Sebastian Vettel wants F1 to help promoters put on greener races

Sebastian Vettel has suggested Formula 1 should use some of its profits to help promoters put on greener events.

The four-time former World Champion has become one of the most vocal drivers on the grid in recent years when it comes to raising awareness of causes he believes in.

One of those causes close to Vettel’s heart is the environment and the growing impact of climate change. In the past, he has spent his free time clearing up rubbish from the Silverstone grandstands and helping to set up bee farms, as well as appearing on BBC’s Question Time to answer and pose questions on the issues.

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As he gets set to leave Formula 1, it would be no surprise to see the German try his hand at campaigning – and he may look at where he has just come from considering F1’s cost to the environment.

Vettel has highlighted the growing crowds present at a race weekend and while he no doubt will think that is a good thing for the sport, he is concerned what impact it could be having on the environment.

“Any type of event that attracts a big crowd has to live up to the responsibilities that come with our times,” he said at the inaugural World eX Summit.

“Obviously we attract big crowds in Formula 1. I think the sport got more popular in recent years with new fanbases, especially in North America, making the sport bigger