received an obligation from the FIA to complete a day's public service, for swearing during last Thursday's FIA press conference ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix.
READ MORE: Verstappen swearing penalty triggers F1 driver meeting
Marko rings Red Bull alarm after 'crazy' Norris defeat
Dr. Helmut Marko has sounded the Red Bull alarms after a "crazy" defeat to Lando Norris in last weekend's Singapore Grand Prix.
Red Bull did not expect to be competitive at the Marina Bay Circuit, yet Max Verstappen secured a front row start and converted it into a second place finish.
READ MORE: Marko rings Red Bull alarm after 'crazy' Norris defeat
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