{"id":282106,"date":"2025-11-14T07:44:08","date_gmt":"2025-11-14T07:44:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/282106\/"},"modified":"2025-11-14T07:44:08","modified_gmt":"2025-11-14T07:44:08","slug":"hulkenberg-only-driver-to-skip-vettels-tree-project","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/282106\/","title":{"rendered":"Hulkenberg only driver to skip Vettel’s tree project"},"content":{"rendered":"

(GMM) Only one of the 20 Formula 1 drivers took part in his latest environmental initiative in Brazil \u2013 with only Nico Hulkenberg (pictured) opting out.<\/p>\n

The four-time world champion returned to the Sao Paulo paddock last weekend to promote rainforest protection, setting up a stand where drivers, team bosses and guests were invited to draw a tree as part of his awareness campaign.<\/p>\n

According to Auto Motor und Sport<\/a>, everyone supported the idea \u2013 except fellow German Hulkenberg.<\/p>\n

The Sauber driver, who at 38 is also the same age as his retired countryman, personally informed Vettel that he would not take part, citing focus and routine during an intense Grand Prix weekend.<\/p>\n

There was no animosity behind the decision, the magazine added, and Vettel himself made it clear he took no offence.<\/p>\n

Vettel did, however, highlight the lack of public activism among most drivers \u2013 singling out one exception.<\/p>\n

\u201cLewis is the only driver on the grid who speaks out publicly on certain issues,\u201d he said. \u201cWe have a close relationship and exchange ideas regularly.\u201d<\/p>\n

He admitted some regret about not embracing such advocacy earlier in his career.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf there\u2019s anything I regret, it\u2019s realizing too late that you can inspire people with issues close to your heart,\u201d he said. \u201cMaybe drivers should listen more to that inner voice.\u201d<\/p>\n

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