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F1’s Sebastian Vettel Calls Out Growing Climate Crisis Ahead of Miami Grand Prix

MIAMI—Sebastian Vettel used his platform ahead of the Miami Grand Prix to highlight a growing worldwide concern: climate change.

For the Opening Party on Wednesday, the Aston Martin driver wore a shirt that read “Miami 2060 - 1st Grand Prix Underwater - Act Now or Swim Later.”

When asked if the message was addressed to politicians, Vettel said to Sky Sports F1, “No, it’s not a political message. I’m not a politician; I don’t want to be political. I think it’s a very human message.

“I think it’s great that we have a race [in Miami].