Sebastian Vettel Reportedly Rebuked by FIA President Jean Todt for ‘S–t’ Remark

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Published: April 4, 2014

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President of the Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), Jean Todt, has sent a letter to Sebastian Vettel reprimanding the four-time Formula 1 world champion for recent comments made on the V6 engine.

German daily newspapers Sport Bild and Tagesspiegel (h/t GrandPrix247) revealed Todt had sent the personal message earlier this week, following Vettel's claims that the newly designed engine was "s--t."



However, Vettel has since stuck to his guns, quoted in the report as saying:

The fact that I criticise doesn't mean that I do not like Formula 1 anymore. We are still here with the best cars in the world competing against the best drivers. At the moment it might not sound that great, but Formula 1 is still the pinnacle of motor sport. 

I realise that everyone thinks I don’t like the sound because I have not won yet. but I don’t care. I stand by what I said—I am a fan of the old Formula 1. I've always been of the opinion that if you have something to say, then say it. It would not be good if suddenly you start to pretend.

The German's comments come just days before the Bahrain Grand Prix, where Vettel will attempt to overcome the obstacles that have so far restrained him from claiming a win this season.



Engine troubles meant the reigning world champion, seeking a fifth successive title, was forced to retire early in the Australian Grand Prix before then claiming a third-place podium finish in Malaysia last weekend.

The GrandPrix247 report also says Todt will be meeting with Bernie Ecclestone and Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo in Bahrain this weekend. To that end, Vettel adds, per the SID news agency: "If Mr Todt is here, it makes sense to talk about a few things."

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