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Vettel aims dig at FIA president after bizarre comments about activism

Aston Martin driver Sebastian Vettel has reiterated that there are bigger things in life than Formula 1 in a retort to some bizarre comments by FIA President Mohammed ben Sulayem. Vettel and Mercedes driver Sir Lewis Hamilton have become renowned for their campaigns for social justice, equality and environmental awareness, while McLaren's Lando Norris raises awareness for mental health. The German has long been an ally to the LGBTQ+ community, and he wore a rainbow shirt and mask ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix last season in protest of their anti-LGBTQ+ legislation. Ben Sulayem appeared to openly criticise the world champions’ push to make the world a better place, suggesting that...
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