Source: Radio New Zealand
McLaren’s Lando Norris celebrates his victory at the 2025 Sao Paulo Grand Prix, Brazil. FLORENT GOODEN / PHOTOSPORT
Liam Lawson’s Racing Bulls F1 team has apologised for an incident during the podium presentation at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix in Brazil on Monday.
Video on social media showed an employee of the team appearing to encourage fans to boo race winner Lando Norris of McLaren.
The employee also gave a thumbs-down before the video was stopped by another member of Racing Bulls.
In a statement Racing Bulls said “We’re aware of the video from the weekend’s podium. It doesn’t reflect our team’s values or the spirit of VCARB. The matter has been handled internally.
“We believe in celebrating great racing and showing respect to every driver, team, and fan both on and off the track.”
Norris’ victory extended his lead over teammate Oscar Piastri to 24 points in the drivers’ championship.
The Englishman receives some negative responses from the public for McLaren’s perceived favouritism of him over Piastri.
Racing Bulls’ Liam Lawson finished seventh and Isack Hadjar eighth at Interlagos, leaving the team sixth in the constructors’ championship.
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