Alonso review: Hamilton's comeback

Based on this awareness, the Brit wants to “do more” for the environment. “Banish plastic from the household, for example toothbrushes. I change as much as I can in my life. “I’m trying to fly less,” said Hamilton on the sidelines of the Mexican Grand Prix (Sunday, 20.10:XNUMX p.m. CET).

However, the 34-year-old added that he was aware that “the ecological footprint of a Formula 1 driver is higher” than that of the average citizen. The Mercedes driver took up the criticism of his former colleague Fernando Alonso.

The previous week, Hamilton had called on his 13 million Instagram followers, among other things, to live a vegan lifestyle like him. This is “the only way to save our planet”.

Alonso obviously didn't like that. “We all know what kind of lifestyle Lewis has,” he told Spanish radio station Cadena Cope. After all, as a Formula 1 driver you have to “fly 200 times a year. Then you can't tell others: 'Don't eat meat,'" Alonso continued.

Hamilton said on Thursday: “I love racing. But Formula 1 can do more. In general, we have to push all industries.”

Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel also took Formula 1 to task: “It’s clear to me that with all our travel we leave a pretty big footprint. I am of the opinion that Formula 1 as a sport should do more when it comes to environmental awareness.”

Vettel's teammate Charles Leclerc described the fight for the climate as "extremely important" and referred to the contribution that each individual can make. In his fashion line, for example, he pays attention to using more environmentally friendly materials and avoiding plastic, explained the 22-year-old Monegasque.

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Alonso review: Hamilton's comeback

Formula 1 is not a climate-friendly sport, world champion Lewis Hamilton knows that.

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