F1 anti-racism: initiatives on the grid but drivers free to choose a gesture

The initiative WeRaceAsOne to show the support of F1 in the fight against racism will also continue in 2021. In the season that is about to start from Bahrain, the demonstrations of the drivers who will continue to meet on the grid before the start showing support and unity in the fight against racism, in WeRaceAsOne sign. After talking about it with the teams, each driver will be free to choose their own gesture with which to show support in the fight against racism, in line with the principles of equality and diversity at the basis of the initiative.

Single message, single gestures

F1, on the eve of the start of the world championship, is keen to reiterate the importance of the message of solidarity, inclusion and social commitment that the drivers will spread on the grid before the start of the GPs, however reiterating the value of this commitment as a group, without importance to individual gestures. What matters will be the demonstration of the unity of the message, to be directed on the path of problem solving, with individual pilots free to show their support in the way they prefer: kneeling, bowing the head, standing with the hands behind the back. or any other gesture that may be important to them. No obligatory gesture, therefore, but each one free to manifest in a personal way something on which everyone agrees.

F1 spokesperson

An F1 spokesperson said: “The whole of Formula 1 is united in its support for WeRaceAsOne and all drivers will show their support for the initiative ahead of the GPs. Drivers will be free to demonstrate their commitment in their own way sooner. of the race and they will not be asked to make a specific gesture. The important thing is that they are all together in full support of our initiatives on sustainability, diversity, inclusion and community “.