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Red Bull’s Shocking Grid Tape Scandal: Boss Vows to End ‘Silly Games’ After F1 Chaos

Harry Bright by Harry Bright
October 24, 2025
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Red Bull’s Shocking Grid Tape Scandal: Boss Vows to End ‘Silly Games’ After F1 Chaos

AUSTIN, TEXAS - OCTOBER 16: Laurent Mekies, Team Principal of Oracle Red Bull Racing arrives in the Paddock during previews ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of United States at Circuit of The Americas on October 16, 2025 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202510161023 // Usage for editorial use only //

In a shocking twist in the high-octane world of Formula 1, Red Bull Racing’s antics have come under fire following a controversial incident at the US Grand Prix in Austin, Texas. The tension reached a boiling point when a Red Bull employee brazenly attempted to tear down McLaren’s grid tape, a move seen as nothing short of gamesmanship. This wasn’t just a one-off; it marked another chapter in Red Bull’s ongoing rivalry with McLaren, leaving fans and pundits alike buzzing.

Laurent Mekies, the Red Bull team principal, has now vowed to tone down such antics, acknowledging that the fierce competition has spiraled into “silly games.” In an exclusive interview, Mekies reflected on the growing tension, stating, “I think it’s fair to say there have been quite a few silly games played by both teams in the last little while.” He added, “On one side, you can probably say that (such tactics are) part of F1 history, known or less well known. But it’s equally fair to say that we acknowledge that it got out of hand, and we’ll make sure that it doesn’t go too far next time.”

The incident, which saw McLaren’s grid tape being tampered with, heightened the stakes in an already intense championship battle. Lando Norris, the McLaren star, was quick to point out that this was not the first time Red Bull had pulled such a stunt this season. Amusingly, he revealed that he didn’t even rely on the tape during the race, turning the whole affair into a comedic spectacle amidst the chaos. However, the implications of this dramatic showdown were far from trivial. Red Bull faced a hefty fine of €50,000, with €25,000 of that sum suspended, for breaching protocol by entering the grid after the formation lap had begun.

As the drama unfolds, the pressure mounts on Red Bull, especially with Max Verstappen hot on the heels of championship leader Oscar Piastri, now just 40 points behind and 26 points trailing Norris. With the title race heating up, all eyes will be on how Red Bull handles the pressure and whether their newfound commitment to sportsmanship will hold up in the cutthroat arena of Formula 1.

This latest saga not only adds fuel to the fire of an already electric championship season but also raises questions about the lengths to which teams will go to secure an edge. As Mekies promised a more controlled approach moving forward, the world of F1 will be watching closely—ready to see if Red Bull can truly rein in its notorious tactics or if the “silly games” are just beginning.

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