F1 to display rainbows to encourage fans
Jun.23 - There may initially be no one in the grandstands, but fans at home will at least be seeing a low of rainbows in Formula 1 this year.
The sport has announced that it wants to "tackle the major issues" facing society in 2020, including coronavirus, sustainability, and now racism and diversity.
So in Austria and beyond, F1 will display "rainbows on the Formula 1 cars and around the race circuit" along with the hashtag 'WeRaceAsOne'.
"We believe this important gesture will encourage our fans to join us in saying thank you," a statement posted by the governing FIA said.
It is understood that six-time Lewis Hamilton will kneel in Austria as part of the Black Lives Matter movement, having marched in a London protest last weekend.
"As a global sport we must represent the diversity and social concerns of our fans," said F1 CEO Chase Carey.
McLaren says it will also display the message 'End Racism' on its cars.
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Rainbows? Can Lewis' nephews wear dresses too? That will fix things up.
F1 Should not be getting involved in politics. it's all well and good to be seen doing something, but really there is no room for world politics in the sport. and regards Hamilton taking a knee that's down to him. I do not think he should be making any of the drivers feel guilty. yes Rainbows ? what will that do for society. all life's matter.
Well over 25% of the population is LGBTQ, so this is a great start for Formula 1.
We DO need at least four women driving in F1, and ideally 10!
Inclusiveness is part of Formula 1, as fully 25% of the population is LGBTQ, it is only fitting they fly Pride flags, good on them for doing so!
FFS
It is scandalous and outrageous to promote lgbt in sports! Pure fascism against normal people!
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