Following yesterday’s shock announcement that Petronas has signed up as the title sponsor of Mercedes GP, Malaysia’s ex-Formula 1 driver Alex Yoong has showed disappointment at the snub towards Lotus F1. Yoong is now head of driver development for the Malaysian backed Lotus F1 team.
“Petronas signs with Mercedes GP,” he wrote. “Words fail me. Mercedes is a good team, no doubt, but what Lotus is doing is completely ground-breaking and brave and Petronas not seeing that fills me with shame,” he posted on his Twitter account.
Lotus F1 boss Tony Fernandes has been courting the national oil company as a sponsor after the latter ended its deal with BMW Sauber, and was quoted before as saying: “We would love Petronas to sponsor us”
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AI-generated Summary ✨
The comments largely defend Petronas' decision to sponsor Mercedes GP, emphasizing that it is a strategic business move aimed at maximizing brand exposure, networking, and future opportunities such as becoming an OEM lubricant supplier. Many contributors criticize Alex Yoong for his outspoken remarks, accusing him of ignorance, unprofessionalism, and having limited credentials in motorsport. There is consensus that sponsorship decisions are driven by ROI rather than patriotism, and some regret Yoong’s public comments, viewing them as unhelpful to Malaysia’s reputation. The thread reflects a mix of national pride in Malaysia’s industry achievements and skepticism toward Yoong’s influence and statements, with most agreeing that Petronas’s move is financially sound and aligned with corporate interests rather than emotional or nationalistic considerations.