Sebastian Vettel apologises for using bad language on the podium – Formula 1 news
Red Bull Racing driver Sebastian Vettel has apologised for using bad language on the podium in an interview after the race in Abu Dhabi.
Vettel performed tremendously well in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and secured an incredible third podium finish after taking a start from the pit lane. He was extremely happy over his result in the preceding race and used an improper word during the presentation
ceremony out of his ecstasy.
Moreover, it will be important to mention that Kimi Raikkonen of Lotus, who finally claimed his first victory of the season in the last race at Yas Marina Circuit, also used some unsuitable words during the interview.
Afterwards, FIA wrote a letter to the teams of both the drivers and gave indications to mind their language during the interviews.
Nevertheless, the veteran German driver expressed that he is really sorry for his indecent word after receiving his trophy on the podium.
“I'm terribly sorry for using the wrong word on the podium and I'm sorry if I have offended anyone who was watching,” Vettel said.
In addition, he said that he uttered that word out of excitement and will never do that again in the future.
“In the heat of the moment, I didn't use the right words and I apologise. I'll do it better next time,” he added.
It will be important to mention that the former F1 driver, Michael Coulthard, who took the interview of the defending champion and the Finnish driver, also said that he really feel remorseful over the use of bad language and they never endorse such thing
in the sport.
On the other hand, FIA communications director, Norman Howell, stated, “shines an unwelcome beam of adverse publicity on their teams and sponsors, the sport and FIA.”
Besides, he said that there are other sportsmen too who never say any such thing, therefore, F1 drivers should also avoid inapt language.
“But F1 drivers are not the only ones being interviewed in such conditions: I think of boxers, rugby and football players who are routinely interviewed live on television after a grueling sporting effort. They manage to avoid inappropriate language,” he
added.
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