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Sebastian Vettel critical of F1 regulations change after title failure
Formula 1 legend Sebastian Vettel criticized the regulation changes that coincided with the end of his dominance in the sport, particularly in 2014 when he fell to fifth in the standings as Lewis Hamilton triumphed for Mercedes after four consecutive titles.
The switch from V8 engines to hybrids that season aimed to enhance fuel efficiency and attract more car manufacturers to F1, goals which were met, yet Vettel believed the transition could have been managed better.
Despite moving to Ferrari post-2014, Vettel couldn’t add to his title count in the following eight seasons until 2022.
Vettel commended the move towards using electrical power and sustainable fuels in F1 for a greener future but expressed concerns about the potential negative impact if not carefully monitored.
As F1 gears up for another significant rule change regarding engines in 2026, Vettel remains cautious about sustainability while underscoring the importance of the fuels’ origin to prevent detrimental consequences encountered during the 2014 transition period.
