Nico Hulkenberg admits Formula One drivers can get hot under the collar whilst racing but the Force India ace says Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel “is very special in that regard”.
Growing frustration led the Ferrari star to a radio meltdown of epic proportions at last weekend’s Mexican Grand Prix, with Vettel going as far as telling FIA race director Charlie Whiting to “f**k off!”.
“It’s always the world against Seb,” Hulkenberg replied when asked on his compatriot’s infamous rant. “I’m sure Charlie is not that happy, not impressed. Of course, sometimes you go ‘what a wanker’ or ‘what an idiot’ but usually they cut it out.
“But it does happen in the heat of the race, don’t take this wrong but in the media centre or at home on the couch, everything is on the limit with the finest margins and you try hard. So if something doesn’t go right you just feel ‘Aghhh’. Seb is very special in that regard.”
Formula One’s governing body considered calling the German in front of the International Tribunal for his foul language but eventually decided against punishing Vettel in the light of his immediate apologies and the letters he sent to both Whiting and FIA president Jean Todt.
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