Petronas Chairman and Group CEO Tan Sri Tengku Muhammad Taufik has issued an apology after attending a champagne celebration on the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix podium.
mercedes Driver george russell Won the race at the Marina Bay Street Circuit after starting from pole position. Brackley joined the Briton on the podium to accept the Taufik Constructors’ Trophy at the Singapore round, marking the closest race to a home Grand Prix for the outfit’s title sponsor, Petronas.
Although Taufiq had not consumed alcohol, he acknowledged that he may have offended the Muslim community.
Taufik said, “The recent victory at the Singapore Grand Prix was a much-awaited achievement in our long-standing strategic partnership with the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team this season. I was honored when I was invited to receive the winning constructor trophy on behalf of the team.” statement,
“However, I acknowledge that my natural enthusiasm in celebrating that moment of victory may have been misplaced. Although I can unequivocally state that I did not consume alcohol, as a Muslim, I should have been more aware of the sensitivities associated with participating in such celebrations. Accordingly, I wish to apologize for any unintentional offense caused and take full responsibility for my actions.
“On behalf of PETRONAS, allow me to take this opportunity to express our heartfelt gratitude for the continued support of our partnership at the pinnacle of motorsports competition. The successes we deliver now and in the coming era of sustainable fuels will truly testify to Malaysian innovation and capabilities.”
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Petronas has partnered with the Mercedes F1 Team since 2010 as title and technical partner. The partnership is set to continue into the new era of championship rules, which will come into effect in 2026. The new regulations will include the introduction of sustainable fuel, which Petronas will provide to Mercedes.
“We are already on track to develop a greenfield biorefinery and co-processing at our facilities to supply sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) as a cleaner and more viable option for aircraft in our effort to support the needs of the aviation industry,” Petronas Downstream CEO Datuk Szali said in 2022.
“This is in line with the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA), which is expected to be mandatorily implemented by 2027, as well as the FIA’s net zero commitment by 2030 – both of which will impact the logistics operations of F1 teams.”
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