Despite insisting that he tries to "set a good example" in Formula 1, Sebastian Vettel has been penalized for leaving a meeting in Austria. The four-time world champion, who is increasingly involved in social, cultural, and environmental activism, had a €25,000 fine suspended until the end of 2022.
Despite insisting that he tries to "set a good example" in Formula 1, Sebastian Vettel has been penalized for leaving a meeting in Austria. The four-time world champion, who is increasingly involved in social, cultural, and environmental activism, had a €25,000 fine suspended until the end of 2022.
Earlier, he hit back at those who believe he should stop moralizing and telling people what to do and just keep racing his Aston Martin.
"I'm not a saint, I can't tell anyone how to behave," the German told Sport1. "But I try to set a good example and use the platform of Formula One to inspire people. For example, I drove to Spielberg instead of flying."
He also wore a bee-themed T-shirt in the Red Bull Ring paddock and a bee-themed helmet in his cockpit to promote the idea of sustainability. "I don't do it for its own sake, but for the greater good," Vettel insists.
"And perhaps when it comes to sustainability, I am also motivated by the typical question asked by Formula One drivers - 'Why aren't we fast enough?'" the German finished.