It was a near-perfect weekend for Red Bull at the United States Grand Prix. Max Verstappen did what he does best, cruising to victory and tightening the title fight. However, while things looked smooth and on track, the team found itself in a bit of trouble behind the scenes because of something that had happened before the race even started.<\/p>\n
What Went Down in Austin for Red Bull?<\/p>\n
Red Bull has been handed a \u20ac50,000 fine<\/a> after one of its team members was caught breaking pre-race protocol in Austin. Half of that fine will be suspended for the rest of the 2025 season on the condition that the same thing doesn\u2019t happen again.<\/p>\n According to the FIA, a Red Bull crew member re-entered the grid area after the formation lap had already begun. That might sound minor, but it\u2019s a serious safety rule breach, as once the cars are off on their formation lap, no one is supposed to be near the track.<\/p>\n The team member was spotted walking into the gate area near the second grid position, where McLaren\u2019s Lando Norris was lined up. The pit marshals tried to stop him, but he didn\u2019t react in time. Red Bull later explained that the staff member failed to realize the marshals were trying to hold him back, to which the FIA made it clear that such actions are strictly prohibited.<\/p>\n In their statement, the stewards wrote<\/a>, \u201cthe Stewards determine that any person affiliated to a team or other stakeholders should be aware that entering the track or hindering the safety measures to prepare the track for the race after the grid has been cleared is absolutely prohibited.\u201d<\/p>\n \u2757\ufe0f Red Bull\u2019s pre-race US GP breach involved attempted interference with Lando Norris\u2019s grid marker, The Race can reveal.<\/p>\n Full story: https:\/\/t.co\/k6LGhWCfmN<\/a>https:\/\/t.co\/k6LGhWCfmN<\/a><\/p>\n\n