Red Bull Racing might be forced to remove its logos at the Singapore Grand Prix

Singapore has banned the advertisement of beverage products to prevent diabetes in its citizens. Red Bull too might fall under this law.


Red Bull Racing might be forced to remove its logos at the Singapore Grand Prix

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Red Bull Racing are arguably the favorites for the 2023 F1 world title. After acquiring Minardi almost two decades ago, Red Bull started out its F1 team. Rivals wrote off the Austrian team as just another privateer endeavor. However, Christian Horner’s team has reshaped Formula 1 and challenged automotive giants such as Ferrari and Mercedes. Certainly, the Red Bull moniker has become a lot more than just an energy drink.

Unfortunately, Red Bull might be forced to take off its logos at the Singapore Grand Prix this season. The Singapore government is concerned regarding the rise of diabetes amongst its population. Subsequently, the country’s Ministry of Health passed a law to ban advertisements of ‘Nutri-Grade beverages nationwide. The ministry has also introduced a grading system. From category ‘A’ being the healthiest to category ‘D’ as the least healthy.

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According to the Singapore government website, a ‘Nutri-Grade beverage’ is said to be, “prepacked beverages that are ready to consume and are packed or made up in advance ready for sale in packages and beverages dispensed from automated beverage dispensers, which are machines that dispense non-prepacked beverages according to a pre-fixed formula, with no option for a prospective purchaser of the beverage to customize the amount of any ingredient in the beverage.”

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What does this law mean for Red Bull Racing?

The Austrian team can possibly get into trouble in Singapore

Subsequently, the Austrian energy drink will have to clear this grading system to keep its logos during the Grand Prix in Marina Bay. Although considering the composition of energy drinks and the reason behind the ruling, it seems that it will be tough for the company to avoid this ban. However, Red Bull Racing can appeal that the logos are of the racing team and not the energy drink.

Certainly, Red Bull is a brand much bigger than an energy drink. The company has various endeavors and has supported athletes in extreme sports. After all, The Austrian giant has given the world the likes of Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen. Additionally, the Austrian company even has its own clothing line, Alpha Tauri, and a second F1 team of the same name.

On the other hand, if Red Bull does indeed remove its logos, the team might have to alter its logos in a proper manner. Previously F1 teams have often tweaked liveries to regions prohibiting alcohol or tobacco sponsorships. Teams such as Ferrari, Williams, and McLaren are perhaps the biggest culprits. Hence, Red Bull too can surely find a way.

Thus, for now, it seems that the Red Bull Racing team will race in Singapore without its own branding. Perhaps a first in the history of Formula 1. Although, no official word has been received from the team regarding this case. It might just happen that Red Bull convinces the lawmakers to allow for its branding on the cars. Or, the team is forced to abide by the norms.

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