Sebastian Vettel has further explained his “bring back the f*****g V12!” comment which was heard over team radio following his retirement in the Russian Grand Prix. Frustrations were already at boiling point for the German as he had, only a few minutes previously, given up his P1 position to team-mate Charles Leclerc at the orders of Ferrari. Then, to tip him over the edge, he was forced to retire after a kinetics problem with his engine. Article continues under video After jumping out of the car, he said “bring back the f*****g V12!” with reference to the previous incarnation of the Formula 1 engine which took him to four world championships. He admits the comment was borne out of...
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