Formula 1 – In Search of Meaning

Greta Thunberg’s new environmental awareness worldwide – is Formula 1 still up to date?

For Mercedes, Honda and Renault, leaving the premier class is a conceivable alternative. The drivers notice that their life in the land of milk and honey is under scrutiny.

A Formula 1 only with Ferrari could no longer afford to pay the superstars tens of millions of euros.

Consciously or not? Suddenly Lewis Hamilton and Co. want to improve the world. Hamilton publishes his views publicly, and campaigns for more environmental awareness.

“I try to have a neutral carbon footprint at the end of the year,” said the Mercedes driver. “I don’t allow anyone in my office or household to buy plastic things. Everything has to be recyclable, from deodorant to toothbrush. ”

Hamilton continues: “I sold my private jet a year ago. I fly a lot less now, and then with the usual airlines. That was a big change for me. I am now trying to avoid all unnecessary trips. To do this. I switched my diet to vegetarian. I have a new electric smart home. I also sold some cars. I will probably exchange my Maybach in London for the new EQC or another hybrid vehicle. ”

Even the otherwise rather apolitical Sebastian Vettel, who was so frustrated with his work hybrid last year, suddenly speaks green.

The wailing of the stars leaves a bland aftertaste. They seem like pilots who are only against atomic bombs after dropping one and then realizing what its effects are.

Only Kimi Raikkonen shows what he thinks of his colleagues who are now talking politically. The Finn, who turned 40 a week ago, bone dry: “We are really the last to be asked how we can live more environmentally friendly. We fly around the world to burn gasoline without will. Why? Only to end up first or to become second! “

Surely, he is right