Achi news desk-
A popular social media duo from Australia have been trolled online after they filmed and shared a video of a Formula 1 driver urinating.
Aussie influence Shepmates, the twins who went viral for their comedy takes on famous sports commentary moments, have since deleted the footage of Mercedes driver George Russell using a public toilet.
The video, which was filmed at the Australian Grand Prix while the couple were working as ambassadors for broadcaster Paramount, was on TikTok and Instagram for almost 18 hours.
The page, run by brothers Archie and Miles Shepherd, has been slammed online in a strong public response to what many have called an invasion of privacy.
“So I took a piss next to George Russell,” one of the twins says in the video.
“I know what you’re thinking, ‘How big is it?’
“That stays between me and George. Secrecy is in the men’s urinal.
“What I can say is that he looks very relaxed. Confident streaming, we’ve been there for a while so he’s clearly well hydrated and prepared for the race. The floodgates really opened.
“Eager to see his time trial and go George.”
Australian sports journalist Shane McInnes described the incident as “outrageous” in a post to X.
“@shepmates behavior recording Mercedes driver George Russell in a urinal at the #AusGPposting it on Instagram & Tik Tok and then bragging about it is disgusting and disgraceful,” he wrote.
“Will they apologise? Even if they are, credentials should be denied for future races. “
The pair earlier posted videos to social media wearing Paramount-branded safety suits in a skit where they pretended to be team pool crew.
The race itself has started in dramatic circumstances, with favorite and reigning world champion Max Verstappen pulling out after his Red Bull caught fire in the early stages.
