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Verstappen: I Like to Burn Fuel. Can I Say That?

  Responding to Lewis Hamilton's recent comments about environmentalism, Kimi Raikkonen and Max Verstappen have indicated they see things a little differently. The Mercedes driver caused a stir between the Japanese and Mexican grands prix when he said veganism is the 'only way to truly save our planet'. 'Everyone tries to do their thing to help,' said Kimi Raikkonen when asked about Hamilton's comments. 'But I guess as Formula 1 drivers, our starting point is not the best. I mean, we're here, burning fuel – and why? To decide who is first, second and third. 'It's a serious issue but I'm not sure we are the right ones, because if we were consistent then we would have to stay at...
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