Sebastian Vettel, who was one of the most hated drivers on the grid in the early 2010s, has evolved into the most popular driver in recent years thanks to his down-to-earth behavior.
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Vettel, for example, often came to Grand Prix events by bike, in contrast to the eye-catching supercars of his colleagues. In addition, Vettel even stayed at Silverstone once after the race to clear the rubbish from the grandstands together with the other marshals.
Amid growing concern for the environment, the four-time world champion revealed that he is interested in meeting one of the youngest environmental activists, 19-year-old Greta Thunberg.
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What did Sebastian Vettel say?
As Motorsport-Total reports, Vettel praised the Swedish activist for her achievements in recent years and admitted that he is actually a fan of Thunberg. He also acknowledged that the whole world must follow suit in order to achieve a better future.
Formula 1 F1 – Hungarian Grand Prix – Hungaroring, Budapest, Hungary – Aston Martins Sebastian Vettel before the Hungarian Grand Prix REUTERS / Florion Goga
“I would even welcome it, and we probably share a lot of views when it comes to Formula One. I think it’s great, ”he told the Süddeutsche Zeitung.
“It is encouraging that she is fighting for our future with such determination. A real example that the whole world should follow and especially older men should pay more attention to. But there are many role models, many inspiring people. I always find it difficult to name a name, ”adds Vettel.
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Why Vettel decided to leave Ferrari
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The Red Bull World Champion made it clear that his decision to leave Ferrari had nothing to do with his growing interest in social issues. “I didn’t have to change teams,” he said.
MONZA, ITALY: Second-placed qualifier Sebastian Vettel from Germany and Ferrari watches from Parc Ferme during qualifying for the Formula 1 Grand Prix of Italy at the Autodromo di Monza in Monza, Italy. (Photo by Mark Thompson / Getty Images)
“I think I’ve just gotten older. Even as a father, views and opinions change. You take responsibility and grow with it. In addition, I am of course curious and open to other opinions. I find this process natural and completely independent of my team or profession. “
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Overall, after his move to Aston Martin, Vettel is no longer an issue of title printing and will very likely get environmental issues into his hands with more freedom. So will other Formula 1 drivers join the German racing driver on this much-needed new journey?
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