With Lewis Hamilton as its sole black driver, Formula One kicks off an initiative to encourage more diversity in motorsports
Engineers practice a pit stop on Racing Point's Sergio Perez during testing, Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain, February 26, 2020.
“We want our restart to show that as a sporting community we stand united against racism and we will do more to address inequality and diversity in F1,” the statement said on Monday.The announcement comes after six-time F1 champion Lewis Hamilton said he is setting up a commission to increase diversity in motorsports.
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