Sebastian Vettel has acknowledged his comment that Formula 1 should bring back V12 engines following his retirement from the Russian Grand Prix was “very bitter”. Vettel retired midway through Sunday’s race in Sochi after the MGU-K element on his power unit failed, costing him a possible shot at victory after leading the opening stint. Vettel’s final message before getting out of the car was: “Bring back f**king V12s”, referring to the old engine formula used by F1 in previous eras. The sport currently uses V6 hybrid power units which are far more complex. Asked after the race about his V12s comment and whether it was a hint of him considering his future, Vettel said it was not...
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