Formula One | Vettel says climate change makes him question his job
The Hindu
Sebastian Vettel said he often thinks of Formula One: ‘Is this something we should do, travel the world, wasting resources?’
Four-time Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel said climate change has made him question his job as a driver travelling the world to race cars.
Speaking on BBC Question Time, a television panel show mixing politicians and celebrity guests, the German was asked whether his position on the environment made him a hypocrite considering he was part of a "gas-guzzling" sport.
"It does, it does, and you're right when you laugh," the 34-year-old father-of-three replied. "There are 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.
“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?’”
The Aston Martin driver wore a T-shirt before last weekend's Miami Grand Prix with the slogan "Miami 2060 - first grand prix underwater - Act Now or Swim Later" to highlight the effects of climate change.
He has also been outspoken about the environment and renewable energy as well as addressing human rights and LGBTQ+ issues.