Rich Energy - Page 12

Akrapovic · 19 Jul 2019, 07:53 (Ref:3918423)

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Originally Posted by coppice

I know I am adding to an already bloated thread but help me with this .,The thread on Niki Lauda's death ran to 4 pages ,this one to 11 . The former was about one of our greatest ever drivers , the latter about a snake oil huckster in F1 coming unstuck , the latest in a very , very long line. What am I missing ? Why is it so interesting ? It's only , y'know, just a sticker on a car ...

Nikis death was sad but there isn't much to add. It was a short event, and everyone says RIP but that's about all you can add.

Rich Energy has been an ongoing saga for months, which changes (sometimes) several times a day. It's also entertaining - it's fun discussing it because we're all on the same page (which is unusual for F1 fans).

Niki is far more important, but there is less to be said.

VIVA GT · 19 Jul 2019, 07:58 (Ref:3918426)

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Originally Posted by Akrapovic

Nikis death was sad but there isn't much to add. It was a short event, and everyone says RIP but that's about all you can add.

Rich Energy has been an ongoing saga for months, which changes (sometimes) several times a day. It's also entertaining - it's fun discussing it because we're all on the same page (which is unusual for F1 fans).

Niki is far more important, but there is less to be said.

Nicely put

S griffin · 19 Jul 2019, 08:01 (Ref:3918427)

I remember people used to say F1 was one of the greatest soap operas ever. This seems to confirm the fact, although the saga of Rich Energy seems more like a sitcom

crmalcolm · 19 Jul 2019, 08:38 (Ref:3918431)

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Originally Posted by E.B

And now Red Bull get in on the act....

The existence of this claim was brought to the public domain by Storey, which does raise questions over its validity.

An interesting article here though does seem to suggest this is a legitimate case.

'Although the defendants have not yet filed a defence, because the claim is under the Shorter Trials Scheme (STS) the Particulars of Claim give a good flavour of the key issues in dispute.

RBG bases its claim on two UK trade marks: no. 3129030 for RED BULL, and no. 3058007 for GIVES YOU WINGS (both for energy drinks in Class 32). It alleges that the defendants have used (in advertising):

The hashtag #betterthanredbull in various posts on the Rich Energy Instagram, Facebook and Twitter pages;
The signs WINGS and GIVES YOU WINGS as part of "FORGET THE WINGS" and "FORGET WINGS RICH ENERGY GIVES YOU HORNS" on the Rich Energy Facebook page and website; and
The sign BULL as part of "NO BULL", "No Bull..." (which, on two occasions, was posted in blue and red, the colours prominently features on Red Bull products) and "#nobull" on the Rich Energy Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages. '

Bcarr6 · 19 Jul 2019, 10:22 (Ref:3918439)

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Originally Posted by crmalcolm

The existence of this claim was brought to the public domain by Storey, which does raise questions over its validity.

An interesting article here though does seem to suggest this is a legitimate case.

'Although the defendants have not yet filed a defence, because the claim is under the Shorter Trials Scheme (STS) the Particulars of Claim give a good flavour of the key issues in dispute.

RBG bases its claim on two UK trade marks: no. 3129030 for RED BULL, and no. 3058007 for GIVES YOU WINGS (both for energy drinks in Class 32). It alleges that the defendants have used (in advertising):

The hashtag #betterthanredbull in various posts on the Rich Energy Instagram, Facebook and Twitter pages;
The signs WINGS and GIVES YOU WINGS as part of "FORGET THE WINGS" and "FORGET WINGS RICH ENERGY GIVES YOU HORNS" on the Rich Energy Facebook page and website; and
The sign BULL as part of "NO BULL", "No Bull..." (which, on two occasions, was posted in blue and red, the colours prominently features on Red Bull products) and "#nobull" on the Rich Energy Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages. '

If its real you cant argue with Red Bull for being angry. Storey has been essentially slandering his competition with their own trademarks. He thought it worked out for his rebel approach, but slandering your competitors is never going to help you in the long run.

broadrun96 · 19 Jul 2019, 13:11 (Ref:3918466)

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Originally Posted by Bcarr6

If its real you cant argue with Red Bull for being angry. Storey has been essentially slandering his competition with their own trademarks. He thought it worked out for his rebel approach, but slandering your competitors is never going to help you in the long run.

Yeah, that would only work for a quick more laid back tweet style, esp IF the Haas passes a Red Bull on track. But his efforts seemed more angry and mock the successful brand.

Alfaholic · 19 Jul 2019, 19:55 (Ref:3918517)

For those with an Autosport subscription, there's a full article on this saga at https://www.autosport.com/f1/feature...e-sponsor-saga

**Adam43** · 19 Jul 2019, 20:43 (Ref:3918524)

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Originally Posted by coppice

I know I am adding to an already bloated thread but help me with this .,The thread on Niki Lauda's death ran to 4 pages ,this one to 11 . The former was about one of our greatest ever drivers , the latter about a snake oil huckster in F1 coming unstuck , the latest in a very , very long line. What am I missing ? Why is it so interesting ? It's only , y'know, just a sticker on a car ...

No one in this thread thinks it is more important or more interesting than Niki’s career or life.

But as Akrapovic says, what’s to add in the other thread.

You posted twice in that thread if you reply to this, which surely you will do out of courtesy, will that mean you find why people post in threads as interesting that Niki Lauda?

B0U170NS · 20 Jul 2019, 09:52 (Ref:3918587)

Rich energy logo replaced by something very similar on Rick Parfitt's car😜

https://mobile.twitter.com/RickParfittJnr/status/1152263609524850688

Alfaholic · 20 Jul 2019, 21:22 (Ref:3918641)

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Originally Posted by B0U170NS

Rich energy logo replaced by something very similar on Rick Parfitt's car😜

https://mobile.twitter.com/RickParfi...63609524850688

At least they only had to change the name of the sponsor, not the logo

**Adam43** · 21 Jul 2019, 04:20 (Ref:3918676)

Autosport have a summary of all this. It’s quite good if you d been dipping in and out as it puts everything on order:
https://www.autosport.com/f1/feature...e-sponsor-saga

They also have some on Niki Lauda:
https://www.autosport.com/f1/feature...auda--19492019
Which is way more interesting.

S griffin · 21 Jul 2019, 08:37 (Ref:3918702)

Rich Energy have really made themselves look silly. No wonder they are looking for a name change to make a fresh start

Richard Casto · 30 Aug 2019, 11:33 (Ref:3924809)

He's back!!!

https://formulaspy.com/f1/william-st...h-energy-63939

Storey back in control.

Richard

Akrapovic · 30 Aug 2019, 11:53 (Ref:3924810)

Guess who's back, back again. Storey's back, tell a friend.

I actually get excited when there's new posts in this thread. Rich Energy is so mental it's fun.