“Compared to Hamilton’s Offense?” – Marko Calls Out F1’s Double Standards After Vettel’s Disqualification

Red Bull Racing’s frustrations don’t seem to die down as Helmut Marko once again voices his problems with the FIA. While Marko agrees, Red Bull has been on par with their rivals; it’s the penalties and crashes of the season that taint the success.

After Red Bull’s appeal to review Hamilton’s 10-second-penalty for the Silverstone crash was denied, Marko analyzed the relationship between penalties. “Vettel was disqualified because there was not enough gas in the tank. We have to come back to the relationship between the penalties. Where is the relation compared to Hamilton’s offense?”

Formula One F1 – British Grand Prix – Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone, Britain – July 18, 2021 Red Bull’s Max Verstappen leads at the start of the race ahead of Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton REUTERS/Peter Cziborra

Red Bull is leaving the first half of the season feeling frustrated about where they are and are angry at Mercedes for putting them there. But do Marko’s comments about the penalties come from a place of reason or resentment?

Helmut Marko on Lewis’ team radio

Hamilton’s 11-lap battle with Fernando Alonso was a highlight of the race at Budapest. While Alonso defended his position beautifully, Hamilton complained in the car behind him. In calling Alonso’s driving “dangerous, ” Helmut Marko is angry with the British driver as well.

Formula One F1 – Hungarian Grand Prix – Hungaroring, Budapest, Hungary – August 1, 2021 Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton in action REUTERS/David W Cerny

“There is Hamilton’s statement about Fernando Alonso’s dangerous driving. He drove sensationally, defended perfectly, and then made this statement from someone who shot out a competitor one race earlier.” Marko added another item to his list of complaints against the Silver Arrows.

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Off-track battles between Mercedes and Red Bull

The two teams battle off the track for the way the public perceives them. Many sympathized with Red Bull after the British GP. However, after the news that RBR created evidence against Hamilton to present to the FIA, the support dwindled. The stewards were also unhappy with documents provided by the Milton Keynes team.

Formula One F1 – Spanish Grand Prix – Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain – May 9, 2021 Red Bull’s Max Verstappen leads Mercedes’Lewis Hamilton at the start of the race REUTERS/Albert Gea

In response, Mercedes released a statement condemning Red Bull’s attempt to tarnish Hamilton’s name. However, after Hungary with Bottas’ collision, Mercedes doesn’t look too good with Toto Wolff and Bottas’ apologies regarding the incident. The war between the two team bosses and drivers has almost become psychological.

Either way, the war of words will reach its eventual end as both drivers make their way to Spa to resume the hot-blooded championship battle.

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