Sad day for Red Bull

[Bagwan]

No pole for Red Bull in Oz , but the day is a sad one for another , more important reason .
Chaleo Yoovidhya , the creator of the original formula for the energy drink , has passed away at 89 years of age .

In a way , we have him to thank for this team , as , without him , Mateschitz would not likely have found the same fortune , and spent it so freely across motorsports in general , and on F1 specifically .

RIP .

I hope to see tribute , perhaps black arm bands , at Red Bull tomorrow .

[N4D13]

Rest in peace.

[ioan]

RIP.

[Dave B]

He finally got his wings.

Too soon?

[Bagwan]

He finally got his wings.

Too soon?

That's a little crass , Dave .

[SGWilko]

That's a little crass , Dave .

Actually, I thought it was light hearted humour, with a little product relevence in the form of a pun added for good measure.

[CNR]

I did not know this
Thai billionaire Chaleo Yoovidhya who created Red Bull energy drink dies in his 80s - The Washington Post

Mateschitz and Chaleo each own roughly half of the company.

you never hear his name in f1 it is allways Mateschitz

[Bagwan]

Actually, I thought it was light hearted humour, with a little product relevence in the form of a pun added for good measure.

So , you have nothing to say for the man who passed away , but have a comment for me , about my disdain for Dave's words ?

Have a little respect , sir .

Note that Dave wrote "Too soon ?" .
My comment on his answers his question . "Too soon" , indeed , on the very day we get news of his passing .

[N4D13]

Guys, seriously, there's little point in arguing whether this or that was or wasn't appropriate. I'm sure that all of us will be wishing Mr Yoovidhya to be well, wherever he is. That's the only relevant thing about this post, IMHO.

[truefan72]

RIP