The Aston Martin pilot denounces Alberta oil extraction on his helmet
That region’s energy minister calls him a hypocrite for denouncing them while running in a team sponsored by Saudi Aramco
Sebastian Vettel has once again clashed with people outside Formula 1 over his firm and public speech against climate change.
If it happened in May in a BBC programmewhere they told him he was a hypocrite for wanting to fight global warming while racing in Formula 1, now it’s been at the same Canadian GP.
The four-time world champion is walking this weekend wearing a special helmet that exposes the oil fields in the province of Alberta, which are one of the largest crude oil reserves in the world.
“I think what’s happening in Alberta is a crime because they’re cutting down a lot of trees and destroying the whole place, basically to get oil.”
The Secretary of Energy for the Alberta Region has already responded to these statements.
“I’ve seen a lot of hypocrisy over the years, but this one takes the prize. An Aston Martin-sponsored driver funded by Saudi Aramco complains about tar sands,” said Sonya Savage.
“Saudi Aramco has the highest daily production of crude oil in the world. It is the company that has spent the most globally since 1965.”
“Instead of demonizing the tar sands that are part of the transition to carbon neutrality, people should be concerned with reducing their own carbon footprint. Pedal cars for Formula 1 perhaps?”
And now Sebastian Vettel has responded to this criticism.
“I’m a little disappointed that politicians are taking it on a personal level because it’s not about me, it’s about the global scale.”
“Yes, I am a hypocrite because this is how I make a living or do what I love. We all have different passions.”
“Looking ahead, there are solutions to make – Formula 1 – more sustainable and not dependent on fossil fuels. The future is exciting, in that sense.”
“I find it disappointing that we take it personally instead of looking at the big picture.”
“What really matters is the message that we need to change something and move away from fossil fuels. We need to start basing our lifestyle on renewables. That’s what I’m trying to correct.”
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