Red Bull’s X account shared an unexpected meme after forgetting that the 24 hours of Le Mans was scheduled during a non-race weekend in Formula 1.
The 24 hours of Le Mans is adored by many motorsport enthusiasts worldwide due to the thrilling racing action it offers. This event takes place for a full 24 hours at the Circuit de la Sarthe in France. The 2024 edition began on June 15th and will conclude soon. Consequently, the race fell between the non-F1 race weekend this time.
Red Bull Racing’s X account is known for its humorous content and participation in meme culture. Usually, during a race weekend, the account shares funny memes about F1 drivers and teams. However, this time, Red Bull posted an image that depicted boredom and sadness. The caption implied that this was how everyone felt during a non-race weekend.
This indicated that the administrator of Red Bull Racing’s account had forgotten about one of the most significant races in the history of motorsport, the 24 hours of Le Mans. In response to this inappropriate post, the official X account of Le Mans quickly replied with a sarcastic remark, redirecting fans’ attention to the WEC.
In a recent tweet on X, numerous fans expressed their disappointment with Red Bull’s post. One fan believed that the post showed disrespect towards one of the greatest races. Another fan suggested that Red Bull’s lack of involvement in the WEC was the reason for their boredom during the 24 hours of Le Mans. Another fan remarked that people had set their expectations too high for an energy drink company.
Meanwhile, another fan stated that F1 would be more interesting if it adopted the Hypercar series. Additionally, one particular fan claimed that Red Bull was bitter about not being part of the WEC series. Another fan emphasized that the 24 hours of Le Mans was far superior to F1.
Multiple F1 drivers even attended the WEC over the weekend, including [driver names]. This further solidifies the WEC as one of the most prestigious racing formats in motorsport history. Fans from all over the world eagerly attend the WEC race, despite its duration of over 24 hours. Moreover, the involvement of three different drivers throughout the 24-hour span adds to the excitement of the race.