In recent years, four-time Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel has been trying to bring awareness regarding environmental concerns. He has often spoken about the importance of sustainability in our world.
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The German driver has asked people to become more sustainable and think about the environment before using the resources available. His latest appearance on the BBC Question Time has garnered praise from all quarters of the world.
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People on social media have praised Vettel for his honest, calm, and eloquent answers on the platform. Many on Twitter even suggested that the Aston Martin driver should enter politics after stopping in his F1 career.
*googles how to get younger generations into politics* Put Sebastian Vettel on Question Time, that is your answer
This is Sebastian Vettel. Honest, eloquent and will to own up to his own shortcomings. F1, you’re lucky to have such an amazing ambassador. Cherish him.
“You've talked a lot about energy...does that make you a hypocrite?” “When I get out of the car, of course I’m thinking, is this something that we should do?” On #bbcqt tonight, F1 driver Sebastian Vettel and the panel discuss the energy crisis. Join us at 10.40pm on @BBCOne.
Anytime anyone says sports people shouldn’t get involved in politics, hold up Sebastian Vettel’s appearance on BBC Question Time. Passionate, eloquent, measured, impactful, and all from a stance of party neutrality. Honest, sincere, and deeply impressive. And in a 2nd language!
Sebastian Vettel is a legend.
If Sebastian Vettel ever needed to know how well he's regarded, thousands of us watched all of *that* #bbcqt
Sebastian Vettel questions his own lifestyle choices amidst environmental concerns
During his appearance on BBC Question Time, Vettel was called out for his lifestyle choices, which include driving a Formula One car for a living. But the Aston Martin driver did not disagree with the claim and instead gave a very poignant and logical answer.
When asked if driving an F1 car makes him a hypocrite, he answered, “It does, it does, and you’re right when you laugh. There’s questions I ask myself every day and I’m not a saint. Certain things are in my control and certain things are not. It’s my passion to drive a car. I love it and every time I step in the car I love it.”
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Formula One F1 – Miami Grand Prix – Miami International Autodrome, Miami, Florida, U.S. – May 8, 2022, Aston Martin’s Sebastian Vettel is seen before the race REUTERS/Brian Snyder
“When I get out of the car, of course, I’m thinking as well ‘Is this something that we should do, travel the world, wasting resources?’ There’s things that I do because I feel I can do them better. Do I need to take a plane every time? No, not when I can take the car,” said the Aston Martin driver.
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It is no surprise to see Vettel being so honest about his own shortcomings. But it is refreshing to see a top-level athlete calling himself out for all the mistakes he made in the past, and working towards improving them.
He really is a great example for all the younger generations that follow him in Formula One. It is also impressive to see his knowledge of the political issues in the European atmosphere and his opinions on them. Who knows? Maybe a career in the political world is a possibility for the four-time world champion in the near future.