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After weeks of deliberation, we finally have Red Bull as one of the guilty parties who breached the 2021 budget cap. However, the Milton Keynes-based outfit is in minor infraction of the cap. As we wait for the verdict, some reasons given by Red Bull for overspending are hilarious. To make matter worse, Sergio Perez shared a perfectly timed advert to add to the hilarious aspect of the explanations.

First, let’s talk about one of the reasons Red Bull gave for overshooting the 2021 budget. According to reports, Red Bull’s overspending was between 1-2 million dollars over the $145 million limit. Now, anything under 7.5% comes under the minor overspending category, according to FIA. However, every dollar extra calls for a justification.

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As per reports, Daily free lunch for many of their 1,000 members of staff at their Milton Keynes headquarters is a key contributor to Red Bull’s overspentThis is where Perez’s advert adds a comedic touch to the justification.

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The Mexican shared an ad on his social media for a company called Cash App. Cash App is a digital payment and service app. To portray the app’s functionality, they made an ad showcasing a table full of Red Bull men, including Checo, enjoying dinner.

The tweet went out with the caption, “The victory dinner after the victory lap #thatsmoney @CashApp”

Read More: How Does the Multi-Million “Minor Breach” by Red Bull Actually Stack Up Against the Budget-Cap Abiding F1 Teams?

The ironic ad posted after Red Bull’s statements and scrutiny of the budget cap gave everyone a good laugh. The Mexican quickly deleted the ironic tweet. However, the internet is always watching and takes no prisoners.

Sergio Perez quickly deletes the tweet but Twitter users already have a copy

Whatever goes on the Internet stays on it forever and that’s exactly the reception Perez’s tweet received. Before the Mexican could delete the scheduled tweet, some users recorded the ad and tweeted it.

The ad showcases the heavy meal for the Red Bull men and Twitter can’t help but draw parallels.

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Sergio Perez unknowingly mocking his team’s justification for overspending in 2021 might just be the highlight of your day.

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Mahim Suhalka is an F1 Author at EssentiallySports. This Sports Management post-graduate is an ardent supporter of the Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 team and their lead driver, Lewis Hamilton. The fact that Lewis dominated one of the most expensive sports in the world for all these years, despite his humble beginnings, has been a huge inspiration for Mahim and has made him a tenured fan of the competitive sport itself.
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Ranvijay Singh