Vettel Promotes Rainforest Conservation at Brazilian GP

Sebastian Vettel, the four-time Formula 1 world champion, returned to the Interlagos circuit in Sao Paulo this weekend for the Brazilian Grand Prix, not to race but to champion the protection of Brazil's rainforests through a collaborative art initiative.

The German, who retired from full-time competition at the end of the 2022 season, is promoting his project F①REST Drawn Together. The effort invites people worldwide, including F1 drivers, fans, children and individuals from diverse backgrounds, to sketch a tree. These drawings will be compiled into a global collage symbolizing the interconnectedness of ecosystems and the urgency of conservation. Vettel launched the campaign during the event, emphasizing its simplicity as a gateway to deeper awareness.

"I'm back in Brazil," Vettel wrote on Instagram. "Last year I travelled here to see and discover the Amazon rainforest, meet the indigenous people. I was very welcomed to their home. I saw how beautiful it is and how diverse and rich it is, but I also saw how fragile it is and how urgent it is to protect it. Now, this year, I'm coming back. And with F①REST drawn together, I want all of us to draw a tree... Many trees make forests...