30.6.2020. -AMG Petronas Formula 1 F1 Austria when it returns to Speedway next week in Melbourne at the beginning of March takes you into a world that has changed since the last meeting of the teams, and basically the team: “statement by Mercedes. The project Pitlane “shaped our response covid common sports-19 epidemic”, presented in Formula 1 has shown the best skill.
However, in the last five weeks, “Black life the attention on the movement to” active participation in the fight against racism and discrimination and there is much that we need new measures. As a team, to think in its current form over the last few weeks to listen to our team members, prospects, and learn is used by our team, but also for the future about the shape’s there.
We are proud of our culture and values. The experience of being a part of the team and we appreciate each individual’s contribution reflects integration with the experience of our team members. However, our workforce is only 3% identify themselves as members of ethnic minorities, and only 12 percent of employees are female. New approaches to develop the capabilities, now we need to mention that we obtain shows that a lack of diversity. If we have to attract talent to the widest possible area, when we know that our team is more powerful, and we are determined to meet this challenge through positive action.
Therefore, the decision completely black paint job to enhance the diversity of the team during the season 2020 with a common commitment against all forms of racism and discrimination that we are a clear explanation as there is competition. Halo two cars, “race cars call for an end to apartheid W8 to find a place behind the mirror 1 initiative #Ericsson”, and joint formula will see.
Until the end of the season, diversity and integrity of a program, which, among other things, the following aspects to encourage and support to develop our sports, access to a career in the formula under-represented groups targeted as recruitment and education initiatives young people from Endeavour Sports 1 main development process partners with our team listening to our members and forensic analysis and awareness; collaboration: there will be will be. Continuous effort and investment from year to year which is necessary to make a significant impact on the strategy, the development of that it takes and we know we know, but we are committed to our commitment.“
The Daimler AG executive board Markus Schäfer, member of the Supervisory Board of group of Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 team, chairman of the board of Management in charge of research and over the last few weeks, seen in events around the world, once again, the importance of the constant struggle against all forms of racism and discrimination are strengthened, “he said. The strength of our company lies in the diversity of our colleagues in the case of Mercedes, we know. As one of the most important international platforms for use in our society and we are proud to signal our commitment to these basic principles of our business.“
Formula 1 team Mercedes AMG Petronas Toto Wolff, team principal & managing director, no place for racism and discrimination in our society, sports and team: Mercedes we are sure hard, “he said. But right belief and the right attitude is not enough, we just kept quiet. Respect and equality we want to use our voices and to the use of our global platform. Silver Arrows team and sport all season 2020 you will be competing to show our commitment to diversity is open to black. We will not ignore our mistakes or dread back progress in this area. Public paint us we promise positive action. Our goal is to find the best talent with the background and dress up are great. Gym we want to find our way in the future, more powerful and more diverse team. In this context, our parent company, Mercedes-Benz, our family who encouraged us and supported this initiative partners the team like I want to be with me.“
Six-time world champion drivers Lewis Hamilton all of us, are central to the fight against racism and discrimination. Lewis Hamilton recently, the commission announced that a research partnership is being established with the Royal Academy of engineering. The commission itself Hamilton racing teams, or to rent them later in other engineering fields (mathematics, Informatics, natural sciences, technology) can be used to attract more young black men in matters Mint has set the goal to understand how. The black race overalls and helmet design during the season and Lewis will compete with valtter 2020.
Lewis Hamilton we have this moment, education is very important to us said: “a single person, a brand, a company or real equality and integration to implement significant changes to get. Experienced in my life, racism, and family and friends saw that it was me in the open racism. For this reason, my phone had a change of heart is coming. My hopes on what we can achieve as a team about us now I told him that harmony is particularly important when I talked with Toto. Change and improve us as a company, we want to express and the board of Directors of Mercedes Toto, Big Talk, Listen, experience and a clear explanation of how you took the time to understand their passion and I thank you. We want to work together to create a legacy beyond sports. If you begin to determine the direction and provide for more diversity within the company, then we are sending a strong message, and others, self-confidence, self-dialogue, give to bring about change.“
The valtter Bottas in the world of Formula 1 it comes to performance, but still people none of US has played a role traditionally in sports, there are many obstacles to the origin, “he said. We know that our teams are strong in that they represent our society better. To demonstrate our commitment to change and keep us all together, therefore, it is important. What sports are there racism and discrimination in our society a place, and I’m proud to represent the team, with Lewis and Mercedes Benz with this important message.“
Silver Arrow 2020 (source: Mercedes AMG Petronas)
