If there is anything the Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko knows is how to get on someone’s nerves. The Austrian has done so on multiple occasions in the past with his brutal comments, especially some regarding Lewis Hamilton. The Austrian did just that with his recent comments about Mercedes’ realistic expectations in 2023. However, following the harsh comments, the fans dredged up Red Bull’s recent controversial past. Moreover, the fans also suggested the Silver Arrows take the same route for the 2023 season.
Speaking to Sky Sports Germany, Helmut revealed his honest opinion on Mercedes’s chances for the 2023 season after the Bahrain GP. The Austrian blatantly said, “The world title is out of reach for Mercedes”. He added the conceptual problems that plagued Mercedes in 2022 still persist and the team could not find a solution.
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According to Marko, now, it’s too late for Mercedes to bring any significant changes owing to the budget cap as well. “You can’t design two or three vehicles. If a completely new vehicle comes now, it will be difficult because of the financial limits,” added Marko.
The irony of the Red Bull advisor’s comments is the fact Red Bull exploited those very financial limitations during the 2021 season. The Milton Keynes outfit paid the price for it as well.
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However, the comments from the Red Bull boss are being considered rich by the fans on Twitter.
Fans remind the Red Bull honcho of the team’s own doing following his ironic comments
Marko does not shy away from speaking his mind, a quality that most appreciate. However, sometimes the Austrian makes some extremely audacious comments. His rich comment about the financial regulation and discounting Mercedes after the first race is a great example of his audacity.
This has riled up the Mercedes fans and they are also pointing out how Mercedes can take the Red Bull route.
“Would be difficult due to the financial limits” Well, Helmut, we both know a team that breached those financial limits 😉
— Gabriela Claw (@gabriela_claw) March 10, 2023
Mercedes catering budget going through the roof this year
— Richard Stone (@RichardStone_25) March 10, 2023
One fan even brutally commented, “Give him his medication and put him back to bed.”
The comments stayed on a similar tone throughout.
Give him his medication and put him back to bed.
— Fraudstappen (@No_Brain_Clairo) March 10, 2023
I mean they could pull a Red Bull and ignore the rules
— Woke Machine (@libtweets69) March 10, 2023
This geezer triggers the Cult with his every word.
— Topse Cret (@topse_cret) March 10, 2023
Mercedes can very well breach this stupid cap and dunk 5 tenths on their heads https://t.co/TPAWyzpypd
— MJ (@PurpleMJ_8) March 10, 2023
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“… difficult due to the financial limits”
could just breach them 🫠 https://t.co/exQrFi53tM
— 𝖆𝖘𝖍𝖑𝖊𝖞 (@ashleybxtr) March 10, 2023
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It is fresh from a guy of a team that has breached cost cap several times.
And has also accused Aston Martin from copying their car. https://t.co/AxS3gHfn2U
— O530 Carris PT 🌍 🇭🇰🇹🇼🇺🇸🇺🇦🇪🇺🇵🇹 ✈️ (@TheO530CarrisPT) March 10, 2023
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The brutal reaction to Marko’s comments gives us a glimpse into how one man’s comments can rile up an entire fanbase. However, the fans are not wrong in their reactions to Marko’s comments.
“People who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones.”