Formula 1: Top 5 moments of the Rich Energy-Haas debacle

3. Milkfloat picture

When Romain Grosjean and Kevin Magnussen collided on the opening lap of the British Grand Prix, resulting in tire punctures for both of their cars that ultimately led to them being forced to retire and officially finishing in 19th and 20th place, respectively, for their first double retirement since the 2018 season opener, Rich Energy were quick to harass them for it.

On Rich Energy’s Twitter account, William Storey photoshopped himself into a Rich Energy/Haas-branded milkfloat. He is wearing a green safety vest and holding a Rich Energy energy drink while he drives the machine.

What is the context of this?

At one point during this debacle, Storey reportedly “confirmed” that Rich Energy had terminated their title sponsorship agreement with Haas, and he did so by referring to the team as a “milkfloat” at the back of the grid, again calling them out for their poor performance.

So here’s a Rich Energy Haas milkfloat, which, ironically, had it been in action during Sunday’s 52-lap race at the 18-turn, 3.661-mile (5.892-kilometer) Silverstone Circuit road course in Silverstone in part Northamptonshire and part Buckinghamshire in England, United Kingdom, would have made it farther than the two Haas cars did, perhaps even combined.

But seriously, just consider the level of pettiness that went into this tweet and understand that this is Formula 1 we’re talking about here.

This is the pinnacle of motorsport.

I can’t even.