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[Manoah2u]

i couldn't care less whether it's about verstappen in this case, but it's supremely distasteful and inappropriate.
just really shows in what state of mind renault are in right now. personally, i don't understand how actual Renault PR
and high ups don't step in and make sure mudslinging like this stops.

For a disgruntled driver to do such, is one thing.
but as a mega business taking it to such level, is imho really poor and honestly embarassing for the brand.

[mcjamweasel]

i couldn't care less whether it's about verstappen in this case, but it's supremely distasteful and inappropriate.
just really shows in what state of mind renault are in right now. personally, i don't understand how actual Renault PR
and high ups don't step in and make sure mudslinging like this stops.

For a disgruntled driver to do such, is one thing.
but as a mega business taking it to such level, is imho really poor and honestly embarassing for the brand.

I disagree. Their whole approach to comms is very tongue-in-cheek and this matches everything else that they do. Just take a look at the language of the whole article. This is not a 'serious' business press release, it's a much more informal conversational piece. Just take a look at their twitter account to see what they come out with on there. They're not the only ones either, a number of the teams are similar and often take the piss out of each other (and themselves).

Of all the things to moan about in F1, the teams actually showing some personality is not one of them! Just think how boring it would be if all the teams were Ferrari-esque in their approach to the media and public.

[Just_a_fan]

I agree that it's not an issue. They take a bit of a swipe at Hamilton too at the end of that excerpt. So what? It's just a bit of fun. Better that than the Ferrari/McLaren style "never say anything to engage with the fans" approach.

It's good to see Renault making fun, not only of the drivers, but also themselves - Max moans about them are well known so they're referencing themselves too.

F1 needs more of this and the type of stuff Mercedes does, not less of either.

[marmer]

i couldn't care less whether it's about verstappen in this case, but it's supremely distasteful and inappropriate.
just really shows in what state of mind renault are in right now. personally, i don't understand how actual Renault PR
and high ups don't step in and make sure mudslinging like this stops.

For a disgruntled driver to do such, is one thing.
but as a mega business taking it to such level, is imho really poor and honestly embarassing for the brand.

their twitter is normally full of banter but this is a direct attack at a driver. and its complicated by the fact that all the things he may have been moaning about have been Renault's fault. and if they think max has moaned a lot they should see alonso under honda for a start

[Manoah2u]

If they had said 'a certain driver' moaned, instead of directly adressing Max, it would have brought no discussion.

instead, fully knowing there's been a sensitivity between RB and Renault, and Max also fueled that fire and became part of it with some outings,
versus Cyril. It's not a one-time outing, it's been going on for months, and it has been embarassing every time. Don't get me wrong, Marko and Horner
have been part aswell. But to then post something like this, is really distasteful.

If Max wasn't made in name, it would have been tongue-in-cheek. Literally naming somebody is the opposite of tongue-in-cheek.
for example, that's what they exactly did with Hamilton in the end 'five-time world champion'.
they did not do that in regards to 'a certain driver' which everybody would have understood.

hence why i certainly don't see it as innocent banter or tongue-in-cheek for this specific part in this post.

[TwanV]

If they had said 'a certain driver' moaned, instead of directly adressing Max, it would have brought no discussion.

instead, fully knowing there's been a sensitivity between RB and Renault, and Max also fueled that fire and became part of it with some outings,
versus Cyril. It's not a one-time outing, it's been going on for months, and it has been embarassing every time. Don't get me wrong, Marko and Horner
have been part aswell. But to then post something like this, is really distasteful.

If Max wasn't made in name, it would have been tongue-in-cheek. Literally naming somebody is the opposite of tongue-in-cheek.
for example, that's what they exactly did with Hamilton in the end 'five-time world champion'.
they did not do that in regards to 'a certain driver' which everybody would have understood.

hence why i certainly don't see it as innocent banter or tongue-in-cheek for this specific part in this post.

I agree, it's bad taste. Like that ridiculous Renault (clio?) ad with the tattoos and speed dating. They have a terrible sense of humor over there.

[Big Tea]

They still have cred in the bank with me after the rabbits (on Kimi leaving)

[Andres125sx]

Found this on Renault Sport's website
https://i.imgur.com/SUYkCiz.png
Travel Blog: Brazil GP

I love this sort of PR, something funny and unexpected to read instead of the usual boring and predictable bs

[Morteza]

Found this on Renault Sport's website
https://i.imgur.com/SUYkCiz.png
Travel Blog: Brazil GP

I love this sort of PR, something funny and unexpected to read instead of the usual boring and predictable bs

Renault, formerly Lotus, always had a fantastic sense of humor. Their social media is top notch

[turbof1]

Meanwhile Max Verstappen is doing his 2 days of public service through joining Motorsport Anger Management Talk Groups:

Hello my name is Max Verstappen


Hello my name is Roberto Fenati

[JonoNic]

Max Verstappen should learn from Nelson P...

[dans79]

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I'm sorry but I have always found this incident funny, I mean seriously who try to slap/punch someone in the head when they are wearing a crash helmet? That's a good way to seriously f-up your hand (something really important to a race driver).

[JonoNic]

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I'm sorry but I have always found this incident funny, I mean seriously who try to slap/punch someone in the head when they are wearing a crash helmet? That's a good way to seriously f-up your hand (something really important to a race driver).

You are correct sir. Hitting or slapping people outside of boxing and wrestling is really dumb.

[Big Tea]

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I'm sorry but I have always found this incident funny, I mean seriously who try to slap/punch someone in the head when they are wearing a crash helmet? That's a good way to seriously f-up your hand (something really important to a race driver).

You are correct sir. Hitting or slapping people outside of boxing and wrestling is really dumb.

Yip, anyone with brains would take off their helmet and hit them 'somewhere' with it.
Saw this happen at a motor cycle race once and it resulted in a broken finger.

[NathanOlder]

More than a few times now I've seen people calling him Roberto Fenati

On the subject of Romano Fenati, looks like he's going to be racing in the MotoGP paddock next year, in the Moto3 class