Sebastian Vettel says climate change makes him question his Formula 1 job

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Updated 0922 GMT (1722 HKT) May 13, 2022

Sebastian Vettel wore a t-shirt advocating for climate change policies at the Miami Grand Prix.

(Reuters)Four times Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel said on Thursday that climate change had made him question his job as a driver traveling 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'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.Max Verstappen wins inaugural Miami Grand Prix in front of star-studded crowd«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?'»Read MoreThe 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.Vettel said Formula One, which is making a big push for sustainability, also played an important social role as entertainment.«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,» added the driver, who is out of contract with his team at the end of the