Scuderia Fans

  • News
  • Current Drivers
    • Charles Leclerc
    • Lewis Hamilton
  • Races
    • 2025 F1 Bahrain Grand Prix
    • 2025 F1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
    • 2025 F1 Miami Grand Prix
    • 2025 F1 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix
    • 2025 F1 Monaco Grand Prix
    • 2025 F1 Spanish Grand Prix
    • 2025 F1 Canadian Grand Prix
  • Ferrari Champions
    • Michael Schumacher
    • Kimi Raikkonen
    • Niki Lauda
    • Jody Scheckter
    • John Surtees
    • Phil Hill
    • Mike Hawthorn
    • Juan-Manuel Fangio
    • Alberto Ascari
  • Former Ferrari drivers
    • Sebastian Vettel
    • Felipe Massa
    • Fernando Alonso
    • Gilles Villeneuve
    • Jean Alesi
    • Alain Prost
    • Nigel Mansell
    • Gerhard Berger
    • Mario Andretti
    • Rubens Barrichello
    • Michele Alboreto
    • Patrick Tambay
    • Eddie Irvine
    • Rene Arnoux
    • Didier Pironi
    • Jacky Ickx
    • Carlos Reutemann
    • Clay Regazzoni
    • Stefan Johansson
    • Arturo Merzario
    • Giancarlo Fisichella
    • Carlos Sainz
  • Memorable moments
  • F1 Travel Guides
    • 2024 Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix Tickets
    • 2024 Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Tickets
    • 2024 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix Tickets
  • F1 TICKETS
  • Advertise
  • Shop now!
  • Home
  • Formula 1 Schedule & Results
  • Formula 1 Driver Standings
  • Formula 1 Constructor Standings
  • Contact us
Home » Sebastian Vettel replies to Jean Todt: “FIA only consults drivers to ‘tick the box'”

Sebastian Vettel replies to Jean Todt: “FIA only consults drivers to ‘tick the box'”. Sebastian is sceptical about whether drivers’ input is taken on board.

Scuderia Ferrari German driver Sebastian Vettel wants the FIA to engage more actively with Formula 1 drivers on how to improve the sport rather than just ‘ticking the box’. During the Spanish Grand Prix weekend, the four-time Formula One world champion admitted that it was “comical” the governing body was planning to reduce downforce levels for 2019 having increased them last season. FIA president Jean Todt defended the decision and responded to claims by drivers that they are not consulted on key decisions about the sport’s future.

“I do respect them and I know how busy they can be.” – Jean Todt said, as reported by the media in a briefing – “But they have access and very often there is a meeting and they don’t come to a meeting.” The French motor sport executive pointed out there are positions open to drivers in several FIA commissions and that Felipe Massa was recently appointed president of the karting commission – |We are very happy welcoming and encouraging drivers to participate.”

However, Sebastian Vettel is sceptical about whether drivers’ input is taken on board: “In a way it’s good that we’re not making the rules because it’s not our job, we might not have enough of an idea. But on the other hand we’re driving the cars, if you want to talk about what the cars need I think it would be an interesting source to just ask us. We haven’t really been asked. If we have then it was more to tick that box. ‘Asked’ and ‘listened’ I think is two different things.”

The German driver added that drivers would not be supportive of the plan to reduce downforce levels for the 2019 F1 season, which is being done to aid overtaking: “I think it’s normal that everyone’s looking for their own interest. But those decisions… I think no driver appreciates the fact that the cars are getting slower. Slowed down by one-and-a-half seconds, does that really help? I think there are some changes you can do to the aero without making the cars slower, that would probably help overtaking.” – he concluded.

May 18, 2018Scuderia Fans

Buy official Ferrari F1 products!

Let other Scuderia Fans know about us
fb-share-icon
Tweet
Pin Share
F1, il circuito Paul Ricard sarà un'incognita per i piloti2018 F1: Charles Leclerc 'definitely' a future champion

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Scuderia Fans
7 years ago NewsJean Todt, Sebastian Vettel398
Gear up with Ferrari merchandise!
#KeepFightingMichael

Michael Schumacher, Ferrari F1

2025 Formula 1 calendar

2025 Formula 1 calendar

Latest articles

  • Lewis Hamilton earns praise for sportsmanship in Ferrari garage after Monaco FP3 crash
  • The race-killing strategy that worries Pirelli ahead of the F1 Monaco GP
  • Miscommunication with Ferrari pit wall leads to Lewis Hamilton penalty in Monte Carlo qualifying
  • How Monaco GP starting grid changes after Ferrari and Lewis Hamilton penalties | F1 Monte Carlo race
  • Ferrari junior Oliver Bearman criticizes FIA after harsh penalty in Monaco
<
Partners
non-GamStop casinos

best online casinos not on GamStop

GP-News - latest F1 news updates

kasyno internetowe

The most accurate sports predictions and latest news available on TipsGG

1Win

live dealer casinos not blocked by GamStop

>games not on gamstop

Football Betting Not on GamStop

non gamstop casino

Sports betting without GamStop

Migliori Casinò Non AAMS

UK Bookmakers Not on GamStop

BetZillion's list of the best motor racing betting sites

non Gamstop betting sites

オンラインカジノ マスターカード

Personal Injury Lawyer in Abilene Texas

Formula 1 Standings

Formula 1 News

Guitar Junky

Best Intraday Tips

Contact Center Company

SilverArrows.Net - Mercedes F1 news

TopSpeed

Esports Forum

Racing Statistics

Fixture Calendar

Live F1 Results

Contribute

Get In Touch With Us
  • 2025 Formula 1 Calendar
  • Advertise
  • Contact us
  • Privacy Policy
Categories

Meet the team

About us

Our writers

Archives
Let other Scuderia Fans know about us!
RSS
Facebook
Twitter
YOUTUBE
INSTAGRAM

© 2016 Scuderia Fans Ltd. All Rights Reserved
Scuderia Fans Ltd, 199 Republicii Street, 5A
Ploiesti, Romania, 100392

2024 © Scuderia Fans