Internet outraged over fine Vettel: 'Better role model than FIA itself'

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20:50, 09 Jul 2022

There are many conclusions to be drawn from the sprint race for the Austrian Grand Prix. Max Verstappen disappeared on the horizon while the Ferrari's battled it out for second place, but the biggest discussion came after the race: Sebastian Vettel had to go before the stewards once again.

Internet falls out over Vettel fine and FIA use of words

The Aston Martin driver had to answer for leaving the driver's briefing without permission, where the inconsistency of the race direction and stewards was discussed. Vettel expressed his frustration over that fact, which earned him a conditional fine of €25,000.

What many Twitter users have the biggest problem with is the FIA's choice of words. The stewards judged that the German had failed in his role as a role model, while according to many viewers that is exactly what Vettel excels in. George Russell also reinforced Vettel's criticism by stating that Formula 1 would be better off going back to one race director after drivers increasingly criticised the inconsistent decisions of stewards and race directors Eduardo Freitas and Niels Wittich.

Julie

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@Ben_Sulayem Punishing Sebastian Vettel today is a new low point in a very long list of bad decisions, terrible race direction, awful stewarding and an absolute focus on money over everything else in @F1 this year. Shame on you @fia

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2	Lewis Hamilton Lewis Hamilton	FerrariFER	169
3	George Russell George Russell	MercedesMER	160
4	Charles Leclerc Charles Leclerc	FerrariFER	138
5	Lando Norris Lando Norris	McLarenMCL	128
6	Max Verstappen Max Verstappen	Red Bull RacingRBR	109
7	Oscar Piastri Oscar Piastri	McLarenMCL	92
8	Isack Hadjar Isack Hadjar	Red Bull RacingRBR	68
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11	Arvid Lindblad Arvid Lindblad	Racing BullsRCB	23
12	Franco Colapinto Franco Colapinto	AlpineALP	19
13	Oliver Bearman Oliver Bearman	HaasHAA	18
14	Gabriel Bortoleto Gabriel Bortoleto	AudiAUD	10
15	Carlos Sainz Carlos Sainz	WilliamsWIL	6
16	Alexander Albon Alexander Albon	WilliamsWIL	5
17	Esteban Ocon Esteban Ocon	HaasHAA	3
18	Nico Hulkenberg Nico Hulkenberg	AudiAUD	2
19	Fernando Alonso Fernando Alonso	Aston MartinAST	1
20	Lance Stroll Lance Stroll	Aston MartinAST	0
21	Valtteri Bottas Valtteri Bottas	CadillacCAD	0
22	Sergio Perez Sergio Perez	CadillacCAD	0

Internet outraged over fine Vettel: 'Better role model than FIA itself'

Internet falls out over Vettel fine and FIA use of words

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