Whole English translation:
I: "-in a racing car! You have already told us a little about it, how much fun was it? How did it feel?"
Seb: "Yeah, it felt really good! Was a lot of fun as well and that in front of such a crowd, mega! A lot of memories shooting around in your head, lot coming back to you! So yeah, very emotional, of course something very new with the Nordschleife, that you can - it is very very rare that you are able to drive the Nordschleife in such a car. Yeah alot to digest, especially for the past, calmer year, but nice in a way to be back in the car and especially nice to carry on with our mission "Race Without Trace", to drive with synthetic fuels and demonstrate that it's possible, that it sounds just the same, drives just as fast and I think the only thing that's missing is that you can say 'It can be an alternative!' and I believe that's how every single person can contribute - of course some of them more and some of them less - but I think that's the most important part, change always starts in your head. That's what I try to convey."
I: "Yes, it's a great topic still in Formula 1. How do you experience the changes there right now, approaching the 2030 climate neutrality? How do you experience the development?"
Seb: "I think it's a responsibility that every one of us carries, should and must, and Formula 1 just as much as a big, international sport. Of course, it's hard when you carry out such an amount of races and have to go to the next races so often and fast after the other, but I think there are always approaches, there are always people looking for solutions or already having solutions on hand and we can't wait 'till 2030, but should've moved much more yesterday. And that's why I think it's important to show that it's possible. The next change is coming in 2026, but there's still it bit of time until then. But yeah, there's a lot left to do."
I: "On the topic of 'Las Vegas', you might have heard, there are already trees being cut down, trees that are to be replanted somewhere else, do you have an opinion about that, because that..-"
Seb in the background (I think he said): "No, I heard nothing about that"
I: "-.. It was all over social media within the last few days, that trees are being cut down for better views and for space for new grandstands. Have you really not heard about it at all so far?" (*it didn't sound like a mean allegation, it was just more of a light hearted 'oh wow, really?' 😮*)
Seb: "No, I haven't heard anything about it, of course, *grinning* I'm not really a social media expert! But I think it's really important and I haven't seen Las Vegas in particular, but it isn't a natural ecosystem anymore woth such an amount of built-up areas, but I think it's really important that we don't loose any more areas, which is not only the case in Las Vegas or America, but we can start and look at our own front door. And I think every community, every municipality can start and do their part, even if it seems so small, and I think yeah, it's just important that we care for one another."
I: "You are still very close to Formula 1 and just announced that you will be in Japan. Can you tell us a little what that will be about? Maybe climate protection, sustainability, environmental protection, Las Vegas will be part of the topic?"
Seb: "Las Vegas is not part of it, it won't be about one place in particular but the topic is the right one, that's what we'll try to address. A different approach, but I'm happy and maybe it is a little nudge for something to get into action."
I: "There has also been the question that you might go into an advisory role? Maybe you miss Formula 1 too much that you can't love the full retirement live? How have you been these past few months?"
Seb: "I don't believe in the retirement life anyway, and I think that everyone, not matter how old can still play an important role, no matter which situation and what your passport or birth date says. I'm way too young in that matter to do nothing. I really enjoy having the time with kids and with the family, of course, I'm also on the lookout, I'm experimenting and I think there will be something within the next few years where I will invest more time and yeah, at the moment I'm trying out a few different things, always some little accents like here and in Japan, and I'll just let myself flow and be surprised on what's to come and there is definitely more to come."
I: "Speculation and rumours are always there, especially about what could be the next big project regarding Red Bull. Maybe one or two sentences about the current situation of the team, the records as you heard, are broken..-"
Seb: "Yes, I have! You can only applaud! I think the performance of the whole team, but especially Max, who is delivering incredibly consistently throughout every weekend, at a level that the competition is far off of at the moment, and you have to acknowledge that and should let it stand like that. So it's great that you're able to watch that!"
I: "Are you still in contact or how much contact do you still have with maybe some of the drivers or some of the former Red Bull colleagues that are still there?"
Seb: "Yeah, still some contact! I mean the guys have a lot to do and travel around a lot, but yeah, I know everyone and am still in contact, sometimes even over the phone, so yeah, somehow still a part of it."
I: "Just one more question about the situation of Mick Schumacher, who you were also a mentor of, who you supported a lot. (He's) currently in a very difficult situation, no cockpit really available. Were you in contact with him? How would you assess his situation?"
Seb: "All the time! I mean were good friends! It's very hard for him at the moment, I think the last two years still follow him around and it's sad that he didn't get the right support there, but you have to look forward! And I think he's trying everything and is giving everything he can to get back in and I think also from a German perspective he's the biggest hope. Of course, Nico is still in the field, but.. yeah I think Mick is rather the future. And I wish him that with a little luck he can still get something for next year and otherwise the year after. The challenge is high, but of course I'll always try to be there for him! I mean I can't magically conjur him up a cockpit, if I could he would already have one! But of course I'll be there to support him!"
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