The mandatory presence of a ten-color rainbow according to the #WeRaceAsOne slogan promoted by Formula 1 to show unity between the ten Formula 1 teams and promote diversity has not been enough for Mercedes, the team where Lewis Hamilton, who has been the most active with racial protests in these pandemic days and especially after the Minneapolis incidents.
A decoration to change the world
For this reason, the Mercedes Formula 1 team has decided to discard the design they had shown for 2020 and that they had already carried out in the pre-season tests, and to present a new decoration in which the color black predominates ahead of the silver that has characterized to the silver arrows throughout its history in competition.
“Racism and discrimination have no place in our society. It is Mercedes’ belief, but having the correct belief is not enough and the mindset of remaining silent is not enough. We use our voice and global platform to defend respect and equality, that’s why our silver arrows will compete in black throughout 2020, to show our support for diversity from our team and our sport. ”, said Toto Wolff, maximum manager of the team, explaining the reasons for the design change.
“It is important to take advantage of this moment and use it to educate if you can make significant changes to ensure equality and inclusion. I have experienced racism in my life and I have seen my family and friends experience racism, so I speak from the heart when I ask for a change. We want to build a legacy that goes beyond sport. ”Lewis Hamilton commented when presenting the decoration change.
Throughout 2020
With a design change, modifying the color from silver to black, Mercedes actively demonstrates its undeniable fight against racism.
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