“Climate change makes me question racing in F1”: Sebastian Vettel skeptical about future in F1


“Climate change makes me question racing in F1”: Sebastian Vettel skeptical about future in F1

Sebastian Vettel

Sebastian Vettel, a four-time Formula One world champion, showed up on the British television show Question Time on Thursday evening to debate a variety of existing political and international issues, with a focus on the energy shortage. In recent times, Vettel has been recognized as an essential voice within Formula One about global issues like climate change, and other vital societal issues such as LGBTQ+ rights and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

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During the show, Vettel highlighted the significance of countries not relying solely on fuel supplies, referencing Germany’s dependence on Russian energy and the state it has left his native land in since Russia’s incursion of Ukraine in February. When the show’s presenter tried to point out to Vettel that he was driving in a “gas-guzzling” motorsport, the audience broke into laughter.

On being asked if F1 made him a hypocrite when it comes to emphasizing on the sheer need to conserve energy, the German driver replied, “It does, and you’re right when you laugh, because there are questions that I ask myself every day. I’m not a saint. I’m very concerned when it comes to the future, so these topics when it comes to energy, energy dependence and where we’re going in the future.”

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“We all do mistakes, we’re all human” :Sebastian Vettel

Sebastian Vettel in his Aston Martin
Sebastian Vettel in his Aston Martin

Sebastian Vettel then continued to talk about his love and passion for the sport: “There are certain things that are in my control, and certain things are not. It’s my passion to drive a car, and I love it. And every time I step in the car, I love it. When I get out of the car, of course I’m thinking as well, is this something we should do? Travel the world, wasting resources?”

Apart from raising the vital issue of climate change, he also underlined on the importance of the presence of entertainment and added that people “would probably go mad” if they are left with no options to enjoy themselves. Vettel emphasised the humanitarian catastrophe in Ukraine as an important topic that governments must confront, as well as the UK government’s responsibility to live with the repercussions of pressing to submit the final the Brexit accord.

Regarding Partygate and Johnson’s breach of international law during the lockdown, Vettel stated: “I think that when you are in that position, there’s certain things that you just can’t pull off. In the end, it is the prime minister who made the law and then breaks the lawWe all do mistakes, we’re all human. But there’s just certain things that I think come with office or that job that you can’t do.”

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