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Ecclestone on Vettel: 'Formula One driver or politician'

Bernie Ecclestone thinks Sebastian Vettel 's activist statements are making the German less focused on the Formula One grid. The 91-year-old Briton appreciates Vettel's stance, but thinks the German should make a choice between his Formula One career and becoming a politician. Article continues under ad The four-time world champion is tirelessly committed to protecting the environment and wore a protest shirt in Canada. He was told by a Canadian minister that it is hypocritical to speak out against the environment while pursuing a career in motorsport. Ecclestone does not want to go that far, but acknowledges that the activist stance would distract the 34-year-old too much and is...
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