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An apology from the CEO of Petronas following Mercedes’ win at the Singapore Grand Prix.
The CEO of Petronas, the F1 title sponsor for Mercedes, apologised for his actions during the podium celebrations at the Singapore Grand Prix. Tengku Muhammad Taufik, the CEO, faced criticism for his involvement in Mercedes’ celebrations. Taufik represented Mercedes on the podium after George Russell’s win, where traditional champagne spraying took place. His participation in the champagne celebrations led to backlash in Malaysia, where Petronas is based. As a Muslim-majority country, Malaysia found the celebrations insensitive due to Islamic beliefs. Taufik issued an apology, acknowledging the misplaced nature of his exuberance during the celebrations and taking full responsibility for his actions. Despite the apology, there are calls for government action against Taufik by certain sections within Malaysia.
