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Mercedes F1 co-owner apologises for ‘offensive’ comment after Keir Starmer criticism
One-third owner of the Mercedes F1 team, Jim Ratcliffe, apologized for his ‘choice of language’ following ‘offensive’ comments described by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Ratcliffe, CEO of INEOS, owns 33.33% of the team along with co-owners like Toto Wolff, the team principal. Ratcliffe, who also has a majority stake in Manchester United, faced backlash for his comments on immigration. Both Starmer and Mayor Burnham criticized Ratcliffe’s statements, calling for an apology. Ratcliffe clarified his stance, emphasizing the need for managed immigration to support economic growth and shared prosperity. Mercedes declined to comment on the issue, underlining the importance of ongoing debate on UK challenges.
