Vettel wants to raise money: "You keep thinking it can't get more shocking"

Sebastian Vettel would like to see Formula 1 offer more financial support to the victims of the war in Ukraine. The Aston Martin driver points out that mere expressions of support are not enough.

Vettel was one of the first drivers to speak out against the Russian invasion of Ukraine and showed his support for the victims through a special helmet, with which the German called for peace. In addition, the drivers jointly showed their support for the victims of the war with a photo taken prior to the winter test in Bahrain.

Vettel wants to raise money for Ukraine

However, he believes that Formula 1 as a sport can do much more. In doing so, he points to the great need for basic necessities such as food, blankets and other things. "To supply all these things, you need money. F1 turns around a lot of money," Vettel told Sky Sports.

The terrible images of the war continue to make an impact on Vettel, who says he is shocked every time by what he sees. "You think it can't get any more shocking, but it is every time," he continued.

He therefore hopes that an initiative can be started from Formula 1 to raise money for the victims. "We have to do everything we can to help people in need and try to think about how we raise money," Vettel said.

Both Formula One and individual teams have said they have already made generous donations to UNICEF. Whether there will be a fundraising campaign, from the sport or from Vettel's own initiative, is not yet known.