Tim Cook slowly waves checkered flag at US Grand Prix
Apple CEO Tim Cook made an unexpected appearance at the U.S. Grand Prix on Sunday, waving the checkered flag at the finishing line in an unusually slow manner.
Tim Cook waving the checkered flag at the U.S. Grand Prix.
The Formula 1 United States Grand Prix took place on Sunday, held at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas. After 56 laps of racing, the checkered flag was waved by none other than Tim Cook.
Cook was one of the famous faces in attendance at the race, which also saw Shaquille O'Neal, Brad Pitt, Serena Williams, and Ed Sheeran at the venue. However, Cook was the one to hold and wave the flag at the end.
The CEO was shown holding and waving the flag on ESPN, wearing a dark polo shirt and sunglasses, however he did quickly become the target of ridicule from online critics. Rather than a fast or enthusiastic waving, Cook is shown to be gingerly and slowly moving the flag from side to side.
Commentary was quickly inbound on Twitter, suggesting that someone tell Cook he's "not surrendering in a war," and declaring "Hey grandpa, calm down." Even ESPN joined in the fun with its social postings.
The race saw Max Verstappen pass Lewis Hamilton to win the race, his 13th for the year, and equalling the record for number of wins in a season.
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Tim Cook waving the checkered flag at the U.S. Grand Prix.
The Formula 1 United States Grand Prix took place on Sunday, held at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas. After 56 laps of racing, the checkered flag was waved by none other than Tim Cook.
Cook was one of the famous faces in attendance at the race, which also saw Shaquille O'Neal, Brad Pitt, Serena Williams, and Ed Sheeran at the venue. However, Cook was the one to hold and wave the flag at the end.
Hey grandpa, calm down #timcook #f1 #austingp pic.twitter.com/5wtTeRfJ8D
-- Matteo Rigo (@matteorigo)
The CEO was shown holding and waving the flag on ESPN, wearing a dark polo shirt and sunglasses, however he did quickly become the target of ridicule from online critics. Rather than a fast or enthusiastic waving, Cook is shown to be gingerly and slowly moving the flag from side to side.
Commentary was quickly inbound on Twitter, suggesting that someone tell Cook he's "not surrendering in a war," and declaring "Hey grandpa, calm down." Even ESPN joined in the fun with its social postings.
The race saw Max Verstappen pass Lewis Hamilton to win the race, his 13th for the year, and equalling the record for number of wins in a season.
Read on AppleInsider
Comments
Tim often seems to display symptoms of RBF, or "resting bitch face". It's a lifelong illness that has no known cure . . .
So I wasn't sure until the checkered flag wave.
Probably in Austin trying to figure out US production options. Austin was probably trying smooze him by the honor of flag man.
An honor he clearly not enjoying.
But I do agree with the BFR comment, I had never heard of this but I know I “suffer” from it since people have often told me I look pissed off or serious when I was actually in a very content state. Plus Tim has probably developed an uncanny ability to keep a neutral/poker face in public, without even realizing how it can be mis-perceived.
Me, I miss the old days when some guy in a coat and a flat cap would rush out onto the track, practically under the wheels of the oncoming race cars, waving the checkered flag for all he's worth.