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Red Bull pit-lane release described as unsafe in Malaysia

Archive photograph: Charles Leclerc · 2026-05-13Archive photo · 2026-05-13 · Gabriel Hutchinson · CC BY-SA 4.0

A Red Bull mechanic appeared to signal Isack to move off as Charles Leclerc passed behind him in Malaysia, RacingNews365 reports.

In a report published on 2 October, RacingNews365 described a Red Bull mechanic apparently signalling Isack to move off in the pit lane as Charles Leclerc passed immediately behind him. The publication characterised the manoeuvre as an unsafe release.

RacingNews365 said the incident had no consequences for the remainder of the session.

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  1. SOURCERed Bull verheft unsafe release tot kunst in MaleisiëRacingNews365 Nederland · Source date as found: 2026-10-02
Source context

Source: RacingNews365 Nederland’s report of 2 October 2026 on a Red Bull pit-lane incident in Malaysia.