After Seb's outbursts at HRT, Marko sends heavies round

[John S]

Thought Red Bull loved a challenge; - not playground bullying. 
Just who do RBR think they are asking others to pay more attention?    Maybe Red Bull should pay more attention to what they and their own drivers are doing before acting like tin pot pitlane sheriffs.      

Red Bull's advisor Helmut Marko says the team have sent their manager to Marussia and HRT after Sebastian Vettel's run-in with Narain Karthikeyan in Malaysia.
 
World Champion Vettel's frustrations got the better of him at Sepang after he finished P11 following a collision with the HRT driver.

The German showed his middle finger to Karthikeyan shortly after the incident and then called him a "cucumber" during an interview, adding "just like on the normal roads you have some idiots driving around, it seems like there is also one driving here".
 
The Indian driver was punished by the stewards for causing the collision, but that clearly wasn't enough for Red Bull as they asked their team manager to have a word with HRT and Marussia.
 
"We have told our team manager to talk to both Marussia and HRT about getting their drivers to pay more attention," Marko told Austria's Servus TV.

He added: "They drive in a different league, they are six or eight seconds slower, and so they need to watch out more.

"The 12 points which Vettel lost could be crucial in the World Championship."

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[lkjohnson1950]

Sorry, I don't see it. It should not be anyone's job to dodge Seb. Just when I was beginning to think he might be a good guy, he lets his arrogance out to play. Marko I expect to be an ass. If I was HRT or Marussia, I would make Seb's life a misery every time he was near me on the track.

[cosworth151]

I'm a fan of both Vettel and RBR, but they are way out of line on this one. I agree with you, Lonnie. I'd like to see those cars get very wide when Seb comes up behind.

[Scott]

100%.   

[Ian]

I like Seb too, but he's way out of line on this, grow up Seb and put your hands up. Your mistake.

[Andy B]

JB showed how it should be done.

[Jericoke]

I'm a fan of both Vettel and RBR, but they are way out of line on this one. I agree with you, Lonnie. I'd like to see those cars get very wide when Seb comes up behind.

I only wish I could identify with Seb... double world champion at such a young age.  It must feel like everything in life is just being given to him.  He does need a reality check, but deep down, I can't imagine myself being any better behaved if I were in his shoes.

RBR, on the other hand, are supposed to be the 'adults' in the situation.  Seems like Seb needs a firm hand, and instead they're the parents running out onto the field demanding their little princess get a do over.

[cosworth151]

Since neither team has much in the way of sponsor logos on their cars, why not paint HELLO, SEB! on the back of their rear wings? 

[Scott]

or 'Please ensure you are completely past vehicle before pulling in front'   

[lkjohnson1950]

Since neither team has much in the way of sponsor logos on their cars, why not paint HELLO, SEB! on the back of their rear wings? 

    OH YEAH baby!!

[hayleylsl]

Since neither team has much in the way of sponsor logos on their cars, why not paint HELLO, SEB! on the back of their rear wings? 

lol that would be brilliant :-)

[F1fanaticBD]

This is unbelievable, while I think the penalty was harsh, but to be met by manager is way beyond the line. I think 107% rule and the blue flag does the perfectly, you don't need other team bully you in this regard. And if your car is 8 second faster than HRT, then how could it clip Seb's RBR?

I would put "Is it roomie enough for you Seb?"