'Unexciting' Formula E is not the future, says Sebastian Vettel

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Sebastian Vettel doesn't believe Formula E is the future of motorsport, saying the all-electric series' cars are neither fast nor exciting.

Despite Vettel's negative view, Formula E's popularity is rising, both with the fans and with the competitors as an increasing number of official manufacturers join the high energy fray.

Renault, BMW, Audi and Jaguar are already present in the category, and Porsche and Mercedes will field new teams in 2019, as both high profile manufacturers follow the trend, believing Formula E reflects the general direction of the automobile industry.

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Vettel however remains unimpressed by the burgeoning series.

"To me, this is not the future," the four-time F1 world champion told Swiss newspaper Blick.

"E-mobility is currently very popular in the world, but anyone who is honest and identifies with motor racing does not think much of Formula E.

"The cars are not very fast and many drivers who drive there tell me that the driving is not very exciting," the Ferrari driver added.

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Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.