Sebastian Vettel to discuss F1 noise reduction with Jean Todt

Reigning world champion will meet FIA president in Bahrain ‘It makes sense to use the opportunity’Sebastian Vettel is to meet with FIA president Jean Todt for clear-the-air talks after the reigning champion resorted to profanity in describing the sound of Formula One’s new engines. Vettel has made it clear he is far from impressed with the reduction in noise following F1’s switch from the ear-piercing shrill of the old V8s to the more low-key rumble of the turbo-charged V6s. The German pulled no punches when asked for his opinion of the new sound last week, describing it as "shit". Continue reading…

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