The four-time German formula master spoke on big topics in the British program.
Sebastian Vettel is not afraid to take a public stand. AOP
A four-time driver of the Formula 1 Series Sebastian Vettel visited the BBC’s Question Time program to answer questions.
German Vettel, 34, has taken a bold stance on social issues in recent years and has generally been the first F1 driver to express his or her views.
The issue of NATO arose in the program. Finnish President Sauli Niinistö and the Prime Minister Sanna Marin announced their NATO position on Thursday: Finland must join the Defense League as a matter of urgency.
– I know a lot of Finnish people, Finland has a long border with Russia. They have been at war for a long time. I fully understand the need to seek protection, Vettel replied on the BBC program.
In addition to Finland, Sweden is very likely to express its willingness to join the Defense League.
– The problem is that it is not known exactly who we are dealing with. In a way, the signs were in the air and now there is new information. One may ask how this mess has been reached and whether the signs should have been noticed earlier, Vettel said. Vladimir Putin with reference to.
Ukraine in mind
Sebastian Vettel has often said that he likes Finland. He knows many Finns, such as F1 driver Valtteri Bottas. AOP
Driving an Aston Martin, Vettel reminded that the ongoing war in Ukraine is not over. It must be on display as long as the war continues.
– We must not forget that the people of Ukraine are suffering and will be difficult for a long time to come. I cannot imagine the suffering of the Ukrainians, I cannot identify with these horrors in my own experience.
Vettel did not leave to predict.
– We do not know what Putin is doing, but we must do everything we can to stop him.
Vettel introduced a Ukraine-themed helmet at the beginning of the season. It was in blue-yellow colors and the illustration included a dove of peace, among other things.
Concerns
Sebastian Vettel drives Aston Martin in the F1 stable. AOP
Vettel also spoke on other topics in the program.
One theme was climate. Vettel actively talks about environmental awareness and tries to influence people’s views with his own actions.
Vettel was asked if he feels hypocritical when he travels to F1 and drives a race. The audience started laughing at the equation.
– Yes, I feel it. And it’s just that you’re laughing. I ask these questions of myself every day, Vettel answered honestly.
– I’m not a saint. I am really worried about the future and issues related to energy dependency, for example, Vettel continued.
The German even said he was considering ending the formula soon.
– I love driving, but when I get out of the car, I wonder if we really need to do this. We travel and waste resources.
Vettel also criticized the British prime minister Boris Johnsoniawhich violated its own interest rate limits in June 2020.
– The Prime Minister himself made the law and then broke it. I am a father of three, and if I have to teach them to live, I cannot act against my own rules, Vettel compared.