Nah, I don't see it as nefariously as you do.mendis wrote: ↑12 Apr 2023, 15:45I am sure Horner and Max enjoy having whatever advantage they have, regardless of how big it is for so long as it keeps them comfortably ahead. They have learnt a few PR stunts from Mercedes to underplay their advantage. Any team that has an advantage wouldn't say it loud to avoid FIA intervention. Red Bull currently have enough advantage to stay ahead until 2025. It would be interesting to see how long George goes on with his amusement at Red Bull pace! This is his second year of his great performance as "Chief PR Officer" for Red Bull performance. He deserves a part of Red Bull Sponsor payments, who would be delighted every time when they hear George talking about RB pace.
Drivers get mics shoved in front of their face all the time. Be that on race weekends or on events or at the factory.
Like: Hi George what do you think of Red Bulls pace advantage?
If he says nothing, he's uppity.
If he says Red Bull have more pace than they've shown he's sponsored/employed by RB.
If he says Mercedes can catch them he's dreaming.
I think the assumption many fans make, and that's not just toward George, is that they take to a pulpit to preach some point to annoy some section of fans.
When really, all each and every driver is doing is answering a question being put to them.
And he had a good point speaking about Red Bull's advantage. The curious thing to me is why would Red Bull fans want to shutdown this chatter of an imperious car advantage?