F1 CEO Heeds to Sebastian Vettel’s ‘Constructive Criticism’ of the Sport

Sebastian Vettel is not a man who is active on social media but he surely attempts to make a change on the ground. In December 2021, he organized a karting race in Saudi Arabia for women who want to pursue the sport. Vettel is also a die-hard environmentalist; fans can often see him around the paddock picking up the litter and throwing it in the waste can.

On over one occasion, he has been seen helping the cleaning crew at the end of the Grand Prix weekend. Apart from that, Vettel worked on a project ahead of the 2021 Austrian GP, to create a haven for bees and other insects in the area around the Red Bull Ring.

The 4-time champion has also been critical of Formula 1 for the past few years. Recently, the teams agreed unanimously to freeze the F1 engine in 2022. The motive behind this was to make the sport cost-effective and take a stride forward toward a carbon-neutral future. Nowadays, a minimum of 10 percent of the fuel must comprise advanced sustainable ethanol. Vettel is critical of this move, as he believes this is not enough change.

F1 CEO takes comments from Sebastian Vettel as constructive criticism

Vettel recently claimed that Formula 1 lacks the courage to deal with issues in the outside world. Though F1 is ambitious towards making the sport carbon-neutral till 2030, Vettel is not convinced with the approach they are taking.

In a recent interview, F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali clarified they do not take his words in a negative light. “I don’t want to see this as criticism. I see this as a positive impulse from someone who is seriously thinking about the future. I’ve talked to him about this countless times. For me, this is constructive criticism,” said the Italian executive.

“If someone criticizes Formula 1 for the sake of criticism, I don’t care. I take constructive criticism to heart. It’s always about finding the right balance. In the end, Formula 1 is also a business and you have to find a compromise between all parties.”

“My job is to make sure this happens as quickly as possible, with the right timing of the introduction. That means we have a duty to push, but we can’t do anything on our own,” he added.

Now, as we move ahead with the fast-paced sport, the quest to find that right balance remains. Whether it be the arduous working hours of F1 mechanics or environmental concerns, concerned authorities should address them sooner than later. Meanwhile, live action from the 2022 season is near, with the first race in Bahrain in March. Tell us how excited you are about this season.

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