Petronas CEO Apologises for ‘Misplaced Exuberance’ After Backlash over Champagne Shower at Singapore Grand Prix
Tengku Muhammad Taufik Aziz apologised for the champagne celebration after public backlash and acknowledged it was insensitive as a Muslim, despite not consuming alcohol.
- On Oct 7, Tengku Muhammad Taufik Aziz, Petronas president and group chief executive officer, apologised for taking part in a champagne shower at the Formula One Singapore Grand Prix and took responsibility for any unintended offence.
- Backlash erupted after a clip circulated showing Tengku Muhammad Taufik and Mercedes-AMG driver George Russell spraying champagne on the Singapore GP podium, prompting criticism from PAS.
- Acknowledging the team victory, Tengku Muhammad said he did not consume alcohol and was honoured to receive the Winning Constructor Trophy for Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team.
- Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim warned Tiong King Sing, Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister, after alcohol was served at a gala dinner on Oct 1, and the tourism ministry pledged to tighten monitoring.
- The podium ritual dates back decades and commentators including Fadhli Shaari, PAS information chief, argued even non-alcoholic bubbly risks negative perception while social media users remained divided.
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Petronas CEO apologises for joining 'champagne shower' during F1 celebrations in Singapore
The president and chief of Malaysian energy company Petronas has issued an apology for participating in "champagne shower" celebrations at the recently-concluded Formula One event in Singapore, acknowledging that his action was inappropriate.Tengku Muhammad Taufik faced significant backlash after a clip of him and Mercedes' driver George Russell spraying each other with champagne on the Singapore Grand Prix podium was circulated online.The forme…
Petronas CEO apologises for ‘misplaced exuberance’ after backlash over champagne shower at Singapore Grand Prix
Tengku Muhammad Taufik Tengku Aziz – who is the president and group chief executive officer of Petronas – had joined the podium celebrations after the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team clinched the win on Sunday.
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